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Abstract : This study aimed to compare the dentoalveolar changes following the orthodontic treatment with clear aligners in comparison with the traditional fixed appliances. A single-center, 2-arm parallel-group RCT was conducted. Thirty-six adult patients (20 females, 16 males) who had severe crowding and required first-premolar extraction were recruited and allocated to the clear aligners group (CA), or the fixed appliances group (FA). Pre-and post-treatment dental cast models were evaluated by measuring the intercanine, interpremolar, and intermolar widths, arch length, and arch depth. Wilcoxon signed-ranks tests were used for intra-group comparisons, whereas Mann-Whitney U tests were used for inter-group comparisons. Bonferroni's adjustment of the alpha level was adopted. In the CA group, there were no significant differences in the maxillary and mandibular intercanine and interpremolar widths, whereas there were significant differences in the mandibular interpremolar width, maxillary and mandibular arch length, and depth (P≤0.001). In the FA group, there was a minor decrease in the transverse maxillary and mandibular arch widths with no significant differences. There was a significant decrease after treatment with the fixed appliances for the arch length and depth. There were no significant differences in the transverse arch widths, arch lengths, and arch depths (P>0.005) between the two groups. The orthodontic treatment with four first-premolar extractions of severe crowding patients by the clear aligners or the fixed appliances is accompanied by slight and insignificant transverse changes on the arches, except for the interpremolar width in the lower premolar area in the CA group.

Abstract : Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common medical pregnancy complications, leading to significant adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the implementation of health education on maternal and neonatal outcomes among women with GDM. A quantitative quasi-experimental convenience sampling was used to collect data on 140 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM who attended Sulaimani Maternity Teaching Hospital from November 1, 2021, to October 1, 2022. Data questionnaires were used to collect these data by direct interview. The mean ages of the intervention and control groups were 32.5±5.6 and 32.0±5.8 years, respectively. Most participants in both groups graduated from primary and secondary school (34.3% and 38.6%, respectively), received metformin for GDM management (61.4% and 62.9%, respectively), and most of them delivered by cesarean section (65.7% and 87.1%, respectively). Most women in the intervention group (82.9%) had no complications during labour compared to those in the control group (71.4%). The most frequent neonatal complications found in the control group were hyperbilirubinemia (34.3%), respiratory distress syndrome (30.0%), and heart disease (5.7%). Regarding the level of knowledge of GDM, there was a significant difference between the intervention and control groups (p=0.001). Participation in a health education program designed for women with GDM improved knowledge of the disease and increased awareness of how women can reduce its complications.

Abstract : Soil is a place where various microorganisms live and is also a foothold for some living things on land. One of the causes of mercury metal pollution in the soil is the illegal gold mining (PETI) industry waste. The problem formulation in this research is whether or not there is mercury (Hg) content in the soil around the gold mining area in Dunggilata Village. Therefore, the study aims at analysing the mercury (Hg) content in the soil in Dunggilata Village, Bulawa Subdistrict, Bone Bolango District. This is a survey research with a descriptive design. The samples are selected by applying purposive sampling where the samples amounted to 8 is calculated using AAS (Atomic absorption spectroscopy) method and are analysed by univariate data analysis. Research finding reveals that there is mercury content in soil with various levels of content, namely sample 1 for 4.2938, sample 2 for 2.8444, sample 3 for 0.0085, sample 4 for 0.0134, sample 5 for 0.0121, sample 6 for 0.0094, sample 7 for 0.0088, and sample 8 for 0.0062. In conclusion, the mercury pollution rate in soil has exceeded the critical threshold value at sample points1 and 2, while the sample points 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 remain in the normal threshold. As recommendation, the community is suggested to use separate sewerage from the gold mining sewer.

Abstract : This study aimed to evaluate the effect of modified bioactive glass (BioMin-F and BioMin-C) on at-home bleaching efficacy using 20% carbamide peroxide (CP) in terms of color change. A randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial was conducted to measure the tooth color change of 30 patients after 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months of follow-up. The participants were instructed to apply 20% CP 4 hours a day for 14 days followed by applying either BioMin-F, BioMin-C, or a placebo paste 30 min a day for 14 days using a bleaching tray. Lightness (L*), redness (a*), and yellowness (b*) were measured using a digital spectrophotometer, and the overall color changes (ΔE) were calculated. ΔE values were statistically analyzed using the Kruskal-Wallis test. No significant differences were detected between BioMin-F, BioMin-C, and placebo groups regarding the ΔE (p-value >0.05). The modified BAG toothpaste (BioMin-F and BioMin-C) did not affect the color change induced by the at-home bleaching process.

Abstract : Simple febrile seizures account for 80% of all febrile seizures. Simple febrile seizures are characterized by a generalized seizure that lasts less than 15 minutes and does not recur within 24 hours. The study aims to know the complete blood count (CBC) profile in pediatric patients under five who suffer from simple febrile seizures. The study is a descriptive observational method by collecting medical records of children under five who suffer from simple febrile seizures at Idaman Hospital Banjarbaru from October 2020 to September 2022. The study found 51 children, 31 (60.80%) boys and 20 (39.20%) girls. The results showed neutrophilia at 68.20%, eosinopenia at 56.80%, lymphopenia at 50.00%, and anemia at 25.50%. Conclusion: The CBC profile of patients under five who suffer from simple febrile seizures showed neutrophilia, eosinopenia, lymphopenia, and anemia, respectively.