bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of fresh demineralized dentin graft with or without concentrated growth factor in guided bone regeneration around dental implant
Authors: El-Ghaysh Ahmed Mohamed , Al-Hessy Amal A. , El-Razzak Mona Y. Abd 
Published: February 2023

Objectives
The aim of this study was to evaluate clinically and radiographically, the effectiveness of autologous demineralized dentin graft with or without concentrated growth factor (CGF) around immediate-delayed implant in type II sockets in patients with advanced chronic periodontitis.

Materials and methods
In the present study, 16 sites with periodontally hopeless single rooted teeth in nine patients. Sites were divided randomly into: group I, which was treated with autologous demineralized dentin graft, and group II was treated with autologous demineralized dentin graft with CGF. At time of crown placement after 6, 9- and 12-months probing pocket depth and bleeding on probing around implant were assessed. Radiographically, facial bone thickness (FBT) and bone density were estimated by using standardized cone beam computed tomography after tooth extraction, immediately after surgery, nine and twelve months later.

Results
Regarding clinical parameters, both groups showed nonsignificant differences after 6, 9, and 12 months as compared to baseline measures. Upon comparing the groups in terms of pocket depth and bleeding on probing, also showed nonsignificant difference at all study evaluation periods. Radiographic analysis by cone beam computed tomography showed a significant reduction in FBT in two groups at 9 and 12 months as compared to thickness immediately after implant placement. On the other hand, there was a nonstatistically significant difference in FBT between both groups. Regarding bone density, the results showed significant increase in bone density in two groups without significant difference between both groups however, more density was observed in group II.

Conclusion
The combined treatment of CGF with autologous demineralized dentin graft showed better results, however nonsignificant difference was noted radiographically when compared with autologous demineralized dentin graft alone, it was therefore postulated that, the addition of CGF to autologous demineralized dentin graft may have been a promising outcomed in the field of periodontal regeneration.
Minimally invasive approach in treatment of ameloblastoma in adolescent
Authors: Beder Rafic R. , Ibrahim Marwa T. 
Published: February 2023

Background
Treatment of ameloblastoma in young patients should be conservative to avoid serious complications resulting from radical surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognosis of surgical excision with thorough curettage (peripheral ostectomy) in treatment of ameloblastoma in adolescent.

Patients and methods
This study included eight patients with mandibular ameloblastoma, which was confirmed by preoperative computed tomography and histopathological examination of incisional biopsy specimen and all patients were treated by surgical excision with thorough curettage.

Results
This study involved six males and two females, with an age ranged from 12 to 16 years with a mean of age 13.75 years. All lesions occurred in the mandible. Recurrence was not observed in seven cases of eight cases after 36 months follow up and occurred only in case no 7.

Conclusion
Ameloblastoma in adolescents can be successfully treated conservatively by surgical excision with thorough curettage (peripheral ostectomy).
Clinical efficacy of aloe vera, nanosilver, and chlorhexidine in the treatment of plaque-induced gingivitis
Authors: El Din Sherouk M. Mohamed Gama , Sabry Marwa M. , Elgendy Ahmed M.A. 
Published: February 2023

Aim
To evaluate the effect of aloe vera versus nanosilver (NS) mouthwashes in comparison with chlorhexidine on plaque-induced gingivitis.

Patients and methods
Sixty patients with plaque-induced gingivitis were assigned to three groups and asked to rinse with 10 ml of aloe vera, NS or chlorhexidine, immediately after brushing for 1 min. The plaque, gingival, and papilla bleeding indices were taken at baseline, 2 weeks, and after 4 weeks.

Results
There were statistically significant differences in all investigated parameters after 2 and 4 weeks as compared to the baseline in all groups. While there were no significant differences between the groups during any evaluation period. Aloe vera and NS mouthwashes showed no side effects.

