Niger J Clin Pract
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In this study, the densities of collagen 1 and collagen 4, which are an effective vascular component in the remodelling of varicose veins, were investigated. ⋯ The change in the density of collagen types plays an important role in vein wall remodeling.
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Red cell distribution width (RDW) has been shown to have predictive properties in different diseases as well as solid cancers. ⋯ The RDW levels, after adjusted for anemia, were found to have a positive prediction for malignancy in more than two thirds of the patients for the level of 13.75%.
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the electronic actual length in detecting artificial perforations of the root canal in the presence of saline solution (NaCl, (Eczacibasi, Istanbul, Turkey), chlorhexidine [CHX (Werax, Tunadent, Izmir, Turkey)], QMix (Dentsply Tulsa, Maillefer, Ballaigues, Switzerland), and MTAD (Dentsply, Tulsa Dental, Tulsa, OK, USA). ⋯ The most accurate electronic measurements of artificial perforation were obtained under dry conditions or with NaCl.
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Data on iron status are generally less readily available in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients than in the hemodialysis population. In Nigeria, little is known about iron indices in patients with CKD. ⋯ Iron deficiency is common among anemic adult Nigerian pre-dialysis CKD patients. Results of iron studies should guide therapy when correcting anemia in these patients.
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It was aimed to evaluate compressive strength (CS), surface roughness, and microhardness of mineral trioxide aggregate (ProRoot MTA) and Biodentine (BD) after adhesive application. ⋯ BD exhibited better results than ProRoot MTA regarding CS. However, ProRoot MTA was found to be more successful than BD in terms of microhardness. BD and ProRoot MTA showed similar physical properties in terms of surface roughness. To improve regenerative procedures, besides the selection of bioceramic cements, the interaction between cements and materials applied during coronal restoration should be considered.