There are only few studies on the antibacterial activity of red fruit extract (Pandanus conoideus Lam) against oral pathogenic bacteria. Thus, this study aims to determine effectiveness extracts by looking at Minimum inhibitory Concentrations (MIC) and Minimal Bactericidal (MBC) periodontal The subjects were Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Fusobacterium nucleatum 25586), Porphyromonas gingiv...

Background: One indication of microvascular dysfunction in diabetes mellitus (DM) is decreased nitric oxide (NO) levels. Tithonia diversifolia leaves (TDL) extract has been scientifically demonstrated to decrease glucose levels diabetic rats.Objective: This study aims examine the effect TDL on NO rats.Methods: True experimental with pre-post test control group design used 25 Sprague-Dawley rats...

The levels of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour are significant indicators of health behaviour and their monitoring is crucial in developing public policy in the area of health promotion and non-communicable disease prevention. The aim of the study was to describe the prevalence of PA and sedentary behaviour as well as age and gender differences in Czech adults (18-90 years old, N ...

The aim of the study was to compare the results of body fat percentage obtained from 20 young non-obese adults with the use of various selected methods: instrumental – Under Water Weigh-in (UWW) and anthropometric – Four Skinfold Measurements, Girth Measurements and BMI related formula, and to assess their correlation with UWW as a reference. 20 subjects were selected from different colleges of...

Background: Exposure to Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays on the skin causesmany problems, including pigmentation and aging effect. Hence, protection against it is needed. Purpose: The study aimedto determine effect of corncob extract cream number melanin pigments in guinea pig skins exposed UVB rays. Methods: Anexperimental post-test-only control group was conducted 25 pigs. pigs were divided randomly ...

BACKGROUND Lysosomal storage disorders (LSD) are a rare cause of non immunological hydrops fetalis (NIHF) and congenital ascites. The reported incidence is about 1%. The incidence of idiopathic NIHF is estimated to be about 18%. PATIENTS AND METHODS We report four cases with transient hydrops fetalis resulting from LSD and performed a literature review on LSD with NIHF and congenital ascites ...

PURPOSE This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the fracture resistances and failure modes of endodontically treated mandibular premolars restored with endocrowns and conventional post-core retained crowns. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty mandibular premolars were assigned into three groups (n=10): GI, intact teeth; GE, teeth with endocrowns; GC, teeth with conventional post-core supported crowns....

BACKGROUND Open splenectomy and devascularization are effective treatments for cirrhotic patients with severe thrombocytopenia and variceal bleeding. However, it remains controversial whether laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) and devascularization (LSD) can be indicated and beneficial in these patients. OBJECTIVES A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of LS and LSD for patients with live...