Psychosocial determinants of oral health outcomes in young children by Dorota T. Kopycka-Kedzierawski, Patricia G. Ragusa, Changyong Feng, Kim Flint, Gene E. Watson, Cynthia L. Wong, Steven R. Gill, Ronald J. Billings, Thomas G. O’Connor

“…ObjectiveTo examine the social determinants of early childhood caries (ECC), one of the greatest public health risks affecting children, and examine alternative pathways of influence.MethodsA physically healthy, socio-demographically high-risk sample of initially caries-free children, aged 1–4 years, was prospectively studied for 2 years. …”
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Heartfelt Impact: A Descriptive Analysis of Ceftaroline-Containing Regimens in Endocarditis due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Kaylee E. Caniff, Chloe Judd, Kristen Lucas, Sandra Goro, Caroline Orzol, Mirna Eshaya, Mohammed Al Musawa, Michael P. Veve, Michael J. Rybak

“…This study describes clinical experience with CPT-based regimens utilized in MRSA-IE. Methods This is a retrospective, observational, descriptive analysis of patients from two major urban medical centers in Detroit, Michigan from 2011 to 2023. …”
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Influence of drying time of adhesive systems on the bond strength between resin cement and feldspathic ceramic by Sabrina Alves Feitosa, Isabela Gomes Moura, Pedro Henrique Corazza, Cesar Dalmolin Bergolli, Clóvis Pagani, Rodrigo Othavio A Souza, Luiz Felipe Valandro

“…Impressions were made of each ceramic block with silicone putty material and the negative space was filled with a composite resin. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION OF MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND DURABILITY OF THE SELF-COMPACTING GEOPOLYMER MORTAR USING VARIOUS MINERAL ADDITIONS by Ihtisham Islam, Salman Ahmed Khattak, Petros Petrounias, Abdul Rahim Asif, Syed Samran Ali Shah, Kanishka Sauis Turrakheil, Waqas Ahmed, Mehboob Ur Rashid, Qasim Ur Rehman, Muhammad Naveed Khan

“…The methodology used in this study includes X-ray diffraction (XRD), a scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), universal testing machines, and chemical methods (acid, sulfate, and chloride attack). The mechanical properties and durability of geopolymer mortars made at constant temperatures are evaluated and compared using different mineral additives. …”
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Adhesive system containing Bioglass 45S5 particles in teeth affected by molar-incisor hypomineralization and quality of life impact: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial by Kamila Nogueira Borges da Costa, Nicole Paiva Veras, Ceci Nunes Carvalho, José Roberto de Oliveira Bauer, Alessandro Dourado Loguercio, Andres Felipe Millan Cardenas, Fabiana Suelen Figuerêdo de Siqueira, Meire Coelho Ferreira

“…The teeth will be divided into two groups: a control group (commercial self-etching adhesive system: Clearfil SE Bond (CF) Primer + Bond) and an experimental group (CF Primer + experimental Bond using 10% 45S5 bioglass [Bond 45S5 10%]). Restorations will be made using composite resin, and quality will be assessed using digital radiographs (interproximal and periapical), intraoral photographs, and epoxy resin replicas. …”
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PROTHROMBOTIC POLYMORPHISMS AND LONG-TERM PROGNOSIS OF PATIENTS WITH STABLE ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE by A. L. Komarov, O. O. Shahmatova, D. V. Rebrikov, D. Yu. Trophimov, T. I. Kotkina, T. A. Ilyushenko, A. D. Deev, E. P. Panchenko

“…To estimate influence of thrombosis associated genetic factors on cardiovascular complications (CVC) occurrence in patients with stable ischemic heart disease (IHD) on the base of 5-year prospective survey. Material and methods. A total of 503 patients with the mean age of 59.4 years were enrolled into the study. …”
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595 Is PHASTR faster? A target trial emulation case study in the N3C by Steve Johnson, Carolyn Bramante, Til Stürmer, John Buse, Talia Wiggen, Jared Huling, Andrew Toler

“…We quickly delivered an answer due to productive technical and collaboration support in the N3C. Methods/Study Population: Our analytic plan was updated based on helpful feedback from the PHASTR program. …”
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Color stability of frequently used aesthetic restorative materials following in vitro exposure to chlorhexidine- and octenidine-based mouthrinses by Markus Laky, Stefanie Brandl, Muazzez Arslan, Daniela Boryshchuk, Marta Cześnikiewicz-Guzik, Xiaohui Rausch-Fan, Andreas Moritz, Brenda Laky

“…Methods Twenty-four disc-shaped specimens (8 × 2 mm) were made of the materials Ceram.x Spectra™ ST HV, Ceram.x Spectra™ flow, Ceramill® Zolid HT+ PS and Unitek™ Transbond™ LR. …”
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Novel multilayer meniscal scaffold provides biomechanical and histological results comparable to polyurethane scaffolds: An 8 week rabbit study by Nihat Demirhan Demirkıran, Hasan Havıtçıoğlu, Aylin Ziylan, Ülker Cankurt, Buğra Hüsemoğlu

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the meniscal regeneration and arthritic changes after partial meniscectomy and application of either polyurethane scaffold or novel multilayer meniscal scaffold in a rabbit model. Methods: Sixteen NewZealand rabbits were randomly divided into three groups. …”
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School nutrition programs in Dubai: a landscape analysis by Reem AlGurg, Reem AlGurg, Nour Abu Mahfouz, Farah Otaki, Farah Otaki, Agnes Paulus, Agnes Paulus, Amar Hassan Khamis, Mohamad Alameddine

