Niger J Clin Pract
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluating the effect of gargling with hydrogen peroxide and povidone-iodine on salivary viral load of SARS-CoV-2: A pilot randomized clinical trial.
This study evaluates the salivary viral load of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in hospitalized patients and outpatients before and after gargling with 1% hydrogen peroxide and 0.25% povidone-iodine in comparison with normal saline. ⋯ The saliva of COVID-19 patients in the initial stage of the disease was more likely to contain SARS-CoV-2 than the saliva of the hospitalized patients. Gargling hydrogen peroxide or povidone-iodine did not reduce the salivary SARS-CoV-2 viral load.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of the clinical impact and In Vitro antibacterial activities of two bioactive restoratives against S. mutans ATCC 25175 in class II carious restorations.
Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive opportunistic bacterial pathogen and that causes dental caries and then restorative treatment remains the best clinical practice approach to repair and prevent dental caries. ⋯ The novel application of ACTIVA restorative material is a promising option for patients at risk of caries.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Osteocalcin and cross-linked C-terminal telopeptide of type I collagen in gingival crevicular fluid during piezocision accelerated orthodontic tooth movement: A randomized split-mouth study.
Piezocision, a minimally invasive surgical procedure, has been used to accelerate tooth movement'' is appropriate as a background to the abstract section. ⋯ Piezocision was found to be an effective treatment procedure for accelerating canine distalization accompanied by increased levels of OC and ICTP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of misoprostol in reducing blood loss during abdominal myomectomy in Nigeria.
Despite using a tourniquet to reduce bleeding during abdominal myomectomy, the procedure is still complicated by significant intraoperative bleeding. ⋯ Among women receiving tourniquet during myomectomy in Enugu, the additional use of vaginal misoprostol 400 μg significantly reduced intraoperative blood loss.