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Association Between Health Literacy And Oral Health Behaviour Among Informal Sector Workers: A Case Study From North- Eastern Thailand, Aungsumalee Pholpark, Charay Vichatha, Orawan Prasitsiriphon, Napaporn Wanitkun, Thirampha Luphomma

Journal of Demography

Health literacy (HL) has been reported to be associated with health behaviour. However, evidence on HL and oral health behaviour is scarce. This cross-sectional pilot study aimed to compare HL across informal occupation groups and to examine the association between HL and oral health behaviour among informal sector workers in a district in Northeastern Thailand. The result of the study suggests that among 110 participants, general labourers had the lowest HL score compared with agricultural labourers and retailers. A regular dental visit was found to be associated with all eight HL domains: knowledge about service entitlements, resources that support health …

The Rule Is A Mess, So It Needs Amendments: Reexamining And Revising The Religious Exemption Of The Copyright Act, Toniann Pasqueralle Sheridan

Hofstra Law Review

No abstract provided.

Proceedings Of The 2024 Icap Convention, Editor-In-Chief Ijom

International Journal of Orofacial Myology and Myofunctional Therapy

The International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professional (ICAP) held its 2024 Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, themed "Collaboration Rocks," from May 2 to 4, 2024. The Conference Proceedings includes abstracts and summaries of plenary, concurrent, and poster presentations.

Uses Of Metallic Biomaterials As Orthopedic Implants, Agnivesh Sen1 , Keya De Mukhopadhyay1

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

No abstract provided.

Environmental Toxicants And Autoimmunity, Susmita Mukherjee1 , Swagata Mukherjee2 , Chiranjeeb Dey2 , Sonali Paul

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

No abstract provided.

Antibiofilm Activity Of Phytocompoundsagainst Of Staphylococcus Aureusbiofilm Forming Protein - In Silicostudy, Anuradha Ghosal, Kunal Vora, Priya Mitra, Rupak Roy, Komal Sharma

American Journal of Applied Bio-Technology Research (AJABTR)

No abstract provided.

Perspectives Of Medical And Dental Undergraduate Students On Educational Strategies During And Post Covid-19 Lockdown, Syed Junaid Hasan, Syed Yawar Ali Abidi, Samira Adnan, Muhammad Elham Habib, Maham Muneeb Lone, Isma Sajjad, Jamshed Ahmed

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Introduction After the emergence and declaration of Covid-19 as a pandemic in March 2019, many countries implemented lockdown with cessation of essential and non-essential activities including educational and academic processes, in order to restrict the spread of the disease,. This necessitated the shift of education from face -to-face conventional methods towards online teaching and assessment practices in all domains, including medicine. This study determined the perspectives and level of satisfaction of medical and dental undergraduate students regarding the online teaching and assessment modes practiced during and after Covid-19 lockdown period. Method: The study was conducted at various medical and dental …

Awareness Of The Diabetic Population Towards Diabetic Complications: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study, Hafiza Muriam Ghani, Layba Marrium, Maryam Aftab, Rikza Khalid

Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice

Background: Diabetes (DM) is a complex disease that affects more than 170 million people worldwide. Despite its knowledge, compliance with medications, and following a diet plan, diabetic patients are at risk of many chronic complications affecting different organ systems, which deteriorates health of the population and increases health care costs. Awareness of diabetic complications at the community level is important to reduce diabetes-related morbidity, mortality and ultimately health care cost. Purpose: The purpose of this study is two-fold: 1) To assess the level of awareness of diabetic complications in diabetic patients, and 2) To identify the prevalence of the most …

A Case Of Reactivation Tuberculosis, Edwin Perez, Md, Avish Patel, Md, Taha Awan, Md, Amman Bhasin, Md, Gautam George, Md

The Medicine Forum

Approximately 22 percent of the world population is estimated to be infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The largest number of cases are seen in Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and the islands of Southeast Asia, while North America and Western Europe are “low incidence” regions.¹ In the US, most cases are seen in foreign-born individuals who emigrate from high-incidence countries. Despite the low incidence in the US, prevention and control of Tuberculosis (TB) remain an important component of Public Health.² Here we present a case of a patient of Vietnamese origin with reactivation TB and rare manifestations of TB.