Conclusion
The results indicated that aloe vera and NS mouthwashes can be used as effective mouthwashes without any side effects.
Risk of tuberculosis in children with rheumatologic diseases treated with biological agents: A cross-sectional cohort study
Authors: Bayram Nuri , Altuğ Gücenmez Özge , Makay Balahan , Kıymet Elif , Böncüoğlu Elif , Şahinkaya Şahika , Sorguç Yelda , Akaslan Kara Aybüke , Ötiken Arıkan Kamile , Devrim İlker 
Published: February 2023

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the risk of tuberculosis (TB) disease in children receiving biological agents for rheumatologic diseases, focusing on appropriate screening tests in a high-priority country for TB control.
Patients and methods: One hundred nine children (56 females, 53 males; range, 3.4 to 16.2 years) who received any biological agent for rheumatologic diseases for more than two years between May 2012 and October 2021 were included in this retrospective study. Patients were screened for TB infection using tuberculin skin test (TST) or interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA). Following the initial evaluation, patients were clinically examined for TB every three months by a comprehensive medical history and physical examination, and every 12 months using TST or IGRA.
Results: At the initiation of the biological agent, the patients’ mean age was 12.4±4.5 years. The average follow-up duration was 3.6±1.3 years (range, 2.6 to 10.2 years) for patients treated with biological agents. Each patient had a documented Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccination. Before the initiating of therapy, TST was performed alone in 45 (41.3%) patients and in combination with IGRA in 64 (58.7%) patients. In the 64 patients who underwent both TST and IGRA, IGRA revealed nine (14.1%) positive results. Six (66.7%) of these nine patients, however, had negative baseline TST. Four (7.3%) of the 55 individuals whose initial IGRA results were negative also had positive TST results. Overall, no TB disease was observed after a follow-up period.
Conclusion: This study reveals that biological agents were not associated with an increased risk of TB disease in closely monitored children. Additionally, the concomitant use of TST and IGRA for screening of TB is reasonable in patients receiving biological agents.
Evergetismo e vida cívica em Antioquia
Authors: Ventura da Silva Gilvan , Morais da Silva Érica Cristhyane 
Published: February 2023

O mosaico encontrado em 1932, no distrito de Yakto, por ocasião da primeira campanha de escavação de Antioquia e arredores, é um dos mais extraordinários artefatos então revelados pelos arqueólogos. O Mosaico da Megalopsychia, como se tornou conhecido, ostenta uma magnífica borda topográfica na qual figuram diversas cenas que retratam o cotidiano da cidade e do subúrbio de Dafne. Neste artigo, investigamos as modalidades de manifestação da generosidade aristocrática por meio das imagens e inscrições associadas às tradições cívicas de Antioquia, o que nos permitiu iluminar as redes de evergetismo na segunda metade do século V. Nesse sentido, consideramos o mosaico um valioso testemunho acerca da vitalidade da vida urbana na Antiguidade Tardia, incluindo os monumentos, atividades e personagens cuja memória o artesão buscou eternizar na pedra.
Highly resolved mapping of NO2 vertical column densities from GeoTASO measurements over a megacity and industrial area during the KORUS-AQ campaign
Authors: Choo Gyo-Hwang , Lee Kyunghwa , Hong Hyunkee , Jeong Ukkyo , Choi Wonei , Janz Scott J. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract. The Korea–United States Air Quality (KORUS-AQ) campaign
is a joint study between the United States National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA) and the South Korea National Institute of
Environmental Research (NIER) to monitor megacity and transboundary air
pollution around the Korean Peninsula using airborne and ground-based
measurements. Here, tropospheric nitrogen dioxide (NO2) slant column
density (SCD) measurements were retrieved from Geostationary Trace and
Aerosol Sensor Optimization (GeoTASO) L1B data during the KORUS-AQ campaign
(2 May to 10 June 2016). The retrieved SCDs were converted to tropospheric
vertical column densities using the air mass factor (AMF) obtained from a
radiative transfer calculation with trace gas profiles and aerosol property
inputs simulated with the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model and
surface reflectance data obtained from the Moderate Resolution Imaging
Spectroradiometer (MODIS). For the first time, we examine highly resolved
(250 m × 250 m resolution) tropospheric NO2 over the Seoul and
Busan metropolitan regions and the industrial region of Anmyeon. We reveal
that the maximum NO2 vertical column densities (VCDs) were 4.94×1016 and 1.46×1017 molec. cm−2 at 09:00 and 15:00 LT over Seoul,
respectively, 6.86×1016 and 4.89×1016 molec. cm−2 in the morning and afternoon over Busan, respectively,
and 1.64×1016 molec. cm−2 over Anmyeon. The VCDs
retrieved from the GeoTASO airborne instrument were correlated with those
obtained from the Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) (r=0.48), NASA's
Pandora Spectrometer System (r=0.91), and NO2 mixing ratios
obtained from in situ measurements (r=0.07 in the morning, r=0.26 in
the afternoon over the Seoul, and r>0.56 over Busan). Based on
our results, GeoTASO is useful for identifying NO2 hotspots and their
spatial distribution in highly populated cities and industrial areas.
Review article: Potential of nature-based solutions to mitigate hydro-meteorological risks in sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Enu Kirk B. , Zingraff-Hamed Aude , Rahman Mohammad A. , Stringer Lindsay C. , Pauleit Stephan 
Published: February 2023

