Erich arch bars vs intermaxillary fixation screws for mandibular fracture reduction during ORIF: a randomized clinical trial.

Objective: This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the efficacy of Erich arch bars (EAB) and intermaxillary fixation (IMF) screws in reducing mandibular fractures during open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).

Methods: A total of 28 patients with mandibular fractures were randomly allocated to either the EAB group or the IMF screws group. The study evaluated various parameters including occlusal stability, complications, duration of application, oral hygiene status, quality of life, and patient characteristics.

Novel oxadiazole-thiadiazole derivatives: synthesis, biological evaluation, and studies.

In the search for new anticancer agents, we synthesized a new series of thiazole derivatives carried on thiadiazole-oxadiazole hybrid. Final compounds () were analyzed H NMR, C NMR, and HRMS. The pharmacokinetic profile of the targeted compounds was predicted calculations.

Computational Identification of Most Deleterious Missense Mutations in Human PD-1 Gene.

Traditional cancer treatment approaches are often hindered by the presence of toxic side effects and the high rate of relapse observed in treated organs. In contrast, novel immunotherapeutic strategies targeting immune checkpoint inhibitors, particularly PD-1, have demonstrated promising results with minimal adverse effects. However, the emergence of immunotherapeutic-resistant tumors, predominantly caused by intrinsic mutations, poses a significant obstacle to successful treatment outcomes.

Evidence of the circulation of avian metapneumovirus in domestic backyard chickens in Eastern Saudi Arabia in 2019.

Background And Aim: Avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) is a recently discovered respiratory virus in chickens. Avian metapneumovirus has been linked to respiratory syndromes, reproductive failure in affected chickens and turkeys, swollen head syndrome in chickens, and rhinotracheitis in turkeys. Wild birds are considered potential reservoirs of aMPV, particularly aMPV-C.

A New 3D Mathematical Model for Simulating Nanofluid Flooding in a Porous Medium for Enhanced Oil Recovery.

Two-phase Darcy's law is a well-known mathematical model used in the petrochemical industry. It predicts the fluid flow in reservoirs and can be used to optimize oil production using recent technology. Indeed, various models have been proposed for predicting oil recovery using injected nanofluids (NFs).

Synthesis of trimetallic oxide (FeO-MgO-CuO) nanocomposites and evaluation of their structural and optical properties.

In this paper, tri-phase FeO-MgO-CuO nanocomposites (NCs) and pure CuO, FeO and MgO nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared using sol-gel technique. The physical properties of the prepared products were examined using SEM, XRD, and UV-visible. The XRD data indicated the formation of pure CuO, FeO and MgO NPs, as well as nanocomposite formation with FeO (cubic), MgO (cubic), and CuO (monoclinic).

Modeling the epidemic trend of middle eastern respiratory syndrome coronavirus with optimal control.

Since the outbreak of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) in 2012 in the Middle East, we have proposed a deterministic theoretical model to understand its transmission between individuals and MERS-CoV reservoirs such as camels. We aim to calculate the basic reproduction number ($ \mathcal{R}_{0} $) of the model to examine its airborne transmission. By applying stability theory, we can analyze and visualize the local and global features of the model to determine its stability.

Research on surrogate model of dam numerical simulation with multiple outputs based on adaptive sampling.

Dam numerical simulation is an important method to research the dam structural behavior, but it often takes a lot of time for calculation when facing problems that require many simulations, such as structural parameter back analysis. The surrogate model is widely used as a technology to reduce computational cost. Although various methods have been widely investigated, there are still problems in designing the surrogate model's optimal Design of Experiments (DoE).

Immunoinformatic prediction of the pathogenicity of bovine viral diarrhea virus genotypes: implications for viral virulence determinants, designing novel diagnostic assays and vaccines development.

Introduction: Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) significantly impacts the bovine industries, both dairy and beef sectors. BVDV can infect various domestic and wild animals, most notably cattle. The dynamic variations among BVDV serotypes due to the continuous genetic diversity, especially in BVDV1 (BVDV1), reduce the effectiveness of the currently available vaccines and reduce the specificity/sensitivity of the diagnostic assays.

Treatment for Adult Mandibular Condylar Process Fractures: A Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Purpose: Using network meta-analyses (NMA) has become increasingly valuable as it enables the comparison of interventions that have not been directly compared in a clinical trial. To date, there has not been a NMA of randomized clinical trials (RCT) that compares all types of treatments for mandibular condylar process fractures (MCPFs). The aim of this NMA was to compare and rank all the available methods used in the treatment of MCPFs.

Assessment of the Prevalence of Radix Entomolaris and Distolingual Canal in Mandibular First Molars in 15 Countries: A Multinational Cross-sectional Study with Meta-analysis.

Aim: The aim of this study was two-folded: i) to assess the prevalence of Distolingual Canal (DLC) and Radix Entomolaris (RE) in Mandibular First Molars (M1Ms), using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images and ii) to assess the impact of sociodemographic factors on the prevalence of these conditions worldwide.

Methods: CBCT images were scanned retrospectively and the ones including bilateral M1Ms were included in the study. The evaluation was performed by 1 researcher in each country, trained with CBCT technology.

In Vitro Cytotoxicity and In Vivo Antitumor Activity of Lipid Nanocapsules Loaded with Novel Pyridine Derivatives.

This study demonstrates high drug-loading of novel pyridine derivatives (S1-S4) in lipid- and polymer-based core-shell nanocapsules (LPNCs) for boosting the anticancer efficiency and alleviating toxicity of these novel pyridine derivatives. The nanocapsules were fabricated using a nanoprecipitation technique and characterized for particle size, surface morphology, and entrapment efficiency. The prepared nanocapsules exhibited a particle size ranging from 185.

