Serum Glycoproteins in Oral Benign Diseases and Oral Malignant Diseases : The First Report on Comparative Studies

Oral diseases

[Oral contraception and benign breast diseases].

A benign mastopathy does not contra-indicate contraceptive pill, but has to meet stringent criteria. Hormonal composition needs case by case adjustment. A good choice can induce an improvement or a cure of benign mastopathy.

Islamic fasting and oral health and diseases

Fasting is a religious obligation, which can be challenging for individuals with oral conditions due to its stringent code of conduct. Moreover, food abstinence during fasting can restrict oral feeding even further in patients whose nutrition has been already compromised. Previous research has mainly concentrated on oral hygiene and gum health, disregarding orodental conditions and diseases. Th...

Serum copper levels in benign and malignant thyroid diseases.

OBJECTIVE To examine the changes in serum copper (Cu) levels in benign and malignant thyroid disease in humans. BACKGROUND Thyroid hormones influence the metabolism of trace elements including copper. METHODS 47 papillary thyroid cancer and 43 benign multinodular goitre patients who underwent total thyroidectomy and 37 healthy control subjects were included into this study. All of the patie...

Oral and Dental Diseases

Reference Book for Dental anid Medical Practitioners). By Hubert H. Stones, M.D., M.D.S., F.D.S.R.C.S.(Eng.). Third edition. (Pp. xiv + 1,019; figs. 959. lOOs.) Edinburgh: E. & S. Livingstone, 1954. IIIAT three editions of this book have been published in six years is a testimony to its popularity wvith the dental professionl; its claim to be a r-eferenice book to the medical practitioner needs...