Critical Analysis of Reporting Quality of Network Meta-Analyses in Periodontology and Implantology.

The increasing recognition of network meta-analyses (NMAs) in dentistry, particularly in periodontology and implantology, lacks assessed reporting quality. To address this, our study will undertake a systematic review of previously reported NMAs. Researchers conducted an electronic search in Web of Science and Scopus to identify NMAs across all dentistry journals.

Effects of Different Dentin Surface Cleaning Protocols on Bond Strength of Dual-Cure Resin Cement Following Temporary Cementation.

Objective:  The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of various cleaning protocols on the bond strength of dual-cure resin cement following temporary cementation.

Materials And Methods:  Fifty-two human third molars were sectioned to expose superficial dentin and divided into four groups: (1) fresh, noncontaminated dentin (control); (2) pumice cleaning; (3) pumice + sodium bicarbonate air polishing; and (4) pumice + 10-methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP) based cleaner. Groups 2, 3, and 4 were treated with noneugenol zinc oxide temporary cement, followed by their respective cleaning protocols.

Perception and Attitudes of Dental Professionals on Teledentistry: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objectives:  This study aims to explore the beliefs and attitudes related to the adoption of teledentistry among Pakistani dental professionals, focusing on data security, practice enhancement, and patient benefits.

Material And Methods:  A cross-sectional study on a 5-point Likert scale assessed four domains of teledentistry: data security and patient consent, practice improvement capabilities, usefulness for dental practice, and patient benefits, among dental professionals through electronic forms. Demographic data and items from four domains were analyzed by descriptive statistics, analysis of variance and Pearson's correlation tests, respectively, using SPSS, with a -value of < 0.

The Effect of Repair Materials and Surface Treatments on the Shear Bond Strength of 3D-Printed Provisional Restoration.

Objective:  Despite the emergence of numerous three-dimensional (3D) printed provisional resin, there are no conclusive guidelines for repairing them. This study aims to investigate the effects of different repair materials and surface treatments on the shear bond strength of 3D-printed provisional resin.

Materials And Methods:  A total of 180 3D-printed resin specimens underwent six surface treatments: no surface treatment (control), silicon carbide paper (SP), sandblasting with aluminum oxide (SB), SP followed by SB (SP + SB), SP with bonding agent (SP + BD), and SB with bonding agent (SB + BD).

Optimizing the Surface Quality of L-PBF Ti6Al4V ELI Alloy via Electropolishing and Its Effect on Corrosion Resistance for Dental Applications.

Objectives:  The Ti6Al4V ELI alloy produced via laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) has attracted interest for use in dental applications. However, surface finishing is an important property that can be managed by various methods. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of electropolishing (EP) on the surface roughness and corrosion resistance of L-PBF Ti6Al4V ELI alloy.

Impact of Dry Mouth and Factors Associated with Sarcopenia on Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients.

Objectives:  This cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), its associated factors, and the prevalence of possible sarcopenia in Thai well-maintained patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD).

Materials And Methods:  Data were collected from 63 participants undergoing PD at Banphaeo-Charoenkrung Hemodialysis Center. Dry mouth was evaluated through unstimulated salivary flow rate measurement and self-reported xerostomia questionnaires.

Internalization and Colocalization of a Polyclonal Antibody Against Porphyromonas gingivalis FimA type I in Infected Cells.

Objective:  The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of a rabbit polyclonal antibody specific to FimA type I (FimI) protein internalized into infected cells.

Materials And Methods:  Rabbits were immunized with FimI protein and the serum was collected for immunoglobulin (Ig) purification. For visualization of the antibody inside the cells, it was labeled with Cy3 dye.

Diurnal variations of biogenic volatile organic compounds and their role in secondary pollutant formation in the Huai Hong Khrai subtropical forest, Thailand.

