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Zirconia Implants: A Mapping Review, Steven J. Sadowsky

Pacific Faculty Work

The advent of zirconia ceramics with excellent mechanical, biomechanical, and optical properties has made them attractive metal-free substitutes for titanium implants. Both animal and human studies have documented shortcomings with titanium implants. A mapping review of the current literature on three iterations of zirconia implant designs has been challenging due to heterogeneous success data and limited follow-up. Zirconia implants hold promise for a new generation of dental implants, but technical developments are needed for design and material enhancements that will need to be validated by long-term rigorous studies.

Effect Of Triple Antibiotic Paste, Double Antibiotic Paste, And Calcium Hydroxide On Antibiotic Resistance Of Tet Repressor Proteins, Tetracycline Resistance Gene W, And Tetracycline Resistance Gene Q: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Ertuğrul Karataş, Özgen Kırmızıbekmez, Mustafa Özkan Baltacı, Ahmet Adıgüzel

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: To investigate the effect of the use of Calcium Hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), Triple Antibiotic Paste (TAP), and Double Antibiotic Paste (DAP) as intra-canal medicaments on the development of antibiotic resistance by evaluating tetracycline genes. Methods: Forty five patients were randomly assigned into 3 groups according to the intracanal medication using a web program (www.randomizer.org), (Ca(OH)2, TAP and DAP). Root canal bacteriological samples were collected before root canal treatment (S1) and after chemo-mechanical procedures (S2). Following root canal shaping procedures, intra-canal medication of the root canals was performed with selected intra-canal medicament. A second appointment was planned for the …

Management Of Ankyloglossia In A Non-Syndromic Patient Using A Super Pulsed Laser: A Life-Changing Treatment- A Case Report, Urfi Jawed, Afaf Zia, Ramniwas Kumawat, Afshan Bey, Maahin Mahmood

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: Ankyloglossia affects a person’s overall well-being and life, from malnutrition due to poor feeding and mechanical problems to psychological stress and low self-esteem, thus affecting social life. This case reports the use of non-scalpel techniques, such as a super pulsed laser, to manage ankyloglossia in a non-syndromic patient suffering from speech incompetence and restricted tongue mobility and highlights its advantages over other conventional techniques. Case Report: A 17-year-old male patient presented with a complaint of restricted tongue mobility, due to which he could not pronounce certain words clearly. As the patient was apprehensive about the use of …

Prevalence And Clinical Characteristics Of Temporomandibular Disorders In Adults: An Epidemiological Study In The Mediterranean Region Of Türkiye, Esra Yavuz, Selmi Yardimci, Humeyra Tercanli

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The prevalence and clinical characteristics of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in the Mediterranean region of Türkiye have not yet been thoroughly investigated. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and severity of TMD in a sample of the population in this region and to characterize the clinical findings related to TMD. Methods: Four hundred and one participants were included in this study. “Presence of TMD” in the participants was evaluated using the Fonseca Anamnestic Index. Through clinical examination, the findings in the participants were classified as limited mouth opening, deviation, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) sounds, TMJ pain, and muscle …

Case Report And X-Ray Microtomography And Scanning Electron Microscopy Analysis Of Teeth With Hypocalcified Amelogenesis Imperfecta, Rodrigo W. Marinoni, Thiago G. Silva, Leonardo S. Benato, Anelize M B Rumbelsperger, Antonio Adilson Soares De Lima

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a genetic disease characterized by producing morphological and structural changes in tooth enamel. Objective: To highlight the morphological changes observed in teeth with hypocalcified AI based on scanning electron microscopy and microtomography analysis. Case report: An adult male had teeth seriously compromised by hypocalcified AI. The treatment plan involved removal of third molars followed by restorative and prosthetic treatment. After extraction, the teeth were analyzed by SEM and X-ray microtomography (microCT). Teeth with AI revealed the presence of microfractures arranged from the outer surface to the center of the enamel. Microfractures had a cracked or “cracked …

Surface Roughness Of Restorative Materials After Simulated Toothbrushing With Toothpastes Containing Theobromine And Arginine: An In Vitro Study, Fikri Öcal, Burak Dayi, Zeynep Küçükakçalı

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

Objective: This study examined the effect of toothpastes containing theobromine and arginine on the roughness changes of microhybrid composite, nanohybrid composite, and giomer restorative materials. Methods: A total of 90 disc-shaped specimens were prepared using microhybrid composite (Arabesk-Ara), nanohybrid composite (Herculite-Her), and giomer (Beautifil II-Gio). The samples were divided into 3 subgroups (n = 10), and initial surface roughness was evaluated with a mechanical profilometer and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). All samples were then subjected to a 1-year brushing simulation via a toothbrushing simulator using toothpastes containing theobromine (Theodent Classic, Theodent) or arginine (Colgate PRO-Relief, Colgate Palmolive); a …

