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Mukherjee M, Nair V, Phull T, Jain A, Grover V, Ali ABM, Arora S, Das G, Hassan SAB, Sainudeen S, Saluja P. Biometric analysis of furcation area of molar teeth and its relationship with instrumentation. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:436. [PMID: 38600486 PMCID: PMC11005133 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-04164-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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The anatomy of furcation favours the bacterial retention and makes periodontal debridement as well as oral hygiene procedures difficult. Teeth that have lost attachment to a level of the furcation are said to have a furcal invasion or furcation involved.Involvement of furcation in a multi-rooted tooth poses a very different type of clinical situation in terms of establishment of diagnosis, determination of prognosis and of course planning the treatment modality.The present study was carried out on 200 selected extracted human first and second permanent molar teeth based on a predefined criteria. Teeth with prosthetic crowns, fused or fractured roots, those not fully developed, grossly carious or heavily restored at the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) were excluded from the study. The morphology of the root trunk was recorded by measuring various dimensions of the root trunk,including furcal angle and root trunk volume was calculated by using a custom made special apparatus. The furcation areas were debrided with different types of curettes in the market in order to see how best the instrument could be maneuvered in the furcation area. The data so obtained was statistically analysed using SPSS version 22. The highest root trunk volume and the longest root trunk length were found to be in the maxillary second molar. 48.60% furcations didn't allow instrument engagementof furcation area with standard area specific curettes. The proposal of inclusion of root trunk length (mm) is suggested in addition to classification of FI to have assess prognosis and appropriate treatment for of the involved tooth.
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- Dr. R Ahmed Dental College and Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gian Sagar Dental College, Rajpura, Patiala, India
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology Dr.H.S.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology Dr.H.S.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Kader MA, Sainudeen S, Khan AAG, Arora S, Ronsivalle V, Marrapodi MM, Cicciù M, Minervini G. Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome in oncological patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Oral Rehabil 2024. [PMID: 38528326 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) has garnered increasing attention in recent years due to its potential association with cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the prevalence of OSAS in cancer patients through a comprehensive analysis of existing literature. METHODS This systematic review and meta-analysis, conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) protocol, aimed to evaluate the prevalence of OSAS in cancer patients. A comprehensive search of electronic databases was performed to identify relevant studies published up to September 2021. Eligible studies reporting on the prevalence of OSAS in cancer patients, encompassing various study designs, were included in the analysis. Pooled estimates of the odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random effects model. Heterogeneity among the studies was assessed using the I2 statistic. RESULTS Seventeen studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were subsequently included in the review. The prevalence of OSAS in cancer patients was estimated to have an overall OR of 0.80 (95% CI: 0.75-0.85). In comparison with non-cancer patients, cancer patients had a statistically significant greater risk of OSAS, as indicated by the total estimated RR for the prevalence of OSAS in cancer patients, which was 0.89 (95% CI: 0.86-0.92). Nonetheless, there was a significant amount of heterogeneity (I2 = 96%) among the studies. CONCLUSION The overall data analysed in this review indicates that patients with cancer had far reduced likelihood of developing OSAS than individuals without cancer. However, the significant variation across the included studies highlights the need for additional investigation to fully clarify the complex association between OSAS and cancer incidence. These results emphasise how critical it is to identify OSAS as a possible comorbidity in cancer patients, one that should be taken into account for clinical management and ongoing research.
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- Mohammed Abdul Kader
- Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University Abha, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University Abha, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, King Khalid University College of Dentistry, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Science, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University Abha, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialized Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Largo Madonna delle Grazie 1, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India
- Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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Yu D, Arora S, Kuipers L. Impact of Transforming Interface Geometry on Edge States in Valley Photonic Crystals. Phys Rev Lett 2024; 132:116901. [PMID: 38563926 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.132.116901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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We investigate how altering the interface geometry from a zigzag to a glide plane interface between two topologically distinct valley Hall emulating photonic crystals (VPC), profoundly affects edge states. We experimentally observe a transition from gapless to gapped edge states, accompanied by the occurrence of slow light within the Brillouin zone, rather than at its edge. We numerically simulate the propagation and measure the transmittance of the modified edge states through a specially designed valley-conserving defect. The robustness to backscattering gradually decreases, suggesting a disruption of valley-dependent transport. We demonstrate the significance of interface geometry to gapless edge states in a VPC.
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- D Yu
- Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2600 GA, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2600 GA, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2600 GA, Delft, The Netherlands
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Garg R, Krishna A, Daga R, Arora S, Puri S, Kumar M. Is Quadriceps-Strengthening Exercises (QSE) in Medial-Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis with Neutral and Varus Malalignment a Paradox? - A Risk-Appraisal of Strength-Training on Disease Progression. Malays Orthop J 2024; 18:73-83. [PMID: 38638654 PMCID: PMC11023347 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2403.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Introduction The present inquiry seeks to investigate whether the current regimens of QSEs (Quadriceps-Strengthening Exercises) aggravate the disease while mitigating symptoms. Materials and methods A comparative study was conducted on 32 patients with medial compartment osteoarthritis of knees. While the neutral group of 16 patients was constituted of those with an anatomical-lateral-femoro-tibial-angle (aFTA) 176-180º, varus group comprised an equal number of patients with an aFTA >180º. A home-based 12-week strength-training program involving weekly visits to hospital for supervised sessions was administered. The outcome measures were visual-analog-scale (VAS), medial patello-femoral joint tenderness (MPFJT), time-up-and-go-test (TUGT), stair-climb test, step test, WOMAC, IKDC scores, aFTA, hip-knee-ankle (HKA) angle, lateral-tibio-femoral-joint-separation (LTFJS), and horizontal-distance-from-centre-of-knee-to-Mikulicz-line. Results There was a significant increase in quadriceps strength (p<0.01) in both groups. Values for neutral group with VAS score (p=0.01), MPFJT (p=0.01), TUGT (p=0.01), timing of the stair climb test (p=0.01), WOMAC (p<0.01), and IKDC (p=0.03) were better compared to varus group with VAS score (p=0.13), MPFJT (p=0.03), TUGT (p=0.90), timing of stair climb test (p=0.68), WOMAC (p<0.02), and IKDC (p=0.05). Varus group also showed an increase in aFTA and LTFJS in 12 patients, increase in HKA in 11, and increase in horizontal distance from the centre of knee to the Mikulicz line in 7 patients. Conclusion The present study brings to the fore the paradoxical role played by QSEs in management of medial knee OA. While there is a radiological progression of the disease in both neutral and varus mal-aligned knees more so in the latter than the former.
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- R Garg
- Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
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Bhatia V, Vaishya RO, Jain A, Grover V, Arora S, Das G, Abdulla AM, Sainudeen S, Mohamed Ali AB, Saluja P. Identification of prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and various risk factors in dentists. Heliyon 2024; 10:e23780. [PMID: 38332878 PMCID: PMC10851298 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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Purpose The awkward and repetitive movements lead to tissue straining, potentially leading to painful musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs in dentists result in work inefficiency and a reduction in work hours. A survey was conducted to assess the prevalence of MSDs amongst the dental population of interest. Methods Customized individual detail questionnaires, Standard Nordic Musculoskeletal questionnaires, and Level of Pain estimation using the Likert Scale were used to deduce the various responsible risk factors for the occurrence of MSDs in dentists. Inferential statistical analysis was done to identify the prevalence and severity of the MSDs. The Chi-Square test (95 % confidence interval) was used to identify and compare the association of risk factors involved in MSDs with the occurrence of the Effect of MSDs, the presence of MSDs, and the severity of the MSDs. Results The results of the study deduced that the dentists followed the sedentary work practices. The dentists experienced maximum discomfort in the neck region, which was accompanied by the discomfort experienced in the lower back, hands and wrists, making the upper extremity being more susceptible to the MSDs. Gender risk factors the, the prevalence of MSDs in the dentist's upper back, and the severity of pain in the upper back region showed a significant association level. Conclusion The wrist posture, the prevalence of MSDs and the severity of pain in the dentists' neck, shoulder and upper back showed a significant association level.
