Microgreens contain a range of phytochemicals, but fresh microgreens are highly perishable and may not be convenient for regular consumption. This study investigated the development of corn starch-based gummies using aqueous extracts of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) a...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i11932
Background: Internal quality control (IQC) is central to reliable haematology testing because plausible analytical results may still be sufficiently inaccurate to affect clinical decisions. Effective IQC therefore requires more than routine testing of commercial controls and shou...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2255
Background: Haematological inflammatory indices (NLR, PLR and SII) have been proposed as cardiometabolic risk markers, but data on young Africans are limited, and predictive claims are often overstated. Aim: This study examined associations of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2254
Aims: This study evaluated and compared prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) among treatment-naïve HIV-positive subjects, non-naïve HIV-positive subjects and HIV-negative con...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2253
Background: Pre-eclampsia is associated with maternal inflammatory and haematological changes. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are accessible indices derived from a routine complete blood count. Objective: To compare NLR, PLR, and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijr2h/2026/v9i2252
Background: Uterine fibroids may complicate pregnancy and are associated with adverse maternal and foetal outcomes. The coexistence of a giant uterine fibroid and twin gestation presents additional challenges in antenatal surveillance, assessment of fibroid growth and planning of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1196
Background: Persistent apical periodontitis after root canal treatment and previous periradicular surgery can present complex clinical challenges, particularly when pathological and occlusal factors coexist. Case Presentation: A 23-year-old woman attended with severe mandibular a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2360
Background: Zirconia (Zr) dental implants have emerged as an alternative to titanium implants in implant dentistry. However, their removal can present considerable challenges because of the material's brittleness and susceptibility to fracture. This case report describes the surg...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2359
Peri-implantitis is a plaque-associated inflammatory condition of the tissues around dental implants that causes progressive loss of supporting bone. Current management relies on mechanical and chemical removal of the submucosal biofilm, frequently combined with surgical access a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2358
P. Karunakar, Sarah Fatima, Vangala Sanjana, Momula Karthik Goud, Yasawi Inampudi, Sunidhi Chavan, Syeda Alweya Ahmed, Sultan Mohammed Riyaan Zaid, Mohammed Abdul Naveed, Misbah Rizwana, Qamar Unissa Khaled, Khadija Shahnaz Syeda, Nabeela Samreen, Mohammed Mustafa Khan, Hania Khatoon, Prathipati Lakshmi Prerana, Nenavath Aravind Naik, B. Gayathri Devi & Zainab Naseer·International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry·2026
Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become an established source of three-dimensional information in dental and maxillofacial care, yet better depiction of anatomy does not necessarily produce better patient outcomes. This critical narrative review examines where CBCT adds d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrd/2026/v9i2357