Effect of Oral Premedication on the Efficacy of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial [PDF]
Introduction: It is generally accepted that achieving complete anaesthesia with an Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block (IANB) in mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis is more challenging than for other teeth. Therefore, administration of
Suparna Ganguly Saha +5 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Naproxen Gel in Musculoskeletal Pain Management: A Prospective Cohort Study [PDF]
Introduction: Naproxen is effective for various musculoskeletal conditions and has a longer half-life, making it a favourable choice for sustained relief.
Kiran G Kanthi +8 more
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Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Kannada Version of Modified Dental Anxiety Scale Among an Adult Indian Population [PDF]
Background: Dental anxiety is one of the most common barriers in seeking dental care. In order to overcome this barrier dentist need to screen patients to successfully help in treatment.
Gaurav Gupta +2 more
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Clinical Evaluation of Pro-Argin and Low Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Splitmouth Randomised Clinical Trial [PDF]
Introduction: Dentinal Hypersensitivity (DH) is the most prevalent condition that causes patients discomfort for patients, leading them to frequently visit dental offices.
B Anusha +5 more
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Improved quality of life in patients with refractory or recidivant ascites after insertion of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts [PDF]
Background. We have recently shown that the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is more effective than paracentesis in the treatment of cirrhotic patients with severe ascites and can prolong survival in selected patients.
Bilzer, M. +5 more
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Translation and validation of a Swedish version of the Visual Vertigo Analogue Scale
Purpose The present study aimed to construct and validate a Swedish translation (VVAS-S) of the Visual Vertigo Analogue Scale (VVAS).Materials and Methods The original English VVAS was translated into Swedish by the two authors and back-translated by an ...
Tobias Wibble, Tony Pansell
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Assessing acute itch intensity : general labelled magnitude scale is more reliable than classic visual analogue scale [PDF]
The reliable measurement of itch intensity is crucial, both in research as well as clinical contexts. For example, when the reliability of a measurement scale is unknown, it is impossible to determine whether a patient has changed sufficiently to be ...
Holle, Henning +3 more
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Objective: This prospective study aimed at assessing the effects of anxiety and a follow-up text message on pain perception after the installation of fixed orthodontic appliances and its impact on the patients’ routine.
Daniela Lasmar de Mendonça +5 more
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Quality of life with ivabradine in patients with angina pectoris [PDF]
Background—To explore the effect of ivabradine on angina-related quality of life (QoL) in patients participating in the Study Assessing the Morbidity–Mortality Benefits of the If Inhibitor Ivabradine in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease (SIGNIFY) QoL
Chassany, Olivier +6 more
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Randomised controlled trial of homoeopathy versus placebo in perennial allergic rhinitis with overview of four trial series [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that homoeopathy is a placebo by examining its effect in patients with allergic rhinitis and so contest the evidence from three previous trials in this series.
Aitchison, T, +4 more
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