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- Vibha Bhatia
- Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, India
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- Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, India
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- Dr. H.S.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Dr. H.S.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Cai Y, Philips EC, Arora S, Sim JXY, Chow W, Nazeha N, Whiteley S, Auw MYX, Tiang DC, Neo SL, Hong W, Venkatachalam I, Graves N. Cost-effectiveness of a real-time spatiotemporal mapping surveillance system for meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prevention. J Hosp Infect 2024; 143:178-185. [PMID: 37774929 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.09.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES An infection surveillance system based on a hospital's digital twin [4D-Disease Outbreak Surveillance System (4D-DOSS)] is being developed in Singapore. It offers near-real-time infection surveillance and mapping capabilities. This early economic modelling study was conducted, using meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) as the pathogen of interest, to assess the potential cost-effectiveness of 4D-DOSS. METHODS A Markov model that simulates the likelihood of MRSA colonization and infection was developed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of adopting 4D-DOSS for MRSA surveillance from the hospital perspective, compared with current practice. The cycle duration was 1 day, and the model horizon was 30 days. Probabilistic sensitivity analysis was conducted, and the probability of cost-effectiveness was reported. Scenario analyses and a value of information analysis were performed. RESULTS In the base-case scenario, with 10-year implementation/maintenance costs of 4D-DOSS of $0, there was 68.6% chance that 4D-DOSS would be cost-effective. In a more pessimistic but plausible scenario where the effectiveness of 4D-DOSS in reducing MRSA transmission was one-quarter of the base-case scenario with 10-year implementation/maintenance costs of $1 million, there was 47.7% chance that adoption of 4D-DOSS would be cost-effective. The value of information analysis showed that uncertainty in MRSA costs made the greatest contribution to model uncertainty. CONCLUSIONS This early-stage modelling study revealed the circumstances for which 4D-DOSS is likely to be cost-effective at the current willingness-to-pay threshold, and identified the parameters for which further research will be worthwhile to reduce model uncertainty. Inclusion of other drug-resistant organisms will provide a more thorough assessment of the cost-effectiveness of 4D-DOSS.
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- Y Cai
- Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Department of Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Cardiology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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- Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Office for Service Transformation, SingHealth, Singapore
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- Office of Digital Strategy, SingHealth, Singapore
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- Office for Service Transformation, SingHealth, Singapore
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- Department of Infection Prevention and Epidemiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore; Department of Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Programme in Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.
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Shore XW, Soller B, Mickel N, Wiskur B, Morales D, Arora S, Dominguez N, Tigges B, Helitzer D, Myers O, Sood A. Curriculum-based Faculty Training in Networking: Knowledge and Self-efficacy Outcomes. Chron Mentor Coach 2023; 7:453-458. [PMID: 38187462 PMCID: PMC10768928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2024]
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Although the advantages of developmental networks are well-known, most faculty do not know how to participate in such networks actively. Additionally, institutions face challenges in teaching faculty the best practices of networking. This deficiency constitutes a critical gap in the literature, which may slow career advancement for faculty, particularly from underrepresented groups. The study's purpose was to examine the effectiveness of a curriculum-based faculty training in developmental networks, utilizing the Extension for Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) platform. In this pre-post study, 33 faculty members participated in the intervention utilizing eight modules involving four competencies. Each module followed a standard format, including a short didactic, two facilitated case study discussions based on real-life scenarios, and self-reading of selected literature. Outcomes included (i) change in knowledge scores obtained from two questions per module and (ii) self-efficacy scores measured on a scale of 0-100. Paired student's t-test and mixed model regression analyses were used. A significant increase in knowledge score was documented using mixed model regression for 4 of the eight modules (mean change score 0.4-0.8, p≤0.03 for all analyses). The proportion of faculty participants reporting correct knowledge items for all modules increased from 49.8% (pre) to 64.3% (post), which was statistically significant (p<0.001). Significant increases in paired self-efficacy scores were reported for each of the eight modules (mean change score 17-37, p<0.05 for all analyses). This study highlights the importance of curriculum-based training in networking. Participants showed a significant increase in pre-post networking self-efficacy and knowledge scores. Our ECHO-based curriculum, facilitator training, and manual enable easy implementation in other institutions, ensuring scalability and adaptability. Our analysis provides the evidence basis for examining the impact of a developmental network intervention in enhancing individual career networks.
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- X W Shore
- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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- University of New Mexico-Health Sciences, University Of Maryland at Baltimore County, Oklahoma University-Health Sciences Center, National Institutes of Health, University of New Mexico-Central Campus, Arizona State University
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Khanvilkar U, Pawar S, Bandekar S, Dhok V, Arora S, Pawar AM, Pagnoni F, Reda R, Testarelli L. Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis of the Intratubular Radicular Dentin Penetration of Calcium Hydroxide, Triple Antibiotic Paste, and Nitrofurantoin. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1554. [PMID: 38003869 PMCID: PMC10672212 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13111554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The aim of this study is to assess and analyze the intratubular penetration of the intracanal medications nitrofurantoin (Nit), triple antibiotic paste (TAP), and calcium hydroxide (CH). Sixty freshly extracted single-rooted teeth were acquired and decoronated to a standard length of 15 mm. To prepare specimens up to size F3, rotary ProTaper instrumentation was employed. The prepared teeth were divided into three groups, each of which received one of the tested intracanal medicaments: Group I (calcium hydroxide), Group II (triple antibiotic paste), and Group III (nitrofurantoin). Using a size #30 Lentulo spiral, a freshly prepared therapeutic paste was placed into the canals, and the intracanal medicaments were allowed to set in the incubator at 100% humidity. The samples were subsequently sliced perpendicularly to their long axis using a precision saw and assessed under a scanning electron microscope to assess the depth of penetration of intracanal medicaments at the coronal, middle, and apical portions of the root canal dentin. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test. The statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the experimental groups in the quantity and depth of sealer penetration (p < 0.05). In particular, as compared to the Nit group, both the CH and TAP groups had significantly smaller penetration areas (p < 0.05). In conclusion, this ongoing investigation indicates that nitrofurantoin penetrated dentinal tubules better than calcium hydroxide or triple antibiotic paste.
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- Unmesh Khanvilkar
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed, Ratnagiri 415709, Maharashtra, India; (U.K.); (S.P.); (S.B.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed, Ratnagiri 415709, Maharashtra, India; (U.K.); (S.P.); (S.B.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed, Ratnagiri 415709, Maharashtra, India; (U.K.); (S.P.); (S.B.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Yogita Dental College and Hospital, Khed, Ratnagiri 415709, Maharashtra, India; (U.K.); (S.P.); (S.B.); (V.D.)
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- Department of Restorative and Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Enododntics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai 400008, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.P.); (L.T.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.P.); (L.T.)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy; (F.P.); (L.T.)
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Arora S, Das G, Alqarni M, Grover V, Manzoor Baba S, Saluja P, Hassan SAB, Abdulla AM, Bavabeedu SS, Abullais SS, Chahal GS, Ohri A. Role of Chitosan Hydrogels in Clinical Dentistry. Gels 2023; 9:698. [PMID: 37754379 PMCID: PMC10528869 DOI: 10.3390/gels9090698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Biopolymers are organic polymers that can be treated into intricate designs with porous characteristics that mimic essential biologic components. Due to their superior biosafety, biodegradability, biocompatibility, etc., they have been utilized immensely in biomedical engineering, regeneration, and drug delivery. To obtain the greatest number of results, a literature search was undertaken in scientific search engines utilizing keywords. Chitosan is used in a variety of medical sectors, with the goal of emphasizing its applications and benefits in the clinical dental industry. Chitosan can be dissolved in liquid form and combined with other substances to create a variety of products, including fibers, hydrogels, membranes, microspheres, resins, sponges, pastes, tablets, and micro granules. Chitosan has been studied in a variety of dental applications. Chitosan is used in the prevention of caries and wear, in pulpotomy to accelerate osteogenesis in guided tissue regeneration due to its hemostatic property, and primarily to benefit from its antimicrobial activity by adding it to materials, such as glass ionomer cement, calcium hydroxide, and adhesive systems. With its antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, chitosan is leading the pack as a promising ingredient in the production of dental materials. The current review provides an update on the background, fundamentals, and wide range of uses of chitosan and its gels in dental science.
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- Suraj Arora
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (S.M.B.); (S.A.B.H.); (S.S.B.)
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (S.M.B.); (S.A.B.H.); (S.S.B.)
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr. H. S. J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (V.G.); (G.S.C.); (A.O.)
