scholarly journals Influence of Electronic Cigarettes on Selected Antibacterial Properties of Saliva

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4433 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominika Cichońska ◽  
Aida Kusiak ◽  
Barbara Kochańska ◽  
Jolanta Ochocińska ◽  
Dariusz Świetlik
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Longitudinal Studies ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Electronic Cigarettes ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cigarette Smokers ◽  
Study Population

The aim of this study was to estimate changes in selected physicochemical properties of saliva collected from users of electronic cigarettes. Methods: The study population consisted of 120 patients (40 users of electronic cigarettes, 40 smokers of traditional cigarettes and 40 non-smokers). Laboratory tests included verification of saliva amount of lysozyme, lactoferrin and IgA. Results: Among e-cigarette users, statistically significant differences were observed in values of lysozyme and lactoferrin; however, no statistically significant differences for the IgA value were found. In the group of traditional cigarette smokers, statistically significant differences were observed among all tested parameters in relation to the control group. In relation to IgA, statistically significant differences were found between e-cigarette users and traditional cigarette smokers, to the disadvantage of the latter. Conclusion: Saliva of e-cigarette users showed changes of antibacterial properties in comparison to the control group and traditional cigarette smokers. Further longitudinal studies on larger study groups should be conducted in order to assess the effect of observed changes in the antibacterial properties of saliva on oral health.

scholarly journals The Effect of Inhaled Corticosteroid Therapy on Periodontal Status in Patients with Asthma

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Elżbieta Dembowska ◽  
Aleksandra Jaroń ◽  
Karolina Skoczek-Szlosser ◽  
Ewa Gabrysz-Trybek ◽  
Joanna Bladowska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Periodontal Status ◽  
Common Chronic Disease ◽  
Group Iii ◽  
Dmf Index ◽  
Asthma Patients

Asthma belongs to a broad group of allergic diseases and is the most common chronic disease found in children and adults up to four decades of age. Already published studies suggest that the use of inhaled anti-asthmatic medications affects both general health and oral health. The study included 120 adult patients aged 18 to 71 divided into three groups: I “PERIO-ASTHMA”—with asthma and periodontitis, II “ASTHMA”—with asthma without periodontitis, and control group III “CONTROL”—without asthma and periodontitis. The patients were monitored for oral health status for six months. Oral health was assessed by dental indices: DMF index, PI, BoP, PD, and CAL at interproximal sites. Significantly deeper pockets in the lateral segments of the dentition were observed in all study groups. In addition, the bronchial-only group had significantly deeper pockets in the lateral sextants than the control group at all time points. There was no significant worsening of periodontal status by CAL and PD in asthma patients treated with inhalation, irrespective of baseline periodontal status. Depending on the severity of asthma, an increase in BOP was observed in the central sextant in patients without periodontitis. The history of asthma and the use of ICS has an impact on the periodontal status of patients.

scholarly journals Outcome of vaginal sildinafil in assisted reproductive technology cycles

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 575
Author(s):  
Avnika Kapoor ◽  
Garima Sharma ◽  
Rita Bakshi
Keyword(s):  
Uterine Artery ◽  
Endometrial Thickness ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Surrogate Mothers ◽  
Endometrial Pattern ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
And Control

Background: The present study assessed the role of sildenafil in endometrial blood flow and successful pregnancy in IVF done in surrogate mothers.Methods: In the present study surrogate mothers were included. Thirty patients were randomized to receive sildenafil 25 mg thrice a day vaginally in addition to standard drugs and technique and another 30 were not given sildenafil.Results: Mean age, anthropometry, duration of infertility and pre-treatment endometrial thickness was similar in the two study groups.  After treatment completion, it was observed that the endometrial pattern in ultrasound was similar in the two study groups (p value=0.58). Heterogenic endometrial pattern was observed in 6.7% of the Sildenafil patients and 3.3% in the control patients, while echogenic pattern was seen in 10% of the sildenafil patients and 6.7% of the control patients. Similarly, endometrial thickness was 10.2±1.7 and 9.7±1.8 mm in sildenafil and control group respectively, p value=0.62. Using doppler ultrasound, uterine artery PI was significantly lower in Sildenafil group patients as compared to control group patients. Similarly, we found uterine artery RI was also significantly lower in the Sildenafil group patients as compared to control group patients. We followed the patients and found that clinical pregnancy rate was significantly higher among Sildenafil group (60%) as compared to control group (26.6%), p value<0.05.Conclusions: Vaginal sildenafil resulted in significantly higher pregnancy rates in our study population. The uterine artery PI and RI were significantly lower in patients taking sildenafil.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF SELECTED YOGA TECHNIQUES ALONG WITH ASHWAGANDHA AND VACHA IN DEPRESSION IN THE AGE GROUP 65–75 YEARS

