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Compare the stability of sagittal skeletal and overjet anteroposterior correction of skeletal class III malocclusion in orthognathic procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Get PDFBackground and aim: The purpose of this study was Compare the Stability of Sagittal Skeletal and Overjet Anteroposterior Correction of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion in Orthognathic Procedures.Method: Databases of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO, ISI Web of knowledge and Embase were searched for systematic literature between 2011 to 30 November 2022. Data analysis was performed using STATA/MP V17 software. 95% confidence interval for mean difference with fixed effect model and Inverse-variance method were calculated. Result: In the initial review, duplicate studies were eliminated and abstracts of 303 studies were reviewed, the full text of 54 studies was reviewed by two authors, finally, five studies were selected. Mean differences of relapse in the ANB angle, A-point to horizontal and overjet was -0.15 (MD, -0.15 95% CI -0.78, 0.47; p=0.64), -0.17 (MD, -0.17 95% CI -0.42, 0.08; p=0.19) and 0.22 (MD, 0.22 95% CI -0.26, 0.70; p=0.37), respectively. Conclusion: Based on the current meta-analysis, both the single-jaw surgery and the two-jaw surgery in anterior-posterior skeletal stability and overjet were similar
Artificial Intelligence in oral medicine
Get PDFArtificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various fields, including healthcare, by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient care. In the field of oral medicine, AI has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to transform dental practice and improve patient outcomes. This study aims to investigate the perceptions and attitudes of dentists towards the integration of AI in oral medicine. A sample size of 200 dentists was recruited for this study. A structured questionnaire was developed to gather data on their knowledge, experience, and opinions regarding AI in oral medicine. The questionnaire included items related to dentists' familiarity with AI technologies, perceived benefits and challenges of AI integration, and their willingness to adopt AI in their practice. Analysis of the data revealed that the majority of dentists had a basic understanding of AI and its applications in oral medicine. They recognized the potential of AI to improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline treatment planning, and enhance patient communication. However, concerns were raised regarding the reliability of AI algorithms, data security and privacy, and the potential impact on the dentist-patient relationship. The study findings indicate a generally positive attitude towards the integration of AI in oral medicine among the surveyed dentists
Comparison between rood inhibitory approach and bobath reflex inhibiting patterns to improve gross motor function and reduce spasticity in hemiplegic children of encephalitis
Get PDFObjectives: To compare the effects of Rood Inhibitory approach and Bobath Reflex Inhibiting pattern to improve Gross motor Function and reduce spasticity in Hemiplegic Children of Encephalitis. Methods: A randomized clinical trial was conducted comprising of 22 patients recruited from different clinics of Faisalabad. Participants from both genders, in age range from 08-12 years were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups. Treatment group A received Rood inhibitory approach and treatment group B received Bobath Reflex inhibiting pattern. Measurement of Modified Ashworth scale were recorded at pre-treatment and weekly for 4 weeks, while (GMFM-88 and GMFM- 66) was assessed at baseline and at end of 4th week. SPSS version 22 was used to analyze the data. Result: Mean age in Group A was 10.00+1.673 years and in Group B was 9.82+1.537 years. Total 11 were male and 11 were female. There was significant improvement in mean MAS score at 2nd week, 3rd week and 4th week post treatment readings (p value < 0.05). There was significant improvement in mean (GMFM-88 and GMFM- 66) at 4th week post treatment readings (p value < 0.05). 
Tit comparative effects of mulligan traction straight leg raise versus muscle energy technique on pain intensity and hamstring tightness in patient with knee osteoarthritis
Get PDFObjective: To determine the comparative effects of mulligan traction straight leg raise versus muscle energy technique on pain intensity and hamstring tightness in patient with knee osteoarthritis. Methodology: The design of this study was randomized clinical trial. Data was collected from Physiotherapy Clinics, the University of Faisalabad. The sample size was of 36 subjects. Informed consent was signed by all participants. Participants were included in study by considering inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects were divided randomly by lottery method into two groups, group A (mulligan traction straight legs raise technique) and group B (Muscle energy technique). Total treatment was of 4 weeks. Outcomes measures tool were, VAS (visual analogue scale) for pain intensity and Oxford knee score (OKS) for disability. Active Knee Extension test was used to assess hamstring flexibility. Results: Mean Age of the group A participants were 53.89±5.76 and group B age 56.39±5.78. MET group was more effective in improving knee function rather that mulligan group (42.6±4.3 vs 34.3±5.1 with p value .000) similarly. MET group was more effective in improving hamstring flexibility and in pain reduction her that mulligan group (17.1±3.6 vs 24.6±4.7 with p value .000; 1.4±.5 vs3.4±.8 with p value .000)
To compare the clinical efficacy and side effects of implant (JADELLE) and IUCD (COPPER T)
Get PDFThis study aims to compare the performance and side effects of the subdermal implant JADELLE and intrauterine contraceptive device Copper-T as long-acting reversible contraceptive methods. The study design involved a comparative analysis of Jadelle and Copper-T contraceptives, assessing clinical performance and side effects. Sample data from 336 participants was collected using stratified random sampling, with standardized instruments for demographic information, clinical assessment, and contraceptive side effects. Inclusion criteria were reproductive-age multipara women, while exclusion criteria included primary para, preexisting medical disorders, nullipara, and other contraceptive use. Ethical guidelines were followed, ensuring informed consent, privacy, and the right to withdraw. Statistical analysis employed descriptive statistics, chi-square test, independent samples t-test, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. SPSS (version 23.0) was used for analysis. The comparison between Group A (Jadelle) and Group B (Copper-T) reveals interesting findings. Group A has a higher mean age, but no significant differences in parity, blood pressure, or weight. Group B has more total and ongoing pregnancies. Group A experiences higher prevalence of side effects, including expulsion, infection, severe menstrual changes, pain or discomfort, and mood swings. Blood parameters show no significant differences. Variations exist in follow-up rates, informed consent, and privacy maintenance. 
