Issue 2 Volume 11 (2022)

Two Way Relationship between Diabetes and Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional Survey of Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude
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Written by Kirti Anil Shetgaonkar   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Periodontitis is the inflammation of the periodontium which is the sixth complication of diabetes mellitus. Periodontitis influences the development and progression of diabetes and its complications. Improved knowledge and attitude about periodontitis in diabetic patients reduce the risk of periodontal disease and its effects on the diabetic status. The current study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitude of diabetic patients towards periodontal disease. A total of 400 diabetic p
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The Outcome of Closed Reduction of Developmental Dysplasia of Hip Before the First Year of Age
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Written by Fahad AlShayhan   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
This lack of consensus has established no specific recommendations or radiographic criteria for identifying and treating hip dysplasia. Closed reduction, open reduction and skin traction, and hip spika are just a few of the therapeutic options available. The study focuses on infants under the age of 12 months. It will look at the effects of reducing the amount of closure on them. A retrospective study looked back at patients treated with closed reduction at a great referral medical center before
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Bacterial Nano-polymer Production to Produce Edible Coating and Films
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Written by Eman A. Abdel Khafar   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
This study was performed to evaluate the separation of cellular biopolymer production for batch fermentation of bacterial Acetobacter spp and Leuconostoc spp to produce edible film-forming suspension solution at different treatments B20%, C40%, D60% and E20%, F40% and G60% treatments loaded on CMC and control A0%. preparation of nano-polymer production to produce an edible film with a higher potential to carry active ingredients such as silver AgNo3, which was added with different concentrations
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First Report of Escherichia coli Sequence Type 1193 a Multidrug-Resistant Clone Isolated in Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
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Written by Mohammed Suliman AlMogbel   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Escherichia coli is a significant source of morbidity and mortality in humans due to their enhanced virulence and colonization capacities, which enable them to cause a range of extraintestinal manifestations, including wound infection, neonatal meningitis, urosepsis, and urinary tract infection. In the recent past, globally, fluoroquinolone-resistant (FQr) E. coli sequence type ST1193 has emerged as a major causative agent of E. coli infections in humans. Here, we present a case report of a 54-yea
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Gender Determination Using Anthropometric Parameters of Metacarpals and Phalanges on Hand Radiographs
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Written by Horathal Pedi Gedara Dinusha Udayangani   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Gender determination in a living human being based on the skeleton system remains a challenge obviously because a human skeletal does not show a consistent or gradual growth rate. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of gender determination from the linear measurments of metacarpals and phalanges using hand radiographs. A retrospective, quantitative study was conducted and computed and digital hand posterior-anterior radiographs were taken using the standardized imaging protocol
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Formulation and Evaluation of Favipiravir Proliposomal Powder for Pulmonary Delivery by Nebulization
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Written by Naseeb Basha Shaik   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
The favipiravir proliposomal is a powder formulation for pulmonary delivery by nebulization, prepared and characterized by film deposition on carrier method. The formulations have good flow properties and upon hydration, liposome vesicles were seen within 2-3 minutes. According to the results of SEM studies the surface morphology was coarse and non-porous. The DSC and XRD studies confirm that the favipiravir drug is crystalline, whereas the FPL6 is amorphous. In-vitro nebulization studies perfor
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Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS and Its Risk Factors among Medical Students in Hail University
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Written by Fatmah Fahad Alreshidi   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
The irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) incidence and its related risk factors greatly vary among communities. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of irritable bowel syndrome IBS and modifiable risk factors amongst medical students at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia. The Methodology of the study involved a cross-sectional examination performed at Ha’il University, Ha’il, Saudi Arabia, during the period from November 2021 to February 2022. About 308 medical studen
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Passive Immunotherapeutic Approaches for Treating Covid-19: A Comprehensive Review
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Written by Radhakrishnan Aadhith   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
During the recent pandemic, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) was the causative agent of the severe acute respiratory syndrome, which resulted in thousands of cases and high mortality rates in all the countries affected. This review focuses on immune-therapy techniques for treating COVID-19. The distinctive immunotherapeutic techniques are interferon administration, convalescent plasma, intravenous immunoglobulin, monoclonal antibodies, cellular treatments, and immunomodulatory drugs. Aside from antivirals,
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Graphical Data Representation and Analytics to Link the Potential Interaction for Lung Cancer Genes
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Written by Bandar Hamad Aloufi   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Graph data representation is an efficient technique for highlighting the relationship among huge and highly linked biological data. With the advent of next-generation sequencing, a large volume of data is being generated. Currently, many graph tools exist to extract semantically associated data. Neo4j, Titan, and OrientDB are examples of well-known graphical representation tools. In this paper, a perfect graphical data storage and interaction retrieval model for lung cancer genes are presented w
