The effects of funoran-containing xylitol chewing gum on dental plaque

2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 203-208
Author(s):  
Meng-Jiy Wang ◽  
Wei-Jen Chang ◽  
Wei-Fang Lee ◽  
Sheng-Yang Lee ◽  
Joen-Rong Sheu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Mutans Streptococci ◽  
Chewing Gum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Plaque Ph ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of the addition of funoran to xylitol chewing gum in dental plaque. In a double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial, 36 health adults (21–30 years old), who volunteered after informed consent, with >105 colony-forming units/ml mutans streptococci (MS) at baseline, were assigned randomly into one of three parallel study groups: xylitol+funoran gum (group A), sucrose gum group (group B), and control group (no gum have been provided; group C). The pH value, flash weight, and MS of dental plaque were recorded at baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment. A statistically significant reduction (p<0.05) of salivary MS was displayed in group A after the intervention when compared with baseline. The weight of plaque was reduced after 2 weeks of treatment (p=0.032) in group A. There was no significance in plaque pH value before and after the treatment in any group. Daily funoran-containing xylitol chewing gum application significantly reduced the dental plaque volume and caries pathogen counts in the oral cavity, suggesting that the use of funoran-containing xylitol chewing gum may be a useful adjunct for caries control.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin in Management of Distal Ureteral Stones

Med Phoenix ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-13
Author(s):  
Bimochan Piya ◽  
Abhishek Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Ureteral Stones ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Expulsion Rate ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Introduction: Urinary tract calculi are the most frequent condition in urology clinics worldwide. The overall prevalence is about 5 % and lower urinary tract stones account for 70% among them. Medical expulsive therapy has been used to treat distal ureteric stone as it reduces symptoms and facilitates stone expulsion. The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of tamsulosin and alfuzosin as medical therapy in ureteric stones. Materials and Methods: A total of 87 patients with distal ureteral stones of size ≤10 mm were randomly divided into 3 groups. Group A patients (n-30) received 0.4 mg of tamsulosin daily, group B patients (n-29) received 10 mg of alfuzosin daily and group C patients (n-28) received 75 mg of diclofenac sodium. Patients in all groups received diclofenac sodium for one week and then as required. Follow-up was done on a weekly basis for 4 weeks. The stone expulsion rate, time for stone expulsion, and side-effects were recorded in each group. Results: The mean stone size (5.66, 5.79, 5.67) mm and age (29.1, 30.31, 29.4) were comparable in each group. The stone expulsion rate was 83.3%, 79.3%, and 50% in groups A, B, and C respectively.  It showed that both the study groups (Group A and Group B) were effective than the control group (p-value 0.006 and 0.02 respectively) but there was no difference between tamsulosin and alfuzosin (p-value 0.69). The duration of stone expulsion was 11.5 days, 11.8 days, and 17.3 days for Group A, B, and C respectively. The drugs related side effects reported by patients were mild and transient. Conclusion:  The use of tamsulosin and alfuzosin for the medical treatment of ureteric stones proved to be safe and effective and neither did have any significant benefits over the other.

scholarly journals Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Transurethral Eneucleation and Resection of Prostate and Trans-urethral Resection of Prostate in the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-220
Author(s):  
Md Mehedi Hasan ◽  
Samira Rahat Afroze ◽  
Muhammad Abdur Rahim ◽  
Muhammad Abdus Salam
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Transurethral Resection Of Prostate ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Background: Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) is the predominant surgical procedure for benign prostatic hypertension (BPH) but is not devoid of complications like capsular perforation, drop in Hb%, drop in Na+, residual adenoma; hence endeavors are evolving to combat such complications. A newer technique transurethral enucleation and resection of prostate (TUERP) has been devised to solve these problems. This study was designed to compare the safety and the efficacy of newer technique, TUERP with widely practiced TURP Methods: This randomized controlled trial was done at BSMMU, after getting ethical approval from the ethical review committee of the institute, from January to October, 2009. A total of 60 BPH patients were purposively enrolled in this study, after obtaining informed written consent and they were randomized as control, Group A (30 patients, underwent TURP) and experimental group, Group B (30 patients, underwent TEURP).Results: The mean preoperative Hb% level of Group A was 15.1 gm% (SD ± 0.5) and perioperative Hb% level was 13.04 gm% (SD ± 6.06). There was significant difference (P <0.05). The mean preoperative Hb% of Group B was 15.2 gm% (SD ± 0.5) and perioperative Hb% was 15.2 gm% (SD ± 0.48). There was no difference (P >0.05). The mean preoperative Na + of Group A was 140 mmol/l (SD ± 4.1) and perioperative Na+ was 126 mmol/l (SD ± 6.8). There was significant difference (P<0.01). The mean preoperative Na+ of Group B was 136 mmol/l (SD ± 4) and perioperative Na+ was 136 mmol/l (SD ± 2.70). There was no difference (P >0.05).Conclusion: TUERP eliminates drop in Hb% and Na+which are usual consequences following TURP. Thus TUERP can be advocated in the treatment of BPH as it also allows completeresection down to surgical capsule.Birdem Med J 2017; 7(3): 216-220

