background and aim: in vitro studies have revealed a direct association between resin content and cytotoxicity of resin composites; but implantation studies in this regard are sparse. this study investigates the relationship between filler content of composite resins and biocompatibility. materials and methods: this study was conducted using 18 male wistar rats (180-200g), 1 nano-hybrid (prime-...

BACKGROUND The effects of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) administered in the luteal phase remains controversial. This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effect of the administration of a single-dose of GnRH-a in the luteal phase on ICSI clinical outcomes. METHODS The research strategy included the online search of databases. Only randomized studies were included. The outcom...

Central venous occlusion is a risk when using transvenous pacemaker leads, which may complicate repeated lead implantation. This particularly important in young children with small body sizes, who often need an upgrade from single to dual chamber device later life. Furthermore, survival reported be shorter compared adults. Despite this, there are limited data on access patency during implantati...

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide with the trend of patients being young and creating a significant burden on health systems, including reproductiveproblems,but theeffectsofdiabeteson embryo implantation are still poorly understood. Our study was to examine effects of diabetes on mouse embryo implantation, providing experimental basis for treating diabetes and its complications...

To present the results of our retrospective study on 49 totally implantable subcutaneous venous ports inserted in angiography unit under ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance. 49 subcutaneous venous chest ports were placed in 48 patients (mean age, 49.3±16.7 years). One patient underwent port implantation twice. All the ports had single lumen catheters. The procedures were performed under ultras...

The subcutaneous implantation of stilboestrol pellets in ewe and wether feeder lambs has been shown to result in a faster rate of gain in weight (Andrews, Beeson & Harper, 1949; Jordan, 1950; O’Mary, Pope, Wilson, Bray & Casida, 1952; Means, Andrews & Beeson, 1953 ; Andrews & Beeson, 1953 ; Bell, Smith & Erhart, 1954; Clegg, Albaugh, Lucas & Weir, 1955). With from 12 to 36 mg stilboestrol the i...

BACKGROUND To assess clinical application of computed tomography (CT)-guided (125)I seed implantation for patients who cannot endure or unwillingly receive repeated surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy for unmanageable cervical lymph node metastases in head and neck cancer (HNC). METHODS Thirty-one consecutive patients received CT-guided (125)I seed implantation between February 2010 and De...

Thermostable α-amylase is of great importance in the starch fermentation industry; it is extensively used in the manufacture of beverages, baby foods, medicines, and pharmaceuticals. Bacillus amyloliquefaciens produces thermostable α-amylase; however, production of thermostable α-amylase is limited. Ion-beam implantation is an effective method for mutation breeding in microbes. We conduct...