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Oral health self‐perception, maximum bite force and masticatory efficiency in patients with overdentures with different attachment systems—A crossover study
Authors: de Oliveira Lima Amanda Laísa , Jabr Camila Luiz , de Melo Rocha Cibele Oliveira , Oliveira Lucas Portela , de Oliveira Ribeiro Rafael Antonio , de Assis Mollo Júnior Francisco , Arioli Filho João Neudenir 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe literature is unclear about how the different attachment systems for overdentures impact the maximum bite force, the masticatory efficiency and how this impact in the oral health self‐perception in patients.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of two attachment systems (O‐ring and Locator) for mandibular overdenture using single implant on quality of life, maximum bite force (BF) and masticatory efficiency (ME).MethodsTwenty‐eight completely edentulous denture wearers with a mandibular symphysis implant were randomly selected and allocated into two groups in a crossover study, considering O‐ring and Locator attachment types. The quality of life and self‐perception of oral health were assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP‐Edent) and Geriatric Index of Determination of Oral Health (GOHAI) questionnaires, respectively. BF was measured using a gnathodynamometer and ME by chewing silicone cubes and almonds in different numbers of cycles.ResultsThere was no difference between the attachment systems about self‐perceived oral health and impact on quality of life (p > .05). The O‐ring‐type system obtained a significantly higher BF than the locator‐type system (p = .04). Regardless of the food chewed, no statistically significant difference was observed with the type of attachment (p > .05). The ME was directly proportional to the masticatory cycles only for almonds (p < .01).ConclusionsLocator and O‐ring inserts had a similar impact on patients' quality of life, self‐perception of oral health and ME. Additionally, the O‐ring system exhibited superior properties in the BF.
Effect of photobiomodulation with different wavelengths on periodontal repair in non‐hyperglycemic and hyperglycemic rats
Authors: de Oliveira Vithor Xavier Resende , Soares Priscilla Barbosa Ferreira , Jorge Giovanna Savastano , de Oliveira Ana Paula Lima , Pigossi Suzane Cristina , de Oliveira Guilherme José Pimentel Lopes 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundHyperglycemic conditions is associated with more severe periodontitis and poorer outcomes after nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NPT). Then, these patients are candidates for adjunctive therapy associated with NPT. This study evaluates the effect of photobiomodulation (PBMT) at different wavelengths on periodontal repair in non‐hyperglycemic/hyperglycemic animals.Materials and MethodsSixty‐four rats were submitted to induction of periodontitis by ligatures. Hyperglycemia was induced in half of these animals, whereas the other half remained non‐hyperglycemic. The animals were subdivided into 4 groups according to the PBMT protocol applied at the time of ligature removal (n = 8): CTR: Without PBMT; IRL: PBMT with infrared laser (808 nm); RL: PBMT with red laser (660 nm); and RL‐IRL: PBMT with red (660 nm) and infrared laser (808 nm). After a period of 7 days, the animals were euthanized. The parameters assessed by microtomography were the bone volume relative to total tissue volume (BV/TV%), distance from the cemento‐enamel junction to the top of the bone crest (CEJ‐CB), trabecular thickness, space between trabeculae, and number of trabeculae. Additionally, the percentage of inflammatory cells, blood vessels, and connective tissue matrix were assessed by histomorphometric analysis.ResultsPBMT reduced bone loss and increased trabecular density in hyperglycemic animals (p < .05), with RL being more effective in reducing linear bone loss (CEJ‐CB), whereas RL‐IRL was more effective in maintaining BV/TV%. PBMT reduced blood vessels and increased the connective tissue component in hyperglycemic animals (p < .05). RL‐IRL reduced inflammatory cells regardless of the systemic condition of the animal (p < .05).ConclusionPBMT (RL, RL‐IRL) improves the repair of periodontal tissues in hyperglycemic animals.
