BACKGROUND Although, odontogenickeratocyst (OKC) and dentigerous cyst (DC) are considered asdevelopmental cysts inflammation has been seen in its connective tissue wall. Inflammation is seen to alter the epithelial lining of both OKC and DC butwhether it plays in altering the behavior of these cysts is not fully understood. AIM The present study is conducted with the help of molecular marker ...

BACKGROUND Intestinal helminths are often associated with poor growth and reduced physical activities, and may worsen already compromised nutritional status of children living in orphanages. AIMS To determine the relationship between intestinal helminthiasis and nutritional status of children living in orphanages in Benin City, Nigeria. SETTING AND DESIGN A cross sectional study carried out...

the purpose of this research was identifying factors affecting the development of processing and complementary industries of date palm in khouzestan province. the method of research was causal comparative. the population of this research was managers in processing and complementary industries of date palm products of khouzestan province (n=100). the return rate was 94% (n=94). by census method...

BACKGROUND The knowledge of the ABO blood group phenotype of the patients and their correlation with the periodontal disease maybe important in the development of early treatment strategies, and it would be helpful to target non-responding areas to periodontal therapy of the susceptible individuals. AIMS The present study was conducted to determine whether there was any correlation between pe...

Background: Issues related to menopausal symptoms are very complicated in terms of experience, severity, and dynamics of the symptoms. Studies have shown that these symptoms vary among individuals depending on the menopausal stage, ethnicity, geographical location, and other factors. Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) is an effective tool to assess the severity of these symptoms. Aim: This study was...

Background: The use of vasoconstrictive drugs like vasopressin in major surgeries like hysterectomy can decrease the morbidity of the patient by controlling the intra-operative blood loss. Materials and Methods: About 80 patients undergoing elective vaginal hysterectomy were selected for the study. They were divided into two groups, in which vasopressin in diluted form was injected pre-operativ...

INTRODUCTION Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) constitute a serious global public health challenge, causing great suffering to many people across the globe at any given time. This study ascertains the knowledge of health professionals on the challenge and their compliance with infection control measures. METHODS Validated questionnaires were administered to 660 health professionals and supp...

The purpose of this research was to analyzing the perception and technical knowledge of wheat farmers in shoushtar township, Khouzestan province, Iran regarding organic farming products. The research method employed was correlative-descriptive. The population consisted of wheat farmers in Shoushtar township Khuzestan Province of Iran. A random sample of wheat farmers (n = 163) was selected. The...

BACKGROUND AND AIM Dental fear and anxiety is a major barrier for dental care provision. Identifying anxious patients can help dental professionals manage them appropriately. The study aimed at assessing dental fear and anxiety among a deaf population in Cluj-Napoca, Romania and their associated and contributing factors. METHOD In this cross sectional study 165 deaf participants were invited ...