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Esophageal Replacement By Hydroxylated Bacterial Cellulose Patch In A Rabbit Model, Changlai Zhu, Fang Liu, Wenbo Qian, Yingjie Wang, Qingsheng You, Tianyi Zhang, Feng Li Jan 2015

Esophageal Replacement By Hydroxylated Bacterial Cellulose Patch In A Rabbit Model, Changlai Zhu, Fang Liu, Wenbo Qian, Yingjie Wang, Qingsheng You, Tianyi Zhang, Feng Li

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To repair esophageal defects by hydroxylated and kombucha -synthesized bacterial cellulose (HKBC) patch in a rabbit model. Materials and methods: Semicircular esophageal defects 1 cm in length of the cervical esophagus were initially created in 18 Japanese big-ear rabbits and then repaired with HKBC patch grafts. The clinical outcomes including survival rate, weight change, food intake, and hematological and radiologic evaluation were observed. After X-ray evaluation, the rabbits were sacrificed sequentially at 1, 3, and 6 months for histopathologic analysis with light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Results: Survival rate during the first month was 88.9% (n = 16). …

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Nutritional Issues In Dementia Patients, Mustafa Kemal Kiliç, Fati̇h Sümer, Zekeri̇ya Ülger Jan 2015

Nutritional Issues In Dementia Patients, Mustafa Kemal Kiliç, Fati̇h Sümer, Zekeri̇ya Ülger

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Dementia is an inevitable disease of aging, leading not only to diminished cognitive ability but also behavioral changes, malnutrition, pressure sores, and infections. Acknowledging common problems and their solutions is essential for any health service worker who deals with demented geriatric patients.

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Effects Of Contemporary Orthodontic Composites On Tooth Color Following Short-Term Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Controlled Clinical Study, Bayram Çörekçi̇, Ebubeki̇r Toy, Firat Öztürk, Siddik Malkoç, Bora Öztürk Jan 2015

Effects Of Contemporary Orthodontic Composites On Tooth Color Following Short-Term Fixed Orthodontic Treatment: A Controlled Clinical Study, Bayram Çörekçi̇, Ebubeki̇r Toy, Firat Öztürk, Siddik Malkoç, Bora Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To determine the color alterations of natural teeth associated with different orthodontic composites used in comprehensive short-term treatment. Materials and methods: Twenty-two patients were treated with ?xed appliances and 22 untreated subjects were also evaluated. Lower incisors were bonded with different orthodontic composites: 42 with Grengloo, 41 with Light Bond, 31 with Kurasper F, and 32 with Transbond XT. The color parameters of the Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (CIE) were measured for each tooth with a spectrophotometer. Color assessment in relation to time, adhesive material, and their interaction was made with 2-way mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) and 1-way …

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Vigorous Exercise Effect On Cardiovascular Health, Aryeh Mahana Jan 2015

Vigorous Exercise Effect On Cardiovascular Health, Aryeh Mahana

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Many studies examine the effects of vigorous cardiovascular exercise on the heart. Intense exercise causes frequent muscle contractions in the heart and specific biomarkers that usually signify a myocardial infarction are released into the bloodstream. However, studies indicate that there might not be a correlation between the release of biomarkers and cardiac function. Another study shows that long term vigorous exercise negatively affects the heart by dramatically increasing the mass and volume of the right and left ventricles, thereby resulting in hypertrophy. The cardiac hypertrophy is still evident even after the subjects have stopped exercising. Cardiac hypertrophy results in myocardial …

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Understanding The Hygiene Hypothesis And Its Mechanisms, Yaakov Tropper Jan 2015

Understanding The Hygiene Hypothesis And Its Mechanisms, Yaakov Tropper

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

The hygiene hypothesis provides an explanation for the sharp increase in atopy over the past several decades by proposing that it is inversely related to the lack of infectious diseases in our society. Although atopy, as well as other hypersensitivity reactions, do have a genetic basis; studies clearly show that environmental and socioeconomic factors play a large role in determining which people will develop allergies. Proposed mechanisms leading to this disorder include an imbalance in the Th1/Th2 complex in the immune system, and a deficiency in Regulatory T cells which controls excessive T cell activity.

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Should Sports Drinks Be Given To Children And Adolescents Engaged In Athletics As An Effective Source Of Hydration?, Zeev W. Rubinson Jan 2015

Should Sports Drinks Be Given To Children And Adolescents Engaged In Athletics As An Effective Source Of Hydration?, Zeev W. Rubinson

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Dehydration in children and adolescents is a major concern for caretakers. Often children are not drinking enough, particularly while participating in physical activity. Utilizing data drawn from pediatricians, nutritionists, and bio-scientists, this paper will examine whether sports drinks are a good source of fluids for the exercising child. The results of the research indicate that the advantages generally associated with sports drinks, to achieve higher body water absorption levels, prevent electrolyte deficits, and maintain proper electrolyte/water concentrations, are reserved for unique circumstances. Sports drink intake should be encouraged only when the child is participating in prolonged physical activity, in intense …

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Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 92, No. 1, 2015) Jan 2015

Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 92, No. 1, 2015)

Virginia Dental Journal

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Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 92, No. 4, 2015) Jan 2015

Virginia Dental Journal (Vol. 92, No. 4, 2015)

Virginia Dental Journal

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