Research Papers
Repeat Gamma Knife radiosurgery for recurrent trigeminal neuralgia in patients with multiple sclerosis: a single-center retrospective study.
Acta neurochirurgica • 2024 • Vol. 166 (1)
PURPOSE: Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) has emerged as an effective treatment option for trigeminal neuralgia (TN) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). To date, the outcomes of repeat GKRS for …
Baram, A; Franzini, A; Navarria, P
Measles: Warning given over low MMR uptake after cases rise to 200 in West Midlands.
BMJ (Clinical research ed.) • 2024 • Vol. 384
Iacobucci, G
Oral cancer cell to endothelial cell communication via exosomal miR-21/RMND5A pathway.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
Required for meiotic nuclear division 5 homolog A (RMND5A), a novel ubiquitin E3 Ligase, has been reported to correlate with poor prognosis of several cancers. However, its role in endothelial cells …
Ren, J; Sun, Y; Wang, B
Emerging roles of exosomes in oral diseases progression.
International journal of oral science • 2024 • Vol. 16 (1)
Oral diseases, such as periodontitis, salivary gland diseases, and oral cancers, significantly challenge health conditions due to their detrimental effects on patient's digestive functions, pronuncia…
Fan, Y; Jing, J; Wang, J
Periodontal Health Knowledge and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Caribbean Adults.
Oral health & preventive dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 22
PURPOSE: To identify the relationship between periodontal health knowledge and oral health-related quality of life among Caribbean adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted…
Boneta, A; Collins, J; Rivas-Tumanyan, S
High C-Factor Cavities: How Do "Snowplow Technique", Adhesive Application Mode and Aging Influence the Microtensile Bond Strength to Dentin?
The journal of adhesive dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 26
PURPOSE: To investigate the microtensile bond strength (microTBS) to dentin in class-I cavities using different layering techniques, adhesive application modes, and aging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 150 …
Jacker-Guhr, S; Luehrs, A; Schlueter, N
Prophylactic pectoralis major flap to compensate for increased risk of pharyngocutaneous fistula in laryngectomy patients with low skeletal muscle mass (PECTORALIS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
BMC cancer • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Total laryngectomy (TL) is a surgical procedure commonly performed on patients with advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal carcinoma. One of the most common postoperative complications foll…
Dankbaar, J; de Bree, R; Frederix, G
Adverse Events in Pediatric Dental Practice: Survey of Pediatric Dentists in the United States.
Pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 46 (1)
Purpose: To survey pediatric dentists in the United States regarding adverse events during dental care for children. Methods: A self-administered, anonymous online survey was sent to American Academy…
Hashim Nainar, S; Nicola, W; Ouanounou, A
Use of Vital Pulp Therapies in Primary Teeth 2024.
Pediatric dentistry • 2024 • Vol. 46 (1)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to present an evidence-based guideline for primary teeth with deep caries or trauma requiring vital pulp therapies (VPT). Methods: A systematic review/meta-anal…
AlShamali, S; Chen, C; Coll, J
Early Childhood Caries and Its Consequences Impact Sleep in Preschool Children.
Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) • 2024 • Vol. 91 (1)
Purpose: To assess the impact of early childhood caries (ECC) and its clinical conse- quences on preschool children's sleep, as reported by caregivers. Methods: A representative cross-sectional study…
Bendo, C; Bittencourt, J; Freire-Maia, J
Effectiveness of Animal-Assisted Activity on Pain Perception and Anxiety of Children Undergoing Intraoral Local Anesthetic Administration.
Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.) • 2024 • Vol. 91 (1)
Purpose: To investigate the impact of animal-assisted activity (AAA) involving a dog (play therapy) on reducing the pain experienced by children during the administration of local anesthetic (LA). Me…
Anchala, K; Kamatham, R; Kanagaluru, C
Classification of bruxism based on time-frequency and nonlinear features of single channel EEG.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: In the classification of bruxism patients based on electroencephalogram (EEG), feature extraction is essential. The method of using multi-channel EEG fusing electrocardiogram (ECG) and El…
Guragain, B; Liu, C; Verma, A
A nomogram based on clinical multivariate factors predicts delayed cure after microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm.
Neurosurgical review • 2024 • Vol. 47 (1)
BACKGROUND: The course of disease after microvascular decompression (MVD) in patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) is variable. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a nomogram to pred…
Cai, Y; Chai, S; Chen, K
Laser acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy in Bell's palsy with a duration of greater than 8 weeks: a randomized controlled trial.
Lasers in medical science • 2024 • Vol. 39 (1)
To investigate the efficacy of laser acupuncture and photobiomodulation therapy in alleviating symptoms among patients diagnosed with Bell's palsy with duration of greater than 8 weeks. The randomize…
Cao, K; Chen, L; Dai, R
Bell's palsy: a case report of unusual presentation in a patient with rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis.
Journal of medical case reports • 2024 • Vol. 18 (1)
BACKGROUND: Mucormycosis is a fungal infection caused by the Mucorales order of fungi. This fungus is commonly found in soil and can cause disease in immunocompromised patients. On the other hand, Be…
Ardeshiri, M; Barahimi, E; Farshidi, F
Exploration of potential shared gene signatures between periodontitis and multiple sclerosis.
BMC oral health • 2024 • Vol. 24 (1)
BACKGROUND: Although periodontitis has previously been reported to be linked with multiple sclerosis (MS), but the molecular mechanisms and pathological interactions between the two remain unclear. T…
Cheng, M; Shao, W; Sheng, M
Combating Cariogenic Streptococcus mutans Biofilm Formation and Disruption with Coumaric Acid on Dentin Surface.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) • 2024 • Vol. 29 (2)
Streptococcus mutans, the primary cause of dental caries, relies on its ability to create and sustain a biofilm (dental plaque) for survival and pathogenicity in the oral cavity. This study was focus…
Adnan, F; Ahmad, S; Albutti, A
Effect of the staging comprehensive treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion on Bell's facial palsy in the acute stage.
Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion • 2024 • Vol. 44 (1)
OBJECTIVES: To compare the clinical effect on Bell's facial palsy in the acute stage between the staging comprehensive treatment with acupuncture-moxibustion and western medication. METHODS: Sixty pa…
Chen, J; Gao, W; Jiang, B
Anesthetic management of patients with difficult intubation due to temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: A case report.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (2)
INTRODUCTION: Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) affects 8% to 16% of the global population, yet TMJOA remains relatively underappreciated clinically. To anesthesiologists, who is concern…
Huang, G; Mu, F; Rao, C
Oral manifestations associated with neutropenia in Syrian patients diagnosed with hematological malignancies and undergoing chemotherapy: A cross-sectional study.
Medicine • 2024 • Vol. 103 (2)
Neutropenia can be caused by a variety of congenital and acquired factors, with Chemotherapy-induced myelosuppression being the most common cause. Neutropenia significantly affects oral health, leadi…
Al Beesh, F; Aljoujou, A; Martini, N