Diagnostic accuracy of swab-based molecular tests for tuberculosis using near-point-of-care platforms: a multi-country evaluation. [PDF]
Steadman A +17 more
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Abstract Background Hypoxia modulates inflammation and oxidative stress through hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α (HIF‐1α). Ferroptosis, an iron‐dependent cell death process, is regulated by glutathione peroxidase‐4 (GPX4) and involves lipid peroxidation markers like malondialdehyde (MDA).
Büşra Yılmaz +5 more
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Perspectives on tongue coating: etiology, clinical management, and associated diseases - a narrative review. [PDF]
AlBeshri S.
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Abstract Background Recent advancements in bone tissue biomarker research have identified 2 promising molecules: Dickkopf‐1 and secreted Frizzled‐Related Protein 5. This study aims to evaluate the levels of these biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid in periodontal health, gingivitis, and periodontitis and to assess the effects of non‐surgical ...
Sukran Acipinar, Kubilay Baris
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Preferences for tongue swab-based versus sputum-based testing in the context of TB care: a best-worst scaling exercise in Vietnam and Zambia. [PDF]
Castro MDM +12 more
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Genome‐wide association study of periodontitis severity and progression
Abstract Background To add to the knowledge base of periodontal genomics, we carried out a genome‐wide association study (GWAS) of periodontitis severity and progression among 416 mixed‐ethnicity adult participants of a periodontitis clinical study. Methods Participants were 168 adults (mean age = 50 years, 46% males) with severe periodontitis and 248 ...
Flavia Teles +12 more
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Proposal for a New Questionnaire for the Early Identification of Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. [PDF]
Bordoni B +3 more
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Relationships between periodontitis, tooth loss, and metabolic syndrome indicators
Abstract Background This study investigates how poor oral health impacts metabolic alterations, specifically evaluating the effects of periodontitis and tooth loss, either individually or in combination, on the number of metabolic syndrome (MetS) indicators.
Verbênia Silva Conceição +14 more
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Characterization of subgingival plaque microbiota in patients with severe periodontitis using full-length 16S rRNA gene sequencing. [PDF]
Ma J +5 more
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Abstract Background This first‐in‐human clinical study aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a bioglass incorporated in a toothpaste, in reducing dentin hypersensitivity (DH) compared to a sodium fluoride (NaF) toothpaste over a 2‐week period. Methods A double‐blind, randomized, parallel‐arm, proof‐of‐concept clinical trial was conducted with 46
Hatice Hasturk +6 more
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