Clinically Effective Regenerative Therapy For Primary Endodontic Lesions With Secondary Periodontal Lesions: A Case Report, Martina Amalia, Budi Budi, Iceu Estu Kurmaena, Nevi Yanti, Hesty Nurcahyanti, Aini Hariyani Nasution

Journal of Dentistry Indonesia

The diagnosis and prognosis of teeth with endo-perio lesions present a major challenge for dentists. Proper diagnosis is critical in determining treatment and the long-term prognosis. However, treating complex endodontic and periodontal lesions is one of the most common challenges in current clinical practice. The coexistence of pulpal and periodontal tissue damage may complicate diagnosis and further influence dental prognosis. This article consists of a case report evaluating the efficacy of xenografts and resorbable membrane pericardium in treating bifurcation lesions associated with periodontal lesions of the left mandibular first molar. A 22-year-old female patient was referred by conservative dentistry with …

Vascular Injury Risk Stratification For Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (Llif) At L4-L5: A Morphometric Study Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Takashi Hirase, Aaron J Greenberg, Catherine G Ambrose, Derek T Bernstein, Jeffrey J Ratusznik, Rex A W Marco

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Proper vascular injury risk stratification (VIRS) methods for L4-L5 lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) surgery have not been well-described. The objective of this study was to propose a novel VIRS method for L4-L5 LLIF surgery via the transpsoas approach.

METHODS: Axial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of adult patients were obtained and analyzed. The VIRS scores were assessed using anterior disc line to posterior vessel wall distance, the disc vessel angle (DVA), and the disc edge to vessel distance at the level of L4-L5 disc space.

RESULTS: Ninety-one consecutive adult patients were included in the study. The right common iliac …

Hippocampal Subfield Volumes In Covid-19: A Preliminary Multicenter Study Using 7t Mri, Salem Alkateeb, Jinghang Li, Gabriel A. De Erausquin, Monica Goss, Jayandra J. Himali, Karl Li, Rejani R. Nair, Beth E. Snitz, Gowland Penny, Valentina R. Garbarino

School of Medicine Publications

Background: Hippocampal formation atrophy is a well-established imaging biomarker of several neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, temporal lobe epilepsy, and schizophrenia. The hippocampus is divided into subfields that have different functions and vary in sensitivity to different diseases. This study investigates the potential interaction between COVID-19 and the various hippocampus subfields, which may shed light on the long-term neurological consequences of the virus.

Method: We obtained high-resolution T1-weighted (T1w) and T2-weighted (T2w) MRI images using 7T scanners located at three sites in two countries: Pittsburgh (n=14) and Texas (San Antonio and Houston) (n=40) in the USA, and Nottingham, …

Lower Locus Coeruleus Integrity In Older Covid-19 Survivors: Initial Findings From An International 7t Mri Consortium, Heidi I.L. Jacobs, Tamer Ibrahim, Farhaan S. Vahidy, Timothy D. Girard, Akram A. Hosseini, Salem Alkateeb, Richard Bowtell, Gowland Penny, Mohamad Habes, Valentina R. Garbarino

School of Medicine Publications

Background: The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus has been associated with structural brain changes, consistent with its neurological manifestations. Recent studies showed a specific predilection for brainstem glial activation and hypometabolism, possibly indicating involvement of the locus coeruleus. The locus coeruleus (LC) modulates many cognitive functions and behaviors and its norepinephrine projections regulate both immune responses and vascular reactivity. We aimed to examine differences in LC integrity between COVID-19 survivors and controls.

Method: Participants are enrolled across 3 US and 1 UK sites using harmonized cognitive and 7T MR-imaging protocols. Here, we analyzed data from 18 participants enrolled at Houston Methodist (12 COVID-19 …

Multi-Layer Strip Ionization Chamber For Proton Quality Assurance And Imaging, Shuang Zhou

McKelvey School of Engineering Graduate Student Theses & Dissertations

Proton therapy is the most advanced radiation treatment modality. Proton treatment is delivered via pencil beam scanning (PBS) technique, in which a pencil beam scans the target spot-by-spot and layer-by-layer. An effective quality assurance (QA) device is needed to verify the quality of treatment dose delivery. Current clinical practice employs films or a two-dimensional (2D) detector to measure the dose at one or a few arbitrarily selected depths, which is insensitive to delivery error and time-consuming. A 3D dosimeter that can measure the 3D dose distribution is needed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of proton QA. Furthermore, preclinical studies …

Education For Primary Care Providers On Advance Care Planning: A Systematic Literature Review, Lindsey Ward

