Clear Aligner Treatment: Indications, Advantages, and Adverse Effects—A Systematic Review by Clara Rasborg Hartogsohn, Liselotte Sonnesen

“…The advantages were oral hygiene and oral health as the most common, and disadvantages of CAT have been noted by several studies, including CAT still being inferior to fixed appliance treatment (FAT) in all orthodontic movements. …”
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An Outbreak of Hepatic Veno-Occlusive Disease in Western Afghanistan Associated with Exposure to Wheat Flour Contaminated with Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids by Faizullah Kakar, Zarif Akbarian, Toby Leslie, Mir Lais Mustafa, John Watson, Hans P. van Egmond, Mohammad Fahim Omar, Jawad Mofleh

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TOURIST PERCEPTIONS ABOUT FOOD SERVICE CHARACTERISTICS IN ACCOMMODATION ENTERPRISES: AN IMPORTANTANCE-PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS by Zeki Akıncı, Gülseren Yurcu, Caner Küçüker

“…The characteristic that need to be maintained included hygiene and general cleanliness, courtesy and friendliness of service staff, well-groomed and clean service staff, accommodation enterprises facilities, dining atmosphere and speed of service delivery. …”
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Where is menstruation in global health policy? The need for a collective understanding by Josie McAllister, Fran Amery, Melanie Channon, Jennifer Thomson

“…Within the academic literature, there are many different normative arguments being furthered for how menstruation should be understood and framed – variously, that it should be understood as an issue of rights, justice, health or hygiene management. Yet less attention has been paid to the step preceding these normative arguments – how menstruation actually is understood at present within global health policy. …”
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A qualitative study on the real experience of discharging patients with urinary catheter placement after radical prostatectomy by LIU Yuping, GAI Qiongyan, ZHONG Weiqin, LI Ping

“…Data were collected through in-depth interviews and analyzed using NVivo 12.0 software and the Colaizzi 7-step analysis method for qualitative research.Results There were 3 themes and 8 sub-themes summarized from the interviews, including physiological discomfort and daily life challenges (limited daily activities, disrupted sleep, and challenges with clothing and personal hygiene), psychological stress and social difficulties (social stigma, social avoidance), social support and rehabilitation guidance (needs for family daily care support, needs for love and respect, rehabilitation guidance needs).Conclusion Patients undergoing radical prostatectomy with indwelling urinary catheters face complex lifestyle challenges after discharge. …”
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SARS and MERS as learning tools for addressing the 2019-nCoV epidemic: A mini-review by Udit DAVE, Ashwin PALANIAPPAN

“…Issues such as sub-par personal hygiene, overcrowding, and mass panic exacerbated the spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respi- ratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV ), serving as crucial lessons for understanding the 2019-nCoV. …”
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Carriage Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Poultry and Cattle in Northern Algeria by Saliha Bounar-Kechih, Mossadak Taha Hamdi, Hebib Aggad, Nacima Meguenni, Zafer Cantekin

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Exploring the link between gut health, diet, and food allergy by Magdalena Klimczak, Barbara Rymarczyk, Radosław Gawlik

“…Changes in the gut microbiota, whether due to dietary habits, fiber consumption, the hygiene hypothesis, proton pump inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotic use, supplementation and other factors, can potentially influence the immune response leading to the development and severity of food allergy. …”
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The Ranking Argument - Challenging Favourable Comparative Rhetoric about Swiss Animal Welfare Law by Christian Rodriguez Perez, Nico Dario Müller, Kirsten Persson, David Martin Shaw

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Oral Care of Hospitalised Older Patients in the Acute Medical Setting by Kathryn Salamone, Elaine Yacoub, Anne-Marie Mahoney, Karen-leigh Edward

“…There are many variances in the quality and frequency of the oral care that is delivered to patients by nursing staff, such as oral care being given a low priority when compared to other nursing care elements, oral care being neglected, and oral care delivery being dependent on the nurse’s knowledge of oral hygiene. Additionally, there are some particular patient groups known to be at risk of oral health problems or who have existing oral diseases and conditions. …”
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Buccal health in asthmatic patients. by Nora Sexto Delgado, Aracelis Navarro Sánchez, Mabay Ocampo Sexto, Joel González Beriao

