Academic Articles & Research Papers

New dimensions in mechanical plaque control: An overview

Plaque control is the daily removal of dental plaque, oral biofilm and also prevention of their accumulation on the teeth and other parts of oral cavity. Dental plaque is the major etiology of maximum gingival and periodontal diseases. It i...

Inferior pole arterial hemorrhage during coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy requiring endovascular embolization in two pediatric cases

Background: Although severe primary arterial hemorrhage during intracapsular tonsillectomy is rare, these cases illustrate that it may still occur. The role of endovascular embolization in this setting has been only sparsely described. Case...

Effect of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation on sugars intake and dental caries: an umbrella review of a global perspective

Abstract Background As part of the Global Strategy on Oral health, the World Health Organization (WHO) is exploring cost-effective interventions for oral health, including taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). To inform this process...

Artificial Tears: A Systematic Review

David A Semp, Danielle Beeson, Amy L Sheppard, Debarun Dutta, James S Wolffsohn School of Optometry, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UKCorrespondence: James S Wolffsohn, Tel +44 121 2044140, Email j.s.w.wo...

Perceptions of cervical cancer prevention among a group of ethnic minority women in Denmark-A qualitative study.

BackgroundCervical cancer screening (CCS) and human papillomavirus vaccination (HPVV) are effective measures against cervical cancer (CC). Attendance in HPVV and CCS provides the greatest protection, while combined non-attendance in HPVV an...

Perspectives in the Scientific Literature on the Barriers and Benefits of the Transition to a Plant-Based Diet: A Bibliometric Analysis

Plant-based diets are increasingly attracting attention as they play a significant role in human health and environmental sustainability and are believed to be key components of sustainable food systems. In the present study, both pros and ...

Personal Recovery in People With a Psychotic Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Associated Factors

Background: Personal recovery (PR) is a subjective, multidimensional concept, and quantitative research using PR as an outcome is rapidly increasing. This systematic review is intended to support the design of interventions that contribute ...

Application of plant extracts and Trichoderma harzianum for the management of tomato seedling damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia solani

Seedling production under smallholder farming systems can be negatively affected by both abiotic and biotic factors. Seedling damping-off caused by Rhizoctonia solani is one of the major biotic factors which causes significant yield reducti...

Social and biological pathways linking relationships with companion animals to human well-being

IntroductionCompanion animals are widely recognized for their potential to support human mental health and well-being. These benefits may arise through changes in social relationships and physiological processes. This study examined whether...

Six-month retention and changes in quality of life and substance use from a low-threshold methadone maintenance therapy programme in Durban, South Africa

Abstract Background Emerging data points to a potential heroin use epidemic in South Africa. Despite this, access to methadone maintenance therapy and other evidence-based treatment options remains negligible. We aimed to assess retention, ...

Investigating the relationship between knowledge absorptive capacity and talent management with organizational performance

Background: The capacity to absorb knowledge and manage organizational talent and performance is important to the survival of organizations. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between knowledge absorptive capacity and...

The Belgrade town police in the period of the establishment of the constitutionalists' government

Prince Mihailo Obrenovic took over the administration of the country in the significantly altered the constitutional situation, created by the adoption of the Constitution of 1838 and the departure of Serbian Prince Milos 1839. Constitution...

C no more: a prospective single-arm study to evaluate the effectiveness of a nurse and peer-led mobile model of hepatitis C testing and treatment at community corrections offices

Abstract Background The community corrections population in Australia shares similar risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with people incarcerated in prisons, but without access to prison-based testing and treatment. While hep...

Intervención de la familia al inicio del tratamiento, según la experiencia de jóvenes usuarios de drogas

Introduction: drug abuse has a wide impact in family, affecting the health of its members, the quality of their relations, and economic situation and social integration of the family as a whole. Several ways of coping have been identified, ...

Legalisation of non-medical cannabis in Canada: will supply regulations effectively serve public health?

Adolescent victimization and psychosocial well-being in a Finnish population-based sample

ABSTRACTPotentially traumatizing events are common in adolescence, and these experiences have an impact on psychopathology. Furthermore, these events cumulate for certain individuals. More knowledge about the relationship between well-being...

METABOLIC HEALTHY OBESITY, WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT IT?

The prevalence of obesity is growing all over the world. Obesity is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes. However, not all obese patients have an unfavorable cardio-metabolic profile. Recently, much attentio...

Use of the DoctorVox Device for Basic Vocal Exercises Contribution to Performance

In this study, a preliminary comparative study was conducted for the first time using the DoctorVox device by instructor–performer participants using two different formant patterns in Turkish and Western music. The participants used the Doc...

Early life climate and adulthood mental health: how birth seasonality influences depressive symptoms in adults

Abstract Background Early life in-utero can have long-term influence on the mental health status of individuals in adulthood, such as depression. Age, gender, socio-economic status, education, and geography are demographic factors shown to ...

Optimal exercise type and dose to improve sleep quality in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Abstract Background Sleep quality decreased can result in a major health issue in older people with age. While not all sleep changes are pathological in older people’s life, severe disturbances may lead to depression, cognitive impairments,...