“…This highlights the importance of capturing an inside perspective about the specificities of the SNPs in order to ensure their effective, efficient, and equitable implementation across schools, irrespective of whether they are public or private.ObjectiveThe overall purpose of this study was to develop insight into SNPs in Dubai, and to investigate the difference in characteristics of those SNPs, between the public and private sectors.MethodsThis study relied on a quantitative tailor-made survey. …”
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Perinatal mortality and neonatal and maternal outcome per gestational week in term pregnancies: A registry‐based study by Jérôme Cornette, Catharina J. van derStok, Irwin K. M. Reiss, René F. Kornelisse, Eline van derWilk, Arie Franx, Yves Jacquemyn, Eric A. P. Steegers, Loes C. M. Bertens

“…This study investigates how gestational age per week is related to the components of perinatal mortality and parameters of adverse neonatal and maternal outcome at term. Material and Methods A registry‐based study was made of all singleton term pregnancies in the Netherlands from January 2014 to December 2017. …”
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Eco-friendly moxifloxacin removal using date seed waste and Ni-Fe LDH: Adsorption efficiency and antimicrobial potential by Ahmed Mahmoud, Fatma I. Abo El-Ela, Rehab Mahmoud, Ayman Z. Shehata, Hany Abd El-Raheem, Esraa Salama, Ahmed A. Allam, Haifa E. Alfassam, Amal Zaher

“…Layer double hydroxide (LDH) can be made inexpensively and readily available using easy preparation techniques. …”
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Reliability Analysis of Hybrid Laser INS Under Multi-Mode Failure Conditions by Bo Zhang, Changhua Hu, Xinhe Wang, Jianqing Wang, Jianxun Zhang, Qing Dong, Xuan Liu, Feng Zhang

“…This analytical approach provides a valuable method for reliability evaluation and design of new hybrid INS structures. …”
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Population-Based Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of Paxlovid and Molnupiravir Effectiveness in High-Risk COVID-19 Patients by Dr Yi-hsuan Chen, Dr Cheng-Yi Lee, Dr Hao-Yuan Cheng, Mr. Yu-Neng Cheuh, Mr. Hung-Wei Kuo

“…Despite the availability of treatments like Paxlovid and Molnupiravir, their relative effectiveness in preventing severe outcomes remains inadequately explored in these vulnerable groups. Methods: This population-based retrospective cohort study included COVID-19 patients aged over 65 or with significant comorbidities, meeting criteria for antiretroviral therapy, from April 1 to June 12, 2022, in Taiwan. …”
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PARIS coronary thrombosis risk score combined with D-dimer to guide new oral anticoagulant antithrombotic therapy in patients with acute coronary syndrome after percutaneous corona... by Yan Chen, CE Zhang, Jingjing Xu, Ying Song, Jin-qing Yuan, Xueyan Zhao, Peizhi Wang, Sida Jia, Deshan Yuan

“…Trial results will be made public through publication in professional journals.Trial registration number NCT05638867.…”
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Search for molecular descriptors and computer prediction of biological activity in a series of S-derivatives (1,2,4-triazole-3(2H)-yl)methyl)thiopyrimidines by Yu. V. Karpenko, O. I. Panasenko, A. P. Litun

“…Most pharmaceutical compounds interact with various molecular compositions in the body, leading to complex biological effects. …”
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Prognostic value of socioeconomic parameters among the Russian population aged 25-64: results of a population-based study by A. E. Imaeva, Yu. A. Balanova, L. I. Gomanova, V. A. Kutsenko, N. A. Imaeva, B. M. Nazarov, A. V. Kapustina, S. E. Evstifeeva, G. A. Muromtseva, S. A. Shalnova, O. M. Drapkina

“…To assess the contribution of individual socioeconomic parameters to the risk of death and cardiovascular events among Russian men and women aged 25-64, according to epidemiological study data.Material and methods. The study was based on data from the prospective study ESSE-RF (2013-2014) and ESSE-RF2 (2017), which included a total of 22812 participants aged 25-64 years from 14 regions. …”
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Analysis of inter-hospital transfer on clinical outcomes after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: A secondary analysis of th... by Xiaolin Su, Miaohan Qiu, Chengqi Gu, Xiuhui Yang, Bin Liu, Fanbo Meng, Bin Ning, Wei Li, Zhixiong Zhong, Zhengzhong Wang, Bei Shi, Zhuo Shang, Zhenyang Liang, Yi Li, Yaling Han, Gregg W Stone

“…The secondary outcomes included stent thrombosis. Adjustments were made for baseline covariates and randomized treatments. …”
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Experiences of symptom burden among young children born with esophageal atresia–tracheoesophageal fistula: a US focus group study by Michaela Dellenmark-Blom, John Bennett, Rosella Micalizzi, Lianne Cole, Kaylee Woods, Lauren Cardoni, Leah Frain, Abdimajid Mohamed, Jessica Yasuda, Peter Ngo, Anke Widenmann, Graham Slater, Benjamin Zendejas

“…Results Twenty-two parents made 450 unique statements about their children’s aerodigestive symptom experiences. …”
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Enhancement of the Photocatalytic Activity of MIL-53 Metal–Organic Frameworks Through the Addition of Reduced Graphene Oxide for Improved Degradation of Organic Dye Pollutants in W... by Muttaqin Muttaqin, Fandry Hosea Jaby, Ris Kevin Bramasta, Nona Merry Merpati Mitan, Yose Fachmi Buys

“…The MIL-53(Al)/rGO ultrafine particles were produced by an in situ method using the solvothermal technique. The nanocomposite was made with two different amounts of rGO, 2.5% and 5% by weight. …”
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