Comparison of effectiveness in smoking cessation using nicotine replacement therapy and electronic cigarettes by Adrianna Kopaczyńska, Katarzyna Szafrańska, Szymon Niemirka, Aleksandra Janiak, Kinga Dominiczak, Łukasz Grądalski, Filip Dębicki

“…Nicotine replacement therapy has been shown to enhance cessation success rates significantly, with various forms available, including skin patches, chewing gum, nasal and oral sprays, inhalers, lozenges, and tablets. …”
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Phytochemical Screening and Cytotoxic Properties of Ethanolic Extract of Young and Mature Khat Leaves by Rashad Alsanosy, Hassan A. Alhazmi, Shahnaz Sultana, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Yassin Ibrahim, Mohammed Al Bratty, David Banji, Ibrahim Khardali, Asaad Khalid

“…Because of the global wide-spreading nature, khat chewing is being considered as a universally growing problem. …”
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Effect of dry needling, ischemic compression and cross-taping of the masseter in patients with orofacial myofascial pain: a randomized comparative study by B. Macedo de Sousa, N. López-Valverde, N. López-Valverde, A. López-Valverde, A. López-Valverde, D. Neves, M. Santos, J. A. Blanco Rueda, J. A. Blanco Rueda

“…Background and objectiveTemporomandibular disorders, of multifactorial etiology, refer to a series of pathologies that affect the temporomandibular joint and the associated musculature of the orofacial region and are the result of alterations in the physiological relationships of the stomatognathic system, responsible for functions such as chewing, phonation and swallowing. They produce, among other symptoms, mainly pain, which affects the quality of life of the patients who suffer from them. …”
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Evaluation of Biologics ACE2/Ang(1–7) Encapsulated in Plant Cells for FDA Approval: Safety and Toxicology Studies by Henry Daniell, Geetanjali Wakade, Smruti K. Nair, Rahul Singh, Steven A. Emanuel, Barry Brock, Kenneth B. Margulies

“…The NOAEL observed in the rats was 2.5–7.5-fold higher than that of the anticipated efficacious therapeutic dose in humans for the treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders, and it was 314-fold higher than the NOAEL for topical delivery via chewing gum. <b>Conclusions:</b> This report lays the foundation for the regulatory process approval for noninvasive and affordable human biologic drugs bioencapsulated in plant cells.…”
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Deep Lateral Wall Partial Rim-Sparing Orbital Decompression with Ultrasonic Bone Removal for Treatment of Thyroid-Related Orbitopathy by Álvaro Bengoa-González, Alicia Galindo-Ferreiro, Enrique Mencía-Gutiérrez, Hortensia Sánchez-Tocino, Agustín Martín-Clavijo, María-Dolores Lago-Llinás

“…Complications of the surgery included zygomatic hypoaesthesia in 14 (40%) patients in the early postoperative period and chewing alterations in 10 (28.5%) of the patients. …”
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Oral lesions and disorders and their prevalence arising from the use of illicit drugs in a prison population. by Marta Relvas, Luciana Rocha, Paulo Rompante, Filomena Salazar, Luís Monteiro, Ana Sofia Vinhas, Maria Gonçalves

“…Heavy drug consumption was related with rampant caries lesion (p=.011) and chewing difficulty (p=.024) when compared with cannabis consumption. …”
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Dental rehabilitation of a patient with a decrease in bite height due to pathological abrasion of hard tooth tissues (clinical case) by V.M. Sokolovska, N.V. Tsvetkova, V.Y. Davydenko, O.A. Pysarenko, Y.E. Tarashevska

“…Based on the data obtained, we established the following diagnosis: generalized form of pathological abrasion of hard teeth tissues, subcompensated form of reduced bite height, complicated by defects in the dentition of the upper jaw – class I according to the Kenedy classification, lower jaw – class III according to the Kenedy classification. The loss of chewing efficiency according to Agapov was 68%. Patient S. was recommended a two-stage orthopedic treatment, which involves preliminary separation of the bite with the help of individual vinyl mouth guards which  have an increasing thickness of 2, 4 and 6 mm, made for the lower jaw.The planned treatment period with each of the muscle relaxant splints will be 2 months. …”
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Nutritional parameters of sheep fed diets based on grass silage with brewery residue and a concentrate with rice bran by Anderson de Moura Zanine, Breno de Moura Gimenez, Daniele de Jesus Ferreira, Michelle de Oliveira Maia Parente, Henrique Nunes Parente, Edson Mauro Santos, Glayciane Costa Gois, Fleming Sena Campos, Luana Milena Pinheiro Rodrigues, Jessica Maria de Sousa Oliveira, Nelquides Braz Viana, Daimy Salas Aguilar, George de Sousa Lima Paiva, Dilier Olivera Viciedo