2021 ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
SOUMYA MELEPPURAKKAL ◽  
SUNITHA K ◽  
JAYAN D
Keyword(s):  
Combined Therapy ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Warm Water ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Study Population

Objective: The study was done to compare the effect of selected yoga techniques, drugs, and combined therapy in depression in geriatrics. Methods: 75 patients between 65 and 75 years of age with depression were included in the study which was assessed by HAM D Score. The study population was randomly allocated to one control group and two study groups. The control group was given Aswangandha and Vacha churna with warm water as anupana after food, selected yoga techniques in the first study group, and combined yoga and the drug were given to the second study group. Outcome variables were assessed for the groups after the 30th day and follow-up after 45 days. Results: The results obtained in the study were analyzed using the ANOVA test. Yoga along with drug experienced a comparatively greater reduction in HAM-D score after treatment and follow-up (p<0.05) than other groups. Conclusion: Holistic approach can bring a better and static result than applying the treatment modalities alone.

scholarly journals The use of a new chemical device based on silver and cationic surfactants as a new approach for daily oral hygiene: A preliminary study on a group of periodontal patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 ◽  
pp. 205873841986810
Author(s):  
Dorina Lauritano ◽  
Annalisa Palmieri ◽  
Ornella D’Orto ◽  
Alessandro Bolzoni ◽  
Liliana Ottria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Probing Depth ◽  
Chronic Periodontal Disease ◽  
Tingling Sensation ◽  
Didecyldimethylammonium Chloride ◽  
Preliminary Study

The aim of this study was to evaluate the abatement power of oral microbial loading of a new gel formulation based on the complex silver-2-mercaptobenzoate, chlorhexidine digluconate and didecyldimethylammonium chloride (named ADC) through polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The study sample consists of a group of 20 patients with chronic periodontal disease. Patients were over 25 years of age and did not undergo surgical or non-surgical periodontal treatment in the previous 6 months. The study sample was allotted into two groups of 10 patients each, homogeneous by age and sex. The test group received a bottle containing ADC gel, while the control group received an identical one containing placebo, similar to ADC in consistence, colour, taste and odour. Sub-gingival samples of four sites, one in each quadrant, of greatest probing depth in each patient were used. Microbiological analyses were performed at baseline and at day 15. Paired t test was performed to detect statistical significant reduction in total bacterial loading and oral pathogens in the study groups. The analysis showed a statistically significant reduction in the total bacterial loading evaluated pre- and post-treatment ( P = 0.029) in the study groups. In the control group, the decrease in total bacterial loading was not significant ( P = 0.279). Clinically, ADC gel does not have any side effects and discomfort such as pain, burning, tingling sensation or numbness and produces no adverse reactions in time. Our study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a new chemical formulation with antibacterial properties to use for daily oral hygiene with a preliminary study. Our results showed a statistically significant reduction in total bacterial loading after treatment, but the limitations of our study do not allow us to demonstrate the clinical efficacy of the ADC gel.

Determination of Vitamin D and D-Dimer Levels in Dogs with Ehrlichia canis Infection

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gozde Atikyilmaz ◽  
C. Cagri Cingi
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Laboratory Tests ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Pcr Analysis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Serum Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin D Levels ◽  
Test Kit ◽  
D Dimer

Background: Ehrlichiosis is a ricketsial disease transmitted by ticks and characterized by reticuloendothelial hyperplasia, fever, generalized lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly and thrombocytopenia. In this study, it was aimed to determine the blood vitamin D and D-dimer levels in dogs with Ehrlichiosis. Methods: The material of this study consisted of 33 dogs of different breeds, ages and both sexes during the period of 2018-2019. In 33 dogs with and without thrombocytopenia with clinical findings, definitive diagnosis and differential diagnosis were made with clinical examination and laboratory tests. All patients were evaluated for Ehrlichiosis with rapid Snap 4DX test kit. In addition, the diagnosis of the disease was made by PCR analysis. Blood D-Dimer levels were determined in control and study groups. Result: D-Dimer levels were significantly higher in the study groups when compared with the control group. Further, when blood D-vitamin levels of control and study groups were compared, it was found that blood D-vitamin levels were significantly lower in dogs with Ehrlichiosis. In conclusion, in this study, D-dimer levels were significantly increased in dogs with ehlichiosis and can be an adjunct biomarker with other clinical, hematologic and laboratory tests. In addition, serum vitamin D levels were found to be low in both active and acute infected patients in dogs previously exposed to the causative agent, which is closely related to the immune system of vitamin D and serum low vitamin D levels may pave the way for the development of ehrlichiosis disease.