Abstract. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is the region most vulnerable to climate change and related hydro-meteorological risks. These risks are exacerbated in rapidly expanding urban areas due to the loss and degradation of green and blue spaces with their regulating ecosystem services. The potential of nature-based solutions (NBSs) to mitigate hydro-meteorological risks such as floods is increasingly recognised in Europe. However, its application in urban areas of SSA still needs to be systematically explored to inform and promote its uptake in this region. We conducted a multidisciplinary systematic review following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) protocol to establish the general patterns in the literature on NBSs and hydro-meteorological risk mitigation in SSA. We searched scientific journal databases, websites of 12 key institutions and 11 NBS databases and identified 45 papers for analysis. We found at least 1 reported NBS in 71 % of urban areas of SSA across 83 locations. Of the papers, 62 % were clustered in South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Nigeria only, while the most studied cities were Dar es Salaam and Kampala. Moreover, 66 NBS practices were identified, most of which (n=44) were for flood mitigation. With only Mozambique (n=2) among the most at-risk countries reporting NBSs, we found that NBSs are implemented where risks occur but not where they are most severe. Mangrove restoration (n=10) and wetland restoration (n=7), reforestation (n=10) and urban forests (n=8), and agroforestry (n=3) and conservation agriculture (n=2) were the most common NBS practices identified for floods, extreme-heat and drought mitigation, respectively. Traditional practices that fit the definition of NBSs, such as grass strips and stone bunds, and practices that are more popular in the Global North, such as green roofs and green façades, were also identified. These NBSs also provided ecosystem services, including 15 regulatory, 5 provisioning and 4 cultural ecosystem services, while 4 out of every 5 NBSs created livelihood opportunities. We conclude that the reported uptake of NBSs for hydro-meteorological risks in SSA is low. However, there could be more NBSs, especially at the local level, that are unreported. NBSs can help SSA address major development challenges such as water and food insecurity and unemployment and help the sub-region progress towards climate-resilient development. Therefore, we recommend that NBSs be mainstreamed into urban
planning and knowledge exchange opportunities between SSA and Europe and that
other regions be explored to promote uptake.
Shakespeare’s and Milton’s Impact on Chinese Literature and Culture: A Preliminary Comparison
Authors: Hao Tianhu 
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT
Both Shakespeare and Milton have had an important influence upon modern Chinese literature since the 1830s. Based on the rich sources recently accessible in Chinese and English databases, this article reconsiders the two writers’ impact on modern China, especially in the indigenization of the sonnet, the rise of huaju (spoken drama), and the Chinese adoption of the epic. In a sense, the two English literary masters have helped to shape modern China by participating actively in the decisive transformation of Chinese literature and culture.
Auto Episcopal de la visita del obispo Argandoña al monasterio de Santa Catalina. Córdoba 1748
Authors: Arancibia José María 
Published: February 2023