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (S.M.B.); (S.A.B.H.); (S.S.B.)
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2P5, Canada;
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (S.M.B.); (S.A.B.H.); (S.S.B.)
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia; (M.A.); (S.M.B.); (S.A.B.H.); (S.S.B.)
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- Department of Periodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia;
- Department of Periodontics, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Deemed to be University, Wardha 442001, India
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr. H. S. J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (V.G.); (G.S.C.); (A.O.)
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr. H. S. J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (V.G.); (G.S.C.); (A.O.)
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Zhai S, Liu C, Vimalraj S, Subramanian R, Abullais SS, Arora S, Saravanan S. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor promotes osteoblast differentiation of dental pulp stem cells and bone formation in a zebrafish scale regeneration model. Peptides 2023; 163:170974. [PMID: 36775021 DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2023.170974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Bone cells express the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R). However, its presence and role in human dental pulp derived stem cells (hDPSCs) remains elusive. Hence, in the current study, we isolated hDPSCs and differentiated them into osteoblasts, where GLP-1R expression was found to be upregulated during osteoblast differentiation. GLP-1 receptor agonist, liraglutide peptide treatment, increased osteoblast differentiation in hDPSCs by increasing calcium deposition, ALP activity, and osteoblast marker genes, Runx2, type 1 col, osteonectin, and osteocalcin. Furthermore, activation of long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) LINC00968 and microRNA-3658 signalling increased Runx2 expression. Specifically, liraglutide increased LncRNA-LINC00968 expression while decreasing miR-3658 expression. LINC00968 targets miR-3658, and miR-3658 targets Runx2. Additionally, in an in-vivo study, zebrafish scale regeneration model, liraglutide promoted calcium deposition, osteoblastic cell count, collagen 1α, osteonectin, osteocalcin, runx2a MASNA isoform expression (transcribed from promoter P1), and Ca/P ratio in scales. Overall, GLP-1R activation promotes osteoblast differentiation via Runx2/LncRNA-LINC00968/miR-3658 signalling in hDPSCs and promotes bone formation in zebrafish scale regeneration.
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- Shafei Zhai
- Department of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China; Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710021, Shaanxi, China; Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Medical University, Xi'an 710068, Shaanxi, China
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- Center for Biotechnology, Anna University, Chennai 600025, India; Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative dental sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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Kaur Boparai A, Jain A, Arora S, Abullais Saquib S, Abdullah Alqahtani N, Fadul A Elagib M, Grover V. Dental calculus - An emerging bio resource for past SARS CoV2 detection, studying its evolution and relationship with oral microflora. J King Saud Univ Sci 2023; 35:102646. [PMID: 36987442 PMCID: PMC10023199 DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2023.102646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 02/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The most grievous threat to human health has been witnessed worldwide with the recent outbreak of Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is mounting evidence available regarding theconnect of COVID -19 and oral cavity, particularly periodontal disease. The current review provides an update on the diagnostic potential of dental calculus and how this bio resource may help in providing us huge amount of diagnostic regarding the causative virus. Contemporary standard method of diagnosis via nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS) is tedious, may enhance the risk of aerosol contamination by inducing sneezing and detects the presence of active infection only.However,dental calculus being a mineralized deposit serves as a reservoir for biomoleculesand provides detection of past SARS CoV2 infection. Further, the abundance of information that can be obtained from this remarkable mineralized deposit on teeth regarding the viral genome, its evolution and interactions with the oral microflora shall enhance the understanding of the viral disease process and its connection with the periodontal disease. Additional diagnostic information, which may be obtained from this simple bio reservoir can complement the contemporary diagnostic strategies adopted in the management of COVID-19pandemic and enhance our existing knowledge for developing improvised novel approaches to mitigate the effects of mutated variants of the infectious agent.
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- Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Dr. H. S. J. lnstitute Dental Sciences & Hospital, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Dr. H. S. J. lnstitute Dental Sciences & Hospital, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Walti L, Arora S, Donahoe L, Almansour S, Sorbo LD, Mazzulli T, Sidhu A, Martinu T, Keshavjee S, Chaparro C, Husain S. Donor Urease Producing Bacteria (DU) Detection and Serum Ammonium Screening for Hyperammonemia Syndrome (HS) Post-Lung Transplant: A Prospective Observational Study. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.1650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Runyo F, Almansour S, Arora S, Singer L, Aversa M, Keshavjee S, Bitterman R, Mazzulli T, Husain S. Aspergillus Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)in Exhaled Breath Condensate for the Diagnosis of Invasive Aspergillosis (IA) in Lung Transplant Recipients (LTRs). J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Tisekar O, Lalani M, Rahulan V, Arora S, M M, Dutta P, Attawar S. Airway Stenting for Tracheal Anastomotic Dehiscence after a Combined Heart-Lung Transplant. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Lalani M, Tisekar O, Rahulan V, Arora S, Dutta P, Menander M, Mohandas A, Attawar S. Short Term Outcomes of Combined Heart-Lung Transplant Patients from India. J Heart Lung Transplant 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2023.02.1091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Raman S, Arora S, Macura K, Oto A, Futterer J, Staruch R, Tirkes T, Bonekamp D, Haider M, Cool D, Nandalur K, Nicolau C, Costa D, Persigehl T, Clarke G, Chin J, Klotz L, Eggener S. Abstract No. 9 ▪ FEATURED ABSTRACT Pivotal Study of Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) of the Prostate: 4-year Follow-up. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.12.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Lee J, Ghanouni P, Costa D, Shin C, Khalighinejad P, Sprenkle P, Staruch R, Beserra A, Arora S. Abstract No. 160 MR Susceptibility-Weighted Imaging During Transurethral Prostate Sono-Ablation Procedures for Guidance of Device Placement to Counter Effect of Intra-Prostatic Calcifications. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.12.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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Abullais SS, Arora S, Wahab S, Grover V, Al-Shahrani MY, Shamsudeen SM, Mohammed Asif S, Faragalla AI, Elgib MFA. Convalescent Plasma Therapy against COVID-19: An update on the changing facets of the ongoing Pandemic. Curr Pharm Biotechnol 2023; 24:1515-1523. [PMID: 36733203 DOI: 10.2174/1389201024666230202144314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The severe respiratory infections in the current pandemic coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) have influenced more or less every human life. The first person to get infected with this virus was reported in the capital of Hubei province (Wuhan), China, in late December 2019. Since the disease has been declared a pandemic, research scholars and experts have been manufacturing new vaccines or targeted therapies to curb the spread of SARS-CoV-2. However, only limited options have emerged so far, which yet require complete scientific validation by long-term data collection regarding safety and efficacy. In the wake of the recent emerging wave of the pandemic viz omicron variant, changing facets of the viral genome and dearth of preventative and therapeutic possibilities for the management of COVID-19, the usage of Convalescent Plasma Therapy (CPT) may be looked at as a potentially viable option of treatment in the existing situation. Earlier, immune plasma has been used with success in the management of H1N1 influenza virus, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-1 epidemics. In the present unpredictable situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CPT is used with a positive outcome amongst many infected individuals in different parts of the world with acceptable efficacy. This article aimed to present an up-to-date evaluation of existing literature on the efficacy of convalescent plasma as a potential therapy, its safety and effectiveness and the challenges in treating COVID-19.
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- Saquib Shahabe Abullais
- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Periodontology, Dr. H. S. J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Diagnostic Science and oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Diagnostic Science and oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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Arora S, Wilder S, Butaney M, Rogers C, Jeong W. Outcomes of precision prostatectomy procedure for localized prostate cancer, and step-by-step technique of single port transvesical precision prostatectomy. Eur Urol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(23)01372-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Davis M, Stephens A, Morrison C, Majdalany S, Affas R, Arora S, Corsi N, Rakic I, Sood A, Rogers C, Abdollah F. Racial disparities in future development of lethal prostate cancer based on PSA levels in midlife. Eur Urol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(23)01236-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Srivastava PK, Singh A, Kumari S, Arora S, Choubey AK, Sinha ASK. Production and characterization of sustainable vermimanure derived from poultry litter and rice straw using tiger worm Eisenia fetida. Bioresour Technol 2023; 369:128377. [PMID: 36423761 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Poultry litter (PL) and rice straw (RS), commonly available waste materials, pose severe threat to environment, if not properly managed. As viable waste treatment method, vermi-transformation of PL into enriched vermimanure was done using RS and cow dung (CD) with different feedstocks (FS) combinations like FS0(CD without earthworm), FS1(CD), FS2(1CD: 1RS), FS3(1CD: 1PL) and FS4(1CD: 1RS: 1PL) for 110 days. Increased growth performance (P < 0.05) of Eisenia fetida, macronutrient levels, and a consistently lower carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (C/N) emphasize the importance of RS and PL in the vermimanuring process. Several analytical techniques have revealed the presence of functional groups, nitrate (NO3-), phosphate (PO43-), and potassium ions (K+) as well as the high porosity of the matured vermimanures. Therefore, using earthworms, the feedstock FS4(1CD: 1RS: 1PL) could be successfully biotransformed into sustainable manure lowering the usage of chemical fertilizers and rice straw burning.