Comparative evaluation of webinar, powerpoint presentation and lecture as oral health educational interventions among school children: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahul Deokar ◽  
Arun Dodamani ◽  
Prashanth Vishwakarma ◽  
Harish Jadhav ◽  
Mahesh Khairnar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
School Children ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Study Population

Abstract The study compared the effectiveness of three teaching methods on the oral health status of high school children. The study population of 791 school children selected from three different schools was randomly allocated to one of three intervention groups: (i) Webinar group (Online presentation)—260 subjects, (ii) Face to Face lecture using PowerPoint presentation (F2F PP group)—261 subjects and (iii) Control group (Only lecture)—270 subjects. Subjects from the Webinar group and F2F PP group received oral health education at an interval of 15 days starting from baseline. Subjects from the control group received oral health education only at baseline. Oral Hygiene Index (OHI) and Gingival Index (GI) were measured at baseline, at 1 month, 2 months’ and 3 months’ interval. OHI and GI showed a significant reduction (P = 0.001) in the Webinar group and F2F PP group; However, in the control group, OHI and GI reduced from baseline till second month and showed an increase at 3 months’ interval. F2F PP group showed a maximum reduction in OHI and GI followed by the Webinar group. It can be concluded that F2F PowerPoint-based oral health education was most effective followed by the webinar method.

scholarly journals Evaluation of flexural strength and antibacterial effect of orthodontic acrylic resins containing Galla chinensis extract

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Shabnam Ajami ◽  
Raha Habibagahi ◽  
Reza Khashei ◽  
Malihe Soroorian
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Activity ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Acrylic Resin ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Herbal Extract ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Disk Diffusion Test ◽  
Significant Difference

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate different concentrations of Galla chinensis extract (GCE) added to poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), which is widely used for fabrication of removable orthodontic appliances, regarding the effectiveness of this herbal extract on antimicrobial effect and flexural strength of PMMA. Methods: Acrylic resin samples containing 0.4%, 0.8% and 1.6% GCE were prepared. Flexural strength was investigated via three-point flexural strength test for the 15 acrylic resin blocks of each concentration. Disk diffusion test was used to evaluate antibacterial effects of incorporating the same concentrations of GCE into acrylic resin. All these three groups were compared with the control group, with no added GCE, regarding flexural strength and antibacterial properties. Results: Comparison of flexural strength between the three study groups and the control group showed significant differences between the groups (P=0.018). However, there was no significant difference between the groups containing GCE. There were significant differences in antimicrobial activity between the four groups (P=0.026). Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it is suggested that incorporation of GCE into PMMA would be beneficial for antimicrobial activity and flexural strength of PMMA, but further studies on other physical properties and antimicrobial effects on other bacterial strain would be beneficial prior to clinical investigations.

Sucrose and Facilitated Tucking for Pain Among Neonates Receiving Vaccination, in Puducherry

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sujatha S. ◽  
Rebecca Samson ◽  
Christopher Amalraj ◽  
Sundaresan Sundaresan
Keyword(s):  
Sucrose Solution ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Primary Outcome Measure ◽  
Intradermal Injection ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Intradermal Vaccination ◽  
Term Neonates ◽  
Bcg Vaccination ◽  
Pharmacologic Agents ◽  
Study Intervention

Neglected pain in neonates leads to various ill effects and it can be prevented by using simple and safe non-pharmacological pain relieving measures. Pharmacologic agents are not recommended in neonates for acute pain due toinvasive procedures however, administration of 24% oralsucrose solutionis found to be effective. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of 24%oral sucrose in combination with Facilitated tucking during BCG Vaccination through intradermalroute in term neonates which is not done elsewhere. Fifty five healthy term neonates who fulfilled the inclusion criteria such as gestational age above 37 weeks, within 24 hoursof birth age, and neonates delivered only through spontaneous vaginal delivery were included in the study. The study intervention consists of administration of 2 ml of oral 24% sucrose 2 minutes before BCG Vaccination through intradermal route and Facilitated tuckingat the time of vaccination. The primary outcome measure of cumulative NIPS score at 0, 3,5 minuteswas not significant in both the study groups. Whereas there was significant reduction in the level of pain and mean cry time in the neonates of sucrose group. Heart rateand oxygen saturation after intradermal injection also showed significant (p less than 0.001) differenceamong the neonates, who received 24% of oral sucroseand Facilitated tucking than for neonates of control group. Thus oral (24%)sucrose solution given 2 minutes before injection was effective in reducing level of neonatal pain following Intradermal Vaccination. It is a simple, safe and fast acting analgesic and should be considered for minor invasive procedures in term neonates which last for 5-7minutes.