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CouRaGeouS Cuentos: A Journal of Counternarratives

No abstract provided.

A Case Report Of Acute Idiopathic Hepatitis Requiring Liver Transplant, Nathan Rim, Nevin Varghese, Md, Zachary Pang, Md

The Medicine Forum

Acute liver injury may be very difficult to treat, especially when the etiology is unknown. We describe a case of a patient who presented with signs and symptoms of acute liver injury and went through an extensive work-up that did not reveal a definitive cause. The lack of diagnosis can be distressing for the patient, so it is important to regularly communicate the current plan and potential future necessary steps (such as a transplant surgery) to facilitate smooth, informed decision-making throughout the whole process.

Feminist Cybernetic, Critical Race, Postcolonial, And Crip Propositions For The Theoretical Future Of Human-Machine Communication, Paula M. Gardner, Jess Rauchberg

Human-Machine Communication

The authors review theoretical trends in HMC research, as well as recent critical interventions in the HMC journal that usefully reshape and expand our research terrain. Conventional research such as positivist and quantified approaches are identified as restraining research questions and delimiting understandings of concepts including subjects, agency and interactivity. Feminist cybernetic, critical race, postcolonial and crip theoretical approaches are offered, examining how they fill research gaps in HMC, expanding content areas explored, and addressing diverse intersectional pressures, situated, and time/space dynamics that impact human machine interaction. The authors suggest these shifts are essential to expanding HMC research to address …

Uhio-Proposed Universal Health Insurance For Ohio-And The Canadian Model, Jonathon S. Rakich

The Journal of Economics and Politics

No abstract provided.

Whose Opinions Do We Listen To? The Influence Of Online Product Ratings And Price On Consumers, David Ackerman, Jing Hu, Barbara L. Gross

Journal of Applied Marketing Theory

User-generated reviews have become important to consumers in evaluating market offerings and making purchase decisions. This study takes an overall look at the evolving sources of information from which consumers draw to get information about products and services and focuses specifically on an electronics product, a smart phone. We examine the influence of online product ratings and reviews on consumers. Results from data analysis found that online consumer ratings may have more of an impact on consumers than do the ratings of experts. Consumers were more likely to purchase products receiving high ratings from consumers despite receiving low ratings from …

Equidad Y Trabajo Sexual: Un Análisis A La Luz De Los Determinantes Sociales De La Salud, Diana P. Betancurth Loaiza, Consuelo Vélez Álvarez, Natalia Sánchez Palacio, Claudia P. Jaramillo Ángel

Equidad y Desarrollo

Existe un contexto de desigualdades sociopolíticas y necesidades insatisfechas para ejercer el trabajo sexual, lo que configuran una injusticia extrema. El objetivo de este artículo es analizar los determinantes sociales de la salud que generan inequidad en la población trabajadora sexual de una ciudad colombiana. Se utilizó una investigación cuantitativa con un enfoque asociativo, y la población fue de 131 trabajadoras sexuales cisgénero y transgénero. Se realizó muestreo por bola de nieve, la información se ingresó en el sistema del Observatorio de Género y fue procesada y analizada con SPSS. Entre los resultados se desataca que la edad promedio fue …

Intravenous Iron In Patients Hospitalized With Bacterial Infections: Utilization And Outcomes, Nicolette Centanni, Jennifer Hammond, Joshua Carver, Wendy Craig, Stephanie Nichols

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: Given the uncertainties with IV iron therapy and potential risk of infection, there may be hesitation to treat hospitalized patients with bacterial infections with this preparation even if clinically indicated. The aim of this study was to examine patterns of prescribing IV iron in hospitalized patients being treated for a bacterial infection and associated clinical outcomes in those with severe infections.