“…The use of 100% corn concentrate also resulted in lower rumination efficiency of NDF and a higher number of mericic chews associated with MGS + 10% DBR (p < 0.05). Diets containing MGS + 30% DBR and concentrate (50% corn + 50% rice bran) resulted in shorter rumination and total chewing times (in min/kg/NDF) (p < 0.05). …”
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Corrigendum to “A Study of Success Rate of Miniscrew Implants as Temporary Anchorage Devices in Singapore” by Yi Lin Song, Mimi Yow, Ming Tak Chew, Kelvin Weng Chiong Foong, Hung Chew Wong

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Takotsubo cardiomyopathy precipitated by election preparation-related stress by Nicholas Wen Sheng Chew, Ching-Hui Sia, Joshua Ping-Yun Loh

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Hyperkalemia Induced Brugada Phenocopy: A Rare ECG Manifestation by Muhammad Ameen, Ghulam Akbar, Naeem Abbas, Ghazi Mirrani

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Hereditary transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy by Yiliang Zheng, Ching-Hui Sia, Raymond Ching Chew Wong, Roger Sik Yin Foo, Weiqin Lin, Devinder Singh, Yoke Ching Lim

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Assessment of knowledge and attitude towards influenza and pertussis vaccination in pregnancy and factors affecting vaccine uptake rates: a cross-sectional survey by Eliane Yuting Hong, Kanaka Kulkarni, Arundhati Gosavi, Hung Chew Wong, Kuldip Singh, Anita Sugam Kale

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Off-label transcatheter aortic valve-in-valve implantation in severe bioprosthetic aortic valve dysfunction after bioprosthetic Bentall operation: a scoping review, case study and... by Nicholas Wen-Sheng Chew, Rodney Yu-Hang Soh, Gwyneth Kong, Yinghao Lim, Ivandito Kuntjoro

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Fear of electrocardiogram interpretation (ECGphobia) among medical students and junior doctors by Ching-Hui Sia, Nicholas Wen Sheng Chew, Clarissa Wei Shuen Cheong, Tin Wei Yuen, Erica Lauren Soong, Yi-Jing Ong, Tiong-Cheng Yeo, Kian-Keong Poh, Shirley Beng Suat Ooi, William Kok-Fai Kong

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A Study of Success Rate of Miniscrew Implants as Temporary Anchorage Devices in Singapore by Song Yi Lin, Yow Mimi, Chew Ming Tak, Foong Kelvin Weng Chiong, Wong Hung Chew

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Five year mortality in an RCT of a lung cancer biomarker to select people for low dose CT screening by Francis Michael Sullivan, Frances S. Mair, William Anderson, Cindy Chew, Alistair Dorward, John Haughney, Fiona Hogarth, Denise Kendrick, Roberta Littleford, Alex McConnachie, Colin McCowan, Nicola McMeekin, Manish Patel, Petra Rauchhaus, Fergus Daly, Lewis Ritchie, John Robertson, Joseph Sarvesvaran, Herbert Sewell, Thomas Taylor, Shaun Treweek, Kavita Vedhara, Stuart Schembri

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Choosing a Licensed Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspector by Faith M. Oi, Paul Mitola, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Michael J. Page, Mark H. Ruff

“… A wood-destroying organism inspection is a visual inspection performed by a licensed pest control inspector trained to identify evidence of termites, powderpost beetles, and other organisms that chew on wood and cause damage to property. Home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, and lending institutions order these inspections before real estate transactions. …”
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Choosing a Licensed Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspector by Faith M. Oi, Paul Mitola, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Michael J. Page, Mark H. Ruff

“… A wood-destroying organism inspection is a visual inspection performed by a licensed pest control inspector trained to identify evidence of termites, powderpost beetles, and other organisms that chew on wood and cause damage to property. Home buyers and sellers, real estate professionals, and lending institutions order these inspections before real estate transactions. …”
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Un saltuarius dévot de Jupiter Optimus Maximus dans le Mâconnais by Monique Dondin-Payre, Hélène Chew

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