Gender-Associated Oral and Periodontal Health Based on Retrospective Panoramic Radiographic Analysis of Alveolar Bone Loss

Gender-based heterogeneity in periodontal disease has been witnessed in the recent past with huge mounting evidence. The composite effect of sex-based genetic structure and the sex steroid hormones runs in line with the corresponding gender-related differences in risk for chronic periodontitis. Since estrogens, the predominant sex hormones in women, show immune protective and anti-inflammatory effects in hormonally active premenopausal women, they show better periodontal status compared to age-matched men. Conversely, after menopause with a weakening estrogen signal, women may show an equal or even more serious periodontal status compared to men. Periodontal status of postmenopausal women may be improved by menopausal hormone therapy. Alveolar bone loss, an irreversible sign of past periodontal disease activity can be easily observed on radiographs in an objective manner. Orthopantomographs provide a fairly accurate assessment of the status of alveolar bone in the whole mouth. A cross-sectional retrospective panoramic radiographic analysis has been carried out in a north Indian dental institute to decipher the gender-based distribution of periodontal bone loss. The current chapter shall provide an update on gender-based differences in oral health, underlying mechanisms, differences in patterns and distribution of alveolar bone loss (case study), and potential gender-specific disease protection and management strategies

User Satisfaction and Technology Adoption in Smart Homes: A User Experience Test

Using a mixed-methods approach, we examine the complex link between user happiness and technology adoption in the context of smart homes. Our tests show that user happiness and adoption are highly influenced by the versions of smart home technologies, with Version A producing better user satisfaction (7.2) and adoption rates (68%) than Version B (6.8, 62%). Furthermore, consumers engaging with Features A and C reported the greatest adoption rates (80%) and satisfaction (8.1), indicating that certain features, particularly when paired, have a significant influence on user pleasure. Extended training times resulted in higher user satisfaction and adoption rates of the technology; the 6-hour training group had the greatest adoption rate (84%), and the highest satisfaction (8.3%). Furthermore, user age demographics have a substantial impact on adoption and happiness; young adults have the greatest adoption rate (70%) and contentment (7.6). These results highlight the necessity of developing smart home technologies that are appropriate for various age groups, as well as the significance of feature customization, thorough training, and user-centric design in improving user satisfaction and encouraging technology adoption. Introductio

User Satisfaction and Technology Adoption in Smart Homes: A User Experience Test

Using a mixed-methods approach, we examine the complex link between user happiness and technology adoption in the context of smart homes. Our tests show that user happiness and adoption are highly influenced by the versions of smart home technologies, with Version A producing better user satisfaction (7.2) and adoption rates (68%) than Version B (6.8, 62%). Furthermore, consumers engaging with Features A and C reported the greatest adoption rates (80%) and satisfaction (8.1), indicating that certain features, particularly when paired, have a significant influence on user pleasure. Extended training times resulted in higher user satisfaction and adoption rates of the technology; the 6-hour training group had the greatest adoption rate (84%), and the highest satisfaction (8.3%). Furthermore, user age demographics have a substantial impact on adoption and happiness; young adults have the greatest adoption rate (70%) and contentment (7.6). These results highlight the necessity of developing smart home technologies that are appropriate for various age groups, as well as the significance of feature customization, thorough training, and user-centric design in improving user satisfaction and encouraging technology adoption. Introductio

Infantile fetiform abdominal mass: Teratoma or fetus in fetu? A case report with insights into radiological diagnosis and surgical management

Fetus-in-fetu (FIF) is a rare congenital anomaly in which a malformed parasitic twin develops within the body of a live fetus or child. Abdominal teratoma, a type of germ cell tumor, can be a great imaging mimicker of FIF and vice-versa, as they both can present as a heterogeneous mass with calcifications and a fat component. Radiological differentiation of these 2 entities should be made because of the difference in surgical planning and treatment options. Features such as visualization of distinct bony vertebral elements and encysted cystic components are the specific features of Fetus in fetu [1]. In contrast, the presence of elevated serum markers can help diagnose teratoma. Here, we report a case of a 5-month-old girl presented with progressive distension of the upper abdomen for the last 2 months, noticed by her mother. Her initial imaging with abdominal X-ray and ultrasonography showed the presence of a large heterogenous solid-cystic mass in the upper abdomen with large elongated calcifications. A provisional diagnosis of teratoma vs FIF was considered. CECT abdomen showed clear identification of osseous structures of the axial and appendicular skeleton within a fat density mass, along with an encapsulated cystic component, strongly suggestive of FIF. Her serum tumor markers were within normal limits. The final diagnosis of FIF was confirmed on Laparotomy and postoperative specimens