The aim of this study is to identify the genetic alteration in SPARC gene family and its association with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Head and neck cancer is a set of cancerous lesions arising from the squamous cell of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, no...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2730861
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the good oral practices (GOP) among university students. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. A self-developed and pre-validated tool was used to collect data from...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2730862
Oral hygiene is an important aspect of dental health and is considered to be an essential field as it involves both the oral and general health of the individual. Maintaining proper oral hygiene is essential and requires knowledge that should be imposed on people by a well-traine...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2730863
Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is a natural fibrin-based biomaterial prepared from an anticoagulant-free blood harvest without any artificial biochemical modification that allows obtaining fibrin membranes enriched with platelets and growth factors. PRF is superior to other platelet...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830864
Background: Candida species are among the most common fungal pathogens. They are ubiquitous yeasts found on plants and form the microbiota of the alimentary tract of mammals and the mucocutaneous membranes in humans. Methods: A total of 90 clinical samples were collected from Mah...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830865
Nanotechnology is a branch of science and technology relating to the matter on the atomic and molecular scale in the size range between 1-100 nm. Iron nanoparticles have diverse diagnostic and potential therapeutic applications with unique magnetic and catalytic properties and po...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830866
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the attitude of future health care providers regarding the treatment and management of mental health disorders (MHDs). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method. A self-developed and p...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830867
Aim: To evaluate the effect of postoperative irrigation with chlorhexidine saline irrigation and metronidazole saline irrigation on non-inflammatory complications after the extraction of lower third molar under local anesthesia. Materials and Methods: In this study a total of 12...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830868
Disinfectants play a vital role in global infection control as a crucial weapon against the transmission of nosocomial pathogens/infections combating global disease outbreak. Because of the multifactor causation of infections the environment of operation theatre plays a great rol...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2830869
Steroids are man-made chemicals that resemble hormones that are naturally made in the human body. The main role of steroids in sports is to enhance performance and reduce inflammation. The aim of the present study is to assess the awareness of the use of steroid drugs among foot...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2730850