Evaluation of adhesive properties and enzymatic activity at the hybrid layer of a simplified adhesive loaded with 0.2 % Cu and 5 % ZnO nanoparticles: A Randomized Clinical Trial and ex vivo analysis.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of an adhesive loaded with 0.2 % copper (Cu) and 5 % zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles (Nps) on its adhesive properties and enzymatic activity at the hybrid layer ex vivo in a randomized clinical model.

Methods: Fifteen patients participated in this study, and a total of 30 third molars were used.

Tracking maize colonization and growth promotion by Azospirillum reveals strain-specific behavior and the influence of inoculation method.

Inoculation of Azospirillum in maize has become a standard practice in Latin America. However, information on the behavior and population survival of the Azospirillum post-inoculation is scarce, making standardization difficult and generating variations in inoculation efficiency across assays. In this study, we tracked the colonization of three agriculturally relevant Azospirillum strains (Ab-V5, Az39, and the ammonium excreting HM053) after different inoculation methods in maize crops by qPCR.

Comparing surgical clipping with endovascular treatment for unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysms: a systematic review and updated meta-analysis.

Objective: Unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm (uMCAA) has traditionally been treated with open surgical clipping (SC). Endovascular treatments (EVTs) were designed to reduce surgical risks in these cases. Nevertheless, despite its potential benefits, many surgeons favor SC for uMCAA.

Stellate ganglion block: what else is necessary to include in the treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage patients?

Cerebral vasospasm is determined as a temporary narrowing of cerebral arteries a few days after an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. The onset of this vascular event usually evolves with new neurological deficits or progression of ischemic areas. The success of interventions to treat or revert this condition is not satisfying.

Detection and evaluation of parameters influencing the identification of heterozygous-enriched regions in Holstein cattle based on SNP chip or whole-genome sequence data.

Background: A heterozygous-enriched region (HER) is a genomic region with high variability generated by factors such as balancing selection, introgression, and admixture processes. In this study, we evaluated the genomic background of HERs and the impact of different parameters (i.e.

Pharmacological mechanisms involved in the diuretic activity of the ethanol-soluble fraction of Baccharis milleflora (Less.) DC. - An ethnopharmacological investigation.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Baccharis milleflora (Less.) DC. is a plant native to Brazil that is frequently used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and antihypertensive.

Bioaccessibility of bioactive compounds from Pereskia aculeata and their cellular antioxidant effect.

Ora-pro-nobis (Pereskia aculeata) is a Cactaceae plant with edible leaves and fruits whose extracts are consumed to promote health, albeit bioactive compounds' bioaccessibility was still not assessed. To address this, ora-pro-nobis fruits (FE) and leaf extracts (LE) were subjected to in vitro digestion to better understand how this process impacts the bioactivities of the extracts. The study investigated the composition of the extracts, their cytotoxicity, and their chemical, plasmatic, and cellular antioxidant capacity.

The decomposition rate and bleaching efficacy of in-office bleaching gels with different pHs: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: To evaluate the decomposition rate of active hydrogen peroxide (HP) and bleaching efficacy during in-office bleaching using high-concentration HP gels with different pHs.

Method: A randomized, parallel, double-blind controlled trial was conducted with 40 volunteers randomized into four groups (pH 5.4; pH 7.

STA-MCA Double-Barrel Bypass: A Systematic Review of Technique and Single-Arm Meta-Analysis of Outcomes.

Introduction: Conventionally, one branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA) is utilized to revascularize the middle cerebral artery (MCA). However, there is the possibility of utilizing both branches of the STA when performing the bypass, characterizing the double-barrel (DB) STA-MCA bypass. Notably, a lack of studies evaluating this technique led the authors to conduct a systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis.

Whitening toothpastes with hydrogen peroxide concentrations vs. at-home bleaching.

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of whitening toothpastes with different hydrogen peroxide (HP) concentrations on HP permeability, color change, and physicochemical properties, compared to at-home bleaching treatment.

Materials And Methods: Forty-nine premolars were randomized into seven groups (n = 7): untreated (control); at-home bleaching with 10% carbamide peroxide gel (AH; 10% CP) with 14 and 28 applications of 180 min each (AH [14 × 180 min] and AH [28 × 180 min]); three whitening toothpastes (3% HP; 4% HP and 5% HP) and 10% CP brushed 28 times for 90 s each (TB [28 × 90 s]). HP permeability was measured using a UV-VIS spectrophotometer and color change by a digital spectrophotometer (ΔE, ΔE, and ΔWI).

