Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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To assess the influence of various canal-drying techniques on the push-out bond strength between radicular dentine and both MTA Fillapex and iRoot SP sealers. ⋯ The canal-drying technique influenced the adhesive bond strength between calcium silicate-based root canal sealers and the root canal wall.
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To investigate radiation exposure among the staff of departments of nuclear medicine (NM) and diagnostic radiology (DR) during 2008 and 2009 and to compare the mean doses received with the limit of 20 mSv/year of the International Commission of Radiological Protection (ICRP). ⋯ The annual average Hp(10) was well below the limit of the ICRP.
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To investigate the views of pharmacists in North-Central Nigeria on generic medicines and generic substitution practices. ⋯ The present study showed a high support for generic substitution and future generic substitution rights for pharmacists in Nigeria.
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This study evaluated the effect of antiasthmatic medication on the surface roughness and color stability of dental restorative materials. ⋯ The antiasthmatic inhaler medication (salbutamol sulfate) affected the surface roughness and color of composite resin and glass ionomer restorative materials.
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To report a case of pigmented fungiform papillae on the tongue. ⋯ Clinicians should be aware of this benign variant of lingual pigmentation to avoid confusion with pathological conditions and also to avoid unnecessary investigative procedures.