Alterations in gut microbiota and metabolites contribute to postoperative sleep disturbances
In this study, we classified postoperative patients into poor sleepers (PS) and good sleepers (GS) based on the bispectral index (BIS), and transplanted their fecal microbiota to pseudo‐germ‐free rats to analyze the sleep changes in rats and the potential mechanism.
Hui Zhong+7 more
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Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Friedreich Ataxia: A Cross‐Sectional Analysis of the TRACK‐FA Study
Objective We aimed to quantify differences in the brain and spinal cord between Friedreich ataxia and controls, stratified by age and disease stage, including for the first time in young children. Methods TRACK‐FA is the largest prospective, longitudinal, multi‐modal neuroimaging study in Friedreich ataxia to date.
Nellie Georgiou‐Karistianis+33 more
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Abstract The recent coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) forced pre‐university professionals to modify the educational system. This work aimed to determine the effects of pandemic situation on students' access to medical studies by comparing the performance of medical students.
José Manuel García+9 more
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Dental Anxiety in Patients in Lahore Medical and Dental College: A Cross Sectional Study
Objective: To assess the prevalence and level of dental anxiety in patients reporting to the Outpatient Department in Lahore Medical and Dental College. Study Design: A Cross Sectional Comparative Study.
Fatima Suhaib, Usman Mahmood, Uzair Abu Bakar, Aqib Sohail, Shyreen Liaqat
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Dental anxiety – conditions, models, therapy
Dental anxiety is a condition suffered by many dental patients. It causes psychological discomfort and avoidance of dental appointments, which in turn may lead to oral health issues.
Małgorzata Sobol-Kwapińska+3 more
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Exploring dental anxiety as a mediator in the relationship between mindfulness or self-compassion and dental neglect. [PDF]
Dental anxiety and dental neglect are interconnected constructs with profound consequences for oral health and corresponding challenges for dental professionals.
Beltes C, Giannou K, Mantzios M.
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King Aorta: Narrative anatomy education
Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of narrative anatomy education and traditional anatomy education on academic achievement. The study included 64 students who were randomly divided into two groups. The two groups were (n = 32) control (Group 1) and (n = 32) experimental (Group 2). The pretest scores of the two groups were 36.
Halil Yilmaz
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The Role of Family Factors in the Development of Dental Anxiety in Children. [PDF]
Background and Objectives: In the literature, the influence of parents who suffer from dental anxiety and a previous unpleasant experience at the dentist are cited as the two most common causes of dental anxiety in children.
Petrović D+6 more
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Dental anxiety prevalence and surgery environment factors: A questionnaire-based survey of attenders in Ireland [PDF]
Aim: To identify and quantify anxious dental patientsand dental office environment factors that may influence anxiety. Objective: To develop and implement a questionnaire toinvestigate dental anxiety and identify factors thatenhance or lessen dental ...
Brady, Paul+2 more
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Protocol for a feasibility study of a self help cognitive behavioural therapy resource for the reduction of dental anxiety in young people [PDF]
Background Childhood dental anxiety is very common, with 10–20 % of children and young people reporting high levels of dental anxiety. It is distressing and has a negative impact on the quality of life of young people and their parents as well as ...
A Gustafsson+47 more
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