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Pulp Tooth Ratio-Based Age Estimation of Adults Using CBCT Images
Authors: Muralidhar Nitin V. , Nitin Priyanka , Kumareswar Swathi , Pillai Ajith 
Published: July 2023

Introduction:
The estimation of the age is of great significance in the various branches including the forensics dentistry. Various teeth have been considered for establishing the age using the pulp tooth ratio (PTR), using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. Hence, to standardize the protocol and the teeth to be considered for age prediction, we have selected and compared the maxillary and mandibular central incisors and canines, as these are the teeth having the least morphologic disturbances.

Materials and methods:
One hundred CBCT scans of patients visiting a private imaging center were collected, and the pulp volumes were assessed by the CBCT with sections axially and sagitally using “OnDemand3D Dental software.” The linear regression analysis was performed to know the relation of the variables. The correlation of the variables was estimated using the Pearson correlation coefficient.

Results:
Maxillary central incisors exhibited more reliability than the maxillary canines for age estimation and among the parameters used, the axial section was found to deliver better prediction percentage than the sagittal ones.

Conclusion:
Maxillary central incisor PTR can be reliably used to estimate the age of an individual when compared with the canines.
2D Evaluation of Condylar Vertical Positional Changes and Stability after Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy
Authors: Zahara Syeda Fathimuz , Shetty Nandish , Harish Pooja 
Published: July 2023

Introduction:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the condylar vertical positional changes and stability after the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) setback procedure for class III malocclusions.

Materials and methods:
This was a retrospective study comprising lateral cephalograms of 11 patients with 8 males and 3 females who had undergone BSSO, without additional surgery. Manual superimposition was performed with the Frankfurt horizontal plane as a reference. Condylar vertical, linear, and angular positional changes, and chin position were considered. To compare pre- and postsurgical statistics paired t test was used. Significance was set at P-value <0.05.

Results:
Two angular and three linear parameters showed statistically significant changes. The articular angle, gonial angle, the mandibular plane angle, and Ramal height decreased, Pogonion-Nasion parallel to Sella-Nasion increased postsurgically.

Conclusion:
There were significant condylar changes and the rigid fixation method provided maximum stability after the BSSO surgical procedure.
Outcome of COVID-19 infection in multiple sclerosis patients receiving disease-modifying therapies
Authors: Etemadifar Masoud , Sami Ramin , Salari Mehri , Sedaghat Nahad , Sigari Amirhossein Akhavan , Aghababaei Ali , Najafi Mohammadreza , Tehrani Donya Sheibani 
Published: August 2023

Background:
With the spread of COVID-19, treatment of diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) should be resumed with caution due to the disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) used in this subset of patients and the immunoregulatory effects of these drugs. We aim to assess the outcome of COVID-19 infection in MS patients receiving DMTs.

Materials and Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study involving 45 COVID-19-infected patients previously diagnosed with MS. The data regarding their MS status and the type of DMT taken by the patients were extracted from the Isfahan MS Institute registry and were summarized. Diagnosis of MS was based on the 2017 McDonald Criteria, and the diagnosis of COVID-19 was based on computed tomography scan and polymerase chain reaction of nasopharyngeal swabs.

Results:
Out of the 45 MS patients infected with COVID-19, 5 had unfavorable outcomes. Two patients deceased and the other three had persistent respiratory complications on the 4-week follow-up visit. Hypertension, diabetes, seizures, and rheumatoid arthritis were among the comorbidities that the patients reported. Both patients who died received rituximab as part of their MS treatment. All other patients recovered completely.

Conclusion:
Each different drug category may possess a distinct risk for infection, therefore until robust evidence are available, the safest drug should be utilized or the therapy should be postponed, if possible, to minimize patient risk. Disease-modifying therapy use in MS patients should be cautiously applied as their effect on COVID-19 infection prognosis is not yet studied.
The efficacy of intratracheal administration of surfactant and budesonide combination in the prevention of bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Authors: Gharehbaghi Manizheh Mostafa , Mhallei Majid , Ganji Shalale , Yasrebinia Sanaz 
Published: August 2023

Background:
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) remains a major problem in preterm infants that occurs in up to 50% of preterm infants. The inflammation plays an important role in its pathogenesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy intratracheal budesonide administration in combination with surfactant in the prevention of BPD in preterm infants.

