Periodontal response to nonsurgical accelerated orthodontic tooth movement.

Tooth movement is a complex process involving the vascularization of the tissues, remodeling of the bone cells, and periodontal ligament fibroblasts under the hormonal and neuronal regulation mechanisms in response to mechanical force application. Therefore, it will inevitably impact periodontal tissues. Prolonged treatment can lead to adverse effects on teeth and periodontal tissues, prompting the development of various methods to reduce the length of orthodontic treatment.

Dual Interface Modification for Reduced Nonradiative Recombination in n-i-p Methylammonium-Free Perovskite Solar Cells.

High defect concentrations at the interfaces are the basis of charge extraction losses and instability in perovskite solar cells. Surface engineering with organic cations is a common practice to solve this issue. However, the full implications of the counteranions of these cations for device functioning are often neglected.

Effect of Extraction Methods and Preheat Treatments on the Functional Properties of Pumpkin Seed Protein Concentrate.

This study explores the effect of different extraction methods and preheat treatments in obtaining protein concentrate from pumpkin seed flour. The effects on the yield and functional properties of pumpkin seed protein concentrate (PSPC) were compared alongside microwave and conventional preheating methods using alkali, salt, and enzyme-assisted alkali extraction techniques. Analytical assessments included proximate analysis, soluble protein content, water solubility index (WSI), emulsification activity (EA) and stability (ES), foaming capacity (FC) and stability (FS), and antioxidant activity (AA).

Quantifying research hotspots and trends in brucella spondylitis: a bibliometric analysis.

Background: Human brucellosis is the most common bacterial zoonosis worldwide, with brucella spondylitis (BS) being one of its most severe forms, potentially leading to spinal deformity or paralysis. This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status and research trends in the BS field using bibliometric methods.

Methods: Publications on BS from January 1, 1980, to March 24, 2024, were retrieved from the Web of Science database.

Investigation of the Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Basic Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire in Preschool Children.

Basic Activities of Daily Living-Preschool Period Tool BADL-P) is a fast and quick test that does not require a special environment, where activities of daily living (ADLs) in preschool children are questioned. The aim of the study was to conduct a Turkish reliability and cultural adaptation of the BADL-P. The study was conducted among 211 parents of preschool children.

Ethics of Procuring and Using Organs or Tissue from Infants and Newborns for Transplantation, Research, or Commercial Purposes: Protocol for a Bioethics Scoping Review.

Unlabelled: Since the inception of transplantation, it has been crucial to ensure that organ or tissue donations are made with valid informed consent to avoid concerns about coercion or exploitation. This issue is particularly challenging when it comes to infants and younger children, insofar as they are unable to provide consent. Despite their vulnerability, infants' organs and tissues are considered valuable for biomedical purposes due to their size and unique properties.

Toughening of thermoset composites using glass/polypropylene commingled stitching yarns.

This paper investigates the damage resistance and tolerance of thermoset composite laminates stitched by glass and hybrid glass/polypropylene commingled yarns. Different impact energies (10-70 J) were applied to stitched composite laminates before compression after impact (CAI) tests were conducted. The results showed that, except for 70J, commingled yarn-stitched laminates absorbed more energy than glass-stitched laminates.

The Role of Magnesium Levels in the Progression of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With STEMI Undergoing Primary PCI.

Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) poses a significant risk following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) in patients with ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). Magnesium (Mg²⁺) deficiency has been associated with renal dysfunction and cardiovascular diseases, yet its role in CIN development remains unclear. This study represents the first investigation exploring the relationship between Mg²⁺ levels and CIN in this context.

Toward Green and Sustainable Zinc-Ion Batteries: The Potential of Natural Solvent-Based Electrolytes.

Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are emerged as a promising alternative for sustainable energy storage, offering advantages such as safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, conventional aqueous electrolytes in ZIBs face significant challenges, including hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and zinc dendrite formation, compromising their cycling stability and safety. These limitations necessitate innovative electrolyte solutions to enhance ZIB performance while maintaining sustainability.

Delineating the Potential Therapeutic Effects of Lobaric Acid as a Novel Strategy in the Treatment of Melanoma.

Introduction: Melanoma is one of the most dangerous and common types of cancer in humans. In order to minimize the toxicity and side effects of melanoma treatment, it is important to identify drug candidates that have strong anti-cancer activity and fewer side effects. Lobaric acid is a small molecule that has been found to have significant anti-cancer effects on various types of cancer cells.

The Estimation Value of 99mTc-MAA in Comparison with 90Y-PET/MR-based Dosimetry in Selective Internal Radiation Therapy (SIRT) for Liver Malignancies.

Aim: This study intended to compare the radiation dose estimates to target and nontarget liver compartments from 99mTc-MAA SPECT/CT and 90Y-PET/MR scans in liver tumors treated by 90Y-glass microspheres.

Material And Methods: Dose estimation was performed for twenty-three eligible patients (13M, 10F) after 99mTc-MAA simulation using SPECT/CT imaging, and over 90Y-PET/MR images after 90Y-microsphere therapy. Simplicit90Y™ software was used for voxel-based dosimetry over the liver parenchyma.

Central administration of p234, kisspeptin antagonist, but not kisspeptin-10, reduces the power of epileptiform activity and slow EEG waves in male rats.

