fluoride/inflammation

HYPOTHESIS Beige/BAT has been shown as a promising strategy to treat obesity. The exact mechanism, and stimulus, of activation of this tissue have not been completely clarified. However, some studies have identified some nutrients, such as unsaturated fat, as a potential stimulus for activation. The

Objective The aim of this study is to investigate the bacterial profiles in whole saliva before and after a 2-week sugar provocation with and without probiotic supplements in healthy young adults. A second aim is to study the bacterial profiles 3 weeks after the termination of the sugar stress. The

Currently, periodontal treatment, both surgical and non-surgical, leaves sequelae in the vast majority of patients. The loss of clinical insertion level could be an early indicator or a possible risk factor for dentine hypersensitivity (HSD) (15). Therefore, it is necessary to correctly diagnose

Bicuspid aortic valve, along with other congenital conditions affecting the aortic wall, has been associated with elastic fibre loss, decrease in size of elastic lamellae, increased collagen deposition and smooth muscle loss compared to healthy controls on both light microscopy and electron

Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a heterogeneous disorder affecting 510% of women of reproductive age. It is a disorder that affects the reproductive, endocrine and metabolic functions and is the leading cause of chronic anovulation leading to infertility. PCOS is characterized by

This will be a single center, controlled, single blind (examiner blind), randomized, two-treatment arm, parallel design, clinical study in participants (aged 18-65 years), with good general health (non-smokers) and generalized mild-moderate plaque-induced gingivitis and greater than equal to (>=) 20

Cardiovascular thrombotic conditions were estimated to account for 1 in 4 deaths worldwide in 2010 and are the leading cause of global mortality. Divided into arterial and venous thromboses, ischaemic heart disease and ischemic stroke comprise the major arterial thromboses and deep-vein thrombosis

Atherosclerosis, characterized by the accumulation of lipids and inflammatory cells in the large arteries, is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in developed and developing countries. Atherosclerotic plaque rupture-induced thrombosis or obstruction of artery is the most

A blinded randomized clinical trial will be conducted. The study will be conducted with children attending the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic of the Florence Institute's undergraduate course, in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. As inclusion criteria, children from 8 to 12 years of age will be adopted, with

Dental plaque is the primary etiological factor in the initiation of caries, gingival inflammation and subsequent destruction of periodontal tissues. Effective oral hygiene eliminates microbial plaque leading to resolution of gingival inflammation. Livionex Dental Gel is a toothpaste that is

Visit 1 (consent, screening and familiarisation) During visit 1, participants will give their informed consent, followed by a health screening questionnaire. In addition to the health screening questionnaire, medical history and a blood sample will be collected and analysed for a full blood count,

Subjects: Study protocols were approved by the Ethics Committees of the UWI, St. Augustine. Thirty healthy volunteers from The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, Trinidad were enrolled in the study. To be eligible, subjects must have had at least 20 teeth, provided written informed

Acute Aortic Syndrome encompasses multiple aortopathies, including aortic dissection, intramural haematoma and penetrating aortic ulcers. Acute aortic syndrome has a three year mortality approaching 25%. To date, other than the initial aortic diameter, there are no accurate methods of establishing

The Aims - Aim 1 To investigate the effect of SDF application on gingival status in elder patients with gingivitis. To accomplish this aim, the subjects with gingivitis will be randomly allocated to two groups: group 1(case group) will receive SDF application and group 2 (control group) will receive