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Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices of Oral Health for Debilitated Patients, among Nursing Staff of Krishna Hospital
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Written by Harshada Zagade   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Oral disease s qualify as major public health problems owing to their higher incidence and substantial social impact. Many systemic diseases are related to oral conditions and affect general health . Dental care for chronically ill and non-ambulatory , debilitated patients has an impact on clinical outcomes and well-being. Poor oral care result s in infections and affects the quality of life. Hence, oral healthcare of these patients is the nursing staff's significant responsibility. The aim
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A Review of the Effects of Vitamin E in Ovarian Cancer
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Written by Ainul Bahiah Che Awang   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Vitamin E is made up of two substances, tocopherols (TOCs) and tocotrienols (TCTs). These substances are present in four different subtypes namely alpha, beta, delta and gamma and these subtypes differs in their chemical structures.  Vitamin E has been made known to exert anticancer effects for decades-long ago. This vitamin, which is also a well-known lipid-soluble antioxidant, has been extensively studied and its effects on cancer cells progressions are widely reported. These include its
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The Development and Assessment of Different Shade Selection Protocols, A Novel Approach
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Written by Shara Sajini   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
This study aimed to evaluate various shade selection protocols using corrective light for shade selection with different viewing backgrounds and to assess the shade matching the performance of students in King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Dentistry (KAUFD). One-Hundred participants were recruited from undergraduate levels with clinical experience. Six different techniques took place with each participant individually using either daylight or corrective light (Smile Lite), with or without
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy: A Review of the Current Knowledge
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Written by Kholoud Alawi Ghamri   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
The vaccination process in most countries is expediting, and the world is moving into the terminal stage of the third wave of COVID-19. Many articles have been published on COVID-19 and pregnancy addressing the different features of the disease in this population. Therefore, the present study aims to aims to explore the salient features of COVID-19 in pregnancy and how it has affected maternal mortality and morbidity as published in the literature. Articles were searched using MeSH words in PubM
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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices among Pregnant Saudi Women during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
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Written by Radi Alsafi   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Emerging global infections, such as coronavirus disease (COVID-19), pose serious public health threats, especially for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women. Knowledge about the disease, attitudes toward disease prevention, and preventative practices can help curb the spread of disease and limit mortality as well. To determine knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among a cohort of Saudi women who were either pregnant during the pandemic or pregnant at the time of data collection. A cr
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The Role of Microparticles in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. An Updated Review
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Written by Safa Yousef Almaghrabi   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Microparticles (MPs) are vesicles of less than 1 μm in diameter (submicron vesicles) shed from plasma membranes to cell activation, injury, and apoptosis response. They consisted of membrane proteins and cytosolic material from the cell they originated. These vesicles are vital mediators of pathological and physiological cellular processes. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a regular endocrine, menstrual and metabolic condition that affects 10-15% of females in their reproductive period. Nu
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Effect of Bioactive Glass on the Remineralization of Caries Lesion: A Systematic Review
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Written by Asma Dokhi Al Hamazani   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Bioactive glass's most well-known capacity is its bonding ability to bone and promoting bone development. The bioactive glass may mineralize dentine tubules for sensitive teeth to provide relief and prevent caries. Bioactive glass is an emerging therapy for regenerating damaged bone tissue after injury or illness. Its usefulness in the medical profession has led to its implementation in several areas. In 1969, a silicate glass made of sodium, calcium, and phosphorus was the first bioactive g
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Patterns of Unhealthy Behaviors among School-Aged Students in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia
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Written by Saeed Ghurmallah Alzahrani   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Unhealthy behaviors initiated at a young age tend to remain in adulthood. Accumulation of unhealthy behaviors has cumulative negative effects on health status. The aim of this study was to examine patterns of co-occurrence of unhealthy behaviors (smoking, physical inactivity, high sugar intake, low fruit and vegetable intake , and infrequent tooth brushing) among younger and older Saudi male adolescents. A stratified cluster random sample of 1213 Saudi Arabian male school students living in Riya
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Influence of Crown Height of Dental Implant on Marginal Bone Loss: A Retrospective Study
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Written by Nawaf Sulaiman AlHussainan   Published On Issue 2 Vol 11, 2022
Bone loss around implant necks has traditionally been regarded as an indicator of implant success over the long term. Both surgical and prosthetic variables have been linked to premature marginal bone loss. Early marginal bone loss (MBL) >0.44 mm in the first six months following prosthetic loading is a risk indication for peri-implant bone loss development, according to new research on crystal-level implants. To determine the effect of crown height of dental implant on marginal bone loss. Th
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