Characterization, development and evaluation of a cream by using terminalia chebula and cucumber sativus extracts
Get PDFBackground: Continual exposure to the sun's ultraviolet radiation damages skin. Freckles are little brown patches that develop on the skin after repeated sun exposure. Terminalia chebula and Cucumber Sativus extracts-infused water in oil (W/O) emulsion is created, that has anti-freckle and emollient effect. Methodology: Base with no extract and formulation containing three different extract concentrations 4% of Terminalia Chebula with 1% Cucumber Sativus, 5% T. Chebula with 2% C. Sativus and 6% of T. Chebula with 3% of C. Sativus are formulated and after 4 weeks of study and their stability parameters are evaluated at 8oC, 25oC, 40oC and 40oC + 75RH. Different parameters such as anti freckle effect, skin melanin, skin moisture content, sebum level and TEW loss level are investigated by applying these formulations on the volunteer’s cheeks for 4 weeks. Results: Skin melanin levels, sebum level, moisture level and TEW loss level of three formulations containing both plant extracts are significant statistically (p < 0.05). Skin melanin level and TEW loss are decreased after application of cream. But skin moisture and sebum level are increased after application of formulation
Education, stress, and their impact on mental health
Get PDFThe mental health of many people was affected after the COVID-19 pandemic, some still continue to have stress problems, this problem must be assimilated by society and manage to overcome this difficult stage, in this sense education plays a role essential. The objective of this proposal is to overcome the barriers and challenges faced by people who manifest these difficulties. A qualitative investigation was carried out, where a systematic review of the literature was used, in addition to using the descriptive method. The result was that the Education is an essential element to resolve the difficulties caused by stress, which allows strategies to be drawn up to improve the mental health of those affected
The alienated employee: The role of cyberloafing in coping with workplace incivility in manufacturing sector of Pakistan
Get PDFScholars have baptized to investigate the reasons behind cyberloafing of employees and means to condense it. In order to address the concern, the study is based on proposing a theoretical framework that explains the linkage between workplace incivility, work alienation and cyberloafing. We theorized that there is no significant impact of workplace incivility and work alienation on cyberloafing in the manufacturing sector of Pakistan. Further ahead, emotional exhaustion mediates the relationship between workplace incivility and cyberloafing and job stress mediates the relationship between work alienation and cyberloafing. Empirical validity of the research was established with the use of closed ended questionnaire from 300 employees working in the manufacturing sector of Karachi. Results proposed that there is no moderating effect of organizational commitment on emotional exhaustion and cyberloafing whereas psychological capital had no moderating effect between workplace incivility and cyberloafing
Nutritional status according to body mass index among the adult Munda population of Sundarban, West Bengal, India
Get PDFBackground: In India, the profile of body mass index and chronic energy deficiency in tribal society is a significant issue. In terms of various facilities, tribal people are separated from the general population. This paper examines the health structure of adult males and females from Munda tribes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional community-based study was directed among the Munda tribe (N = 110) of Gram Panchayat Lahiripur, Sundarban, Block Gosaba, 24 Parganas (South), and Southern Bengal. Results: The proportion of Munda people who were malnourished (BMI 18.5) was very low. The WHO classifies men as undernourished at 23.72% and women as undernourished at 27.53%. According to Asia specific, the percentage of male undernutrition is 23.71, and the percentage of female undernutrition is 28.77. Conclusion: In both classifications, the incidence is lower in men than in women. This population has good nutritional status compared to the other tribes of the eastern part of the country
Carcinogenic effects of antibiotic residues in meat: Clinical and statistical perspective
Get PDFThrough this research note we focused on the subject of the link between the use of antibiotics and its residues in the human and animal body and the appearance of tumors. A clinical and statistical perspective is conducted in our note, through examples of literature that have discussed this topic in which the impact of some antibiotics is determined theoretically and the interdiction of some molecules is made in some countries, but in fact and statistically the application of adequate etiological study "cohort" in order to correlate the causes and effects is failed because the conditions of feasibility is incomplete or poorly defined. In vitro studies, modeling and docking are required to confirm or affirm the hypotheses about the subject