Trichomonas vaginalis is a human protozoan parasite that causes trichomoniasis, a prevalent sexually transmitted infection.Trichomoniasis is accompanied by a shift to a dysbiotic vaginal microbiome that is depleted of lactobacilli.Studies on co-cultures have shown that vaginal bacteria in eubiosis (e.g.Lactobacillus gasseri) have antagonistic effec
A history of depression in patients attending a chronic pain management clinic in South Africa: A retrospective chart review
Background: Chronic pain and depression are closely related conditions, which commonly exist as comorbid disorders.Understanding the prevalence of depression in patients presenting with chronic pain is vital for effective pain management.Aim: Our study aimed to establish the prevalence of a history of depression in patients presenting with chronic
Effectiveness of Shade and Thickness of Resin Cement on the Final Colour of the Porcelain Laminate Veneer: A Scoping Review
Introduction: Porcelain laminate veneer has evolved as a dependable treatment option due to their superior optical properties similar to natural tooth and exceptional aesthetic outcome.Among the factors which influence the final shade of laminate veneers, shade and thickness of resin cement used for luting contributes to the ultimate result.Aim: To
Vacuum Spin LED: First Step towards Vacuum Semiconductor Spintronics
Improving the efficiency of spin generation, injection, and detection remains a key challenge for semiconductor spintronics.Electrical injection and optical orientation are two methods of creating spin polarization in semiconductors, which traditionally require specially tailored p-n junctions, tunnel or Schottky barriers.Alternatively, we introduc
Characteristics of myosin profile in human vastus lateralis muscle in relation to training background.
Twenty-four male volunteers (mean +/- SD: age 25.4+/-5.8 years, height 178.6+/-5.5 cm, body mass 72.1+/-7.7 kg) of different training background were investigated and classified into three groups according to their physical activity and sport discipline: untrained students (group A), national and sub-national level endurance athletes (group B, 7.8+