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Activation of the Urokinase Plasminogen Activator/Urokinase Plasminogen Activator Receptor System in Periodontitis: A Case–Control Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The plasminogen activating (PA) system has a multitude of functions such as wound healing, proteolytic activity, collagen degradation and cell growth, and the role of the urokinase plasminogen activator/urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPA/uPAR) system has been studied in many disease states.
Ahmed Khudhur, Christopher Dowson, Susan M. Bissett, Rachel van de Merwe, John J. Taylor, Philip M. Preshaw, Katrin M. Jaedicke   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Co‐Creation of Educational Resources for Culturally Diverse Dietary Advice

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dietary analysis and advice are key components in the prevention of dental caries. Previous research undertaken at Newcastle University highlighted a lack of cultural competence in dietary advice delivery amongst undergraduate dental and hygiene and therapy students.
Kiska Wilson, Heba Turki, Haya Showala, Lucy Hodgson, Molly Bowerbank, Paris Mitchell, Paula J. Waterhouse, Ruth A. Valentine, Helen J. Rogers   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Imaging Modality on the Detection of Periapical Lesions in Root‐Filled Teeth: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

International Endodontic Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Apical periodontitis is a common finding in root‐filled teeth (RFT) and an important indicator of treatment outcomes. Its reported prevalence may vary depending on the imaging modality used for diagnosis. Objectives To estimate the prevalence of periapical lesions in RFT teeth and to assess the influence of imaging modality on these
Juan J. Segura‐Egea, Carlos Segura‐Raya, Jenifer Martín‐González, Alberto Cabrera‐Fernández, Victoria Areal‐Quecuty, Daniel Cabanillas‐Balsera   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

1A and 4A Genotypes of Hepatitis C Virus and Their Influence on Some Biochemical and Hematological Changes in Infected Iraqi Patient

Academic Science Journal
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) causes about 70 million chronic infections, posing a serious threat to global health. This study aimed to determine the most common HCV genotypes and their effects on liver enzyme and hematological parameter concentrations in ...
DHUHA SABAH, Aliyah Salman, Alea Farhan, Muhana Oweed, sara thamer   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence and Demographic characteristics of Metabolic Syndrome in Iraqi Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome

مجلة كلية الطب, 2023
Background: Demographic characteristics of the Metabolic syndrome (MS) in Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) Iraqi patients has been scarcely studied before.
Zina S. Abdulrahman Aldaggistany, Ihab S. Ahmed, Zuhair Al-Johar   +2 more
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Item‐level accuracy and error patterns of the TIE‐93: Emotion recognition in individualistic and collectivistic cultural groups

Journal of Neuropsychology, EarlyView.
Abstract There remains a lack of appropriately adapted neuropsychological tests for culturally, linguistically and educationally diverse populations, particularly for the evaluation of social cognition, as its assessment is essential for the early diagnosis of diseases such as frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Renelle Bourdage, Sanne Franzen, Didier Maillet, Catherine Belin, Janne Papma, Pauline Narme   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Osteoporosis in Iraqi patients with thalassemia [PDF]

Arthritis Research & Therapy, 2012
AL Jadir, Salim M, Jalal, Mohamed Z, AL Ghreer, Median F, AL Hamdani, Mozahem S, AL Omaree, Wamid R   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Assessing the influence of titanium dioxide nanotubes incorporation on thermal and thermomechanical characteristics of 3D‐printed denture base resin

Journal of Prosthodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose This study aims to evaluate the effects of adding titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanotubes (NTs) to three‐dimensional (3D) printed denture base resin on the thermal and thermomechanical properties, which have high clinical relevance. Materials and Methods TiO2 NTs with dimensions of 30–70 nm in diameter and 2–4 µm in length were added to the ...
Zaid Basil Al‐enbary, Ihab Nabeel Safi, Julfikar Haider   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Application of Tetragon Analysis in A Sample of Kurdish Adult Population with Class I Occlusion:A Cephalometric Study

Diyala Journal of Medicine, 2021
Background: Visual cephalometric analysis is a simple, logical, and accurate diagnostic tool for the student, the clinician, and the researcher. The analysis is elicited from two geometric constructs, the Tetragon and the Trigon.
Shaho Ziyad Jamil Al-Talabani
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Duplex ultrasound surveillance for asymptomatic deep venous thrombosis after total knee joint replacement

مجلة كلية الطب, 2022
Background: The prevalence of deep veins thrombosis, complicating total knee replacement in Asian countries, has not been fully appreciated in comparison to western countries as there are few studies on that.
Arwa Mohsun Khalil, Safwan Saeed Mohammed   +1 more
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