The impact of His bundle location and direction on the efficacy and safety of ablation
Authors: Ren Bangjiaxin , Cao Ying , Li Jing , Li Fanghui , Wang Chuanyun , Xiao Meng , Hu Xianjin , Zeng Rui 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe impact of the His bundle location and distance from the ablation site on ablation efficacy and complication risk remains unexplored. We determined the correlation between age, height, body mass index (BMI), and the His bundle location, and whether the distance between the His bundle and ablation target (DHIS‐ABL) affects ablation safety and efficacy.MethodsOverall, 346 patients with atrioventricular nodal re‐entrant tachycardia (AVNRT) and 96 with atrioventricular re‐entrant tachycardia (AVRT) were retrospectively analyzed. The distance between the His bundle and the coronary sinus ostium (DHis‐CS), the height of the His bundle (HHIS), and DHIS‐ABL were measured. Electrocardiograms were obtained 3 months post‐ablation to assess recurrence and complications.ResultsMultiple linear regression showed that HHIS was negatively correlated with age in both groups. In AVNRT patients, DHIS‐ABL was associated with age, height, and BMI; DHIS‐CS was only negatively correlated with age. In AVRT patients, there was no significant correlation between the DHIS‐ABL and age, height, or BMI. The recurrence rates in the AVNRT and AVRT groups were 0.9% and 8.7%, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that patients with DHIS‐ABL ≤ 10 mm had a higher recurrence rate than those with DHIS‐ABL > 10 mm (p = .013). The incidence of third‐degree atrioventricular block (AVB) complications was 0.2%.ConclusionsHHIS was negatively correlated with age but not with height and BMI. The DHIS‐ABL correlated with age, height, and BMI in AVNRT patients. A short DHIS‐ABL led to a higher rate of supraventricular tachycardia recurrence; whether this affects AVB risk warrants further studies with larger sample sizes.
Clinical impact of cryoballoon posterior wall isolation using the cross‐over technique in persistent atrial fibrillation
Authors: Odagiri Fuminori , Tokano Takashi , Miyazaki Tetsuro , Hirabayashi Koji , Ishi Kai , Abe Hiroshi , Ishiwata Sayaki , Kakihara Midori , Maki Masaaki , Matsumoto Hiroki , Shimai Ryosuke , Aikawa Tadao , Takano Shintaro , Kimura Yuki , Kuroda Shunsuke , Isogai Hiroyuki , Ozaki Dai , Shiozawa Tomoyuki , Yasuda Yuki , Takasu Kiyoshi , Iijima Kenichi , Takamura Kazuhisa , Matsubara Tomomi , Tabuchi Haruna , Hayashi Hidemori , Yokoyama Ken , Sekita Gaku , Sumiyoshi Masataka , Nakazato Yuji , Minamino Tohru 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackground and aimsSuccessful left atrial posterior wall isolation (LAPWI) using only the cryoballoon (CB) is technically challenging for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the cross‐over technique, wherein an overlapped ablation is performed by placing the CB from both directions in contact with the LAPW.MethodsThis was a single‐center, retrospective, observational study of 194 consecutive patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (PerAF) who underwent a first‐time procedure of pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) + PWI (108 patients) or PVI‐only (86 patients) using the CB. The cross‐over technique was applied in all LAPWI.ResultsFor ablation of the LA roof and bottom, respectively, a mean of 8.6 ± 1.0 (right to left [R→L] 4.3 ± 1.1 and left to right [L→R] 4.3 ± 1.1) and 9.1 ± 1.2 (R→L 4.6 ± 1.6 and L→R 4.5 ± 1.2) CB applications were delivered. LAPW was successfully isolated solely using the CB in 99.1% of patients. Although the PVI + PWI group had significantly longer procedure time, no severe adverse events were observed in either group. During a median follow‐up of 19 months, freedom from recurrence of all atrial tachyarrhythmias was achieved in 93.5% of the PVI + PWI group and 72.9% of the PVI‐only group (p = .011).ConclusionsLAPWI performed solely with the CB using the cross‐over technique is feasibly, safe, and was independently associated with a significantly higher freedom from recurrence of atrial tachyarrhythmias compared with PVI alone in patients with PerAF.
Does White Supremacy Explain Racial Inequality?
Authors: O'Donnell Patrick 
Published: August 2024

AbstractYes. I defend this claim against the charge of race reductionism and the charge that ‘white interests’ cannot figure meaningfully into structural explanations of racial inequality. We then distinguish two explanatory roles for white supremacy. The racial role approach attempts to trace the causal effects of white supremacy's normative white/non‐white hierarchy on life chances. The racial materialism approach treats racial inequality as an emergent feature of social orders which depend on conventional racial divisions in labor performance. Each approach emphasizes a different level of explanation for the same basic fact: white interests both drive and are served by racial inequality.
