Bilirubin is a potent antioxidant in vitro. To determine whether bilirubin also is an antioxidant
in vivo, we studied markers of oxidative injury in the Gunn rat model exposed to hyperoxia. …

Unlabelled Image Background The authors undertook a study to determine the prevalence in
dentists of abnormal sensory nerve conduction and/or symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome…

Carbon monoxide is produced from a variety of sources in biological systems. Heme oxygenase
and heme oxygenase-like activity is the predominant source in mammals, and may be …

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Background Allergies to natural rubber latex (NRL) were unknown in dentistry until 1987. That
changed with the publication of a report documenting NRL-based anaphylaxis in a dental …

The role of heme oxygenase (HO)-1 was evaluated in the oxygen-resistant hamster fibroblast
cell line, O 2 R95, which moderately overexpress HO when compared with the parental …

• Decreasing bilirubin formation is an important strategy for the prevention of neonatal
jaundice. The stannic porphyrins, in particular tin protoporphyrin and tin mesoporphyrin, have …

Background Like other health care workers, dental professionals are at risk of developing
allergic contact dermatitis, or ACD, after exposure to allergenic chemicals. Common allergens …

CONTEXT: Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders are common among dental professionals.
The natural history of these disorders is not well-understood. These disorders are more …

Despite recent advances in allergen characterization and increased awareness of selected
allergens, treatment of occupational allergies can be improved. Better information and …