Published: 2024-03-26
Journey Through Osteopetrosis: Oral And Radiographic Profiles In A Rare Case Study
Osteopetrosis, often referred to as "marble bone disease" or "Albers-Schönberg disease," is a rare hereditary skeletal disorder characterized by a substantial increase in bone density and a reduction in marrow spaces. This condition results from a defect in bone remodeling due to the impaired
Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Meshal, DDS, PhD , Fatima Ahmed Al-Abdulwahab, BDS, MSc
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Insulin Resistance Dynamics: Unraveling Its Role In Nigerian Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus (DM) has become a global public health concern, reaching regions previously considered unaffected, such as rural Africa. The prevalence of DM is increasing worldwide, especially in developing areas due to factors like population aging and urbanization. Current projections
Musa Adamu Bello, MD, MSc , Aisha Mohammed Sani, MBBS, MSc
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The Human Dimension: Understanding Quality Of Life In Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a debilitating and complex syndrome that affects around 1% of the global population, ranking among the top ten most disabling diseases according to the World Health Organization. This chronic condition significantly impacts the quality of life for individuals afflicted by it,
Luana Oliveira Santos, PhD , Gabriela Almeida Nunes, MD, MSc
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Periodontitis, characterized by inflammation in the periodontal tissues, is primarily driven by the interplay between bacterial pathogens and the host tissue. Key bacterial culprits in periodontal diseases include Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcommitans, which release
Rizki Ramadhan, DDS , Siti Nurhaliza Rahman, BDS
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Knowledge As Medicine: Examining Clinical Biomarkers In Diabetes Education Initiatives
Diabetes is a pressing public health concern, with a continuous rise in its prevalence, impacting approximately 9.4% of the U.S. population. If current trends persist, projections suggest that diabetes could affect one in three U.S. adults by 2050, further emphasizing the urgency of effective
Emily Anne Thompson, PharmD , Benjamin James Carter, PharmD, MS
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