Introduction: We aimed to investigate the effects of central kisspeptin-10 and p234 administration on basal brain activity and epilepsy-like conditions induced by 4-aminopyridine (4-AP), as well as their roles in the electrocorticogram (ECoG) power spectrum and EEG waves.

Methods: Thirty-five male Wistar rats were divided into five groups: sham,4-AP (2.5 mg/kg i.

Automating egg damage detection for improved quality control in the food industry using deep learning.

The detection and classification of damage to eggs within the egg industry are of paramount importance for the production of healthy eggs. This study focuses on the automatic identification of cracks and surface damage in chicken eggs using deep learning algorithms. The goal is to enhance egg quality control in the food industry by accurately identifying eggs with physical damage, such as cracks, fractures, or other surface defects, which could compromise their quality.

Predictive value of the Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte and Platelet score for mortality in geriatric patients presenting to the emergency department.

Aim: The Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte and Platelet (HALP) score, calculated as hemoglobin × albumin × lymphocytes / platelets, serves as a novel biomarker that can provide insights into a patient's nutritional status, anemia status and inflammatory processes. This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of the HALP score for mortality among geriatric patients presenting to the emergency department.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out at the emergency department of a tertiary hospital.

Assessment of diabetes-specific eating disorder risk in adult patients with diabetes.

Purpose: Adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are reported to be at higher risk for clinical eating disorders (ED) and other disordered eating behaviors (DEB) than their peers without diabetes. On the other hand, there is insufficient data on DEB in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence of DEB in patients with T1D and T2D on intensive insulin therapy followed in our outpatient clinic.

Dissociative psychosis or dissociative schizophrenia? Comparison of two phenomena.

Background: In recent years, researchers have reported crucial advances in the understanding of "Dissociative psychosis" and "Dissociative schizophrenia". While clinical studies in this area have been sustained for well, it remains to be established for some aspects that a clear and valid relationship exists between dissociation, childhood traumatic experiences, and schizophrenia or psychotic spectrum disorders.

Methods: To test such hypotheses, we divided the patients into two groups; the first group consisted of patients with psychotic disorders not otherwise specified (PNOS), and the second group consisted of schizophrenic patients.

Urban versus rural older adults: occupational balance and quality of life comparison.

Background: Occupational balance is a crucial concept in occupational therapy and is recognized as a vital component of health and well-being. The residential status may have a significant impact on the occupational balance (OB) and quality of life (QoL) of older adults.

Methods: A group of 107 older adults from the urban area (mean age: 69.

A Deep Learning-Based Approach to Detect Lamina Dura Loss on Periapical Radiographs.

This study aimed to develop a custom artificial intelligence (AI) model for detecting lamina dura (LD) loss around the roots of anterior and posterior teeth on intraoral periapical radiographs. A total of 701 periapical radiographs of the anterior and posterior regions retrieved from the Dentomaxillofacial Radiology archives were reviewed. Images were cropped to include only the teeth exhibiting LD loss and those without LD loss, which were labeled as "1" and "0," respectively.

Evaluating the Sapien® XT Valve in Native Right Ventricular Outflow Tracts After Tetralogy of Fallot Repair: Mid- and Long-Term Results.

Although the long-term outcomes of the surgical grafts are well defined and reported, the data regarding the mid-and long-term results of the balloon-expandable percutaneous valves in the native right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) is limited. We retrospectively evaluated 42 patients who underwent PPVI (Sapien® XT valve) to native RVOT due to severe pulmonary regurgitation (PR) and/or moderate to severe pulmonary stenosis (PS) between August 2015 and November 2020. The median patient age at the time of PPVI was 13.

The effect of two different surgical positions on pulmonary functions ın laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomies: reverse Trendelenburg vs beach chair.

Background: The aim of our study is to compare the effect of the 30° reverse Trendelenburg position combined with the beach chair position on respiratory parameters in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with the 30° reverse Trendelenburg position alone.

Material And Method: Fifty patients with body mass index > 30 were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups; in the control group, the standard 30° reverse Trendelenburg.

The impact of apoptosis-inducing MAPK and glycolytic pathways modulated by Aloe vera and royal jelly in lung and colorectal cancer.

Lung and colon cancer are among the most commonly diagnosed and fatal cancer types in the world. Due to their metastatic properties, they complicate the treatment process and pose a great threat to human health. These aggressive types of cancer are resistant to chemotherapy drugs.

Evaluation of the core muscles of children and adolescents with nocturnal enuresis using shear wave elastography: a preliminary study.

The purpose of this study was to determine any changes in the rectus abdominis and diaphragm muscles, which are core muscles, in children and adolescents with nocturnal enuresis (NE) using the shear wave elastography (SWE). In this case-control study, the rectus abdominis and diaphragm muscles of 40 children and adolescents with NE and 40 healthy controls were evaluated. The rectus abdominis muscle was examined at the right supra- and subumbilical levels, and the diaphragm at the right 9th-10th intercostal space.

Investigation of the validity, reliability and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Ottawa sitting scale in patients with Parkinson's disease.

The Ottawa Sitting Scale is a tool for the multidimensional assessment of sitting balance. This study aimed to investigate the validity, reliability, and psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Ottawa Sitting Scale (OSS-TR) in Turkish-speaking patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The study included 56 patients diagnosed with PD based on the UK Brain Bank Criteria.