Making Sense of Racial Membership
Authors: Sandoval Alejandro Naranjo 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWhich individuals belong to a racial group, and what determines membership? I argue that questions about membership are importantly different from questions regarding the ontology of racial categories and invite a distinctive line of inquiry. But there's a formidable challenge to providing determinate and consistent answers to membership questions: Many phenomena documented in sociology and psychology generate reasonable and systematic disagreement about membership that cannot be adjudicated by an influential variety of social constructionism. While the puzzle of racial identity remains, we emerge with a new appreciation for how racial membership is a distinctive part of it.
Psychological Health of the Adolescent Transplant Recipient
Authors: Logan Beth A. , Isaksen Imari‐Ashley , Samsel Chase 
Published: August 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundSolid organ transplant recipients experience a period of unique vulnerability during adolescence, when normative developmental changes intersect with health‐related variables to influence psychological health.MethodsThis article builds on previous reviews of psychological health in solid organ transplant recipients and proposes opportunities for clinical intervention during adolescence.ResultsTransplant recipients often experience neurocognitive changes, particularly with respect to executive functions, that impact health management tasks and autonomous care. Recipients should be monitored for the development of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress symptoms during adolescence, which in turn can negatively impact adherence to immunosuppression. Recent research in posttraumatic growth and resiliency factors may represent a promising avenue of intervention, leveraging normative developmental processes during this time period.ConclusionsAs pediatric transplant providers, adolescence represents a developmental period for targeted interventions to foster adjustment and adherence and promote a successful transition to adult care.
Saccharin induces resistance against Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae (Psa biovar 3) in glasshouse kiwifruit and orchard vines
Authors: Reglinski Tony , Wurms Kirstin , Northcott Grant , Taylor Joseph , Ah Chee Annette , Parry Frank , Fehlmann Christina , Cooney Janine , Jensen Dwayne , Elmer Philip , Hoyte Stephen , McKenzie Catherine , Hedderley Duncan 
Published: August 2024

AbstractThe artificial sweetener saccharin has been reported to enhance resistance against pathogen attack in various plant species. In this study, foliar application of saccharin resulted in increased resistance to leaf infection by Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae biovar 3 (Psa) in two Actinidia chinensis cultivars, Hayward and Zesy002. In glasshouse plants, the application of saccharin at 0.25, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 g/L, 1 week before inoculation with Psa, induced a dose‐dependent reduction in leaf necrosis in both cultivars. Saccharin at 2.0 g/L reduced leaf necrosis in Hayward by 77% and in Zesy002 by over 90%. However, saccharin (2.0 g/L) did not inhibit growth of Psa in liquid media, thus suggesting induced resistance (IR) as the primary mode of action against leaf infection. The development of IR in both cultivars was concomitant with the accumulation of salicylic acid (SA) and salicylate glycoside (SAG), and the upregulation of SA‐pathway genes (PR1 and PR2) in treated leaves. In orchard‐grown Hayward vines, saccharin (1.0 g/L) induced the upregulation of SA‐pathway genes and reduced Psa leaf necrosis and flower bud rot by 50% and 25%, respectively, compared with controls. However, saccharin residues were detected in fruit collected from vines that were sprayed with saccharin (1.0 g/L) before flowering. Residue level correlated with application frequency and timing and was highest (0.051 mg/kg) in vines that received three preflowering sprays. This exceeds the default maximum residue limit (MRL; 0.01 mg/kg) for some export markets and could limit the use of saccharin for disease management.
