Jan 31, 2018

Austin Journal of Dentistry

Aged Flexural Properties of Vertex Thermosens versus Conventional Denture Base Materials for One Year Water Storage

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure the flexural properties of the recently introduced Vertex ThermoSens denture base material after storage in water for one year and compared with those of conventional heat-cured denture base material...


Jan 31, 2018

Austin Journal of Dentistry

A Systematic Approach to Problem Solving for Elderly Patients Wearing Complete Dentures

Abstract: This paper describes a systematic approach to identifying and managing problems encountered by elderly patients wearing complete dentures. Although the percentage of elderly persons in the U.S. Population will increase; persons who are edentulous will decline...


Jan 31, 2018

Austin Journal of Dentistry

Why Metal Free? Non-Allergy, Aesthetic Removable Partial Denture

Abstract: Aim: Studies show that local hypersensitivity and toxic reactions with metals and alloys used in the dental prosthesis equipment. This report was been made to present a case treatment selection for the partially edentulous patient with metal allergy...


Jan 31, 2018

Austin Journal of Dentistry

Chairside Protocol for Posterior Single-Unit Implant Restorations in a Complete Digital Workflow

Abstract: Aim: Introduction of a step-wise sequence for chairside treatment with a posteriorsingle-unit implant restoration in a complete digital workflow...


Jan 31, 2018

Austin Pharmacology & Pharmaceutics

Sofosbuvir Plus Ledipasvir Treatment in Patients with Hepatitis C Genotype 4d Infection who Previously Failed to Achieve Sustained Virological Response with Telaprevir or Boceprevir Combination Therapies

Abstract: The optimal retreatment regimen for patients with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection who failed triple therapy with first generation protease inhibitors is undetermined. In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of...


Jan 31, 2018

Foot & Ankle: Studies

Intramedullary Nail for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis in Charcot Hindfoot and Its Implication on Quality of Life in Egyptian Patients

Abstract: Background: The aim of this study was to assess the results of tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis in patients with Charcot arthropathy of the hindfoot and its effect on the quality of life of the egyptian patients...


Jan 31, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Two Cases of Peritonitis due to Pantoea Species at One Center with Different Outcomes

Abstract: Peritonitis is a serious complication of peritoneal dialysis. A variety of microorganisms are identified in these cases and during recent years a new one was included, Pantoea species. In our report, we present 2 cases of patients...


Jan 31, 2018

Austin Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Dermatomyositis Revealing Breast and Ovarian Malignancies: Report of a Case

Abstract: Dermatomyositis (DM) is a rare connective tissue disease with inflammatory process involving skin, skeletal muscles and other connective tissues with associated malignancies in female like breast and gynecological malignant...


Jan 30, 2018

Austin Journal of Environmental Toxicology

Biofilm Adhesiveness is a Reliable Proxy for the Effect Assessment of Silver Nanoparticles on the Functionality of Freshwater Biofilms

Abstract: A sediment mesocosm was used for the cultivation of complex lotic biofilms under controlled natural-like conditions. The matured biofilms were exposed to environmentally relevant concentrations of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)...


Jan 30, 2018

Austin Journal of HIV/AIDS Research

Matrix Metalloproteinases Enzyme and Risk for HIVAssociated Neurocognitive Disorders

Abstract: The severity of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is modulated by various genetic factors including Matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs). Thus, the aim of short review was to present the association of MMPs...


Jan 30, 2018

Journal of Family Medicine

The Effects of Smoking Cessation on Microcirculatory Parameters in Patients with Myocardial Infarction

Abstract: Fifty-four patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) were examined using computer-assisted video biomicroscopy (CAVBM) of the bulbar conjunctiva. The patients were divided into three groups. Group 1 comprised 15 former smokers...