Fiber Bragg grating sensors (FBGs) have gained rapid acceptance in aerospace and automotive structural health monitoring applications for the measurement of strain, stress, vibration, acoustics, acceleration, pressure, temperature, moisture, and corrosion distributed at multiple locations within the structure using a single fiber element. The most prominent advantages of FBGs are: small size an...

Objectives To compare the glycemic control in non-smoking patients with type 2 diabetes according to their periodontal and dental status. Research design and methods This cross-sectional study investigated patients previously diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and under antidiabetic medication. Clinical data and fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels were collected from medical and dental records. Pa...

BACKGROUND Nephrotoxicity is a common side effect of medications. Panax ginseng is one of the best-known herbal medicines, and its individual constituents enhance renal function. Identification of its efficacy and mechanisms of action against drug-induced nephrotoxicity, as well as the specific constituents mediating this effect, have recently emerged as an interesting research area focusing on...

There has been indication of correlation between periodontal disease and metabolic syndrome. Reports including review article suggest a triangular relationship between the trios of diabetes, obesity and periodontitis. However, the extent of the correlation has neither been defined, nor data generated to substantiate the correlations. This population-based study investigated the relationship in ...

CONTEXT In 11 counties in Appalachian Ohio, the self-reported prevalence of diabetes mellitus (11.3%) is higher than the state (7.8%) or national (7.2%) average. Direct medical costs for diabetes in the United States are estimated at $176 billion annually. Indirect costs from disability, work loss, and premature death add up to another $69 billion. OBJECTIVE To determine the effectiveness of ...

OBJECTIVE To examine mechanisms by which consanguinity might increase the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a Saudi population. METHODOLOGY 362 adult male participants were recruited, 179 were T2D patients and 183 healthy siblings. T2D severity was assessed in patients by recording age at diagnosis. In healthy subjects, diabetes risk was studied by measuring the body mass index, fasting blood ...

BACKGROUND Among nondiabetic individuals, higher fasting blood glucose (FBG) independently predicts diabetes risk, cardiovascular disease, and dementia. Ambient PM2.5 (particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter ≤ 2.5 μm) is an emerging determinant of glucose dysregulation. PM2.5 effects and mechanisms are understudied among nondiabetic individuals. OBJECTIVES Our goals were to investigate w...

The field of structural health monitoring is concerned with accurately and reliably assessing the integrity of a given structure to reduce ownership costs, increase operational lifetime, and improve safety. In structural health monitoring systems, fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is a promising measurement technology for its superior ability of explosion proof, immunity to electromagnetic interference...

Conventional closed-bore MRI scanners preclude direct “hands-on” device manipulation. There is a critical need for methods to quickly, accurately and easily manipulate instruments within closed MRI systems. Specifically, catheter, probe, and needle interventions can benefit from optical systems which measure tool positions and forces in real-time. During such procedures, it is useful to track a...

BACKGROUND Although alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) are considered effective prognostic factors of osteosarcoma, useful prognostic biomarkers for patients with osteosarcoma are still lacking. METHODS A retrospective study of 106 patients with primary, high-grade, appendicular osteosarcoma obtained between 2006 and 2011 was performed to assess the prognostic value of...