Irish journal of medical science
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Pure titanium and Ti6Al4V alloy have been in use as dental implant contemporarily. Trace element release from implant bodies is a possible health problem. Well-healed and osseointegrated intrabony implants are only in contact with bone and blood, but in the case of periimplantitis, the possibility of corrosion and the release of trace elements from dental implant surfaces increases due to contact with external factors. ⋯ There is no statistically significant increase in titanium or aluminum levels in the study group compared with the control group.
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Cell division cycle 42 (CDC42) regulates macrophage polarization, vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis progression, and modifies differentiation of T helper (Th) cells, while its potential as a biomarker in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients is still lacking. This study aimed to evaluate CDC42 expression, its correlation with Th1, Th2, and Th17 cells, adhesion molecules, and biochemical indexes in CHD patients. ⋯ CDC42 correlates with Th2 cells, Th17 cells, and adhesion molecules, also reflects inflammation, coronary stenosis degree, and cholesterol level in CHD patients.
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Sportspeople are more prone to binge drink than their peers. ⋯ Excess alcohol consumption, alcohol related harms and binge drinking are prevalent in an elite sporting population, particularly during the off-season. Specific strategies are required to reduce alcohol related harms, particularly amongst high-risk groups during the off-season.
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This study aimed to investigate the expression level of lncRNA myocardial infarction associated transcript (MIAT) in serum of pregnant women with hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) and its clinical significance. ⋯ The expression of MIAT in serum of HDP patients was increased and positively correlated with the severity of the disease. The abnormal expression of MIAT has certain diagnostic value for GH.