Rescue path planning for urban flood: A deep reinforcement learning–based approach
Authors: Li Xiao‐Yan , Wang Xia 
Published: August 2024

AbstractUrban flooding is among the costliest natural disasters worldwide. Timely and effective rescue path planning is crucial for minimizing loss of life and property. However, current research on path planning often fails to adequately consider the need to assess area risk uncertainties and bypass complex obstacles in flood rescue scenarios, presenting significant challenges for developing optimal rescue paths. This study proposes a deep reinforcement learning (RL) algorithm incorporating four main mechanisms to address these issues. Dual‐priority experience replays and backtrack punishment mechanisms enhance the precise estimation of area risks. Concurrently, random noisy networks and dynamic exploration techniques encourage the agent to explore unknown areas in the environment, thereby improving sampling and optimizing strategies for bypassing complex obstacles. The study constructed multiple grid simulation scenarios based on real‐world rescue operations in major urban flood disasters. These scenarios included uncertain risk values for all passable areas and an increased presence of complex elements, such as narrow passages, C‐shaped barriers, and jagged paths, significantly raising the challenge of path planning. The comparative analysis demonstrated that only the proposed algorithm could bypass all obstacles and plan the optimal rescue path across nine scenarios. This research advances the theoretical progress for urban flood rescue path planning by extending the scale of scenarios to unprecedented levels. It also develops RL mechanisms adaptable to various extremely complex obstacles in path planning. Additionally, it provides methodological insights into artificial intelligence to enhance real‐world risk management.
Old wine in new wineskins: Christian nationalism, authoritarianism, and the problem of essentialism in explanations of religiopolitical conflict
Authors: Smith Jesse 
Published: August 2024

AbstractIn 2001, John Levi Martin published a critique of authoritarianism scholarship, arguing that it was marred by fundamental biases of tautology, selective interpretation, and overtheorization of some research subjects but neglect of others. Drawing from this critique, I argue that Christian nationalism scholarship in sociology operates as a variant of authoritarianism research, exhibiting similar claims, strengths, and shortcomings. In a short span of time, the Christian nationalism research agenda has come to dominate the sociological study of religion and enjoyed a high profile in public discourse, presumably due to its relevance to matters of acute political concern. However, this literature interprets empirical results based on unverified assumptions of essentially authoritarian goals and motivations while ignoring plausible alternative explanations. It further neglects respondents who are low on Christian nationalism measures, despite evidence that these respondents play a role in religiopolitical conflict. The result is an essentialist account of Christian nationalism that is politically resonant but theoretically problematic. I propose that these issues can be addressed by a shift away from essentialist and toward social models of belief systems, which offer important advantages: greater consistency with current theories of political polarization, a stronger sociological element, and less susceptibility to researcher bias.
A bitter flavonoid gum from Dorema aucheri accelerate wound healing in rats: Involvement of Bax/HSP 70 and hydroxyprolin mechanisms
Authors: Ahmed Khaled Abdul‐Aziz , Jabbar Ahmed A.j. , Raouf Mohammed M. Hussein M. , Al‐Qaaneh Ayman M. , Mothana Ramzi A. , Alanzi Abdullah R. , Abdullah Fuad Othman , hassan Rawaz Rizgar , Abdulla Mahmood Ameen , Saleh Musher Ismael , Hasson Sidgi 
Published: August 2024

AbstractBackgroundDorema aucheri gum (DAG) is a bitter flavonoid gum widely used for numerous medicinal purposes including wound recovery. The present work investigates the acute toxicity and wound‐healing effects of DAG in excisional skin injury in rats.Materials and methodsSprague Dawley rats (24) were clustered into four groups, each rat had a full‐thickness excisional dorsal neck injury (2.00 cm) and addressed with 0.2 mL of the following treatments for 15 days: Group A (vehicle), rats addressed with normal saline; Group B, rats received intrasite gel; C and D, rats addressed with 250 and 500 mg/kg of DAG, respectively.ResultsThe results revealed the absence of any toxic signs in rats who received oral dosages of 2 and 5 g/kg of DAG. Wound healing was significantly accelerated following DAG treatments indicated by smaller open areas and higher wound contraction percentages compared to vehicle rats. Histological evaluation revealed higher fibroblast formation, collagen deposition, and noticeably lower inflammatory cell infiltration in granulated skin tissues of DAG‐addressed rats compared to vehicle rats. DAG treatment caused significant modulation of immunohistochemical proteins (decreased Bax and increased HSP 70) and inflammatory mediators (reduced TNF‐α, IL‐6, and magnified IL‐10), which were significantly varied compared to vehicle rats. Moreover, topical DAG treatment led to significant upregulation of the hydroxyproline (HDX) (collagen) and antioxidant content. At the same time, decreased the lipid peroxidation (MDA) levels in healed tissues obtained from DAG‐treated rats.ConclusionThe present wound contraction by DAG might be linked with the modulatory effect of its phytochemicals (polysaccharides, flavonoids, and phenolic) on the cellular mechanisms, which justify their folkloric use and provokes further investigation as therapeutic drug additives for wound contraction.
