Objectives: A study conducted to investigate the location of the mental foramen using computed tomography to evaluate whether there is a correlation between this radiographic parameter with age and gender of the Al-Najaf population and evaluate it relates to forensic odontology. Materials and methods: 72 computed tomographic images were studied to measure the distance from the...
Introduction: Infraclavicular Brachial plexus block is an advanced regional anaesthetic technique well suited for hand and fore arm surgeries. The aim of the study is to determine the efficiency of Ropivacaine with Ketorolac for infraclavicular Brachial plexus block for hand and fore arm surgeries. Methodology: 50 ASA grade I and II patients, aged between 18–58 years. of both...
Background: Gingival enlargement, the currently accepted terminology or an increase in the size of the gingiva. Local and systemic factors influence the gingival conditions of the patient. These factors result in a spectrum of diseases that can be developmental, reactive and inflammatory to neoplastic. Inflammatory gingival enlargement is the most common one; it is an...
Purpose of study: We conducted a study of the immune status of servicemen employed in chemical weapon storage and disposal enterprises. The paper presents the results of the analysis of the cellular and humoral immunity indicators taking into account the age of the servicemen and the distribution of the contingent. The paper also presents the results of the analysis of the NBT...
Background: There is inconsistency in heart rate variability (HRV) reported among shift workers. We aim to investigate the effects of sleep deprivation on HRV in shift work nurses. Methods: Fifty one healthy female nurses participated in this study. HRV was evaluated at 9 a.m. in two successive days before and after shift work at 24 hours following the initial HRV evaluation. The...
Simultaneous occurrence of spontaneous isolated dissection of the celiac artery (CA) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA)is rare. Here, we report the clinical course of a 50-year-old man who presented with severe, acute upper abdominal pain.Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) revealed segmental small intestinal ischemia and dissection of the CA and SMA.The patient was...
Introduction: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is emerging fastly as one of the commonest causes of blindness. Globally in developed countries over 2.5 million people are blind due to diabetes. The relationship between DR and HbA1c level have been studied by many authors, and almost all the studies were in accord that elevated HbA1c level is significantly associated with the development...
Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon ulcerative cutaneous disease with unknown etiology. It is rare in children. It presents as a painful papular or papulo-pustular lesions which rapidly evolves into ulcers. Rarely, PG may present with extra-cutaneous manifestations. More than 50% of patients have underlying systemic diseases. Diagnosis is often delayed especially due to the...
Objectives: (1) To assess and compare the change in the attitude of medical students before and after a six week's psychiatryclerkship. (2) To compare the results of this year with the previous year in a similarly designed study. (3) To assess anychange in attitude after one year follow up.Methodology: A quasi-experimental intervention study was carried out by administering...
Objectives: The goals of orthodontic treatment are not only limited to correcting malocclusion and facial appearance but also extend to achieving normal function of the stomatognathic system and airway patency. This study aimed to investigate post-orthodontic pharyngeal airway changes after the extraction of the four first premolars with subsequent retraction of the incisor teeth...
Oroantral fistula is a pathological communication between oral cavity and maxillary antrum; commonly occurring after extraction of maxillary posterior teeth. Occasionally soft tissue closure is used in treatment of this defect but sometimes the soft tissue closure alone is not enough, so using of adjuvant material like Platelet Rich Fibrin is indicated. It is an autologous...
Objective: The objective of the current study was to evaluate healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitude towards pharmacovigilance in Ribat University Hospital, Sudan. Methods: This was a pre and post-intervention study conducted at the National Ribat University Hospital in Khartoum, Sudan. The sample size was calculated as 98. The phases of the study were as follow: Pre...
Irrespective of age, gingival recession is a common periodontal problem witnessed worldwide. Varied factors like malocclusion and improper tooth brushing technique can predispose gingival recession. Root exposure has deleterious outcomes like dentinal hypersensitivity, root caries and unaesthetic appearance. Numerous surgical interventions are advocated for its treatment, with...
Background: Accurate determination of gestational age (GA) is of critical importance, it can positively affect pregnancy outcomes. In the third trimester, the reliability of any single ultrasound parameter in gestational age determination is poor. Fetal transcerebellar diameter (TCD) can help as an alternative parameter to the most frequently used biometric parameters to date...
Introduction: Awareness of a population’s epidemiological state is significant in planning and provision of government’s health services. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) was developed to grade malocclusion based on the significance of various occlusal traits for esthetic impairment and dental health.Aim: Our investigation aimed to the evaluation of Orthodontic...
Introduction: Malaria is considered as a serious public health problem in Iran. The personal prophylactic behaviors can prevent the risk of malaria. The present study aims to develop and psychometric validate an instrument based on the protection motivation theory to measure the factors influencing the prophylactic treatment of the disease Malaria.Methodology: The cross-sectional...
Aim: To compare the depth of cure of new composite with bulk fill resin composites through using Vickers hardness profiles (VHN).Materials and Methods: New composite and four bulk fill composite materials were examined: Tetric N Ceram®Bulk Fill, X-tra base, Compon, Filtek Posterior Bulk Fill, Sonic FillTM. Eight specimens of each material type were prepared in teflon molds which...
Background: (ABO) Blood type has an effect on general health including oral health. Dental caries are the common infectious disease of the mouth. Saliva plays significant roles in oral cavity; for example, salivary immunoglobulin’s play important role in immunity of the body and the mouth. Various studies conducted on the different effects of IgA on oral cavity, especially dental...
Of the goal of study is to investigate the dynamics of the parameters of the respiratory system, determined at resting state, and the reactivity of the system, assessed by the degree of changes in lung volume and ventilatory lung capacity under the influence of static load. The study involved boys aged 9 years with an average level of physical development, belonging to the first...
The objective of this in vitro study was to evaluate and compare the fracture strength of monolithic crowns fabricated from a newly-developed bioactive CAD/CAM resin block and reinforced resin CAD/CAM block with two types of resin cement (adhesive and self-adhesive cement). Bioactive CAD/CAM blocks were fabricated from ACTIVA BioACTIVE-RESTORATIVE (PULPDENT Corporation, USA...
Background: Health Care Associated Infections [HAI] are most common among patients who get admitted to any kind of health care setting. The percentage of Health Care Associated Infections is more in developing countries when compared to developed countries. Health Care Associated Infections commonly spreads through the medical devices, medical and para medical professionals. It...
Objectives: The present study is conducted aiming to explain students' addiction potential based on psychological dysregulation with the mediation of perceived stress. Methods: This research was of descriptive-correlational type in which 318 male high school students of Jolfa city were selected via cluster sampling, and filled out Iranian addiction potential scale (IAPS...
Background: Nowadays, about 12% of couples face infertility problems that overwhelm their personal and social life. Psychosocial problems reported in infertile patients include depression, aggression, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, incompatibility, lack of individual control and decreased self-esteem. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCO) is the most common endocrine disorder leading to...
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the prevalent diseases that can be diagnosed timely using appropriate screening programs. This study aimed to review the predictive factors for participation in colorectal cancer screening. Methods: International databases including PubMed, ISI and Scopus were considered for search of English articles by 30 December, 2018. Thirty-one...
The purpose of this study was to present a case with the gastric perforation and pneumoperitoneum due to the mechanic ventilation in a female neonate with congenital esophageal atresia and distal trachea-esophageal. The subject of the present study was one female late preterm neonate with very low birth weight (1.48 Kg). She needed mechanical ventilation because her low oxygen...