El principal objetivo del artículo es poner a disposición de los estudiosos el Auto de la Visita canónica del obispo Pedro Miguel de Argandoña al monasterio Santa Catalina de Siena en Córdoba (1748). Documento inédito conservado en el archivo de este antiguo convento dominicano (1613). En los primeros números, seofrece: una introducción sobre este obispo del antiguo Tucumán (1); su relación con el dicho monasterio (2); la visita realizada ese año, que concluye con un Auto (3); y las disposiciones principales del documento (4). Luego se transcribe el texto de dicho Auto, firmado por el prelado y su secretario (5). El presente aportepermitirá seguir investigando sobre este primer monasterio argentino, que ya ha sido objeto de investigaciones y publicaciones. En esta visita, el obispo Argandoña entregó a la comunidad varias disposiciones, como lo habían hecho sus predecesores. Al presentar ahora el Auto completo, más el contexto histórico y la personalidad del prelado, se apreciará mejor que -como pastor- más que denunciar faltas y decretar reformas, procuró sostener y promover la vida de aquellas mujeres consagradas a Dios en laIglesia, según la tradición de santo Domingo de Guzmán. Su propósito era, pues, atender a cuanto las monjas necesitasen para cumplir mejor su vocación religiosa, evitando posibles peligros, según su Regla y demás normas; de manera que, con una vida austera, virtuosa, orante y de caridad, acompañaran al pueblo ydieran gloria a Dios.
De la milicia al púlpito. La trayectoria de Alberto Ezcurra Uriburu durante sus años de sacerdocio en el Seminario de Paraná (1964-1985)
Authors: Vartorelli Osvaldo , Motura Nicolás 
Published: February 2023

El presente artículo propone abordar la trayectoria de Alberto Ezcurra Uriburu (1937-1993) durante sus años de sacerdocio en el Seminario de Paraná. Esta faceta ha sido escasamente explorada por la historiografía y por la sociología histórica, más orientadas a estudiar su etapa tacuarista que su época de seminarista.Esta mirada supone reconstruir los vínculos institucionales y las redes personales que encarnan la sociabilidad. La trayectoria de este clérigo, además de dar cuenta de sus tensiones, producciones y apropiaciones, es una lente que nos posibilitará abordar de manera exploratoria la conformación de un tipo particular de sociabilidad, que podríamos caracterizar de tradicionalista católica. La misma se fue articulando y desplegando en el Seminario de Paraná durante el arzobispado de Adolfo Tortolo (1963-1983). Este período se caracterizó por importantes transformaciones para el catolicismo, como consecuencia del ConcilioVaticano II (1962-1965), pero también por la emergencia de procesos de radicalización y violencia política que afectaron a miembros de la Iglesia.
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Physical Therapy Utilization After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Ratnasamy Philip P. , Oghenesume Oghenewoma P. , Rudisill Katelyn E. , Grauer Jonathan N. 
Published: February 2023

Background:
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common orthopaedic procedure, after which many patients benefit from physical therapy (PT). However, such services may not be uniformly accessible and used. To that end, disparities in access to care such as PT after interventions may be a factor for those of varying race/ethnicities.

Methods:
TKAs were abstracted from the 2014 to 2016 Standard Analytic Files PearlDiver data set—a large national health administrative data set containing information on more than 60 million Medicare patients. Occurrences of home or outpatient PT within 90 days after TKA were identified. Patient demographic factors were extracted, including age, sex, Elixhauser Comorbidity Index, estimated average household income of patient based on zip code (low average household income [<75k/year] or high average household income [>75k/year]), and patient race/ethnicity (White, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Black, or Other). Predictive factors for PT utilization were determined and compared with univariate and multivariate analyses.

Results:
Of 23,953 TKA patients identified, PT within 90 days after TKA was used by 18,837 (78.8%). Patients self-identified as White (21,824 [91.1%]), Black (1,250 [5.2%]), Hispanic (268 [1.1%]), Asian (241 [1.0%]), Native American (90 [0.4%]), or “Other” (280 [1.2%]) and were of low household income (19,957 [83.3%]) or high household income (3,994 [16.7%]). When controlling for age, sex, and ECI, PT was less likely to be received by those of low household income (relative to high household income OR 0.79) or by those of defined race/ethnicity (relative to White or Black OR 0.81, Native American OR 0.58, Asian OR 0.50, or Hispanic OR 0.44) (P < 0.05 for each).

