Research Papers
Expression of interleukin-8, interleukin-10 and Epstein-Barr viral-load as prognostic indicator in nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Global journal of health science • 2015 • Vol. 7 (3)
Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is angiogeneic chemokine that plays a potential role in both development and progression of many human malignancies including nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Epstein- Barr virus …
Haryana, M; Savitri, E
Prevalence of Sinus Tract in the Patients Visiting Department of Endodontics, Kermanshah School of Dentistry.
Global journal of health science • 2015 • Vol. 7 (6)
INTRODUCTION: Sinus tract is one of the manifestations of chronic dental infections, which is a path for the drainage of the infection and pus. The present study was aimed to investigate the prevalen…
Atashbar, F; Atashbar, O; Miri, S
Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils and Their Isolated Constituents against Cariogenic Bacteria: A Systematic Review.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) • 2015 • Vol. 20 (4)
Dental caries remains the most prevalent and costly oral infectious disease worldwide. Several methods have been employed to prevent this biofilm-dependent disease, including the use of essential oil…
Benso, B; de Alencar, S; Denny, C
Group A streptococcus.
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne • 2015 • Vol. 187 (7)
Piver, A
[Retrospective study about periodontal ligament healing of replanted permanent teeth in children].
Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences • 2015 • Vol. 47 (2)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prognosis about periodontal ligament healing of replanted permanent teeth in children and to examine the associated factors. METHODS: The sample consisted of 49 children wit…
Bai, J; Qin, M; Zhao, Y
Copy number variants and genetic polymorphisms in TBX21, GATA3, Rorc, Foxp3 and susceptibility to Behcet's disease and Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada syndrome.
Scientific reports • 2015 • Vol. 5
This study aimed to investigate the role of genetic variants including single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and copy number variants (CNVs) of TBX21, GATA3, Rorc and Foxp3 genes in Behcet's disease…
Bai, L; Cao, Q; Fang, J
In-vivo durability of a fluoride-releasing sealant (OpalSeal) for protection against white-spot lesion formation in orthodontic patients.
Head & face medicine • 2015 • Vol. 11
BACKGROUND: Sealant application during fixed appliances orthodontic treatment for enamel protection is common, however, reliable data on its durability in vivo are rare. OBJECTIVE: This study aims at…
Ellenberger, D; Goldner, Y; Knosel, M
ZEB1 transcriptionally regulated carbonic anhydrase 9 mediates the chemoresistance of tongue cancer via maintaining intracellular pH.
Molecular cancer • 2015 • Vol. 14
BACKGROUND: Chemoresistance is a major obstacle in successfully treating cancers, and the mechanisms responsible for drug resistance are still far from understood. Carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA9) has been…
Deng, Y; Gu, Y; He, Z
Chlorhexidine treatment for the prevention of dental caries in children and adolescents.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews • 2015 • Vol. 2015 (4)
BACKGROUND: Dental caries (tooth decay) is a common disease that is preventable by reducing the dietary intake of free sugars and using topical sodium fluoride products. An antibacterial agent known …
Moore, D; Oliveira-Neto, J; Walsh, T
Subclinical atherosclerosis and impaired bone health in patients with primary Sjogren's syndrome: prevalence, clinical and laboratory associations.
Arthritis research & therapy • 2015 • Vol. 17 (1)
INTRODUCTION: To determine the prevalence and clinical/laboratory associations of subclinical atherosclerosis and impaired bone health in primary Sjogren's syndrome (SS). METHODS: 64 consecutive pati…
Antypa, E; Gravani, F; Ioakeimidis, D
Gold nano-particles (AuNPs) carrying anti-EBV-miR-BART7-3p inhibit growth of EBV-positive nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Oncotarget • 2015 • Vol. 6 (10)
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is a major etiological factor for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). Several EBV-encoded BART miRNAs have been associated with viral latency, immune escape, cell survi…
Cai, H; Cai, L; Chen, Y
A discourse of disconnection--challenges to clinical engagement and collaborative dental commissioning.
British dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 218 (7)
AIM: While doctors are moving centre-stage into managerial and leadership commissioning roles, the role of clinicians in NHS dental commissioning has retained a mainly representative model. In this p…
Garner, J; Harris, R; Perkins, E
What are dental non-attenders' preferences for anxiety management techniques? A cross-sectional study based at a dental access centre.
British dental journal • 2015 • Vol. 218 (7)
OBJECTIVE: Dental anxiety is a barrier to attendance. Dental non-attenders may seek emergency care and may prefer to receive anxiety management measures for treatment required. Little is known about …
Girdler, N; Harding, A; Harding, J
Coronectomy as a surgical approach to impacted mandibular third molars: a systematic review.
Head & face medicine • 2015 • Vol. 11
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the surgical technique of coronectomy for third molars extraction in close proximity with the inferior alveolar nerve.A…
Costantinides, F; Maglione, M; Martin, A
Group A streptococcal endophthalmitis complicating a sore throat in a 2-year-old child.
BMJ case reports • 2015 • Vol. 2015
A previously well 2-year-old presented to her general practitioner after 5 days of fever, lethargy, sore throat and a slightly red eye. A viral infection was diagnosed. Two days later, she re-present…
Edelsten, C; Fitzgerald, F; Harris, K
Oral health among the elderly in 7 Latin American and Caribbean cities, 1999-2000: a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health • 2015 • Vol. 15
BACKGROUND: To describe the prevalence of missing teeth, use of bridges and dentures and unmet dental needs among those aged 60 years and above. The associations of these conditions with socio-demogr…
Maharaj, R; Naidu, R; Singh, H
Failure on all fronts: general dental practitioners' views on promoting oral health in high caries risk children--a qualitative study.
BMC oral health • 2015 • Vol. 15
BACKGROUND: Despite overall improvements in oral health, a large number of children in United Kingdom (UK) are affected by dental caries; and the implementation of oral health promotion in some famil…
Aljafari, A; Gallagher, J; Hosey, M
High-dose-rate brachytherapy using molds for lip and oral cavity tumors.
Radiation oncology (London, England) • 2015 • Vol. 10
BACKGROUND: High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy using the mold technique is a less invasive treatment for early lip and oral cavity cancer. However, limited reports exist regarding the feasibility of …
Asaumi, J; Hara, M; Kanazawa, S
Metabolic syndrome is associated with better prognosis in patients with tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Chinese journal of cancer • 2015 • Vol. 34 (4)
INTRODUCTION: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is associated with several cancers, but it is not clear whether MS affects the prognosis of tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC). This study aimed to evaluate t…
Liu, T; Yang, A; Zou, L