Clinical evaluation of a new chemically-cured bulk-fill composite in posterior restorations: 6-month multicenter double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Objective: To evaluate the postoperative sensitivity (POS), as well as the clinical performance of posterior restorations using a new chemically-cured bulk-fill composite (Stela Automix and Stela Capsule, SDI) comparing with a light-cured bulk-fill composite after 6 months.

Methods: Fifty-five participants with at least three posterior teeth needing restoration were recruited. A total of 165 restorations were performed on Class I or Class II cavities.

Enhancing the quality of evidence, comparability, and reproducibility in ventriculoatrial shunt research for normal pressure hydrocephalus: A systematic review and VAS-NPH reporting guideline.

Background: Ventriculoatrial shunt (VAS) is an important treatment option for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). However, clinical studies reporting the use of VAS for NPH lack sufficient standardization for meta-analytic comparisons that could provide robust evidence regarding its use. This study aims to assess the quality of reporting in these studies and develop a reporting guideline checklist to standardize terminology, concepts, and reporting while reinforcing the essential elements to ensure comparability and reproducibility.

Effect of a brush tip on in-office bleaching gels in an attachable syringe: Hydrogen peroxide penetration, bleaching efficacy and amount of gel expended.

Objective: Evaluate the penetration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) into the pulp chamber, bleaching efficacy (BE) and amount of gel expended during in-office bleaching using an applicator brush tip and conventional tip from different commercial brands.

Materials And Methods: 104 human premolars were randomly distributed into thirteen groups (n = 8) according to the commercial brand: DSP White Clinic 35 % Calcium (DW), Nano White 35 % (NW), Total Blanc One-Step 35 % (TS), Whiteness HP Blue 35 % (WB), Potenza Bianco Pro SS 38 % (PB), Opalescence XTra Boost 40 % (OB), no bleaching (negative control), and application method: applicator brush tip and conventional tip for all groups. Initial HP concentration (%) was determined via titration and pH was measured with digital pH meter.

Active Biodegradable Starch/PBAT-poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) Film with Essential Oil Incorporation.

Plastic pollution and the reduction in synthetic food additives are demands that emerge from consumers, leading to the development of biodegradable plastic materials. The use of essential oils-EOs-has been researched because it is a natural product with antioxidant properties. Due to its nature, EO is composed of volatile compounds that can be lost during extrusion.

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Are ventriculopleural shunts the second option for treating hydrocephalus? A meta-analysis of 543 patients.

Background: Some centers utilize ventriculopleural shunt (VPLS) for treating hydrocephalus when conventional approaches are not feasible. Nonetheless, the literature regarding this approach is scarce.

Purpose: Evaluate the outcomes of VPLS through a single-arm meta-analysis.

Extramedullary Intracranial Plasmacytomas: A Systematic Review of Literature.

Extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP) is an uncommon disorder characterized by the development of abnormal plasma cell tumors outside the bone marrow. These tumors are typically observed in various locations, including the upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and other soft tissues. Among the less explored manifestations of EMP is intracranial EMP, which remains poorly understood due to the limited literature available on the subject.

Good clinical outcomes and the necessity of CSF drainage in patients undergoing simultaneous biopsy and endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the region of pineal tumors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Due to their delicate and deep-seated location, tumors in the pineal region of the brain pose exceptional challenges in neurosurgical management. Highly precise procedures have become crucial to address these complexities, such as the simultaneous performance of biopsy and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). Our aim was to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of simultaneous biopsy and ETV for treating patients with pineal region tumors.

Which are the clinical consequences of Molar Incisor hypomineralization (MIH) in children and adolescents? Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: This systematic review was conducted to address the following research question: "What are the clinical consequences (outcome) of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) (exposure) in children and adolescents (population/patient)?".

Material And Methods: After defining the strategy, a search was performed in different databases (MEDLINE via Pubmed, Cochrane Library, BBO, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase) and Grey literature in August 2023. Cross-sectional observational studies that identified clinical consequences of MIH (dental caries, post-eruptive structural loss, atypical restorations, hypersensitivity and tooth extraction) were included.

Genetic polymorphisms associated with developmental defects of enamel: A systematic review.

Background: Polymorphisms in genes related to enamel formation and mineralization may increase the risk of developmental defects of enamel (DDE).

Aim: To evaluate the existing literature on genetic polymorphisms associated with DDE.

Design: This systematic review was registered in the PROSPERO (CRD42018115270).