Annealing temperature effects on the size and band gap of ZnS quantum dots fabricated by co-precipitation technique without capping agent.

ZnS quantum dots (QDs) were fabricated using the co-precipitation technique with no capping agent. The effects of different annealing temperatures (non-annealed, 240 °C and 340 °C for 2 h) on the structural and optical characteristics of ZnS QDs are reported. The samples were examined by XRD, TEM, PL, FTIR, and UV-Vis.

Publication performance and trends in bruxism research: A bibliometric analysis.

Background: Bruxism is an umbrella term that encompass a multidimensional spectrum of masticatory muscle activities.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to do a bibliometric analysis including citation performance in the research topic of bruxism, by using an innovative method including details of article title, author keyword, KeyWords Plus and abstracts.

Methods: The data were retrieved 2022-12-19 from the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Core Collection, and the online version of the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) for studies published 1992 to 2021.

Tension Stiffening and Cracking Behavior of Axially Loaded Alkali-Activated Concrete.

Alkali-activated concrete is an eco-friendly construction material that is used to preserve natural resources and promote sustainability in the construction industry. This emerging concrete consists of fine and coarse aggregates and fly ash that constitute the binder when mixed with alkaline activators, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate (NaSiO). However, understanding its tension stiffening and crack spacing and width is of critical importance in fulfilling serviceability requirements.

Global network mapping research findings on orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular disorder.

Objectives: The objective of this work is to assess the relationship between orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular disorders literature through a bibliometric analysis.

Methods: A bibliographic search in line with the STROBE guidelines and the concepts of the Leiden Manifesto was performed on the Web of Science using the terms orthognathic surgery AND temporomandibular. A citation analysis and establishment of the more cited articles were performed.

Treatment of Dental Class-II, Division 2 Malocclusion Associated with a Deep Anterior Overbite: A Case Report Orthodontic Camouflage.

Aim: This study sought to correct the assessment of orthodontic camouflage treatment to provide a harmonized soft-tissue profile, consistent occlusion, and a pleasant smile.

Background: Class-II, division 2 malocclusions can be treated through dental compensation and growth modification methods instead of surgical-orthodontic treatment, which can be determined by the growth and age of the patient.

Case Description: This case report was of a 14-year-old Chinese female whose chief complaint was crowding of anterior teeth and required treatment for the same.

Effect of the molar ratio of (Ni and Fe) on the magnetic, optical and antibacterial properties of ternary metal oxide CdO-NiO-FeO nanocomposites.

In this work, the effect of the molar ratio of (Ni and Fe) on the properties of CdO-NiO-FeO nanocomposites was investigated. The synthesis of CdO-NiO-FeO nanocomposites was carried out by self-combustion. XRD, UV-Vis, PL and VSM were used to describe the physical properties of the materials.

How helpful were molecular dynamics simulations in shaping our understanding of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein dynamics?

The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (S) represents an important viral component that is required for successful viral infection in humans owing to its essential role in recognition of and entry to host cells. The spike is also an appealing target for drug designers who develop vaccines and antivirals. This article is important as it summarizes how molecular simulations successfully shaped our understanding of spike conformational behavior and its role in viral infection.

Alveolar ridge preservation in post-extraction sockets using concentrated growth factors: a split-mouth, randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Aim: The aim of this clinical trial was to assess the impact of autologous concentrated growth factor (CGF) as a socket-filling material and its ridge preservation properties following the lower third molar extraction.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 sides of 30 participants who had completely symmetrical bilateral impacted lower third molars were enrolled. The primary outcome variables of the study were bone height and width, bone density, and socket surface area in the coronal section.

Health-Related Quality of Life for Jordanian-Recovered Individuals During Post-COVID-19 Era: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Aim: This study aims to determine health-related quality of life (HRQoL) that includes the physical and mental health of recovered patients of COVID-19 and examines the significant impact of variables such as period of infection, sample demographics characteristics, hospitalization past, and chronic disease past and the other variables on HRQoL of COVID-19-recovered patients.

Methods: An exploratory, community-based, cross-sectional research layout was adopted, using an electronic self-reporting survey disseminated online to recovered COVID-19 patients in Jordan. Targeted COVID-19 patients were individuals who were 18 years old or above.

Empowering Hand Rehabilitation with AI-Powered Gesture Recognition: A Study of an sEMG-Based System.

Stroke is one of the most prevalent health issues that people face today, causing long-term complications such as paresis, hemiparesis, and aphasia. These conditions significantly impact a patient's physical abilities and cause financial and social hardships. In order to address these challenges, this paper presents a groundbreaking solution-a wearable rehabilitation glove.

Chocolate intake and muscle pain sensation: A randomized experimental study.

Background: Chocolate, as a cocoa-derived product rich in flavanols, has been used for medical and anti-inflammatory purposes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate if the ingestion of different percentages of cocoa products affects the experimentally induced pain caused by intramuscular hypertonic saline injections in the masseter muscle of healthy men and women.

Methods: This experimental randomized, double-blind, and controlled study included 15 young, healthy, and pain-free men and 15 age-matched women and involved three visits with at least a 1-week washout.

Three-dimensional relationship between the degree of bilateral impacted mandibular third molars angulation and the mandibular dental arch parameters: a cross-sectional comparative study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to three-dimensionally evaluate the relationship between the degree of bilateral impacted mandibular third molar (IM3M) angulation and the mandibular dental arch parameters in normal skeletal and dental malocclusion patients.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cross-sectional comparative study, 120 adult subjects' cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images were three-dimensionally analyzed. The sample included 120 adults aged 20-30 years, with a gender distribution of 51 male and 69 female participants.