Tooth mobility can be assessed by both subjective and objective means.The use of subjective measures may lead to bias and hence it becomes imperative Collections to use objective means to assess tooth mobility.It has also been observed that hormonal fluctuations may have significantly influence tooth mobility.Aims: The study was undertaken to asses
Effect of CeO2, TiO2 and SiO2 nanoparticles on the growth and quality of model medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza by acting on soil microenvironment
In this study, a six-month pot experiment was conducted to explore the effects of nanoparticles (NPs), including CeO2, TiO2 and SiO2 NPs at 200 and 800 mg/kg, on the growth and quality of model medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza.A control group was implemented without the application of NPs.Results showed that NPs had no significant effect on root
New approaches in the management of chronic hepatitis B: role of tenofovir
Jurriën GP Reijnders, Harry LA JanssenDepartment of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus University Medical Center Rotterdam, The NetherlandsAbstract: In the field of HIV management, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) plays a pivotal role and has been demonstrated to be a safe and well-tolerated antiviral agent.Recent data showed the
Diagnostic accuracy of tests for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
AimThis systematic review aimed to ascertain the diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of screening tests for early detection of type 2 diabetes and prediabetes in previously undiagnosed adults.MethodsThis systematic review included published studies that included one or more index tests (random and fasting tests, HbA1c) for glucose det