scholarly journals Comparison of Ondansetron and Granisetron for prevention of PONV following elective LUCS

2009 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 61-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Raihan Uddin ◽  
Lutful Aziz ◽  
SN Samad Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Spinal Anaesthesia ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Elective Caesarean Section ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Early Postoperative Period ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Oral Ondansetron

The aim of the study was to compare the antiemetic effects of oral ondansetron (8mg) and granisectron (2mg) for prevention of PONV following elective caesarean section. Ninety parturients scheduled for elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were randomly allocated into three groups. Group A (n=30) were received vitamin tab, group B (n=30) parturients were received oral ondansectron (8mg) & group C (n=30) parturients were received oral granisetron (2mg). Anesthetic procedure was common to all groups. Emetic episodes in early postoperative period (1st 24 hrs.) were recorded and compared in different study groups. Emetic episodes were observed in six parturients (20%) in group A (control), 3 parturients in group B (3%) and 3 parturients in group C (3%). So to conclude, minimal emetic episodes were observed in early postoperative period in parturients who had received ondensetron or granisetron than the control group. Keywords: LUCS, PONV, Ondansetron, and Granisetron. Journal of BSA, Vol. 20, No. 2, July 2007 p.61-65

Effect of Refurbishing Amalgam and Resin Composite Restorations After 12 Years: Controlled Clinical Trial

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 587-595 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Estay ◽  
J Martín ◽  
P Vildosola ◽  
IA Mjor ◽  
OB Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resin Composite ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Initial State ◽  
Composite Restorations ◽  
Localized Defects ◽  
Group A ◽  
Usphs Criteria ◽  
Group B

SUMMARY Objectives: The aim of this study was to clinically evaluate posterior amalgam and resin composite restorations refurbished over a period of 12 years by investigating the influence of refurbishing on the survival of restorations and comparing their behaviors with respect to controls. Methods and Materials: Thirty-four patients were enrolled, ages 18 to 80 years, with 174 restorations, 48 restorations of resin composite (RC), and 126 restorations of amalgam (AM). Restorations with localized defects in anatomy, roughness, luster, or marginal staining that were clinically judged as suitable for refurbishing according to US Public Health Service (USPHS) Ryge criteria were assigned to group A—refurbishing (n=85; 67 AM, 18 RC)—or group B—control (n=89; 59 AM, 30 RC); the quality of the restorations was evaluated blindly according to the modified USPHS criteria. Two observers conducted evaluations at the initial state (k=0.74) and after one to five, 10, and 12 years (k=0.88). Wilcoxon, Friedman, and Mantel-Cox tests were performed to compare the groups, respectively. Results: After 12 years, both groups experienced a similar decline, except for an evidently better performance in marginal adaptation in RC control (p=0.043) and in anatomy in AM refurbished (p=0.032). Conclusions: After 12 years, no difference was found in the clinical condition and longevity of the refurbished restorations compared to the control group.

The Role of Xylitol Gum Chewing in Restoring Postoperative Bowel Activity After Cesarean Section

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Tao Lee ◽  
Mei-Hui Hsieh ◽  
Po-Jen Cheng ◽  
Jr-Rung Lin
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Chewing Gum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Bowel Sounds ◽  
Gum Chewing ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Times ◽  
Group B ◽  
Post Hoc