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- P K Srivastava
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India.
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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- ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Lucknow 226002, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Jais, Amethi 229304, India
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Davis M, Stephens A, Morrison C, Majdalany S, Affas R, Arora S, Corsi N, Rakic I, Sood A, Rogers C, Abdollah F. Baseline PSA levels in midlife & future development of lethal prostate cancer: A diverse North American cohort analysis. Eur Urol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(23)00307-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Rakic I, Davis M, Corsi N, Stephens A, Arora S, Rakic N, Morrison C, Malchow T, Affas R, Sood A, Rogers C, Abdollah F. Evaluating the role of lymphvascular invasion as an indicator for adverse outcomes for patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma and its histological subtypes. Eur Urol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(23)00960-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Corsi N, Stephens A, Malchow T, Piontkowski A, Corsi M, Davis M, Arora S, Rakic I, Morrison C, Autorino R, Sood A, Rogers C, Abdollah F. Testing the external validity of the pout III trial (adjuvant platnium-based chemotherapy in upper tract urothelial carcinoma) in a North American cohort. Eur Urol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(23)00558-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Klotz L, Chin J, Futterer J, Hatiboglu G, Pavlovich C, Koch M, Penson D, Relle J, Raman S, Lotan Y, Serrallach M, Heidenreich A, Oto A, Sedelaar J, Tirkes T, Arora S, Macura K, Costa D, Pantuck A, Bomers J, Bonekamp D, Persigehl T, Clarke G, Eggener S. Four-year follow-up of MRI-guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) in men with localized prostate cancer. Eur Urol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(23)01004-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Farooq A, Bilgrami A, Faraz SA, Qazi FUR, Maqsood A, Altamash S, Arora S, Halim MS, Ahmed N, Das G, Heboyan A. Comparative evaluation of Sapindus Mukorossi extract with 17% EDTA on smear layer removal in various parts of the tooth root. J Appl Biomater Funct Mater 2023; 21:22808000231166210. [PMID: 37029505 DOI: 10.1177/22808000231166210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of an experimental root canal irrigant and 17% Ethylene-di-amine tetra acetic acid for removal of the smear layer in the coronal, middle and apical portions of the root canal. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety human single rooted maxillary and mandibular teeth were selected for this study. The teeth were randomly divided into two experimental groups and one control group as follows: Group A (Ethanolic extract of Sapindus Mukorossi), Group B (17% EDTA), and Group C (Distilled water). The root canals of all three groups were prepared with stainless steel K-files by means of the standard step-back technique and irrigated with 5.25% sodium hypo chloride. The teeth were decoronated, following the irrigation and divided longitudinally into two-halves and visualized using scanning electron microscope (SEM) for the amount of smear layer present utilizing the three-point score system. The observations were noted both before and after the treatment. Nonparametric tests were applied for the comparison and p-value ⩽ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS It was evident from that smear layer was completely removed in coronal portion of 27 out of 30 teeth in-group A. For middle and apical areas of group A, 24 and 19 teeth showed complete smear layer removal. In-group B it was found that there were 24, 21, and 3 teeth at coronal, middle and apical, areas respectively where smear layer were completely absent. Intra group comparison showed a significant difference (p = 0.002) in smear layer removal was found for group A at coronal, middle and apical thirds. Similarly, a significant difference (p = 0.001) was also found for group B; however heavy smear layer was found among the three parts of the canal for group C. CONCLUSIONS Ethanolic extract of Sapindus Mukorossi have higher effectiveness in removing the smear layer from the root canal in comparison to 17% EDTA.
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- Asad Farooq
- Department of Dental Materials, Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Dental Materials, Fatima Jinnah Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral Biology, Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Operative Dentistry, Dr. Ishrat-Ul-Ebad Khan Institute of Oral Health Sciences, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Bahria University Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Orthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Malaysia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Stomatology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Yerevan, Armenia
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Sharma S, Makkar M, Luthra R, Arora S, Pathania P, Das G, Chaturvedi S. Fracture load assessment of digitally fabricated post and prefabricated fibre post in endodontically treated teeth. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:447-458. [PMID: 36336943 DOI: 10.3233/thc-213690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endodontically treated teeth are structurally more susceptible to root fractures. Proper tooth restorations with digitally fabricated or fibre post following endodontic therapy is essential to restore function and esthetics. OBJECTIVE The aim of this in vitro study is to evaluate the fracture load of digitally fabricated and prefabricated fibre posts in endodontically treated teeth. METHODS Sixty extracted human single rooted teeth were selected. The crowns were sectioned at the cement-enamel junction to standardize the remaining root length at 15 mm from the apices. Cleaning, shaping and obturation was done using conventional step back technique to an ISO K-file size 40. The roots were divided into two groups of 30 samples each: Group S: teeth reinforced with digitally fabricated posts; Group F: teeth reinforced with fibre posts. Each group was further divided into three subgroups (S7, S9, S12, F7, F9, F12) based on lengths 7, 9 and 12 mm at which the posts were cemented. Composite resin core was fabricated and prepared to receive a complete metal crown. Universal testing machine was used to measure the compressive load required to fracture the teeth. RESULTS The highest fracture resistance of 1532N was observed with fibre posts at 12 mm of post space length followed by digitally fabricated post 1398N at 12 mm, but the difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSION The highest fracture resistance was observed in the teeth restored with fibre posts with 12 mm length and the lowest with digitally fabricated post with 7 mm length. As the length of post increases irrespective of type of post fracture resistance increased.
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- Swati Sharma
- Department of Dentistry, Tata main Hospital, Jamshedpur, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College, Panchkula, Haryana, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Luxmi Bai Dental College, Patiala, Punjab, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Bhatia V, Vaishya RO, Jain A, Grover V, Arora S, Das G, Algarni YA, Baba SM, Khateeb SU, Saluja P, Bavabeedu SS. Static and dynamic validation of kinect for ergonomic postural analysis using electro-goniometers as a gold standard:A preliminary study. Technol Health Care 2023; 31:2107-2123. [PMID: 37125584 DOI: 10.3233/thc-220727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evaluation of the working postures and development of new techniques are paramount in reducing the awkward postures and occurrence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The Kinect sensor, a portable and cost-effective device, appears to be a promising alternative to study work postures. OBJECTIVE The current study aimed to evaluate the validity of Kinect against the gold-standard instrument (electro-goniometers) for body joint angle measurements. METHODS A unique software application was developed to measure the critical body joint angles for postural evaluation by using the Kinect's skeletal tracking feature. The body joint angle data of ten volunteers were measured simultaneously by both Kinect and electro-goniometers. The validation analysis was conducted in both static and dynamic domains of application. RESULTS Minimal variation was observed between the two techniques, and the Kinect correlated well for upper-arm joint angles of 45∘, 60∘ and 90∘; lower-arm joint angles of 30∘, 45∘, 60∘, and 90∘; straight neck position, neck joint angle at maximum possible flexion; straight trunk position, trunk bend angle at full flexion. In dynamic analysis, four out of five ICC values were > 0.75 except for the upper arm. Discrepancies in the results indicated the disapproval of Kinect for only wrist measurements. CONCLUSION The results of the static and dynamic studies gave a sufficient basis to consider the Kinect tool as an alternative to contemporary posture-based ergonomic evaluation methods.
