Dysfunctional homeostasis of transition metals is believed to play a role in the pathogenesis
of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Although questioned by some, brain copper, zinc, and …

Introduction A mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apical plug (MAP) and regenerative
endodontic treatment (RET) have shown acceptable clinical outcomes. However, comparative …

Background National guidelines endorse fluorine 18 ( 18 F) fluciclovine PET/CT for the
detection of prostate cancer (PCa) in men with biochemically recurrent PCa. The comparative …

Early prediction of outcomes after traumatic brain injury (TBI) is often difficult. To improve
prognostic accuracy soon after trauma, we compared different radiological modalities and …

Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and consequent apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps
have been used for lesion detection and as a predictor of outcome in adults with traumatic …

Background Short-term side effects related to mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 are
frequent and bothersome, with the potential to disrupt work duties and impact future vaccine …

In this study, we evaluated the status of and attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccination of
healthcare workers in two major hospital systems (academic and private) in Southern California. …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and size of periapical
radiolucencies using cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging in teeth without …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of four whitening modalities on surface
enamel as assessed with microhardness tester, profilometer, and scanning electron …

Purpose To evaluate the accuracy of two intraoral scanners (IOS) in terms of different preparation
designs and scan angulation limitation due to the presence of adjacent teeth. Materials …