Aims: The goal of this study was to evaluate the effects of xylitol gum chewing on gastrointestinal recovery after cesarean section. Methods: Women who underwent cesarean section ( N = 120) were randomly allocated into Group A (xylitol gum), Group B (nonxylitol gum), or the control group (no chewing gum). Every 2 hr post-cesarean section and until first flatus, Groups A and B received two pellets of chewing gum and were asked to chew for 15 min. The times to first bowel sounds, first flatus, and first defecation were then compared among the three groups. Results: Group A had the shortest mean time to first bowel sounds (6.9 ± 1.7 hr), followed by Group B (8 ± 1.6 hr) and the control group (12.8 ± 2.5 hr; one-way analysis of variance, p < .001; Scheffe’s post hoc comparisons, p < .05). The gum-chewing groups demonstrated a faster return of flatus than the control group did ( p < .001), but the time to flatus did not differ significantly between the gum-chewing groups. Additionally, the differences in the time to first defecation were not significant. Conclusion: After cesarean section, chewing gum increased participants’ return of bowel activity, as measured by the appearance of bowel sounds and the passage of flatus. In this context, xylitol-containing gum may be superior to xylitol-free gum.

scholarly journals Comparison of effectiveness of parenteral lincomycin/spectinomycin combination and dexpanthenol application in goat kids with contagious ecthyma

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 5994-2018
Author(s):  
SEVIM KASAP ◽  
ETHEM MUTLU TEMIZEL ◽  
ADIL ÖMER KARAKUŞ ◽  
OĞUZHAN AVCI ◽  
ESRA BÜYÜKCANGAZ ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Options ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
Dairy Goat ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Contagious Ecthyma ◽  
Local Antibiotics ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Comparison Of Effectiveness

Contagious ecthyma (CE) is a highly contagious viral skin disease that is typically self-limited. Treatment options include topical antiseptics, such as KMNO4, local antibiotics and systemic antibiotics to prevent secondary skin infections. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the lincomycin/spectinomycin combination and dexpanthenol (Dxp) in goat kids with CE. The study was conducted at a Saanen dairy goat farm in Bursa, Turkey. The owner of the goat herd inquired at the veterinary hospital about the appearance of granulomatous lesions on the muzzles of goat kids. In this study, 24 goat kids (1-month-olds) were used. All animals were subjected to the same conditions. Blood and papule samples were taken from the animals’ lips, muzzle and buccal for virological analysis. Swab samples were taken from the lesions for culture and antibiogram. The animals were divided into three groups. Lesions were clinically scored at days 1, 7 and 15 according to a modified previously used scoring system. Goat kids were equally grouped on the basis of lesions on the buccal, lips and muzzle. The animals in group A received 15 mg/kg lincomycin/spectinomycin combination (Lypectin®, Vilsan) intramuscularly for 3 consecutive days, group B received 20 mg/kg Dxp (Bepanthen® amp, Bayer, Germany) intramuscularly for 3 consecutive days, and group C received 0.9% NaCl (2 ml), the control treatment. Clinical recoveries were almost equal in all groups, but by day 14, group A showed better recovery than group B and group C. Both study groups also showed better results than the control group for all days. In conclusion, we believe that the lincomycin/spectinomycin combination or dexpanthenol can be useful in the supplementary treatment of CE in goat kids..

scholarly journals Difensil Immuno Reduces Recurrence and Severity of Tonsillitis in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arianna Di Stadio ◽  
Antonio della Volpe ◽  
Fiammetta M. Korsch ◽  
Antonietta De Lucia ◽  
Massimo Ralli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Upper Airways ◽  
Group A ◽  
Volume Blood ◽  
T1 And T2 ◽  
Group B ◽  
Oral Supplements

Oral supplements (OS) support the immune system in fighting upper airways infection. This study aimed to analyze the effect of Difensil Immuno (DI) on the recurrence of tonsillitis and fever in children. A multicentric randomized clinical trial was conducted. One-hundred and twenty children with chronic tonsillitis were randomly assigned to group A, B or control. Patients in group A were treated with 10 mL of DI for 90 consecutive days, patients in group B underwent treatment with 15 mL of DI for 45 consecutive days. The following data were collected at baseline (T0), T1 and T2: tonsillitis and fever episodes, tonsillar volume, blood test results. One-way ANOVA was used to analyze within and between variances. Patients in group A and B statistically improved their clinical parameters (episode of tonsillitis and fever, tonsillar volume) when compared to control group both at T1 and T2. However, T1 variances were more consistent in group A than in group B. All patients in the study groups improved their clinical outcomes. No statistically significant variances were observed in blood parameters both at T1 and T2. Our results suggest that children treated with DI had fewer episodes of tonsillitis and fever and a reduction in their tonsillar volume.