Materials and Methods:
In a randomized controlled clinical trial, 128 preterm infants with gestation age <30 weeks and birth weight <1250 g who had respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and need surfactant replacement therapy were studied. They randomly allocated into two groups, surfactant group (n = 64) and surfactant + budesonide group (n = 64). Patients were followed till discharge for the primary outcome which was BPD.

Results:
The mean gestation age and birth weight of studied neonates were 28.3 ± 1.6 weeks and 1072 ± 180 g, respectively. BPD was occurred in 20 (31.3%) neonates in surfactant + budesonide group and 38 (59.4%) patients in surfactant group, P = 0.02. Respiratory support was needed in two groups similarly, but the mean duration of respiratory support was significantly longer in surfactant group in comparison with surfactant + budesonide group (mechanical ventilation 2.8 ± 0.6 vs. 0.8 ± 0.1 days, P = 0.006, nasal continuous positive airway pressure 5.2 ± 3.0 vs. 4.0 ± 3.5 days, P = 0.04 and high flow nasal cannula 7.7 ± 0.9 vs. 4.1 ± 0.5 days, P = 0.001).

Conclusion:
Based on our findings, the use of budesonide in addition to surfactant for rescue therapy of RDS significantly decreases the incidence of BPD and duration of respiratory support. Future studies are recommended with a large number of patients before routine administration of surfactant and budesonide combination.
Assessment of eating disorder psychopathology
Authors: Mousavi Asl Esmaeil , Mahaki Behzad , Khanjani Sajad , Mohammadian Youkhabeh 
Published: August 2023

Background:
Eating disorders are complicated health problems that affect both the body and the mind. Eating disorders pose a serious challenge to mental health services because of their often chronic pathway. The current study was done to determine the psychometric properties of the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire Short Form (EDE-QS).

Materials and Methods:
Persian version of the EDE-QS was produced through forward-translation, reconciliation, and back-translation. The design of this research was cross- sectional. A sample of 302 Tehran university's students in 2019–2020 was selected through convenience sampling method and completed a set of questionnaires, including the EDE-QS, Eating Attitude Test (EAT-16), Eating Beliefs Questionnaire-18 (EBQ-18), Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) Short Form. The construct validity of the EDE-QS was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis and divergent and convergent validity. Internal Consistency and test–retest reliability were conducted to evaluate the reliability. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS (version 22) software and LISREL (version 8.8).

Results:
EDE-QS was found to be valid and reliable measures, with good internal consistency and good test–retest reliability among students. Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the whole of scale was 0.85. Intraclass correlation coefficient for the whole of scale was 0.90. In terms of convergent validity, EDE-QS showed a significant positive correlation with self-report measures of EAT-16 and EBQ-18 (P < 05). EDE-QS showed a negative correlation with self-compassion and self-esteem, thus demonstrated a good divergent validity (P < 05). The results of this study also provide support for the one-factor model of the EDE-QS (root mean square error of approximation = 0.08, Normed Fit Index [NFI] = 0.90, Incremental Fit Index = 0.92, non-NFI = 0.90, and Comparative Fit Index = 0.92).

Conclusion:
The EDE-QS showed good validity and reliability and could be useful in assessing eating disorder psychopathology in a nonclinical population of students. The EDE-QS shows notable promise as a measure for use in eating disorder research and clinical settings.
Comparison of two ellipsoidal models for the estimation of left ventricular end-systolic stress in patients with significant coronary artery disease
Authors: Ahmadi Zeinab Alsadat , Dizaji Manijhe Mokhtari , Sadeghpour Anita , Khesali Hamideh , Firouzi Ata 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The shape of the left ventricle (LV) is an important index to explore cardiac pathophysiology. A comparison was provided to estimate circumferential, longitudinal, and radial wall stress in LV based on the thick-walled ellipsoidal models of Mirsky and Ghista-Sandler for discriminating significant coronary artery disease (CAD) patients from no CAD patients.

Materials and Methods:
According to the angiography findings, 82 patients with CAD were divided into two groups: 25 patients without significant CAD and 57 patients with significant CAD of single vessel and multivessel. An ellipsoidal LV geometry was used to calculate end-systolic passive stress as the mechanical behavior of LV. Echocardiographic views-based measurements of LV diameters used to estimate the end-systolic wall stress.