DNP Qualifying Manuscripts

Background: Healthcare providers in primary care treat patients at various stages of life. As patients age, it becomes necessary for providers to support their older patients throughout the aging process and address patient care even into life’s end stages. Primary care providers (PCPs) are well-positioned to provide this support and can do so through incorporating end-of-life (EOL) conversations in practice. Such discussions are called advance care planning (ACP). Though PCPs can play a crucial role in their patients’ EOL care decisions, providers report their limited knowledge of ACP as a barrier to its application.Consequently, further education for providers on utilizing …

Is Public Debt Environmentally Friendly? The Role Of Eu Fiscal Rules On Environmental Quality: An Empirical Assessment, Giovanni Carnazza, Thomas Renström, Luca Spataro

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

The EU has embarked on multiple initiatives reflecting its commitment to environmental enhancement and sustainable transitions. Notable among these are the European Green Deal and the NextGenerationEU recovery plan, both pivotal in fostering eco-friendly policies and sustainable practices within the region. Conversely, the fiscal rules within the EU, designed to manage budgetary deficits and debt-to-GDP ratios, may pose challenges to the implementation of fiscal measures targeted at achieving environmental quality objectives. These regulatory constraints potentially curtail the fiscal space available for policies aligned with the environmental goals set forth by the EU. To address this issue, using a panel of …

Ypfs Lessons Learned Oral History Project: An Interview With Zoltan Pozsar, Zoltan Pozsar, Sandra Ward

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Point-Of-Care Ultrasound For The Diagnosis Of Frequent Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review, Ernesto Calderon Martinez, Edna Diarte, Diana Othon, Leonardo Rodriguez Reyes, Daniel A. Aguirre Cano, Carolina Cantu Navarro, Maria G. Ycaza, David Arriaga Escamilla, Jinal Choudhari, George Michel

School of Medicine Publications

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as an indispensable diagnostic tool in cardiology, particularly within the emergency department. This narrative synthesis provides a comprehensive exploration of POCUS applications in cardiovascular diseases, elucidating its multifaceted roles and addressing challenges. The review delves into the technical attributes of POCUS, emphasizing its noninvasive nature, radiation-free qualities, and suitability for non-radiologists. It navigates through educational strategies, stressing the importance of structured programs for the seamless integration of POCUS into clinical practice. Highlighting its efficacy, the synthesis discusses POCUS applications in various scenarios such as dyspnea, chest pain, cardiac arrest, aortic dissection, pericardial effusion, and pulmonary …

Impact Of Staff Engagement On The Safety And Quality Standards Of Health Services Organizations In Erbil: An Analytical Study, Satya Subrahmanyam, Sara Azad Fouad Arif

Arab Economic and Business Journal

The health-care sector leadership views staff engagement as a critical issue affecting the safety and quality standards provided by health service organisations. Various studies emphasize a strong association between staff engagement and the performance of the healthcare sector in the working environment. The aim of the research was to evaluate the relationship between staff engagement and the performance of the healthcare sector. By using the quantitative method, a total of 106 questionnaires were collected from the staff who work for private hospitals. The findings revealed that there is significant association between staff engagement and the performance of the healthcare sector.

Tadayyun: Development Of Religiosity Scale In Islamic Perspective, Scientia Afifah Taibah, Lydia Freyani Hawadi, Thobib Al-Asyhar

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

This study aims to develop a religiosity scale called tadayyun, based on an Islamic approach rooted in the Qur'an, hadith, and the opinions of scholars. The research sample consisted of 269 participants residing throughout Indonesia, ranging in age from 18 to 40 years old. Data were collected using the tadayyun scale, which comprised 27 items derived from literature studies. The reliability test results, measured using Cronbach's Alpha, yielded a value of 0.839, indicating good internal consistency. All items demonstrated satisfactory discrimination abilities (p>0.138). Validation was conducted through Exploratory Factor Analysis, identifying three factors. Three items did not meet the …

The Impact Of Covid-19 Outbreaks On The Profits Of Islamic Banks In Indonesia, Sabri Rahman Siregar

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

Abstract

The Covid-19 outbreaks hit various business lines in Indonesia. The banking sector has yet to escape the impact of this outbreak. The emergence of the Coci-19 outbreaks in Indonesia can result in the emergence of risks to the performance of Islamic Commercial Banks. This study aims to analyze what factors influenced the level of profitability of Islamic Commercial Banks in the 2020-2022 period when the Covid-19 outbreaks took place in Indonesia. The method used in this research is quantitative by using panel data regression analysis. In this study, there are three categories of variables used. The first category is …

Ypfs Lessons Learned Oral History Project: An Interview With John Oros, John Oros, Mary Anne Chute Lynch

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Self-Compassion As Moderator Of Istiqomah Learning And Perfectionism In High School Students, Adhitia Wardani Fauzyyah, Lydia Freyani Hawadi, Mulawarman Hannase

