Evaluation of peri-implant health and whole salivary cortisol levels in adults with mental health disorders
Abstract The null hypothesis was that there is no difference in whole salivary cortisol levels (CL) and peri-implant health status…
Carcinogenic risk factors
Diet-induced inflammation is associated with fatty pancreas in patients with common bile duct stones
Abstract Inflammation has been proven to be associated with chronic diseases. We hypothesized that higher diet-induced inflammation is associated with…
Coronary artery bypass grafting in octogenarians: a nomogram for predicting all-cause mortality
Abstract Background: The benefits and risks of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in octogenarians remain unclear. This study aimed to…
Elemental analysis of contemporary dental materials regarding potential beryllium content
Abstract Exposure to beryllium (Be) can lead to lung pathologies, such as chronic beryllium disease (CBD). This occupational illness has…
Probabilistic risk assessment and water quality index of a tropical delta river
Abstract Water plays a major role in supporting the wellness and life processes in living things as well as in…
Risk factors for adverse events associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with surgically altered anatomy: a retrospective study
Abstract Introduction: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is considered to be a challenge in patients with surgically altered anatomy. We aimed…
Substance use and HIV stage at entry into care among people with HIV
Abstract Abstract: Background: Information regarding the impact of substance use on the timing of entry into HIV care is lacking.…
Trends and Projections in Breast Cancer Mortality among four Asian countries (1990–2017): Evidence from five Stochastic Mortality Models
Abstract The current study aimed to explore some important insights into the breast cancer mortality (BCM) trends and projections among…
Outcomes of endoscopic sphincterotomy vs open choledochotomy for common bile duct stones
Abstract BACKGROUND: Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for the management of common bile duct stones (CBDS) is used increasingly widely because it…