Pak J Med Sci
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To isolate Helicobacter pylori (HP) from the dental plaque of a selected group of children and to compare the oral and salivary findings of patients with those of a healthy control group. ⋯ There was a high prevalence of HP in dental plaque; thus, the oral cavity may be an important reservoir for HP. Good oral hygiene could be a positive contributor to the treatment of gastritis.
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To determine the professional values of Turkish nursing students, and to explore the relationships between their characteristics. ⋯ The students were found to have strong professional values, and professional values affected some of the personal and educational characteristics of nursing students.
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[This retracts the article on p. 972 in vol. 30, PMID: 25225509.].
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To evaluate the effect of silane application and silane heat treatment on lithium-disilicate ceramic when bonded to composite resin. ⋯ The application of silane and its heat treatment showed significant improvement in bond strength of lithium disilicate ceramic when bonded to composite.
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To evaluate the sustainability and effectiveness of training as an intervention to improve the knowledge, attitude and practices of hospital workers on health care waste management. ⋯ Trainings of health and sanitary workers on health care waste management guidelines were sustainable among the intervention group after 18 months which shows the positive impact of our intervention. It is recommended that the trainings as intervention be included in the overall policies of the public and private sector hospitals in Pakistan and other similar settings.