Results:
Circumferential wall stress between the control group and significant CAD groups was significantly elevated for the Ghista model (P = 0.008); also, radial and longitudinal stress of the multi-vessel CAD group was significantly higher than the control group (P = 0.01 and P = 0.005, respectively). All stress parameters of the multi-vessel CAD group were statistically significant compared to the control group for the Mirsky model. Receiver operating characteristics curve analysis was shown the circumferential stress of multi-vessel CAD with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.736 for the Ghista model and an AUC of 0.742 for the Mirsky model.

Conclusion:
These results indicated that Ghista and Mirsky model estimates of circumferential passive stress were the potential biomechanical markers to predict patients with multi-vessel CAD. It could be a noninvasive and helpful tool to quantify the contractility of LV.
The associations of low birth weight with primary hypertension in later life
Authors: Sabri Mohammad Reza , Habibi Danial , Ramezaninezhad Davood , Ghazavi Roghaieh , Gheissari Alaleh , Mohammadifard Noushin , Mansourian Marjan , Sarrafzadegan Nizal 
Published: August 2023

Background:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate of the study the role of LBW on EH in children and by studying the existing published literature.

Materials and Methods:
A comprehensive literature search for original studies was conducted in Clarivate Analytics Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Embase until July 2019. The search used all of the main keywords and its synonyms include essential hypertension, primary hypertension, essential arterial hypertension, idiopathic hypertension, spontaneous hypertension; child, childhood, children, pediatric, pediatrics, infant, infancy, newborn, neonatal, adolescence, teenagers; and BW, newborn weight, neonatal weight, BW.

Results:
Twelve articles were eligible for the final evaluation. Due to the difference among studies in the report, studies were divided into two-part. The first part, articles were reported in the LBW and NBW groups (interested outcome were SBP and DBP), and the second part was composed as the EH and NR groups (interested outcome were LBW and NBW). In the first part, SMD for SBP was -1.09 with 95% CI (-1.91,-0.26), and was statistically significant (Z=2.58, P=0.010). As well, SMD for DBP was -0.68 with 95% CI (-1.32,-0.05) statistically significant (Z=2.10, P=0.036). In the second part, SMD for SBP was 0.77 with 95% CI (-0.85, 2.39), and was statistically significant (Z=0.93, P=0.352). Subgroup analysis was performed on the pre-term and full- term babies. SMD for SBP was -0.08 with 95% CI (-0.51, 0.35) in the pre-term, and the full-term was -2.07 with 95% CI (-3.47, -0.67). As well, SMD for DBP was -0.02 with 95% CI (-0.20, 0.17) in the preterm, and the term was -1.35 with 95% CI (-1.57, -1.13).

Conclusion:
Although findings of the correlation between BW and EHTN have conflicted. To our knowledge, this is the first report that attempts to a conclusion.
Role of Augmenter of Liver Regeneration on Testicular Ischemia and Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury: An Experimental Study
Authors: Kavak N , Güler İ , Akcan G , Sürel AA , Güngörer B , Abatay K , Abatay MP , Balcı N , Kavak RP , Döger C 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Testicular torsion causes ischemic injury, and torsion causes reperfusion injury.

Aim:
Evaluating the role of augmenter of liver regeneration (ALR) in testicular ischemia and ischemia/reperfusion injury.

Materials and Method(s):
Seventy-eight (78) healthy Wistar albino male rats were randomly divided into four groups; control (C) (n = 6), sham (S) (n = 24), torsion (T) (n = 24), and torsion/detorsion (T/D) (n = 24). S, T, and T/D groups were divided into four subgroups (n = 6) as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th hours. Blood, tissue ALR, and histology analyses were performed between groups and subgroups.

Results:
The increase in plasma ALR values at the 3rd and 4th hours compared to the 1st hour in the T group were significant (P < 0.01, P < 0.001, respectively). In the T/D group, a significant increase was observed in plasma ALR values at the 3rd and 4th hours compared to the 1st hour (P < 0.05, P < 0.001, respectively). Plasma ALR values at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th hours were higher in the T and T/D groups than in the C group (P < 0.001, P < 0.05, respectively). Plasma ALR values were higher in the T group at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th hours than in the S group (P < 0.05). A significant increase was observed in tissue ALR at the 3rd and 4th hours than at the 1st hour in the T group (P < 0.05, P < 0.001, respectively). A significant increase was observed in tissue ALR at the 3rd and 4th hours than in the 1st hour in the T/D group (P < 0.05, P < 0.001, respectively).