Discussion:
In a large Medicare data set, disparities in utilization of PT after TKA were identified based on patient's estimated household income and race/ethnicity. Identification of such factors may help facilitate the expansion of care to meet the needs of all groups adequately.

Level of Evidence:
Level III
Admission NarxCare Narcotic Scores Are Associated With Increased Odds of Readmission and Prolonged Length of Hospital Stay After Primary Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty
Authors: Galivanche Anoop R. , Zhu Justin , Mercier Michael R. , McLean Ryan , Wilhelm Christopher V. , Varthi Arya G. , Grauer Jonathan N. , Rubin Lee E. 
Published: February 2023

Introduction:
The association of preoperative narcotic use with postoperative outcomes after primary elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has remained poorly characterized. The NarxCare platform analyzes patients' state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program records to assign numerical scores that approximate a patient's overall opioid usage. The present study investigated the utility of admission NarxCare narcotic scores in predicting the odds of adverse events (AEs) after primary elective TKA.

Methods:
Elective primary TKA patients performed at a single institution between October 2017 and May 2020 were evaluated. NarxCare narcotic scores at the time of admission, patient characteristics, 30-day AEs, readmissions, revision surgeries, and mortality were abstracted. Elective TKA patients were binned based on admission NarxCare narcotic scores. The odds of experiencing adverse outcomes were compared.

Results:
In total, 1136 patients met the criteria for inclusion in the study (Narx Score 0: n = 293 [25.8%], 1 to 99: n = 253 [22.3%], 100 to 299: n = 368 [32.4%], 300 to 499: n = 161 [14.2%], and 500+: n = 61 [5.37%]). By logistic regression, patients with higher admission narcotic scores tended to have a dose-dependent increase in the odds of prolonged length of hospital stay, readmission within 30 days, and aggregated AEs.

Discussion:
Admission narcotic scores may be used to predict readmission and to stratify TKA patients by risk of AEs.
Analysis of Patients' Online Reviews of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Authors: Berns Ellis M. , Reid Daniel B. C. , Anderson George M. , Alsoof Daniel , Shapiro Benjamin , Zhang Andrew S. , Daniels Alan H. 
Published: February 2023

Introduction:
Physician rating websites (PRWs) are an increasingly popular interface between patient and surgeon. Despite the growing popularity of PRWs, little guidance exists for orthopaedic surgeons regarding online reviews. We analyzed online ratings and comments to provide a better understanding of patients' values and expectations so that surgeons can tailor their practice accordingly to enhance their clinical care and online reputation.

Methods:
Three common PRWs (Vitals, HealthGrades, and RateMDs) were queried from January 1, 2006, to May 18, 2020. Publicly available ratings, both quantitative (1 to 5 stars) and qualitative (free text comments), were collected. Comments were qualitatively tabulated as having positive or negative assessments for categories including outcome, personality, staff, surgical skill, visit time, bedside manner, wait time, diagnosis, knowledge, treatment, and advanced practice providers and analyzed using chi square goodness of fit. Quantitative comparisons of star ratings were made across surgeon years in practice, sex, practice setting, and PRW and compared using chi square independence testing.

Results:
In total, 81% of patient comments were found to have a positive assessment. Comments regarding outcome (P < 0.001), staff (P = 0.001), surgical skill (P < 0.001), or knowledge (P = 0.001) were more likely to be positive. Reviews regarding bedside manner (P < 0.001), wait time (P < 0.001), diagnosis (P < 0.001), treatment (P < 0.001), or advanced practice providers (P < 0.001) were more likely to be negative. Surgeon sex was not associated with a difference in quantitative ratings (P = 0.131), unlike practice setting (P < 0.001) and PRW (P < 0.001).

Discussion:
PRWs are a growing interface between surgeon and patient with a considerable effect on surgeon marketability. This study reveals a statistical association between certain patient-centered medical practices and positive patient reviews. This emphasizes the importance of ensuring that high standards are maintained throughout a physician's practice of maintaining a constant awareness of the fundamentals for effective patient care and of taking care to curate a physician's online presence.