Probiotic Biotherapy: Discussing its Influential Role in Oral Health [PDF]
Introduction: Probiotics are widely known for their health promoting benefits, especially with its association to gastrointestinal health. For many years, most research has been focused on the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections or ...
Florez, Karla, Sullano, Claudette
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Aloe vera: A Multipurpose Healer and Bacterial Eradicator [PDF]
The Aloe vera plant is a succulent known for its rich content in vitamins and minerals, thus gaining popularity over the years in healthcare products.
Blackburn, Linda K+2 more
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A mathematical model for smooth muscle cell phenotype switching in atherosclerotic plaque [PDF]
Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) play a fundamental role in the development of atherosclerotic plaques. SMCs may ingest lipids in a similar way to monocyte-derived macrophages (MDMs) in the plaque. This can stimulate SMCs to undergo a phenotypic switch towards a macrophage-like phenotype.
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Perbedaan Konsumsi Minuman Bersoda dan Isotonik Terhadap Peningkatan Plak Gigi Mahasiswa Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta Angkatan 2014 [PDF]
Carbonated drink and isotonic drinks are beverages that are very favored by the people especially teenagers. Increased consumption of Carbonated drink and isotonic drink could adversely affect dental health.
, drg. Edi Karyadi, M.M+2 more
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Introduction: bacterial dental plaque and biofilms are formed in hard and soft dental tissue alike. They are the main cause of dental caries and periodontal disease in the patients affected.
Alain Manuel Chaple Gil
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Carotid Artery Plaque Analysis in 3D Based on Distance Encoding in Mesh Representations [PDF]
Purpose: Enabling a comprehensive and robust assessment of carotid artery plaques in 3D through extraction and visualization of quantitative plaque parameters. These parameters have potential applications in stroke risk analysis, evaluation of therapy effectiveness, and plaque progression prediction.
arxiv
Consideration for care for your patient with cerebral palsy [PDF]
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common developmental neurological disorder affecting about 2-3 children out of 1,000. CP is the result of infant brain damage or abnormal development resulting in impaired muscle control, coordination, tone, reflex, posture, and ...
Cannon, Katlin R+2 more
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Periodontitis and the Elderly: An Overview of the Disease and its Impact on an Aging Population [PDF]
Periodontitis affects millions of Americans each year, and is especially prevalent among the elderly. Since periodontitis is a chronic, progressive condition, uninterrupted disease progression leads to irreversible oral damage; therefore, periodontitis ...
Weissenfluh, Nicole Grace
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The Role of Alaska's Nurse Practitioners in Preventing Early Childhood Caries [PDF]
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is the most common chronic disease of childhood despite being preventable. Because of its high prevalence, its impact on the quality of life of young children, and its potential for increasing their risk of caries in the ...
Maixner, Margaret
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The Effect of Artificial Sweeteners in Chewing Gum, Helpful or Harmful? [PDF]
Objective/Aims: This review of literature was designed to analyze the effects of artificial sweeteners in chewing gum in the oral cavity. The intent was to recognize which formulations of artificial sweeteners in chewing gum lead to beneficial outcomes ...
Liebe, Emily, Rue, Taylor
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