Employing Gamma Ray Irradiated Giardia lamblia as Trialed Vaccine in Experimental Animal

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amal Kamil Abdul Sada ◽  
Amany Mohamed Al-Kaysi
Keyword(s):  
Giardia Lamblia ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Active Phase ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Negative Control ◽  
Control Group ◽  
High Dose ◽  
Histopathological Changes ◽  
Gamma Irradiated

This is an experimental trial to prepare a vaccine from gamma-irradiated Giardia lamblia which is evaluated in experimental animals. The study was conducted from December 2015 to April 2016. The field survey of the parasite was conducted from those patients attending the laboratories of the Alawi Children's Hospital in Rusafa and the Al-Yarmouk Teaching Hospital in Karkh, through which 1250 stool samples of different age groups were examined. Five groups of mice were used in the study; the first was injected with normal saline and considered as a negative control group, the second was injected with cystic form of non-irradiated Giardia lamblia and considered as a positive control group, whereas the other three groups were injected with gamma irradiated Giardia lamblia at three different doses 10, 15 and 25 rad respectively. Giardia lamblia was primarily cultivated in liver infusion agar for ten days to obtain the active phase. On the sixth day, the cystic phase was purified and standardized to be used in the infection of mice with or without the exposure of gamma rays. Mice showed high sensitivity to parasitic infestation, in the gamma non-irradiated and the irradiated with gamma 10 rad, and 15 rad irradiated groups which was 100%. The results expressed an excystation process of the depleted phases and the release of the feeder phases. The results of the three irradiated groups consisted of histopathological changes of the small, and the rectum by dissection after two weeks of infection, with intestine amputation lesions, as well as ulceration and inflammation of the inflammatory cells represented in small numbers of neutrophil, lymphocytes, and eosinophils. The presence of ulceration and fall of epithelial cells in the intestinal cavity has been shown, and different forms of the parasite have been observed. Mice which was injected with irradiated G lamblia at high dose (25 rad), not show and sensitivity to the challenge infection and no excystation of thy parasite had been done. After 2 wreaks, a comparison was achieved between all study groups in which no histopathological changes were noticed in the mice irradiated with dose of25 rad. After another two weeks, a challenge dose was given (un-attenuated G lamblia) and mice were dissected after another two weeks, no changes on the level of histopathology of intestinal tissue were noticed the results suggested that mice acquire an immunity against the parasite infection.

A STUDY ON THE VARIATION IN CA 72-4 LEVELS OF THE GASTRIC CANCER’S PATIENTS BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY TREATMENT

2011 ◽  
pp. 81-87
Author(s):  
Thi Thu Huong Hoang ◽  
Minh Vuong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Cancer ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
Before And After

Objectives: Studying on the variation in CA 72-4 levels of the gastric cancer’s patients before and after 10 days and 30 days surgery treatment. Materials and methods: The studying group included 42 gastric cancer’s patients who were examinated and treated in cancerology service of Hue University Hospital and gastroenterology service of Hue Central Hospital. The control group included 30 healthy normal examinated at Hue University Hospital. The study groups were clinical, endoscopic anatopathologic examination diagnosed with gastric cancer and quantitative levels of CA 72-4 in three times points: before surgerying, after surgerying 10 days and 30 days postoperatively. Rerults: The concentration of CA 72-4 in gastric cancer’s patients was 10.06 ± 16.49 U/ml. Clearly higher than the control group 1.2 ± 0.4 U/ml(p <0.01). The rate increased levels of CA 72-4 in gastric cancer’s patients before surgerying was 27.5% and the control group was 0%. After 10 days of surgery, CA 72-4 level was 5.56 ± 8.55 U/ml; 82.5% of patients have reduced levels of CA 72-4 and 17.5% no changes; there are 0% increased cases. After 30 days of surgery, CA 72-4 level was 3.79 ± 6,52 U/ml. CA 72-4 level 10 days after surgering have decreased significantly compared to before surgery (p < 0.05) and 30 days after surgery have decreased significantly compared to after 10 days (p < 0.05). 30 days postoperatively, 90% patients had reduced levels of CA 72-4, 10% no changes, no patient had increased levels of CA 72-4 and no patient be relapsed after 30 days of treatment. Conclusions: CA 72-4 concentrations before surgerying increased 27.5%, after surgery 10 days and 30 days reduced step by step, no case have increased CA 72-4 levels, no case relapsed after 30 days.

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