Methods: This retrospective chart review evaluated adult patients who received both IV iron sucrose and antibiotics during the same admission at Maine Medical Center during 2019. Data collected included iron studies and IV iron prescribing practices. Clinical outcomes …

Morfometría Craneana De Plecturocebus Caquetensis, María Antonia Montilla-Rodríguez, Julio César Blanco-Rodríguez, Malory Celis-Álvarez

Revista de Medicina Veterinaria

El primate Plecturocebus caquetensis, conocido como Mono Tití del Caquetá, en Colombia, en los departamentos de Caquetá y Cauca, es bastante inexplorado en temas relacionados con la medicina veterinaria, entre los que se incluye su anatomía; sin embargo, la condición de peligro crítico en la que se encuentra hace que su captura con fines científicos sea inviable, por lo que se requiere el uso de individuos presentes en colecciones biológicas, en cumplimiento a la normatividad colombiana asociada a la protección de la vida silvestre. Se reconocieron 45 variables morfométricas de dos especímenes debidamente identificados y registrados en el Instituto de …

Efecto De Soluciones Antisépticas Sobre La Microbiota De La Biopelícula Dental De Caninos (Canis Familiaris), Claudia María Bedoya-Correa, Emilia María Ochoa-Acosta, Luz Adriana Isaza-Soto, Manuela Jaramillo-López, Lina María López-David, Valentina Monsalve-Jiménez, Manuela Murillo-Henao

Revista de Medicina Veterinaria

La microbiota oral canina está compuesta por comunidades polimicrobianas que en condiciones de homeostasis desempeñan un papel crucial en el mantenimiento de la salud oral. Sin embargo, cuando se altera este equilibrio, se generan cambios en estas comunidades, lo que conlleva al desarrollo de patologías como la enfermedad periodontal. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el efecto antimicrobiano de antisépticos de uso frecuente para la higiene oral de caninos (Canis familiaris) sobre la microbiota de la biopelícula dental. El estudio se realizó en dos fases: en la fase I, se hizo un estudio experimental in vitro para determinar la …

Evolution Of Global Anatomy Research Through Covid-19: A Post-Pandemic Evaluation, Harsh Chheda, Santanu De

FDLA Journal

The Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) struck the world with a deep impact on many countries' healthcare systems. More specifically, anatomical research experienced a drastic setback due to the limitations and restrictions placed upon them by the medical community. This study aims to review how COVID-19 guidelines presented conflict regarding the retrieval and use of cadavers, as well as how anatomy research was modified on a global scale owing to the pandemic. The COVID-19 outbreak called for several changes upon each significant anatomical research technique, ranging from cadaver dissection to diagnostic imaging. Given the remarkable shift in medical research guidelines …

Global Implications Of Covid-19 On Education And Research In Healthcare And Stem: Analysis Of Case Studies, Yumna Indorewala, Santanu De

FDLA Journal

The zoonotic novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 posed major threats to the world’s economy, social development, and public health. Education and research in STEM and healthcare were no exceptions to the global implications of the Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Social distancing guidelines were initially recommended to refrain from in-person operations for preventing the transmission of the virus. As academic organizations implemented multifarious methods to effectively transition to remote/online or hybrid educational formats, COVID-19 necessitated designing, adopting, as well as evaluating the efficacy of new instructional approaches, especially for disciplines that require active, experiential learning such as healthcare and STEM. These …

Unlikely Cohabitants: A Collision Tumor Of Metastatic Small Cell Lung Carcinoma And Adrenal Adenoma, Michael Demeritt, Savanna Atwal, Stefan Johnson, Kevin Lightner, Joel Thompson

Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

This case report is the second known publication of a very specific collision tumor, where small cell lung cancer metastasized to an adrenal adenoma. The focus is primarily on multimodal radiologic findings of the developing neoplasm, including CT, MRI, and FDG PET/CT. These findings are compared with established diagnostic criteria for adrenal adenomas and metastases, as identified by the literature and content expert review. Epidemiological data regarding collision tumors is discussed, as well as proposed treatment strategies. Similar topics are elucidated for small cell lung carcinoma. Reporting of this collision tumor adds to the relatively thin body of knowledge of …

Reimagining Health: Calling For Reform Of The Canadian Healthcare System Through Afrofuturism And Speculative Design, Diane Oyedeji Ms, Stephanie J. Kiggundu Ms

Bridges: An Undergraduate Journal of Contemporary Connections

This exploratory essay addresses the health inequalities currently affecting the African/Black diaspora in Canada and proposes a healthcare system reform to address the inequalities. Despite the Canadian healthcare system’s goals of being universal and accessible, there are disparities in African/Black patient representation. This essay proposes a healthcare system reform through incorporating African/Black patient input through the implementation of collaborative design through the lens of Afrofuturism and its values such as inclusivity and empowerment. The goal is to implement a Canadian healthcare system that is equitable, and patient-centered through emphasizing African/Black voices in technological design, clinical practices, and promoting a more …

Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Student Volunteer Activities During Covid-19 And Beliefs About Practitioner Roles In Crisis Management, Olivia Biller, Frances Calingo, Tina M. Deangelis, Maclain Capron Ba

Student Journal of Occupational Therapy

Background: Due to the global novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, many students in entry-level occupational therapy programs faced changes to their daily roles, habits, and routines. To understand beliefs about OT practitioner roles in a public health crisis, a cross-sectional study was designed to understand occupational therapy students (OTS) and occupational therapy assistant students (OTAS) volunteer activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A survey was developed and distributed in April 2020, and closed after five weeks. Quantitative data was analyzed in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 27) and open response data was categorized in Microsoft Excel.

Results: Respondents …

Wasted Space: Using Parking Lots & Vacant Land To Improve Neighborhood Completeness, Ryan Martyn

Hatfield Graduate Journal of Public Affairs

This study conducts a spatial analysis of Portland, Oregon, focusing on leveraging underutilized areas like parking lots and vacant land—termed "wasted space"—to improve the city's completeness. Central to this investigation is the concept of a "complete neighborhood," characterized by access to daily necessities within convenient active transportation trip. This comprehensive idea encompasses walkability, equitable access to services, and sustainability.

This paper aims to redefine the concept of a complete neighborhood with precision and delve into its implications. The research looks at five regional, town, and neighborhood centers as defined by the city of Portland. These centers act as pivotal hubs …

How To Mitigate The Risks Of Deployment Of Artificial Intelligence In Medicine?, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan, Mahmut Özer, Hande Tanberkan, Veysel Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study is to examine the risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine and to offer policy suggestions to reduce these risks and optimize the benefits of AI technology. Artificial intelligence is a multifaceted technology. If harnessed effectively, it has the capacity to significantly impact the future of humanity in the field of health, as well as in several other areas. However, the rapid spread of this technology also raises significant ethical, legal, and social issues. This study examines the potential dangers of AI integration in medicine by reviewing current scientific work and …

Noda News December 2007

NODA News

New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Noda News November 2007

NODA News

New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Noda News October 2007

NODA News

New Orleans Dental Association (NODA) News includes regular columns with regional news impacting the New Orleans membership including: columns from the President and Executive Director, feature articles relating to the field of dentistry, association events and upcoming activities, component news, continuing education opportunities, and classifieds.

Effects Of Platelet-Rich Plasma And Platelet-Rich Fibrin Usage In Regenerative Endodontic Treatments: An Analysis Of Root Length And Dentin Thickness, Enes Mustafa Aşar, Murat Selim Botsali, Taibe Tokgöz Kaplan

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Background: Regenerative endodontic treatment aims to relieve symptoms and maintain root development and regeneration of pulp tissue. This study aimed to retrospectively examine and compare the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in the regenerative endodontic treatment (RET) of immature necrotic teeth in terms of clinical and radiographic treatment results.

Materials and Methods: This study included patients who underwent Regenerative Endodontic Treatment (RET) at Selcuk University Faculty of Dentistry between 2014 and 2019, totalling 38 cases. After apical bleeding is induced into the canal, PRP was utilized in 16 cases, while PRF was employed in …

Comparison Of Properties Of Conventional Zinc Phosphate Cement And Zinc Phosphate Cement Containing Sodium Free Bag: An In-Vitro Study, Sanjam Kalra, Nanditha Kumar, Raghavendra Swamy, Thippeswamy Honne Manjunathappa

International Journal of Health and Allied Sciences

Background: To create bioactive zinc phosphate (ZP) cement with better compressive strength, solubility, sorption, and pH compared to conventional zinc phosphate cement by adding novel sodium-free bioactive glass (BAG) to it.

Materials and Methods: Two test groups were created by mixing BAG in concentrations of 5 wt% and 10 wt% with ZP cement. The control group consisted of conventional ZP cement. Compressive strength (n=90), solubility, and sorption (n=30) were tested. The pH meter was used to measure the pH of the liquid medium (n=30). All tests were conducted for multiple time periods over 28 days. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) …