Discussion:
ALR in plasma and testicular tissue has a potential role in the early diagnosis of testicular torsion and in predicting the prognosis of T and T/D.
The Efficacy of Nurse-Led Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Improving the Quality of Life in Patients with Sudden Hearing Loss
Authors: Açikgöz GG , Su S 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
The quality of life decreases in patients with sudden hearing loss due to hearing problems. In addition, complications due to hyperbaric oxygen therapy can reduce the quality of life.

Aim:
This study was conducted to examine the efficacy of nurse-led hyperbaric oxygen therapy in improving the quality of life in patients with sudden hearing loss.

Subjects and Methods:
This one-group pretest-posttest design study was conducted with 34 patients with Sudden Hearing Loss who applied to a university hospital for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy between November 2018 and February 2019. The data were collected using the Patient Information Form, World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale (WHOQOL-BREF), and Pure Tone Threshold Audiogram.

Results:
WHOQOL-BREF’s quality of life rating (2.59 ± 0.86–3.68 ± 0.59), satisfaction with health status (2.65 ± 0.69–3.62 ± 0.60), physical domain (11.58 ± 2.08–14.84 ± 2.38), psychological domain (12.80 ± 2.21–15.82 ± 2.26), social domain (14.63 ± 3.09–16.78 ± 2.67) and environmental domain (14.25 ± 2.55–16.34 ± 2.60) mean scores significantly increased compared to the pre-treatment scores (p < 0.001). The presence of an acute illness in the last month, the persistence of sudden hearing loss symptoms, level of hearing loss, presence of chronic illness, and smoking were found to affect the quality of life.

Conclusions:
At the end of the nurse-led hyperbaric oxygen therapy in patients with sudden hearing loss, the quality of life increased and the hearing loss decreased. The most important factor affecting the quality of life was the persistence of symptoms of sudden hearing loss.
Severe Thrombocytopenia with Acute Cerebral Infarction: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Li C , Xu BF , Zhang M , Song YM , Liu R 
Published: August 2023

ABSTRACTCommon causes of thrombocytopenia include pseudo-thrombocytopenia, splenomegaly, decreased bone marrow production, and increased platelet destruction or depletion. The main clinical manifestation is bleeding, and thrombosis-related complications are rare. This article reports an 87-year-old woman with severe thrombocytopenia for more than 7 years. On day 6 in the hospital, the patient suddenly fell into a coma, and emergency head computed tomography (CT) displayed acute cerebral infarction of the left cerebellar hemisphere, brainstem, and left thalamus. Although thrombocytopenia is often associated with bleeding, there is still a need for vigilance against ischemic diseases. We analyzed the possible causes of acute cerebral infarction with thrombocytopenia and reviewed the literature. Our case is different from the causes of cerebral infarction reported in previous articles, so the relationship between thrombocytopenia and acute cerebral infarction needs further study. The patient, in this case, was not given anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy but recovered well. It shows that individualized treatment is effective.
Job stress among a sample of Nigerian immigration officers: The influence of sociodemographics, job commitment, and personality traits
Authors: Koleoso Olaide N. , Akanni Oluyemi O. 
Published: August 2023

BACKGROUND:
Workplace stress is often cited as a cause of occupational illness and related organizational consequences.

OBJECTIVES:
This study examined the determinants of work-related stress among Nigerian immigration officers considering the influence of sociodemographics, job commitment, and personality traits.

METHODS:
A cross-sectional design was adopted. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire which contained the 44-item Big Five Inventory, Job Stress Scale, and Organizational Commitment Scale from a sample of Nigerian immigration officers in Lagos, Nigeria. The responses were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

RESULTS:
Findings from this study showed that marital status and ethnicity significantly predicted stress at work. The single and Yoruba tribe participants experienced greater job stress compared to others. Further, age, ethnicity, marital status, affective commitment, conscientiousness, and openness traits jointly predicted job stress, with only age made an independent effect on job stress.

