Niger J Clin Pract
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The present study aimed to investigate the potential of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and mean platelet volume (MPV) as prognostic markers in tinnitus patients at inflammatory process. ⋯ Our results confirm that elevated NLR, PLR and MPV values has been suggested to be a useful inflammatuar prognostic biomarker of tinnitus patients.
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To evaluate the effect of multiple-use and sterilization on cyclic fatigue and shaping ability of heat-treated nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments. ⋯ The effects of repeated use and autoclaving on the cyclic fatigue resistance of HyFlex CM, ProTaper Next, and Twisted File were not significant. Canal transportation increased mostly in the apical region. The amount of resin removal decreased as the number of use increased for ProTaper Next and Twisted File instruments.
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Observational Study
Addiction and rehabilitation processes according to the youth with substance history and members of profession-A phenomenological analysis.
The aim of this study was to examine the substance-use history of young people in a rehabilitation center in Berlin with a therapeutic community structure, their thoughts about the rehabilitation process, and the evaluations of the center's employees. ⋯ It was determined that a well-structured rehabilitation center has positive psychological, social, cognitive, and behavioral effects on young people with a history of substance use.