A Study of Tumor Necrosis Factor and Human Interferon-gamma in Patients With AIDS Related Complex...
HIV InfectionsTo study the tolerance and toxicity of the combination of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interferon gamma (IFN-G) or as single agent TNF or IFN-G in HIV infected patients. To selectively monitor the immune system of AIDS related complex (ARC) patients who receive either combination therapy or TNF or IFN-G alone. To obtain information on the effectiveness of combination therapy or TNF or IFN-G alone against HIV in ARC patients. Recombinant TNF and recombinant IFN-G have been shown to be effective against the virus which causes AIDS and ARC in some laboratory studies, but may increase virus replication in other laboratory studies. Previous studies in humans showed no increase in virus cultures and some decrease in measurements of virus. Extensive preclinical data show that TNF and IFN-G are more effective together than separately in laboratory and animal studies. As single agents, both TNF and IFN-G have modest effect against HIV. Studies have demonstrated that TNF and IFN-G, in combination, can not only inhibit HIV infection of previously uninfected cells, but also can selectively induce the destruction of acutely infected target cells.
The Efficacy of Laser in Root Canal Disinfection
Pulp and Periapical Tissue DiseasePulp Necroses1 moreThe aim of this study is to assess in vivo the efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG/diode laser and Diode/EDTA on post operative pain and bacterial count in root canal treatment in an evidence-based clinical trial. The null hypothesis being tested is that there is no difference in post operative pain and total bacterial count reduction between conventional irrigation and the two types of lasers used. Thirty patients are equally divided into 3 separate groups : Group A (Conventional): 2.5% NaOCL and 17% EDTA. Group B(Dual): saline along with Er,Cr:YSGG laser and diode laser combination Group C(Combined): saline along with 17% EDTA and diode laser combination Each patient is given pain scale chart Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) to record his/her pain level before any endodontic treatment. Microbiological analysis will be done for both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria using Colony forming units. All data will be collected, tabulated, summarized, and statistically analyzed.
Regenerative Endodontic Treatment of Mature Necrotic Teeth With Apical Periodontitis
Necrotic PulpApical PeriodontitisThe aim of this prospective, randomized, controlled double-blind study is to evaluate the effectiveness of biodentine compared with MTA used as pulp space barrier on discoloration of teeth after regenerative based non-obturation root canal treatment in mature single canal with pulp necrosis and apical periodontitis.
A Study of Guselkumab in Participants With Active Psoriatic Arthritis and an Inadequate Response...
ArthritisPsoriaticThe purpose of this study is to evaluate guselkumab efficacy versus placebo in participants with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and an inadequate response to Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-alpha) therapy by assessing the reduction in signs and symptoms of joint disease.
AXIOS CHINA (E7148)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst and Walled-off NecrosisTo study the safety and effectiveness of the AXIOS Stent with Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery System for endoscopic trans enteric drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst and walled-off necrosis in Chinese population, to support the regulatory approval by CFDA
Evaluation the Effect of Using of Apical Matrix With Apexification Procedure on Apical Healing of...
Pulp NecrosisApexificationThis study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the use of apical matrix, with Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA) or calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 Apexification on apical healing and calcific barrier formation of immature teeth with non- vital pulp.
Lumen-apposing Metal Stent With or Without Coaxial Plastic Stent for Treatment of Walled-off Pancreatic...
PancreatitisAcute Necrotizing1 moreA prospective randomized cohort study to compare whether the placement of a double-pigtail plastic stent (DPS) within a lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) may improve the efficacy and safety of endoscopic ultrasound guided transmural drainage of walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WON) and thus prevent potential adverse events related to LAMS insertion.
The Risk of Postoperative Wound Complications Following the Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy...
Breast CancerWound Complication3 moreTo evaluate the risk of postoperative wound complications following the use of Avelle negative pressure wound therapy in patients undergoing mastectomy and flap fixation, which might serve as a basis for a randomized controlled trial
Transplantation of Allogeneic MSC in Patients With Pulp Necrosis and Chronic Apical Periodontitis...
Pulp NecrosesApical PeriodontitisThe purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of Mesenchymal Stromal Cell (MSC) implantation on pulp and periapical regeneration of immature teeth with pulp necrosis and chronic apical periodontitis. BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic pulp necrosis prevents root development in children and adolescents. The multipotent ability of MSC to differentiate into bone-forming cells (osteoblasts) and dentin-forming cells (Odontoblast) has allowed the development of protocols to induce dental pulp regeneration in preclinical models and patients with immature teeth with pulpal necrosis. IMPACT: Worldwide, post-traumatic pulp necrosis in children and adolescents constitutes a health problem in the endodontic area. Treatment with MSC would provide an effective therapeutic alternative to patients with pulp necrosis and incomplete root formation. The possible pulp and periapical regeneration of immature teeth induced by MSC would have a huge impact on the treatment of these patients. Eligibility for EMC implant study Age: 6 to 16 years Sex: Male or Female Healthy volunteers accepted: NO. TREATMENT GROUPS: In the present study, the implantation of MSC will be performed in patients with immature teeth with pulpal necrosis with apical periodontitis, who will receive the appropriate endodontic treatment (according to the guidelines of the American Association of Endodontics) and implantation of allogeneic BM-MSC . This group will be compared with the history made in the Postgraduate Endodontics of the Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV) and with international case series made by revascularization. Clinical follow-up of each patient: Clinical controls (facial evaluation, gingival evaluation, apical palpation, horizontal and vertical percussion, cold and heat sensitivity tests) will be carried out on days 0, 7, 30, 90, 180 and 364. Additionally, a clinical evaluation will be carried out at the two years post-implantation of MSC. Radiological controls will be carried out on days 0, 7, 30, 90, 180 and 364. Additionally, they will be carried out two years post-implantation of MSC. A tomographic evaluation will be performed when was evident periapical repair in a periapical radiograph. To measure root formation, root canal narrowing and verification the periapical repair in 3D.
A Comparison Between Lumen-apposing Metal Stent and Double-pigtail Plastic Stents for Treatment...
Walled-off NecrosisWalled-off necrosis (WON) is defined as an encapsulated collection of solid and liquid necrotic material that is usually formed 4 weeks after an episode of acute necrotizing pancreatitis. As the advances in endoscopic techniques and accessories, Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided transluminal drainage has evolved to become the treatment of choice for symptomatic pancreatic walled-off necrosis (WON). This article aims to compare the efficacy and safety of a double mushroom head metal stent and a double pigtail plastic stent in the treatment of encapsulated necrosis of the pancreas.