CONCLUSION:
Stress at work is one of the most common problems faced by Nigerian immigration officers. Therefore, the human resources departments in such agencies of government should pay more attention to psychosocial variables found in this study when implementing stress management programs to improve performance. This will aid in achieving the set goals of the establishment of the immigration force.
Conceptual Study on Shiropichu and Its Role in Psychological Disorder
Authors: Gopesh Mangal  , Shalu Singhal  , Rajkumar Jha  
Published: July 2023

The basic concept of Ayurveda is to maintain people's health through disease prevention and treatment. Psychological illnesses are caused by stressful lives and irregular daily routines in both adults and children. Murdha Tailam is one of the most effective methods to deal with the different types of disease related to Urdwajatru Murdha Tailam includes Shiro pichus, Shiroabyanga, Shiro lepa and Shirovasti. In a healthy living organism, Ayurveda postulates the unique notion of Dosha, Dhatu, and Mala harmony. Shiropichu is a procedure under which a sterilized piece of cloth or gauze dipped in medicated Taila is placed on Brahma Randhra (anterior fontenalle). Over the vertex or crown of the head, the moistened or soaked Pichu is placed. The Pichu is wrapped in sterile bandage fabric. Warm oil is poured into the centre until the cloth or gauge is thoroughly saturated. It easily penetrates Manovaha srotas, changing Manas Dosha vitiation (Raja & Tama). At the same period, all Maanasvikaras are corrected by Taila's Bhrimhana, Balya, Vaatashamana, and Medhya properties. It works through exploit on Tarpak Kapha, Sadhak Pitta and Pran Vayu
Clinical Study on Comparative Effect of Khandamalaki Rasayana and Gudakushmandaka Rasayana in Urdwaga Amlapitta
Authors: Hosur Chaitrika  , Belavadi S.N  
Published: July 2023

Amlapitta is one of the most common disorder of the Annavaha Srotas (digestive System). Improper food intake, changed diet pattern and mental stress are the main contributing factors for disease manifestation. Among two types of Amlapitta, Urdwaga Amlapitta is most common in clinical practice. Amlodgara (sour belching), Urodaha (burning sensation), Hrillasa (nausea) are the major symptoms of it. The disease can be co-related with the hyperacidity, hyperchlorhydria or gastritis. Complications caused by the regular use of Modern medicine for the disease encouraged the current study.
Clinical trial of Khanadamalaki Rasayana and Gudakushmandaka Rasayana is conducted on 40 subjects of Urdwaga Amlapitta in two divided groups i.e., Group A and Group B. Single Blind Study Design was applied for the study. Patients were selected from OPD of DGM Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital for respective trial. Criteria of assessment are set aside on the basis of relief in the signs and symptoms of subjective parameter of Urdwaga Amlapitta. Among 40 patients 8 patients got moderate relief and 32 patients got complete relief from the Symptoms by the treatment. Conclusively the treatment was satisfactorily effective in the patients. The criteria of the assessment and Statistical analysis reveal that Gudakushmandaka Rasayana is more effective than Khandamalaki Rasayana in treating the Urdwaga Amlapitta. The drugs used in this study are having the properties of Pittashamana and Rasayana, So these are helpful in curing the disease along with correcting the Agni and general condition of the patient.
Culturally diverse music creation as a prototype for effective intercultural collaboration in health care
Authors: Lightstone Aaron , Gray Justin , Foster Bev 
Published: July 2023

In mid-2018, the authors[1] were contracted by the YYZ Foundation[2] to create a new collection of intercultural recordings designed to support palliative care patients and their caregivers. At the onset of this project, a commitment was made to not only create the musical recordings but also a pre-production and research process that would foster an equitable and meaningful intercultural collaboration. It is this process that will be explored in detail in this paper. The authors propose that this process could help to inspire further equitable and inclusive intercultural collaborative practices in both musical and non-musical settings such as health care as several aspects of this collaborative process may be useful for other initiatives that require cultural sensitivity and intercultural collaboration.

[1] Names have been redacted for the purposes of submission to the journal, names will be put back in for final published version.
[2] Names have been redacted for the purposes of submission to the journal, names will be put back in for final published version.