Understanding the emissions and atmospheric impact of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs) in subtropical forests remains limited despite their role in secondary pollutant formation. This study presents the first comprehensive BVOC dataset from the Huai Hong Khrai subtropical forest, Northern Thailand, during the dry season (March 4-9, 2024). Using thermal desorption gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (TD-GC-MS), we identified 45 BVOCs, dominated by monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and oxygenated derivatives.

Toward a greener vision: A review on advancing sustainability in ophthalmology.

The growing environmental impact from healthcare sector necessitates the adoption of sustainable strategies to reuse, recycle, reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, etc. In ophthalmology, surgical waste poses a significant environmental challenge, particularly due to the high volume of surgeries, along with single-use instruments, packaging materials and disposable surgical supplies. Examples of practical strategies to reduce surgical waste include adopting reusable surgical instruments when safe and feasible, minimizing unnecessary packaging and optimizing operating room protocols, e.

The impact of emotional freedom techniques on anxiety, depression, and anticipatory grief in people with cancer: A meta-analysis and systematic review.

Objective: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) is a self-healing method that combines Eastern meridian acupuncture and Western psychology. This meta-analysis evaluates the efficacy of EFT in reducing anxiety, depression, and anticipatory grief symptoms in people with cancer.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across nine databases, including Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CBM, WeiPu, CNKI, and WanFang, up to May 2024.

The inhibitory effect of Astragalus flavone extract on hyperuricemia and its underlying molecular mechanism by targeting JNK/AP-1/NLRP3/IL-1β signaling pathway.

Background: Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a metabolic disease disturbing human health caused by the overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid (UA). Astragalus is the root of Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bunge, has notable regulatory effect on chronic nephritis, proteinuria and spontaneous sweating, suggesting it could be a potential anti-HUA agent.

Novel fluorescence-based and portable detection platforms using nitrogen-doped carbon dots for environmental monitoring of dichloran fungicide.

A novel fluorescence sensor utilizing label-free nitrogen self-doped carbon dots (NCDs) was developed for the sensitive, selective, and rapid determination of dichloran fungicide, popularly used in agricultural and horticultural fields. The NCDs were prepared from maleic anhydride and diethylenetriamine via a one-step pyrolysis process. They demonstrated strong blue fluorescence emission with a quantum yield of 12 %.

Modeling Charge Collection in Silicon Pixel Detectors for Proton Therapy Applications.

Monolithic active pixel sensors are used for charged particle tracking in many applications, from medical physics to astrophysics. The Bergen pCT collaboration designed a sampling calorimeter for proton computed tomography, based entirely on the ALICE PIxel DEtector (ALPIDE). The same telescope can be used for in-situ range verification in particle therapy.

Incidence of Scrub Typhus in Rural South India.

Background: Hospital studies suggest that scrub typhus is a leading cause of severe undifferentiated fever in regions across Asia where the disease is endemic, but the population-based incidence of infection and illness has been little studied.

Methods: We conducted a population-based cohort study to assess epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of scrub typhus in 37 villages in Tamil Nadu, India, where the disease is highly endemic. Study participants were visited every 6 to 8 weeks over a period of 2 years; a venous blood sample was obtained from those who had had fever since the last visit.

Magnetic resonance cisternography for trigeminal neuralgia: comparison between gradient-echo and spin-echo 3D sequences.

Objective: To quantitatively and qualitatively compare directly two types of cisternography images for diagnosing trigeminal neuralgia (TN) using 3-T magnetic resonance imaging.

Methods: This prospective study recruited 64 patients with a clinical diagnosis or suspicion of TN. Patients were examined through the three-dimensional (3D) Constructive Interference in Steady State (CISS) and Sampling Perfection with Application-optimized Contrasts using different flip angle Evolutions (SPACE) sequences.

The impact of canine-assisted intervention on stress reduction among university students in Thailand.