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- Vibha Bhatia
- Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Product Design (CoE), Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Production and Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Product Design (CoE), Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, India
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- Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospitals, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospitals, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Abullais SS, Arora S, Al Shahrani M, Khan AA, Al Shahrani W, Mahmood SE, Al Qahtani S, Maqbool M, Saib Jameel A, Saluja P. Knowledge, perception, and acceptance toward the booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among patients visiting dental clinics in Aseer region of KSA. Hum Vaccin Immunother 2022; 18:2095162. [PMID: 35856819 DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2022.2095162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Scientists have emerged with innovative research on non-human primates showing that the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine increases neutralizing antibody levels against all variants. The current cross-sectional survey was designed to evaluate the knowledge, perception, and acceptance of the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine among the patients visiting the various dental clinics in Aseer region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 609 dental patients were selected from various dental clinics by a simple random probability sampling method. The questionnaire was designed in multiple languages and categorized as demographic information, knowledge, perception, and acceptance of participants to a booster dose. An anonymous, self-administered, closed-ended online, and paper-based questionnaire was used to assess the above parameters. In the current survey, the majority of the participants were Saudis (80.8%) with an age mean of 37.7 ± 8.7 years. About 68.6% (418 out of 609) of participants had poor knowledge about the booster dose. Significant differences in the levels of knowledge were found in relation to gender, area of residency, education, nationality, and occupation. The distribution of level of perception of booster dose differs significantly among participants of different marital statuses and nationalities. Hesitation to booster was reported more in the rural than in the urban population. Despite a low level of knowledge, a higher level of good perception and acceptance of booster doses were reported among the studied population.
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- Shahabe Saquib Abullais
- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Prosthetic Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, KSA
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, JCD Dental College, Sirsa, India
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Arora S, Gill GS, Saquib SA, Saluja P, Baba SM, Khateeb SU, Abdulla AM, Bavabeedu SS, Ali ABM, Elagib MFA. Non-surgical management of dens invaginatus type IIIB in maxillary lateral incisor with three root canals and 6-year follow-up: A case report and review of literature. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:12240-12246. [PMID: 36483835 PMCID: PMC9724506 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i33.12240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The presence of dens invaginatus (DI) complicates treatment of any tooth, from diagnosis to access cavity and biomechanical preparation and obturation. Reports of successful non-surgical management of DI type IIIB in maxillary lateral incisor are rare. Here, we report such a case, with three root canals and a long follow-up.
CASE SUMMARY A 13-year-old female patient presented with mild pain in the maxillary right lateral incisor (#7) for 10-15 d. On examination, the tooth was slightly rotated, with slight tenderness on percussion and grade I mobility but with no caries, pockets or restorations and non-vital pulp (via vitality tests). Radiographic examination revealed unusual configuration of the tooth’s root canals, with an enamel-lined invagination extending to the apex, suggesting the possibility of DI Oehler’s type IIIB and a periapical radiolucency. Widening the access cavity lingually revealed one distinct buccal orifice and two distinct palatal orifices; under higher magnification of a dental operating microscope (DOM), the mesio-palatal and disto-palatal orifices were observed as connected by a C-shaped groove. The root canals were prepared with hand K-files following a step-back technique, and obturated using a combination technique of lateral condensation and vertical compaction. At the 6-year follow-up, the patient was asymptomatic, and the periapical radiography displayed significant healing around the apical end of the root.
CONCLUSION Proper knowledge of unusual root canal anatomy is required in treating DI. Conventional methods of root canal treatment can successfully resolve such complex cases, facilitated by DOM and cone-beam computed tomography.
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- Suraj Arora
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, JCD Dental College, Sirsa 125055, India
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, JCD Dental College, Sirsa 125055, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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Abullais SS, Arora S, Parveen S, Mahmood SE, Baba SM, Khalid I, Khader MA, Elgib MFA. Perceptions, motivation factors, and barriers to a COVID-19 booster immunization in a subpopulation of KSA: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31669. [PMID: 36451425 PMCID: PMC9704944 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The current cross-sectional survey was designed to evaluate the perception, motivation factors and barriers to a COVID-19 booster immunization in a subpopulation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A total of 520 respondents were selected by a simple random sampling method. The questionnaire was designed in multiple languages and categorized as; demographic details, perceptions, motivation factors, and barriers to acceptance of a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine among the respondents. Both anonymous, self-administered, closed-ended online, and paper-based questionnaire was used to assess the above parameters. A higher proportion of the respondents were females (55.2%) with an age range of 36.7 ± 7.7 years. About 36.2% of respondents had a poor perception of the booster dose. Significant differences in the levels of perceptions were found among different age groups and also among the respondents with or without chronic medical conditions. Nearly 49.8% of respondents had hesitation about the booster dose, 58.8% of respondents recommended others to get the booster vaccine at the earliest and 49.8% preferred to develop natural immunity to infection. The hesitation for the booster was more among the female respondents and the older age groups (≥ 60 years) though a large number (43.2%) believe that the booster vaccination is going to end the pandemic worldwide. Further nationwide studies involving different subpopulations are recommended. Public health education is the need of the hour to reduce such barriers and hesitancy.
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- Shahabe Saquib Abullais
- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
- * Correspondence: Shahabe Saquib Abullais, Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Suadi Arabia (e-mail: )
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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Das P, Arora S, Sharma P, Nath SK, Sivasami K, Singh GK, Bahuguna A, Sapra D, Singh N, Sharma AK, Verma P, Bellad P, Gupta A, G B P, Ranjan Das DS. Gastrointestinal: IgA vasculitis as a rare cause of acute pancreatitis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2022; 37:2027. [PMID: 35315539 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- P Das
- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Lab Sciences and Molecular Medicine, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Military Hospital Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Rheumatology, Army Hospital Research and Referral, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Office of Director General Medical Services, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Dermatology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt and Army College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Military Hospital Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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AL-Mhanna SB, Wan Ghazali WS, Mohamed M, Mohamed RN, Mirza MB, Basheer SN, Arora S, Afolabi HA, Mutalub YB, Goni MD, Sheikh AM. The Impact of COVID-19 on Physical Activity Patterns of Dental Students: A Multinational Survey. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:2140. [PMID: 36360481 PMCID: PMC9691137 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10112140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The authorities of the world had to take extraordinary containment measures due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreading across the globe. The only way to stay active during the pandemic was at-home physical activity (PA). The current study evaluates how these preventative measures impacted the PA and well-being of students. METHODS This study is multicentral and was conducted in Malaysia, India, Cambodia, and Saudi Arabia; participants were recruited from four different regions to answer the online questionnaire provided via a link shared using their personal WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Twitter social media. RESULTS The means of vigorous, moderate, and light PA (min/day) between the active and inactive groups were significantly different (p = 0.001, 0.007, and 0.001), respectively. In comparison with pre-COVID-19, the participants reported that it became more challenging to engage in regular exercise since the onset of social distance, associated with a lack of motivation followed by "less confidence", "less enjoyment", "less support, and fewer opportunities to engage in exercise"; moreover, it was "difficult to maintain close relationships" and "hard to voice their options on contentious matters" (p = 0.001). Public health measures affected the PA and well-being of active and inactive students; this demonstrates that health promotion strategies aimed at enhancing levels of PA in inactive students may be necessary to improve students' well-being.
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- Sameer Badri AL-Mhanna
- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 960, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 74027, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, City Campus, Kota Bharu 16100, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Neale F, Watson M, Hargreaves D, Arora S. Healthcare use by children in North West London 2015-2019 by deprivation and integrated care access. Eur J Public Health 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
England has a health system offering universal coverage, but disparities in healthcare use are increasing. Between 2007-2017, children living in more deprived areas had higher rates of unplanned care (Emergency Department (ED) attendance and hospital admissions), whereas children from less deprived areas had higher rates of planned care (General Practitioner (GP) contact and outpatient appointments). More detailed research to find solutions for this divergent pattern is required.
Aim
To assess the rates of GP contact, outpatient appointments, hospital admissions and ED attendance in North West London, by Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) decile of home postcode and access to an integrated care service providing linked care between multiple child health professionals ‘Connecting Care for Children (CC4C)', for children aged 0-18 years between 2015-2019.
Methods
Retrospective analysis of a de-identified database of integrated care records for 495,357 children.