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

Abstract

The stages of adolescent development are generally at the age of high school students who are equipped with developmental tasks to have a good self-identity. Previous research mentioned that there was a public opinion that one form of achieving successful students' self-identity is that they succeed in becoming students at the State Higher Education Universities (PTN). In order to meet these perfect expectations, some students try to be istiqomah in learning by following tutoring program outside of school. By using quantitative research and data collection using purposive random sampling, this research tries to see how the relationship between …

The Effect Of Interpretation Context In Community Communication, Abid Fathurrahman Arief, Abdul Muta’Ali

Journal Of Middle East and Islamic Studies

Today’s, general of Muslim community only recognizes one type of recitation method of the Qur'an, specifically riwayat Hafsh 'an Ashim min Tariq Syathibiyah. This recitation became an international standard among qiraat scholars, students, and the general of Muslims. Qiraat sciences collect the principles of different recitation of the Qur'an which are attributed to qiraat scholars (a'immah al-qira'at). Based from Abul Fadhl Ar-Razi's theory about the meaning of Sab'atu Ahruf, the different recitations of the Qur'an (Ikhtilaf al-Qira'ah) have several criteria, including: Differences in nouns (Isim), verbs (Fi'il), cases ( I'rab), adding and subtracting words (Ziyadah wa Naqishah), prioritizing and ending …

Primary Care Clinicians' Prescribing Patterns Of Reduced-Dose Direct Oral Anticoagulants For Extended-Phase Venous Thromboembolism Treatment, Danielle Groat, Karlyn A Martin, Rachel P Rosovsky, Kristen M Sanfilippo, Manila Gaddh, Lisa Baumann Kreuziger, Elizabeth Federici, Scott C Woller

2020-Current year OA Pubs

The direct anticoagulants (DOACs), apixaban and rivaroxaban, are used for extended-phase treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and have labeling for dose reduction for this indication. The objective of this study was to better understand primary care clinician prescribing patterns of apixaban and rivaroxaban for extended-phase anticoagulation. We conducted a 21-question survey targeting members of the American College of Physicians and United States Veterans Administration anticoagulation management services. Survey questions covered prescribing behaviors for dose reduction of apixaban and rivaroxaban for extended VTE treatment, as well as questions related to the respondent's practice setting. We used logistic regression to assess associations …

Maximizing Organizational Effectiveness: Ncaa Division Iii Administrator Core Values And Departmental Culturization, Coyte G. Cooper, Erianne A. Weight

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

The purpose of this study was to explore Division III athletic administrator perceptions of organizational values through a lens of core value culturalization literature. Survey methodology was utilized to garner responses from 192 Division III head athletic directors [n = 75] and lower level (senior, associate, or assistant) athletic directors [n = 117]. Cumulative administrator emphasis on the “student-athlete experience” and “academic excellence” as top priorities demonstrates support that the mission of these Division III departments is to provide student-athletes with a high quality educational experience both in the classroom and in athletic competition (NCAA Division III, 2011). Analysis of …

The Effects Of An Institution’S Athletic Success On The Future Freshmen Application Pool At Ncaa Division Ii Universities, Joshua Castle, Robert Kostelnik

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

This exploratory study investigated the relationship of intercollegiate athletic success to the quantity of the freshmen application pool and the quality of first time enrolled freshmen at National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II institutions. Aggregate data from the fourteen member institutions of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) served as the subjects for this study. All the institutions included in this study are members of the NCAA and classified as Division II universities. A correlation model was used to analyze the relationships between athletic success and the quantity of the …

The Football Factor: Shaping Community On Campus, Stacy Warner, Stephen L. Shapiro, Marlene A. Dixon, Lynn L. Ridinger, Scott B. Harrison

Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics

Many American universities continue to invest in expensive intercollegiate football programs, and specifically cite the sport’s ability to foster a sense of community (SOC) as justification for the cost. This study sought to assess the importance of SOC and the influence of football on the cultivation thereof. A pre-post test design utilizing an online survey compared SOC levels for students (N = 886) before and after the implementation of Division I football on a large university campus. No significant differences were found in SOC levels before and after the football season (regardless of attendance). Post-test SOC perceptions differed based on …

John Calvin's Commentaries On The Psalmes Of David And Others. Translated By Arthur Golding: An Abbreviated Critical Edition, Caleb Clark

University Honors Papers

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Search For Osme Bonds With Π Systems As Electron Donors, Xin Wang, Qingzhong Li, Steve Scheiner

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

The Osme bond is defined as pairing a Group 8 metal atom as an electron acceptor in a noncovalent interaction with a nucleophile. DFT calculations with the ωB97XD functional consider MO₄ (M = Ru, Os) as the Lewis acid, paired with a series of π electron donors C₂H₂ , C₂H₄ , C₆H₆ , C₄H₅N, C₄H₄O, and C₄H₄S. The calculations establish interaction energies in the range between 9.5 and 26.4 kJ/mol. Os engages in stronger interactions than does Ru, …

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