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Morphological and Stress Vulnerability Indices for Human Coronary Plaques and Their Correlations with Cap Thickness and Lipid Percent: An IVUS-Based Fluid-Structure Interaction Multi-patient Study. [PDF]

PLoS Computational Biology, 2015
Plaque vulnerability, defined as the likelihood that a plaque would rupture, is difficult to quantify due to lack of in vivo plaque rupture data. Morphological and stress-based plaque vulnerability indices were introduced as alternatives to obtain ...
Liang Wang, Jie Zheng, Akiko Maehara, Chun Yang, Kristen L Billiar, Zheyang Wu, Richard Bach, David Muccigrosso, Gary S Mintz, Dalin Tang   +9 more
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Evaluation of the Effect of Ultra-Soft Toothbrushes with Different Commercial Brands on Plaque and Bleeding Indices

Journal of Dentistry, 2021
Statement of the Problem: Ultra-soft bristles are recommended for individuals with gingival recession, dentinal hypersensitivity, and patients who have undergone periodontal surgeries.
Anahita Saffarzadeh , Neda Khodarahmi , Mohammad Mohammadi   +2 more
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The potential of rambutan honey toothpaste in reducing the dental plaque index: a quasi Experimental study

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2023
Introduction: The accumulation of dental plaque is a common cause of dental and oral health problems such as caries and periodontitis, therefore it is necessary to control plaque. Brushing is the most effective way to control plaque. Currently, there are
Euis Reni Yuslianti, Anindya Sekar Ayu Ningrum, Hartanto Endrowahyudi   +2 more
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Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and carotid plaque incidence: a longitudinal study

Cardiovascular Diabetology, 2022
Background Carotid plaque and triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index are associated with insulin resistance. However, a highly debated question is whether there is an association between the TyG index and carotid plaque incidence. Thus we performed an in-depth
Yichi Zhang, Zhuchao Wu, Xiaona Li, Jingkai Wei, Qun Zhang, Jianming Wang   +5 more
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Effectiveness of an Essential Oil Mouthwash in Maintaining Proper Oral Health in Orthodontic Patients—An In Vivo Study

Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, 2023
Introduction: Patients undergoing orthodontic therapy face greater difficulties in maintaining good oral hygiene. To improve mechanical plaque removal, a common strategy is to incorporate a chemotherapeutic agent.
Kunal Bhaskar Patil, Nitin D. Gulve, Rashmi K. Patil   +2 more
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A High Triglyceride-Glucose Index Value Is Associated With an Increased Risk of Carotid Plaque Burden in Subjects With Prediabetes and New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes: A Real-World Study

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022
BackgroundThe triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index has been proposed as a convincing indicator of insulin resistance and has been found to be associated with atherosclerosis among diabetic patients.
Zhen-zhen Jiang, Zhen-zhen Jiang, Jian-bo Zhu, Hua-liang Shen, Shan-shan Zhao, Yun-yi Tang, Shao-qi Tang, Xia-tian Liu, Tian-an Jiang, Tian-an Jiang, Tian-an Jiang   +10 more
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Carotid plaque stress analysis by fluid structure interaction based on in-vivo MRI: Implications to plaque vulnerability assessment [PDF]

, 2010
This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University, 2010.Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the world, resulting mostly from the sudden rupture of atherosclerotic plaques.
Gao, Hao
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UJI EFEKTIFITAS EKSTRAK SIWAK (Salvadora Persica) BERBAGAI KONSENTRASI TERHADAP PEMBENTUKAN PLAK GIGI - Studi terhadap Murid MTsN Sale

ODONTO: Dental Journal, 2015
Background: Nowdays many people who care about the health switching from chemical drugs to herbal medicine. There are many herbs that used for health. One is miswak (Salvadora persica) are many benefits to general health and dental health. Siwak can help
Ervina Diah Ruslinawati, Rahmawati Sri Praptiningsih, Siti Chumaeroh   +2 more
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Association between Triglyceride-Glucose Index and carotid plaque in Japanese population: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open, 2023
Objective Previous studies linking Triglyceride Glucose (TyG) Index to carotid plaque have yielded inconsistent results. Moreover, related studies on the population of Japan are rare.
Min Ye, Jiuling Liu, Yuanwei Wang
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Increases of Corporal Temperature as a Risk Factor of Atherosclerotic Plaque Instability [PDF]

, 2008
This work explores for the first time the effects of temperature increments on the development of high shear stresses between plaque and arterial wall due to their different dilatational properties. Data from the literature report febrile reactions prior
Rojo Pérez, Francisco Javier, Elices, Margarita L., Gonzalez, Pablo, Ortega Pozzi, Aranzazu, Elices Calafat, Manuel, Torres Coronado, Monica, Guinea Tortuero, Gustavo V., Fantidis, Panayotis, Atienza Riera, José Miguel, Hayashi, Kozaburo   +9 more
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