scholarly journals Mifepristone for cervical ripening and induction of labour

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 5041
Author(s):  
Lata G. ◽  
Rana N. ◽  
Mittal R. ◽  
Kumar S.
Keyword(s):  
Study Groups ◽  
Induction Of Labour ◽  
Cervical Ripening ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Time Interval ◽  
Pregnant Females ◽  
Group A ◽  
Scarred Uterus ◽  
Group B ◽  
And Control

Background: The study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Mifepristone for induction of labour and in improving the Bishop score at term. The study also aimed to assess induction delivery interval and maternal and fetal outcomes with Mifepristone.Methods: The study was carried out on 200 pregnant females with 2 study groups of 100 each. Group A females received tablet Mifepristone 400mg and   Group B females received placebo. Results: Time interval between induction to onset of labour was 28 hours 54 min and 42 hours 18 min respectively in cases and control group. Mean induction delivery interval was 35 hours 38 min and 49 hours 52 minutes respectively in cases and control group. LSCS rate was less with Mifepristone group.Conclusions: This study showed that treatment with Mifepristone is a simple and effective method of inducing labour in women with term pregnancy with unripe cervix. The use of Mifepristone provides an interesting new alternative to classic uterotonic agents when induction is necessary. The potential advantage of Mifepristone over PGs or oxytocin requires further evaluation in scarred uterus.

scholarly journals Bite Force Assessment of Mandibular Interforaminal Fractures Treated with Combination of Microplate and Miniplate—A Randomized Control Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. s-0038-1646776 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Anand ◽  
Kavitha Prasad ◽  
RM Lalitha ◽  
K. Ranganath ◽  
BR Rajnikanth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Study ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Bite Force ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Mandibular Fractures ◽  
Clinical Parameters ◽  
Hardware Failure ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

The purpose of this study was to compare the mechanical behavior of combination of microplate and miniplate with two standard miniplates for fixation of mandibular fractures in the interforaminal region on the basis of bite force and other clinical parameters. A prospective randomized study was conducted on 20 patients with mandibular fracture requiring open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) who were randomly categorized into Group A and Group B with 10 patients in each group. Ten healthy persons whose age and gender matched with study groups were included in control Group C. Pre- and postoperative bite force was measured at specified intervals in both the study groups and was compared with the control group. The bite force values were comparatively less in Group A than Group B, although there was no statistically significant difference. Also, bite force values were less in both the study groups when compared with the control group. No statistically significant difference was found in other clinical parameters such as infection, fracture mobility, and hardware failure. The results were suggestive that the use of microplate and miniplate combination in management of minimally displaced mandibular fractures in the interforaminal region provides stable fixation comparable to two miniplate combination.

scholarly journals Examination of sheep in which injection of Yeldif® induced sudden death

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (8) ◽  
pp. 473-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmet Uyar ◽  
Zabit Yener ◽  
Yildiray Basbugan ◽  
Omer Faruk Keleş ◽  
Turan Yaman
Keyword(s):  
Injection Site ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Recommended Dose ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Commercial Preparation ◽  
Group A ◽  
The One ◽  
Group B

Two breeders from the Başkale district of the Van province and the Hizan district of the Bitlis province reported deaths of their lambs one day after injection of a commercial preparation containing a combination of Se and Vit E (Yeldif®). Purulent-hemorrhagic-necrotic myositis was detected at the injection site during necropsy of the lambs (2 animals) brought to the Pathology Department of our Faculty by these breeders. This study was conducted to determine whether these post-injection deaths occurred as a result of the drug used or due to a faulty application of the medicine by the breeders. The trial period for this study was 1 week. Eighteen 2-month-old lambs were used in this study. The lambs were divided into three groups (control and 2 study groups) of 6 lambs each. An injection of 1 ml (recommended dose) of the product purchased in the market from the same batch as the one that had caused the deaths was administered I.M. to lambs in the control group. The medicine reported to have caused the deaths by the breeders was administered to the first study group (A) at 1 ml I.M. and to the second study group (B) at 3 ml I.M. (three times the recommended dose). The lambs were bled for biochemical analysis before the administration, on the first day after the administration, and at the end of the trial. Necropsies were performed on dead animals during the trial and on all animals at the end of the trial. At the end of the trial, no clinical-pathological findings were noted in lambs of the control group and group A. However, in all lambs of group B, emphysematous gangrene was detected at the injection site. Cl. chauvoei was isolated and identified in bacteriological and cultural examinations. It was concluded that bacterial contamination occurred as a result of incorrect drug administration by the breeders and injection of a high dose of the contaminated drug.

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