Electromyographic evaluation of the effect of hard and soft stabilizing appliances on masseter and anterior temporalis muscles in asymptomatic individuals

Background/Aim: Stabilization appliances have traditionally been used for the treatment of temporomandibular disorders and bruxism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of two appliances (hard and soft) with different thicknesses on the electromyographic (EMG) activities of masseter and anterior temporalis muscles. Material and Methods: 30 healthy subjects have been divided into two groups of 15, according to the appliance material used (soft, hard). For each subject in both groups, two appliances have been prepared with 3 mm and 6 mm thickness. EMG recordings of bilateral masseter and anterior temporalis muscles were taken for each appliance. Results: The results showed that, the decrease in average EMG values during maximum voluntary clenching with a 3-mm and 6-mm-thick hard appliance was statistically significant compared with the average EMG of maximum voluntary clenching in the intercuspal position. The increase in average EMG values during maximum voluntary clenching with a soft appliance of 3 mm and 6 mm thickness was statistically significant. Conclusions: The hard stabilization appliances decrease the activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles, while the soft appliances increase the activity of the masseter and temporalis muscles

Cytotoxicity and apoptotic effects of nickel oxide nanoparticles in cultured HeLa cells.

The aim of this study was to observe the cytotoxicity and apoptotic effects of nickel oxide nanoparticles on human cervix epithelioid carcinoma cell line (HeLa). Nickel oxide precursors were synthesized by an nickel sulphate-excess urea reaction in boiling aqueous solution. The synthesized NiO nanoparticles

Usefulness of CA 15-3 for breast or ovarian primary sites in metastatic adenocarcinoma of pleural fluid

Kilic, Murat/0000-0002-1377-2021WOS: 000302197000005This study was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic value of CA 15-3, mammaglobin, c-erbB-2, estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), CK 20, and CA 125 for detecting metastatic breast and ovarian carcinoma in pleural fluids. The material under study consisted of 26 pleural effusions from invasive breast and ovarian cancer patients from the Hannover Cytopathology Institute. Expressions of these markers were studied using immunocytochemistry. All of the breast cancer cases studied showed a positive reaction with CA 15-3, while only 36% with mammaglobin, 21% with c-erbB-2, 36% with ER, and 7% with PR were positive. The sensitivities of CK 20, CA 15-3, and CA 125 as markers for metastatic ovarian carcinoma were 43%, 88%, and 55%, respectively. Our results indicate that CA 15-3 has a higher sensitivity than other tumor markers for diagnosing metastatic breast and ovarian carcinoma in pleural fluids

Emulsion And Pasting Properties Of Resistant Starch With Locust Bean Gum And Their Utilization In Low Fat Cookie Formulations

In this study, emulsion and pasting properties of resistant starch (RS) preparations with/without locust bean gum and their utilization in low fat cookies were investigated. The acid-hydrolysed corn starch sample was autoclaved, stored at 95 C for 0, 2, 3, and 4 days for formation of RS preparations I, II, III, and IV, respectively. RS preparations had significantly lower peak and breakdown and higher trough viscosities than hydrolysed starch. RS preparations with gum resulted in a cold thickening capacity. While native and hydrolysed starches had deteriorative effect on emulsion capacity and stability of the soy protein, RS preparations (with/without gum) did not have a deteriorative effect. Reduction of shortening caused significant decrease in spread ratios of control cookies with/without gum. However, utilization of RS preparations in low fat cookies caused significant increases.WoSScopu

Awareness, knowledge, and use of folic acid among women: a study from Turkey

To investigate the awareness, knowledge, and behaviors relevant to folic acid intake in women aged 15-49 years

Formulating Reduced-fat Sausages with Quinoa or Teff Flours: Effects on Emulsion Characteristics and Product Quality

WOS: 000569763300004PubMed: 32968724This study dealt with the use of quinoa flour (QF) or teff flour (TF) as partial beef fat replacers in the formulation of emulsion-type sausages. A control (C) group was manufactured with 20% beef fat, while the other three groups were formulated with 10% beef fat plus 5% QF (Q), 5% TF (T), and 2.5% QF+2.5% TF (QT). Water-holding capacity of the emulsions was higher in Q (81.81%), T (82.20%), and QT (84.10%) samples than in C (64.83%) samples. Total expressible fluid and expressible fat were the lowest in Q and T samples, indicating the highest emulsion stability of those groups. Incorporation of QF and TF into formulations increased moisture and carbohydrate contents while decreased fat and energy values. Besides, the use of QF was effective to increase protein and dietary fiber contents. T sausages had lower luminosity (L*) and higher yellowness (b*) than C sausages, whilst Q sausages did not result in significant color changes. Higher cook yield values were recorded in Q (97.96%), T (98.21%), and QT (98.15%) samples compared with C (96.44%) samples. Inclusion of QF and TF to formulation led to lower hardness and gumminess, while utilization of TF was also effective to decrease chewiness. Consequently, healthier emulsified sausages were obtained by the inclusion of QF or TF that could decrease the fat content more than 50% without sacrificing overall quality, bringing advantages by quinoa over teff for increasing nutritional value and leading minimal modifications on color and texture

RELATION OF DEMOGRAPHIC, CLINIC AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS TO PERITONITIS IN PERITONEAL DIALYSIS

The relation of various demographic, clinical and biochemical parameters of peritoneal dialysis patients with peritonitis and other infections was evaluated. The age, gender, peritoneal dialysis (PD) period, educational status, peritonitis, exit site score, serum albumin, C-reactive protein (CRP), and triglyceride levels at the beginning and the last visit were recorded. Mean age of 32 patients was 45.1 years; PD period was 13.1 months. Albumin level was inversely proportional to the frequency of peritonitis. Patients with peritonitis had albumin levels that were lower at the last visit, and were independent of the CRP values at the start of PD and during follow-up. Significant correlation was detected between females and exit site scores. There was significant correlation between educational status and peritonitis. Albumin level at first visit was a factor that reduced the likelihood of peritonitis, and low levels obtained during follow-up constituted a risk for peritonitis. It was also shown that peritonitis risk tended to decrease inversely with education level

CAN USING A QUESTIONNAIRE FOR ASSESSMENT OF HOME VISITS TO PERITONEAL DIALYSIS PATIENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE TREATMENT OUTCOME?

Training provided by dialysis nurses to the patients is of great importance in peritoneal dialysis (PD). This study aimed to examine how PD patients continue with the training and practice taught in this unit and correlate these data with the incidence of peritonitis