“…<strong><br />Results:</strong> The index of cavities, lost, and obturated permanent teeth was higher (3, 28) than in the control group (0, 44). The buccal hygiene indexes and the level of knowledge in both groups did not show significant differences. …”
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Culture and sensitivity analysis in rhinitis atrophic: case series by Shelly Tjahyadewi, Rano Aditomo, Rahayu Rahayu, Agung Sulistyanto, Nurfauziati Pasaribu

“…It is more prevalent in tropical regions and among populations with low socioeconomic status and poor hygiene, although its exact etiology remains unclear. …”
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Comparative study of degree, neighborhood and reverse degree based indices for drugs used in lung cancer treatment through QSPR analysis by Micheal Arockiaraj, J. J. Jeni Godlin, S. Radha, Tariq Aziz, Mitub Al-harbi

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Assessing the Level of Awareness on Wash Related Diseases in Kaliro Town Council Kaliro District, Uganda. Masanja Alex by Masanja, Alex

“…It was guided by the following objectives; to assess the level of awareness on sanitation and hygiene in Kaliro Town Council, to determine WASH related diseases in Kaliro Town Council, to assess the existing strategies for prevention and control of WASH related diseases in Kaliro Town Council. …”
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Decentralization Policy and Economic Development in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Kwizera, Jemimah

“…Respondents noted that the government, through the Ministry of Health, has emphasized prevention through mass sensitization campaigns on personal hygiene and healthy lifestyles, accounting for 25% of responses. …”
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Early risk assessment in paediatric and adult household contacts of confirmed tuberculosis cases by novel diagnostic tests (ERASE-TB): protocol for a prospective, non-interventiona... by Ursula Panzner, Katharina Kranzer, Tsitsi Bandason, Kuda Mutasa, Sandra Rukobo, Charles Sandy, Bariki Mtafya, Andrea Rachow, Norbert Heinrich, Michael Hoelscher, Judith Bruchfeld, Olena Ivanova, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya, Doreen Pamba, Laura Olbrich, Issa Sabi, Simeon Mwanyonga, Elmar Saathoff, Willyhelmina Olomi, Junior Mutsvangwa, Hazel M Dockrell, Edson Tawanda Marambire, Denise Banze, Alfred Mfinanga, Theodora D Mbunda, Khosa Celso, Gunilla Kallenius, Claire J Calderwood, Christof Geldmacher, Kathrin Held, Tejaswi Appalarowthu, Friedrich Rieß, Anna Shepherd, Christopher Sundling, Mishelle Mugava, Martha Chipinduro, Lwitiho Sudi, Antelmo Haule, Emmanuel Sichone, Paschal Qwaray, Harrieth Mwambola, Lilian Minja, Peter Edwin, Dogo Ngalison, Stella Luswema, Celina Nhamuave, António Machiana, Carla Madeira, Emelva Manhiça, Nádia Sitoe, Jorge Ribeiro

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Characterization of Shigella flexneri serotype 6 strains from geographically diverse low- and middle-income countries by Caitlin E. Gabor, Charlotte E. Chong, Jose M. Lemme-Dumit, Tracy H. Hazen, Kate S. Baker, Karen L. Kotloff, Irene N. Kasumba, Sharon M. Tennant, Henry Badji, M. Jahangir Hossain, Richard Omore, Benjamin Ochieng, Alex O. Awuor, Billy Ogwel, Jane Juma, Eileen M. Barry, David A. Rasko

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Using a Micro Sampler on a Drone to Extract Organic Vapors—A Case Study of Monitoring Industrial Pollution by Wen-Hsi Cheng, Chung-Shin Yuan

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PERIODONTAL DISEASE STATUS AMONG ADULT POPULATIONATTENDING PRIVATE DENTAL HOSPITALAT GADAP TOWN KARACHI by Raza Abbas et al

“…According to the community periodontal index (CPI) the patients who had diagnosed with bleeding gums were 22.1% this result showed that gingivitis was seen in this rural community of Gadap town, likewise, those patients who attended the dental hospital OPD that have a poor oral hygiene noticed that plaque and calculus deposition was seen during the oral examination were 52.9%. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF BINAHONG LEAVES (ANREDERA CORDIFOLIA) ON HEALING OF FLOUR ALBUSON FEMALE STUDENTSOF CLASS XI SMAN 1 PACIRAN LAMONGAN DISTRICT by Iswatun Iswatun, Anestasia Pangestu, Abdul Nasir, Nazilatul Lailiyah, Arifal Aris

“…This study indicated that binahong leaf decoction herbs can reduce and even healing fluor albus with good personal hygiene behavior.…”
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