Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Efficacy of Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) with Advanced Platelet-Rich Fibrin (A-PRF) in Management of Gingival Recession Defects - A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The aim of this research was to determine and compare the clinical efficacy of leukocyte platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) and advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) in combination with coronally advanced flap (CAF) in the treatment of gingival recession defects. ⋯ Based on the findings of this study, both L-PRF and A-PRF may be suggested as viable treatment options for the management of gingival recession in maxilla.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of Phentermine on Hepatic Steatosis in Bariatric Surgery: A Pilot Study.
Hepatic steatosis is associated with increased surgical complications in bariatric surgery patients. We aimed to evaluate the effect of phentermine in reducing hepatic steatosis, adipose tissue, and surgical complications in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. ⋯ Phentermine decreased the proportion of individuals with hepatic steatosis by 19% and promoted a more significant fat mass loss in kilograms among candidates for bariatric surgery.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Nasal Polyposis and Its Association with Cardiac Functions.
The aim of the study was to ascertain the effect of nasal polyposis on cardiac functions. ⋯ Nasal polyp affects cardiac functions, and this needs further evaluation and research through studies on large samples.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Effect of Resin Infiltration on the Progression of Proximal Caries Lesions: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
The aim of this clinical trial was to assess the effect of resin infiltration on the progression of proximal caries lesions. ⋯ Resin infiltration of proximal caries lesions is effective in reducing progression of the lesion.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Intraoperative Flurbiprofen Treatment Alters Immune Checkpoint Expression in Patients Undergoing Elective Thoracoscopic Resection of Lung Cancer.
This study aimed to determine the effect of intraoperative administration of flurbiprofen on postoperative levels of programmed death 1 (PD-1) in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery. ⋯ Perioperative administration of flurbiprofen attenuated the postoperative increase in PD-1 levels on CD8(+) T cells up to 72 h after surgery, but not after this duration. The clinical relevance of changes in PD-1 levels to long-term surgical outcome remains unknown.