Results
Children from the most deprived decile had higher rates of emergency admissions (0.070 per child per year vs. overall mean 0.040), elective admissions (0.076 vs. 0.032), ED attendances (0.754 vs. 0.358) and outpatient appointments (1.702 vs. 0.756) between 01.01.2015- 31.12.2019. Children from the least deprived decile had the second highest rates of outpatient appointments (0.911 vs. 0.756) and GP contact (8.192 vs. 5.390) between 01.01.2015- 31.12.2019. Children with access to the CC4C service, despite being from more deprived backgrounds, had lower rates of emergency admissions (0.028 vs. 0.037) compared to patients with access to usual care. P values <0.001 in all cases.
Conclusions
Greater deprivation was linked to higher rates of emergency admissions, but this was partially mitigated by access to more integrated healthcare models. Children from the least deprived decile continued to have disproportionately higher use of planned care.
Key messages
• Despite universal health coverage, children from more deprived areas continue to have disproportionately higher use of unplanned care.
• Further research is required to explore whether integrated care solutions can reduce the burden on unplanned health services and inequalities in access to care.
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- F Neale
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London , London, UK
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- Department of Paediatrics, St Mary’s Hospital , London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London , London, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Imperial College London , London, UK
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Gandhi N, Shah N, Wahjuningrum DA, Purnomo S, Nooshian R, Arora S, Pawar AM. Evaluation of pulpal anesthesia and injection pain using IANB with pre-heated, buffered and conventional 2% lignocaine in teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis-a randomized clinical study. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14187. [PMID: 36281366 PMCID: PMC9587718 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background The efficacy of 2% lignocaine is reduced in a hot tooth. Local aesthetic agents can be preheated and buffered to increase their effectiveness. The present investigation was carried out due to limited information concerning adult patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis in mandibular teeth. Methods A total of 252 individuals were included in the clinical trial in accordance with the selection criteria only after clinical study was registered with the Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2020/09/027796). Scores on the visual analog scale (VAS) and electric pulp test (EPT) on a 1-10 scale were recorded prior to the commencement of therapy. In this double-blinded study, patients were randomly divided by a co-investigator using computer randomisation (www.randomizer.org) into three groups, group A: inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) with 2% lignocaine preheated at 42 °C (injected at 37 °C) (N = 84), group B: IANB of 2% lignocaine buffered with 0.18 ml of 8.4% sodium bicarbonate (N = 80) and group C: 2% lignocaine (N = 88). Excluding the dropouts of individuals (n = 11), wherein the anaesthesia failed, a total of 241 people were finally assessed 15 minutes after profound anaesthesia, endodontic access, and intraoperative pain were quantified using VAS. Pain on injection for all three groups was recorded immediately after IANB with VAS. The analysis was performed using one way ANOVA with Tukey's post hoc test and Paired T-Test using SPSS version 21. Results Preheated, Buffered, and conventional 2% lignocaine showed statistically significant reduction in intraoperative pain (P < 0.001) compared to pre-operative but on inter-group comparison preheated and buffered showed highly significant pain reduction compared with conventional 2% lignocaine (P < 0.001). Conclusions Warm and buffered local anaesthetic (LA) were effective in reducing intraoperative discomfort than conventional LA. Preheated local anesthetics caused the least pain, followed by buffered local anesthetics, while conventional local anesthetics caused the most pain.
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- Namita Gandhi
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, K M Shah Dental College and Hospital, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlingga, Surabaya City, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlingga, Surabaya City, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Vhorkate K, Banga K, Pawar AM, Mir S, Arora S, Wahjuningrum DA, Bhardwaj A, Luke AM. Location angle of second mesio-buccal canal in maxillary molars of an Indian population: an in vivo retrospective CBCT evaluation and proposal of a new classification. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14234. [PMID: 36248703 PMCID: PMC9559056 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background The current investigation was designed for predicting the location angle of second mesio-buccal root canal in permanent maxillary (first and second) molars with the aid of proposed measuring points and line using cone beam computed tomography in an Indian population. Methods Three-hundred and twenty-four scans of permanent maxillary (first (n = 162) and second (n = 162)) molars with mesio-buccal 2 root canals and unassociated to the current evaluation were acquired. The maxillary molars were viewed with CSI imaging software. The images were captured and were further assessed using 3D Slicer. The assessment included of measuring the distance between the main mesio-buccal and mesio-buccal 2 canal and the angle at which the MB2 it is located utilizing proposed lines joining the disto-buccal and palatal canals. The data was tabulated for the incidence of various angles where the MB2 is located and MB-MB2 distance was determined. The angles denoted were either positive; I (0.1° to 1.9°), II (2° to 4°), III (>4°) or negative I (-0.1° to -1.9°), II (-2° to -4°), III (>-4°). On the data tabulated a new Banga Vhorkate and Pawar's (BVP's) angular classification for maxillary molars was proposed. Results The existence of positive angle III was found in 41.35% of maxillary first molars (36 right and 31 left of 162), whereas positive angle II appeared in 41.98% of maxillary second molars (32 right and 36 left of 162). The MB1-MB2 in maxillary 1st molar is seen to be 3.12-3.31 mm and this distance in maxillary 2nd molar is 2.8-3.1 mm. The disto-buccal to palatal canal orifice mean distance was 5.06-5.22 mm in maxillary first molars and 4.9-5.8 mm in maxillary second molars. Conclusion Accurate diagnosis of the location of second mesio-buccal canal increases the success rate of endodontic treatment and a better prognosis. The new proposed classification may be considerably helpful in the urge to locate the mesio-buccal 2 canal.
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- Kishor Vhorkate
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashta, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashta, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashta, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Universitas Airlingga, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Surabaya City, East Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Rau, Indore, India
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- Department of Clinical Science, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Al-Jurf, Ajman, United Arab Emirates,Center of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Al-Jurf, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Kaurani P, Batra K, Rathore Hooja H, Chander NG, Bhowmick A, Arora S, Baba SM, Khateeb SU, Abdulla AM, Grover V, Saluja P. Assessing the Compliance of Dental Clinicians towards Regulatory Infection Control Guidelines Using a Newly Developed Survey Tool: A Pilot Cross-Sectional Study in India. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10101877. [PMID: 36292324 PMCID: PMC9601445 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10101877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Adherence to the dental practice regulatory guidelines instituted during the COVID-19 pandemic is essential to minimize the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 strains. Given the lack of a valid and reliable survey tool to assess the adherence to dental practice guidelines, this study aims to develop, validate, and test a survey tool on a pilot sample of dental clinicians practicing in India. A survey tool was developed/validated through a sequential phasic approach: Phase I- developing survey using conceptual and literature framework; Phase II: ascertaining its validity and reliability; Phase III: pilot testing; and Phase IV: assessing construct validity by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on the responses collected in Spring 2021. The EFA was achieved using a traditional unweighted least squares extraction method through a varimax rotation with Kaiser normalization. A six-factor solution with 18 items (with the global reliability of 86%) related to screening, regular infection prevention measures, infection control inside the dental operatory, disinfection of the dental unit, disposal, and other COVID-19-specific preventive measures were extracted. Our sample had higher compliance with regard to providing alcohol-based hand scrubs, providing protective gear to attendees, collecting travel/medical history, and screening patients for COVID-19 symptoms. In contrast, less compliance was observed regarding the use of paperless forms of practice and rubber dams in the operatory. The use of a validated survey tool ensures the collection of reliable and valid data, which can serve as baseline data to measure the uptake and effectiveness of dental practice regulatory guidelines in a clinical setting and community dental health clinics.
