An in vitro study to evaluate the difference in shade between commercially available shade guides and glazed porcelain

Introduction: Smile is one of the most important interactive communication skills of a person.A smile is the key factor for an aesthetic appearance.Hence aesthetics is one of the motivating factor for the patients to seek dental care.Correction of unaesthetic appearance gives a positive effect to the self esteem of the patient.Aim: The aim of this

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Constructing a systems psychodynamic wellness model

Orientation: The researchers constructed a Systems Psychodynamic Wellness Model (SPWM) by merging theory and concepts from systems psychodynamics and positive psychology.They then refined the model for application in organisations during a Listening Post (LP) that comprised experienced subject experts.Research purpose: The purpose of the research w

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Averaging and sampling for magnetic-observatory hourly data

A time and frequency-domain analysis is made of the effects of averaging and sampling methods used for constructing magnetic-observatory hourly data values.Using 1-min data as a proxy for continuous, geomagnetic variation, we construct synthetic hourly values of two standard types: instantaneous Grill / Griddle Scrapers "spot" measurements and simp

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Urothelial Carcinoma of the Upper Urinary Tract That Becomes Resectable After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) is less common than bladder cancer, but its incidence is increasing.Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) has been the treatment focus for locally invasive and high-grade UTUC.Herein, we aimed to present a case of a locally advanced non-metastatic UTUC, which was thought to be unresectable due to local invasion, but

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