Association between Bolton discrepancy and Angle malocclusions
This study aimed to assess and compare the overall and anterior ratios of tooth size discrepancies in all Angle malocclusion groups. The following null hypothesis (H0) was tested: no difference between tooth size discrepancies (overall and anterior ...
Rodrigo Hermont CANÇADO+4 more
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Outcomes following laminoplasty or laminectomy and fusion in patients with myelopathy caused by ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: A systematic review [PDF]
Study Design Systematic review. Objective To compare laminoplasty versus laminectomy and fusion in patients with cervical myelopathy caused by OPLL. Methods A systematic review was conducted using PubMed/Medline, Cochrane database, and Google scholar of ...
Limthongkul, Worawat+4 more
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Prepubertal acne: A retrospective study
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder, but studies on the epidemiologic features of prepubertal acne are limited.The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of prepubertal acne and to identify factors influencing acne severity and poor response to treatment.A retrospective study was conducted on 683 patients with acne from our ...
Aurélie Boisrobert+5 more
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Factors impacting time to total shoulder arthroplasty among patients with primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis and rotator cuff arthropathy managed conservatively with corticosteroid injections [PDF]
Background The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of the time from initial presentation to total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) in patients with primary glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) and rotator cuff (RTC) arthropathy who were ...
Dhruv S. Shankar+6 more
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Use of ustekinumab after other biological therapies in moderate-severe psoriasis: Real long-term data [PDF]
Objective: Ustekinumab is used in moderate-severe plaque psoriasis with inadequate response to anti- tumour necrosis factor α drugs. Recent studies support the need to assess real long-term data.
Manuel David Gil-Sierra+2 more
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Estimating the incidence of acute infectious intestinal disease in the community in the UK:A retrospective telephone survey [PDF]
Objectives: To estimate the burden of intestinal infectious disease (IID) in the UK and determine whether disease burden estimations using a retrospective study design differ from those using a prospective study design.
A Baumann-Popczyk+30 more
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A systematic review of the cost and cost effectiveness of using standard oral nutritional supplements in community and care home settings [PDF]
Background & aims: Despite the clinical benefits of using standard (non-disease specific) oral nutritional supplements (ONS) in the community and care homes, there is uncertainty about their economic consequences.
Elia, M+3 more
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The knowledge of the possible development of a psychiatric disorder, diagnosed for the first time in childhood, is very crucial for all specialists in helping professions working with children and adults. Recent longitudinal studies have demonstrated the
Immacolata Zarrella+3 more
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Basics of statistics – 2: Types of clinical studies
Introduction: Statistics is an unpleasant but essential part of an oncologist's academic life. This review is an attempt to simplify the concept of various types of clinical studies.
H S Darling
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Background This study aimed to evaluate incidence risk and adverse clinical outcomes in COVID-19 disease among short-term users of acid-suppressants in South Korea. Methods This retrospective cohort study, conducted using a nationwide claims database for
Jimyung Park+6 more
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