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- Pragati Kaurani
- Department of Prosthodontics, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Sitapura Industrial Area, Jaipur 302004, India
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- Department of Medical Education, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
- Office of Research, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA
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- Department of Psychology, IIS (deemed to be University), Gurukul Marg, Mansarovar, Jaipur 302020, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram Chennai 600089, India
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- Indegene Lifesystems Private Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560045, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontology & Oral Implantology, Dr. H. S. J. Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160015, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, JCD Dental College, Vidyapeeth Sirsa 125055, Haryana, India
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Singh H, Tanwar V, Kalra A, Saini A, Arora S, Govil N. Implication and utility of DAS-28 squeeze in rheumatoid arthritis: an Indian experience. Reumatismo 2022; 74. [PMID: 36101988 DOI: 10.4081/reumatismo.2022.1501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to compare and correlate disease activity score including 28 joints counts (DAS-28) Squeeze with DAS-28 and clinical disease activity index (CDAI) to assess disease activity (DA) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. A total of 100 RA patients were included in the study. All subjects were evaluated for disease activity using the DAS-28 Squeeze, DAS-28, and CDAI. Spearman’s rho (ρ) was calculated to determine the correlation between DAS-28 Squeeze, DAS-28, and CDAI. Cross-tabulation was performed to compare and calculate the kappa coefficient for the link between two indices. For each scale, Cronbach’s alpha was also calculated to test dependability. The average age of the study group was 43.9±11.3. The mean scores on the DAS-28 Squeeze, DAS-28, and CDAI were, respectively, 3.58±1.06, 5.06±1.56, and 22.81±14.92. p=0.001 indicated a significant correlation between DAS-28 Squeeze and DAS-28 (ρ=0.986) and CDAI (ρ=0.939) for DAS-28 Squeeze. There was a considerable correlation between all three measures at various DA levels. Cronbach’s alpha for DAS-28 Squeeze, DAS-28, and CDAI were respectively 0.716, 0.663, and 0.734. DAS-28 Squeeze exhibited a substantial positive association with DAS-28 and CDAI for assessing disease activity and appears to be a more useful and reliable method than DAS-28 and CDAI for monitoring disease activity in RA patients.
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Anumula L, Ramesh S, Kolaparthi VSK, Kirubakaran R, Karobari MI, Arora S, Saleh AA, Aldowah O, Messina P, Scardina GA. Role of Natural Cross Linkers in Resin-Dentin Bond Durability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:5650. [PMID: 36013786 PMCID: PMC9413318 DOI: 10.3390/ma15165650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The role of endogenous Matrix Metallo Proteinases in resin dentin bond deterioration over time has been well documented. The present study aimed to systematically review the literature; in vitro and ex vivo studies that assessed the outcomes of natural cross-linkers for immediate and long-term tensile bond strength were included. METHODS The manuscript search was carried out in six electronic databases-PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, SciELO, Cochrane, Web of Science and DOAJ, without publication year limits. Only manuscripts in English (including the translated articles) were selected, and the last search was performed in December 2020. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement was followed. RESULTS From the 128 potentially eligible studies, 48 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility. After eligibility assessment and exclusions, 14 studies were considered for systematic review and seven studies for meta-analysis. Amongst the selected studies for meta-analysis, three had a medium and four had a low risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS It was evidenced by the available data that Proanthocyanidin is the most efficient natural cross-linker to date, in preserving the bond strength even after ageing.
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- Lavanya Anumula
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Nellore 524003, Andra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Cochrane South Asia, BV Moses Centre for Evidence Informed Health Care and Health Policy, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
- Conservative Dentistry Unit, School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu 16150, Malaysia
- Department of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh 12211, Cambodia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 960, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 960, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Prosthetic Dental Science Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Najran University, Najran 11001, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Disciplines, University of Palermo, 90133 Palermo, Italy
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Shinde O, Jhaveri A, Pawar AM, Karobari MI, Banga KS, Arora S, Bhardwaj A, Djuanda AG, Wahjuningrum DA. The Multifaceted Influence of COVID-19 on Indian Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Psychol Res Behav Manag 2022; 15:1955-1969. [PMID: 35935460 PMCID: PMC9355021 DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s370637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction COVID-19 has had a new challenge on dental workers, radically altering clinical and personal management. The cross-sectional survey sought to examine and comprehend the influence of COVID-19 on Indian dentistry practitioners. Methods A 38-item questionnaire-based survey was communicated to Indian dental practitioners through a web-based form (Google form). The questionnaire was categorized into four sections: (i) Personal protective equipment (PPE), (ii) dental treatments, (iii) auxiliary management, and (iv) personal impact. The findings were examined and studied in order to comprehend the repercussions of COVID-19. The questionnaire was completed by 513 of the 1129 dentists to whom it was delivered. Results For the current questionnaire, a response rate that we received was 45.44%. When compared to the pre-pandemic era, the use of PPE has increased dramatically (95.7%). The use of PPE alleviated dental practitioners’ and patients’ doubts about viral transmission. The epidemic prompted the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to issue specific recommendations for dental treatments, which were followed by 92.5% of dentists. The majority of dentists reported a considerable impact on both financial and mental health concerns. Teleconsulting and distant learning gained greater prominence. The COVID-19 epidemic affected the lives of dental professionals both within and outside of the dental setting, as well as the auxiliary. Conclusion COVID-19 has left a trail of devastation in its aftermath. Dentists were affected both emotionally and professionally. Dentists rapidly and uniformly followed the revised recommendations.
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- Omkar Shinde
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400034, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400034, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400034, India
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, 12211, Cambodia
- Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600077, India
- Correspondence: Mohmed Isaqali Karobari, Department of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, 12211, Cambodia, Email
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400034, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Indore, 453331, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlingga, Surabaya City, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlingga, Surabaya City, East Java, 60132, Indonesia
- Dian Agustin Wahjuningrum, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Universitas Airlingga, Surabaya City, East Java, 60132, Indonesia, Email
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Arora S, Bauer T, Parappurath N, Barczyk R, Verhagen E, Kuipers L. Breakdown of Spin-to-Helicity Locking at the Nanoscale in Topological Photonic Crystal Edge States. Phys Rev Lett 2022; 128:203903. [PMID: 35657901 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.128.203903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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We measure the local near-field spin in topological edge state waveguides that emulate the quantum spin Hall effect. We reveal a highly structured spin density distribution that is not linked to a unique pseudospin value. From experimental near-field real-space maps and numerical calculations, we confirm that this local structure is essential in understanding the properties of optical edge states and light-matter interactions. The global spin is reduced by a factor of 30 in the near field and, for certain frequencies, flipped compared to the pseudospin measured in the far field. We experimentally reveal the influence of higher-order Bloch harmonics in spin inhomogeneity, leading to a breakdown in the coupling between local helicity and global spin.
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- S Arora
- Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2600 GA Delft, Netherlands
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- Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2600 GA Delft, Netherlands
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- Center for Nanophotonics, AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Nanophotonics, AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Center for Nanophotonics, AMOLF, Science Park 104, 1098 XG Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, 2600 GA Delft, Netherlands
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Das P, Guria S, Debnath S, Singh J, Shekhar C, Lamba Y, M., Hooda S, Saini D, Gopal S, Arora S, Dutt S, Nair L, Singh A, Patil P, Sharma A, Mallick S, Sharma D. PD-0658 Understanding and improving awareness among Radiation Technologists for research: An Indian survey. Radiother Oncol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(22)02905-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bapat RA, Yang HJ, Chaubal TV, Dharmadhikari S, Abdulla AM, Arora S, Rawal S, Kesharwani P. Review on synthesis, properties and multifarious therapeutic applications of nanostructured zirconia in dentistry. RSC Adv 2022; 12:12773-12793. [PMID: 35496329 PMCID: PMC9044188 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra00006g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Amongst dental ceramics, nano zirconia (ZrNp) has shown exceptional developments in the field of dentistry in recent years. Zirconia is an oxide that possess superior optical, mechanical, and biological properties. As a novel nanoparticle, it has been widely used in various fields of dentistry due to its improved mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and stable structure. Provision of metal free solutions is one of the prime requirements in dental materials. Many metal alloys used extensively possess unaesthetic colors and display chemical interactions in the oral cavity encouraging use of zirconia for dental use. Use of ZrNp based ceramics has increased due to its resistance to corrosion, superior color matching that enhances esthetics and improved strength compared to conventional biomaterials. This review discusses the recent scientific literature on the synthesis, properties and types, applications, and toxicity of ZrNp in the field of dentistry.
