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Airways Expression of SARS-CoV-2 Receptor, ACE2, and TMPRSS2 Is Lower in Children Than Adults and Increases with Smoking and COPD
(2020)Abstract: It has been reported that angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) are the main cell entry proteins for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and ... -
Alveolar Ridge Preservation: a Cochrane Systematic Review and Metaanalysis
(2022)Background: Alveolar bone changes following tooth extraction can compromise prosthodontic rehabilitation. Alveolar ridge preservation (ARP) has been proposed to limit these changes and improve prosthodontic and aesthetic ... -
Amelogenesis imperfecta and anterior open bite: Etiological, classification, clinical and management interrelationships
(2014-03)Abstract: Although amelogenesis imperfecta is not a common dental pathological condition, its etiological, classification, clinical and management aspects have been addressed extensively in the scientific literature. Of ... -
Analgesia and sedation modalities used with botulinum toxin injections in children with cerebral palsy: a literature review
(2021)Abstract: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a non-progressive motor dysfunction leading to multiple morbidities, including spasticity, which can be managed with botulinum toxin injection (BTI). This literature review aims to examine ... -
Analgesics Misuse: a Problem among Saudi Female Students
(2018)Background: The research aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of female high school students towards analgesics use. The research is a result of concerns raised by high school advisors in regards to the analgesics ... -
Analysis of blood donor pre-donation deferral in Dubai: Characteristics and reasons
(2017)Background: To ensure an adequate and safe blood supply, it is crucial to select suitable donors according to stringent eligibility criteria. Understanding the reasons for donor deferral can help in planning more efficient ... -
Analysis of risk factors, presentation, and in-hospital events of very young patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction
(2017-02-05)Introduction: In the Indian subcontinent and Arab Gulf, coronary artery disease is affecting younger persons at greater rates. Few studies have focused on young ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients in these ... -
An anatomical composite nasal lining subunit technique in primary cleft nose correction
(2021)Abstract: Current primary cleft nose correction techniques are associated with a significant rate of long term alarm collapse. The nasal lining on the cleft side has been observed to be distorted and deficient. Nasal ... -
An anatomical investigation of the carotid canal
(2017)Background: The carotid canal (CC) located in the petrous temporal bone trans-mits the internal carotid artery, internal carotid venous plexus and sympathetic nerve plexus from the neck into the cranial cavity. It is an ... -
Anatomy of the Dorsalis Pedis Artery
(2018)Abstract: The dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) is the largest blood vessel distal to the ankle joint. It is the continuation of the anterior tibial artery (ATA) and runs along the dorsum of the foot until the 1st intermetatarsal ... -
An ANKRD26 nonsense somatic mutation in a female with epidermodysplasia verruciformis (Tree Man Syndrome)
(2018-04-26)Abstract: Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is an extremely rare hereditary skin disease characterized by an abnormal susceptibility to the human papilloma virus (HPV) with an increased risk of cutaneous malignancy. ... -
Antenatal Care Initiation Among Pregnant Women in the United Arab Emirates: The Mutaba'ah Study
(2020)Introduction: Antenatal care (ANC) provides monitoring and regular follow-up of maternal and fetal health during pregnancy. Women with appropriate ANC tend to have better delivery and birth outcomes. This study describes ... -
Anterior teeth root inclination prediction derived from digital models: A comparative study of plaster study casts and CBCT images
(2018)Background: To assess the accuracy of digital models generated using commercially available software to predict anterior teeth root inclination characteristics and compare the results to relevant data obtained from CBCT ... -
Anterior teeth root inclination prediction derived from digital models: A comparative study of plaster study casts and CBCT images Mahmoud Dastoori MSc, University College London, 2007 DDS, Ajman
(2017-08)Aim: To assess the accuracy of digital models generated using commercially available software to predict anterior teeth root inclination characteristics and compare the results to relevant data obtained from CBCT images. ... -
Anterior teeth root morphology prediction as derived from digital models: A comparative study of plaster study casts and natural teeth from dry skulls
(2018)Aim: To assess the accuracy and reliability of the digital images of dental models generated by specific commercially available software in predicting root morphology characteristics in comparison to the corresponding ... -
The anteroposterior effect of rapid maxillary expansion using bone-borne VERSUS tooth-borne expander: A comparative study
(2022)Background: In orthodontics, slow, rapid, and surgically assisted maxillary expansions are commonly performed to correct maxillary constriction, posterior crossbite, and crowding. Ideally, this treatment approach is ... -
An anthropometric evaluation of the scapula, with emphasis on the coracoid process and glenoid fossa in a South African population
(2019)Abstract: The exact dimensions of the scapula, including the coracoid process and glenoid fossa, are fundamental in the patho-mechanics of the glenohumeral joint (GHJ); as these structures act as initiators of shoulder ... -
Antibody-drug conjugate T-DM1 treatment for HER2+ breast cancer induces ROR1 and confers resistance through activation of Hippo transcriptional coactivator YAP1
(2019-05-10)Background: A newly developed drug trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) has improved the survival of breast cancer (BC) patients. Despite an impressive initial clinical response, a subgroup of patient develop resistance and ... -
Antimicrobial Activity of Phytic Acid: An Emerging Agent in Endodontics
(2021)Background: Phytic acid (IP6) is a promising and emerging agent, and because of its unique structure and distinctive properties, it lends itself to several applications in dentistry. Recently, IP6 was proposed as a potential ... -
Apical root resorption of deciduous teeth: a review
(2016)Abstract: The resorption of deciduous teeth is considered a necessary process leading to their exfoliation. In most cases it begins in the apical root region and proceeds coronally, yet some local or systemic factors can ...
