General Medicine (ISSN:1311-1817)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic gastrointestinal disease characterized by regurgitation of gastric contents into the esophagus. Over the past ten years, there has been a rise in the number of individuals in the UAE experiencing chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors of GERD among adults in the UAE. The study followed a cross-sectional study design. We included samples from individuals over 18 years old attending the Medi city in Ajman. The research collected data via a self-administered questionnaire. The GERDQ

Composite blocks of β-tricalcium phosphate (βTCP) derived from green mussel shells mixed with polyacrylic acid (PAA) solution were fabricated for potential use as artificial bone substitutes. Evaluations were conducted considering various powder-to-liquid ratios, and comparisons were made with a control using commercial βTCP mixed with PAA solution. Parameters such as bulk density, porosity, and diametral tensile strength (DTS) were assessed. Notably, composite blocks with commercial βTCP exhibited higher density and lower porosity than those with βTCP from green mussel shells. Decreasing

Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the knee joint. It is more common in people older than 40 years. Symptoms may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and sometimes an effusion. A variety of causes—hereditary, developmental, metabolic, and mechanical—may initiate processes leading to loss of cartilage. OA is a top cause of disability in older people. The goal of treatment in OA is to reduce pain and improve function. There is no cure for the disease, but some treatments attempt to slow disease progress. Intraarticular ozone injections in knee osteoarthritis repr

Vitamin D is an essential micronutrient that has been associated with the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes. This review aimed to assess the prevalence and management of Vitamin D deficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of knowledge the Cochrane Library, and Embase databases from January 2015 to November 2023. The search key terms included “Vitamin D deficiency”, “Cholecalciferol”, “Treatment “and “Diabetes” or “T2DM”. Out of the 1471 articles retrieved, 42 full texts were screened and, 10 randomized controlled trials were include

This study aimed to evaluate the color change of single-shade resin composites before and after bleaching procedures, through instrumental analyses. The sample was randomly divided into two groups, initial color assessments were recorded for the teeth. Class V cavities were created on the buccal surfaces of 30 extracted human premolars, restored with single-shade composites (n=15, Harvard MultiChrome), and, conventional resin composites (n=15, Tetric N-Ceram) and the color was recorded after restoration. Subsequently a bleaching material containing 40% hydrogen peroxide was applied for 45 minu