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- Ranjeet A Bapat
- Faculty, Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University Kuala Lumpur 57000 Malaysia
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- Postgraduate Student, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Malaya 50603 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
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- Faculty, Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, International Medical University Kuala Lumpur 57000 Malaysia
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- Faculty, School of Dentistry, DY Patil Deemed to be University Navi-mumbai-400706 India
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- Faculty, Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Sciences, King Khalid University Abha Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Khalid University Abha Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty, Director, Predoctoral Periodontology, Marquette University Milwaukee WI 53201-1881 USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Jamia Hamdard New Delhi-110062 India https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DJkvOAQAAAAJ&hl=en +91-7999710141 +91-7999710141
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Arora S, Zimmermann F, Solberg O, Nytroen K, Aaberge L, Okada K, Ahn J, Honda Y, Khush K, Pijls N, Angeras O, Karason K, Gullestad L, Fearon W. Multicenter Evaluation of Volumetric Intravascular Ultrasound Early After Heart Transplantation and Long-Term Prognosis. J Heart Lung Transplant 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.01.783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Singh P, Arora S, Goyal A, Mittal N, Singh A, Sharma S, Shanthaiah D, Dardi I. INFLUENCE OF THE DURATION OF DIABETES AND VIBRATION PERCEPTION THRESHOLD ON THE SEVERITY OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. Acta Endocrinol (Buchar) 2022; 18:174-180. [PMID: 36212268 PMCID: PMC9512378 DOI: 10.4183/aeb.2022.174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Erectile dysfunction(ED) in men is a frequent under-reported complication of diabetes mellitus, which is becoming significant health problem worldwide. AIMS The study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors for development of ED in North Indian patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS We used international index of erectile function (IIEF-5) for the assessment of ED in 796 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We recorded the age, duration of diabetes, glycemic status, body mass index, diabetes medications, microvascular and macrovascular complications. RESULTS The mean age of patients in the study was 49.38 ± 9.52 years. The prevalence of ED in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus was 79.4%. Logistic regression analysis revealed that age, body mass index, glycemic control, insulin therapy, retinopathy and nephropathy was not significantly associated with erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Duration of diabetes (OR = 1.054, 95% CI 1.007 to 1.102, P=0.023) and vibration perception threshold (OR = 1.071, 95% CI 1.042 to 1.102, P=0.000) were identified as key risk factors for development of ED. CONCLUSION Duration of diabetes and peripheral neuropathy emerged as significant risk factors for development of severe erectile dysfunction.
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- Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Dept. of Endocrinology
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- Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Dept. of Endocrinology
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- Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Dept. of Urology
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- Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Dept. of Endocrinology
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- Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Dept. of Endocrinology
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- Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Dept. of social and preventive medicine, Ludhiana, Punjab
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- Institute of Medical Sciences, Dept. of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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- Columbia Asia Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India
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Kumar S, Shah U, Ravipati S, Rahulan V, Kamath A, Kumar P, Panda S, Kori S, John P, Nagaraju M, Arora S, Dutta P, Attawar S. Airway Complications After Lung Transplant for Post Coronaviral Disease (COVID-19) Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Related End Stage Lung Disease: Single Centre Experience. J Heart Lung Transplant 2022. [PMCID: PMC8988571 DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2022.01.311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Purpose Severe COVID-19 ARDS related end stage lung fibrosis with irreversible changes is a newer indication for lung transplantation with acceptable survival rate. Airway complication post lung transplant is a major source of morbidity and mortality with incidence as high as 25 to 49 percent. Patients with end stage COVID-19 fibrosis are likely to be clinically deconditioned with long duration of extracorporeal oxygenator (ECMO) support, high burden of sepsis and prolonged respiratory support which may affect the airways post lung transplantation. Methods This is a retrospective observational study after obtaining institutional ethical clearance. We reviewed electronic medical data of patients who underwent lung transplantation for post COVID-19 ARDS related fibrosis. We evaluated the incidence and type of airway complications and the various therapeutic interventions applied for its management. Results Between May 2020 and September 2021 our centre performed 23 bilateral lung transplants for end stage COVID-19 ARDS related fibrosis. 22 patients were on ECMO support with mean duration of 50.9 days before transplantation. All patients underwent lung transplantation with central Veno-Arterial ECMO support with mean organ ischaemia time of 360±154 minutes. The incidence of airway complication in our study group was 56%. We observed anastomotic narrowing in 3(13%), distal airway narrowing in 4(17%) and sloughing/coating of anastomotic site in 5(22%) patients. Nonspecific inflammatory polypi around the bronchial anastomotic site were noticed in 4(17%) and mild airway anastomotic dehiscence in 2 subjects. 8(34%) patients required serial bronchoscopy and balloon dilatation; 2 among them mandated additional cautery usage. 2 cases underwent polypectomy, further 4 subjects needed bronchial stent placement. 5 (21%) recipients were discharged with Tracheostomy while rest were successfully decannulated in the ward. Conclusion We observed a high incidence of airway complications in post lung transplant for COVID-19 ARDS related fibrosis. Early detection, timely management and serial follow up is of paramount importance in this subset of patients.
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Mohamed Asif S, Ibrahim Assiri K, Mohammed Al Muburak H, Hamid Baig FA, Abdullah Arem S, Arora S, Mohammed Shamsudeen S, Shariff M, Shamsuddin S, Mohammed Lahiq AA. Anxiety and Depression Among Dentists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2022; 15:497-507. [PMID: 35321270 PMCID: PMC8935081 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s350277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Dentists face a great deal of professional stress, in dental school and in practice. Their personal, as well as professional lives, get affected negatively by stress and poor mental health. This study aims to evaluate anxiety and depression among dentists of Abha in kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out among 246 registered dentists of Abha to assess anxiety and depression. Participants willing to participate, and completely filled questionnaire were included in study. Data regarding demography, work-related characters, lifestyle and self-reported physical and mental status were collected. Mental status was measured by using pre validated questionnaire Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) and the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS). Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 20) by IBM. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, independent t test and one way ANOVA were used to analyze the data at the significant interval of p≤0.05. Results Different levels of anxiety and depression were noticed both in males and female dentist. There was no statistical difference in the mean scores between males and females. There was a statistical difference of anxiety and depression scores noticed among dentist working in government institution, with five to ten years of experience. Habits of smoking were shown to significantly affect the risk of anxiety and depression scores. Conclusion Dentist due to nature of the practice are prone for anxiety and clinical depression. Stress coping methods should be included in dental curriculum which would indirectly improve professional abilities and personal life.
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- Shaik Mohamed Asif
- Department of Diagnostic Science and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: Shaik Mohamed Asif, Department of Diagnostic Science and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, 61421, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tel +966 557361821, Email
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- Department of Diagnostic Science and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Diagnostic Science and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Diagnostic Science and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Diagnostic Science and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Arora S, Grover V, Saluja P, Algarni YA, Saquib SA, Asif SM, Batra K, Alshahrani MY, Das G, Jain R, Ohri A. Literature Review of Omicron: A Grim Reality Amidst COVID-19. Microorganisms 2022; 10:451. [PMID: 35208905 PMCID: PMC8876621 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10020451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first emerged in Wuhan city in December 2019, and became a grave global concern due to its highly infectious nature. The Severe Acute Respiratory Coronavirus-2, with its predecessors (i.e., MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV) belong to the family of Coronaviridae. Reportedly, COVID-19 has infected 344,710,576 people around the globe and killed nearly 5,598,511 persons in the short span of two years. On November 24, 2021, B.1.1.529 strain, later named Omicron, was classified as a Variant of Concern (VOC). SARS-CoV-2 has continuously undergone a series of unprecedented mutations and evolved to exhibit varying characteristics. These mutations have largely occurred in the spike (S) protein (site for antibody binding), which attribute high infectivity and transmissibility characteristics to the Omicron strain. Although many studies have attempted to understand this new challenge in the COVID-19 strains race, there is still a lot to be demystified. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to summarize the structural or virologic characteristics, burden, and epidemiology of the Omicron variant and its potential to evade the immune response.
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Affiliation(s)
- Suraj Arora
- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr. H.S.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (V.G.); (A.O.)
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, JCD Dental College, Sirsa 125055, India
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- Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Oral Biology, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia;
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- Biomedical Statistician, Office of Research, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, 2040 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102, USA;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha 61321, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. H.S.J. Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Punjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India;
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- Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, Dr. H.S.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India; (V.G.); (A.O.)
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Abdollah F, Piontkowski A, Morisetty S, Corsi N, Majdalany S, Rakic I, Sood A, Jamil M, Dalela D, Arora S, Rogers C. The impact of adjuvant chemotherapy on overall survival in patients with node-positive Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC): Improving precision in medicine with a risk-stratified approach. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00387-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Piontkowski A, Corsi N, Morisetty S, Majdalany S, Rakic I, Arora S, Jamil M, Dalela D, Rogers C, Abdollah F. Benefit of lymph node dissection in cn+ patients in the treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma: Analysis of ncdb registry. Eur Urol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(22)00382-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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