Stress negatively impacts university students, leading to adverse outcomes. While canine-assisted intervention (CAI) has been shown to reduce self-reported stress, no studies have investigated stress levels and associated biomarkers in dogs and students simultaneously. This study examined salivary cortisol, blood pressure, and pulse rate in 122 university students experiencing self-reported moderate to high stress before an encounter with a dog (T1), immediately before meeting a dog (T2), and after spending 15 minutes interacting with a dog (T3).

Efficacy and safety of mesenchymal stem cell therapies in retinitis pigmentosa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a retinal dystrophy and genetically heterogeneous group that causes vision loss and necessitates innovative therapeutic strategies, and mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy has shown potential due to its regenerative and immunomodulatory properties. This meta-analysis aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of MSC therapies in improving visual outcomes, focusing on the impact of various MSC types, administration methods, and duration of benefits.

Methods: A systematic search of peer-reviewed studies was conducted to identify clinical trials and observational studies investigating MSC therapies for retinal conditions.

Lower revision rate of cemented humeral stem reverse total shoulder arthroplasty compared to cementless humeral stem in proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of cemented versus cementless reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures (PHFs), with a focus on revision rates, tuberosity union, scapular notching, range of motion, and functional scores.

Materials And Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted, incorporating data from studies comparing cemented and cementless rTSA for PHFs. Key outcomes analyzed included revision rates, tuberosity union rates, scapular notching, range of motion, and functional scores.

Preserving the Biologically Coherent Generic Concept of , 'Plant Destroyer'.

is a long-established, well known and globally important genus of plant pathogens. Phylogenetic evidence has shown that the biologically distinct, obligate biotrophic downy mildews evolved from at least twice. Since, cladistically, this renders 'paraphyletic', it has been proposed that evolutionary clades be split into multiple genera (Runge et al.

σ-σ conjugation Across Si─O─Si Bonds.

Polysiloxanes and silsesquioxanes (SQs) are known to be insulating materials. We describe here polysiloxane copolymers where this is not the case. Thus,MeVinylSi─O─SiMeVinyl/Br-Ar-Br copolymers exhibit conjugation via Si─O─Si bonds contrary to the widespread understanding that such linkages must be insulating.

Electrochemical Duplex Detection of E2 and E6 Genes of Human Papillomavirus Type 16 and Determination of Physical Status in High-Risk Cervical Carcinoma.

Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV-16) is a key driver in the development of cervical carcinoma, with the integration of its genome into the host DNA marking a critical step in disease progression. Monitoring the physical state of HPV-16, particularly the transition from episomal to integrated forms, is essential for evaluating the risk of malignancy development in cervix. This study presents the development of a duplex electrochemical biosensor for the simultaneous detection of the E2 and E6 genes of HPV-16.

Synthesis and crystal structure of 5,10-dihy-droxy-9-meth-oxy-2,2-dimethyl-12-(2-methyl-but-3-en-2-yl)-2,6-pyrano[3,2-]xanthen-6-one.

5,10-Dihy-droxy-9-meth-oxy-2,2-dimethyl-12-(2-methyl-but-3-en-2-yl)-2,6-pyrano[3,2-]xanthen-6-one, CHO (), is a prenylated xanthone that was synthesized from 5,9,10-trihy-droxy-2,2-dimethyl-12-(2-methyl-but-3-en-2-yl)-2,6-pyrano[3,2-]xanthen-6-one or macluraxanthone (), a known compound isolated from Pierre. The present study describes the synthesis of compound by methyl-ation reaction of , and its crystallographic characterization. Compound 2 features a planar xanthone core and a bent pyrano ring adopting a half-boat conformation.

Jurassic Park approached: a coccid from Kimmeridgian cheirolepidiacean Aintourine Lebanese amber.

With the exception of a fly and a mite from the Triassic of Italy, all Mesozoic amber arthropods are from the Cretaceous. Late Jurassic Lebanese amber from Aintourine revealed a completely preserved adult coccid male (wing length 0.8 mm), gen.