Exploring the role of dermal sheath cells in wound healing and fibrosis
Authors: Zhu Bing , Liang Lu , Hui Lihua , Lu Yaojun 
Published: August 2024

AbstractWound healing is a complex, dynamic process involving the coordinated interaction of diverse cell types, growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular matrix components. Despite emerging evidence highlighting their importance, dermal sheath cells remain a largely overlooked aspect of wound healing research. This review explores the multifunctional roles of dermal sheath cells in various phases of wound healing, including modulating inflammation, aiding in proliferation, and contributing to extracellular matrix remodelling. Special attention is devoted to the paracrine effects of dermal sheath cells and their role in fibrosis, highlighting their potential in improving healing outcomes, especially in differentiating between hairy and non‐hairy skin sites. By drawing connections between dermal sheath cells activity and wound healing outcomes, this work proposes new insights into the mechanisms of tissue regeneration and repair, marking a step forward in our understanding of wound healing processes.
Risk of Low Energy Availability, Disordered Eating, and Menstrual Dysfunction in Female Recreational Runners
Authors: Miles Marissa , Pritchett Kelly , Pritchett Robert , Larson Abigail 
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Running is characterized by high physiological demands with an emphasis on body weight, which may lead to a greater risk of developing low energy availability (LEA) and/or disordered eating (DE). The prevalence of LEA among recreational runners has not been well defined, and this population may lack the ability to distinguish between nutrition resources that are evidence-based or not. Purpose: This study investigated (a) the prevalence of those at risk for LEA, menstrual dysfunction (MD), and risk of DE and (b) compared the risk of DE, training volume, and body weight dissatisfaction between female recreational runners at risk for LEA versus not at risk for LEA. Methods: Female recreational endurance runners (n = 1,923) completed an online questionnaire that included the Low Energy Availability in Females Questionnaire to evaluate LEA risk and MD, and the Disordered Eating Screening Assessment to evaluate DE risk and body weight dissatisfaction. Results: 53.04% of participants are at risk for LEA, 42.5% are at risk for DE, and 61.7% reported MD. Conclusions: The current study suggests that recreational runners are at an increased risk for LEA and DE. Furthermore, DE, MD, training volume, and weight dissatisfaction may be associated with LEA in recreational runners. These findings highlight the need for education and preventative measures around LEA, MD, and DE among recreational female runners.
A Survey of Current Exercise and Nutritional Strategies for Management of Dysmenorrhea
Authors: Hirsch Katie R. , VanDusseldorp Trisha A. , Karns Hailey E. , Persaud Katelynn T. , Ramey Kaitlyn T. , Saenz Catherine 
Published: August 2024

This study characterized exercise and nutritional strategies being used by women to manage dysmenorrhea. Women with self-reported menstrual pain (N = 182; age, 31.7 ± 8.9 years; 73% premenopausal; 44% contraceptive users; 66% White; 70% non-Hispanic) completed a web-based survey about the presence and severity of menstrual pain, pain management strategies (exercise, medications, nutrition, others), and perceived challenges to using nutrition for pain management. Menstrual pain was reported to be greatest on Day 1 of menstruation (mean: 6.6/10) and was “sometimes” (36%) or “often” (31%) disruptive to exercise. For exercise as a strategy to manage pain, 31% reported improvements, 23% reported no change, and 11% reported worsening of pain. A majority of women reported using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (71%) or other medications to manage pain (sometimes, 25%; often, 21%; always, 25%). Almost half of women (47%) reported using some other method to manage pain (sometimes, 22%; often, 15%; always, 10%), most often heat. Less women (18%) reported using dietary or herbal supplements (sometimes, 7%; often, 7%; always, 4%) or dietary changes (sometimes, 7%; often, 5%; always, 5%). The most common reasons for not using nutrition to manage menstrual pain included not knowing what to buy or what to try, had never tried, and being unsure about supplements. The level of pain women experience with dysmenorrhea is significant and disruptive to exercise participation. However, few women report using nutritional strategies due to being unsure of what to buy or try. Quality studies targeting nutritional menstrual pain management strategies are needed.