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  1. Original research

    Knowledge, attitudes, practices and barriers for implementation of preventing measures toward COVID-19 among residents of Tan Phu district, Ho Chi Minh city

    Nguyễn Ân Chung N.,ã Nguyễn Dũn., Nguyễn N.,ọc Võ N.,ĩa Bùi M.
    The study aims to investigate the correct knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers of residents who live in Tan Phu district, HCMC, toward COVID-19 prevention, during the pandemic.
    Published: 2021-09-13Online first
  2. Original research

    The investigation of the level of activities of daily living by Katz index and related factors in elderly inpatients at department of cardiology of Thong Nhat hospital

    Tran T., Huynh D., Pham D., Nguyen T., Nguyen T., Ho D., Nguyen C.
    Assessment of the level of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in heart failure elderly inpatients is important factors in comprehensive geriatric caring.
    Published: 2021-09-13Online first
  3. Original research

    Preparation of cough syrup containing dextromethorphan HBr, promethazine HCl and preliminary assessment of formulation stability

    Quyền P.,ạm Hân Đỗ Hậu N.,ễn Trí Lê
    Cough is a popular symptom because of various causes, which lead to several inconveniences in life. Dextromethorphan and promethazine are two active ingredients commonly used in combination in the treatment of coughs with many advantages such as enhanced therapeutic efficiency, limiting drawbacks of each active ingredient, and being easy to use for special patients (children, dyspepsia,…). However, currently on the Vietnamese market, there are no combined preparations of these two substances, these products are only available in foreign countries. This research is done with the goal of the simple, suitable preparation process for a syrup containing dextromethorphan HBr 15 mg and promethazine HCl 6.25 mg in each 5 ml in Viet Nam. Inoculants are evaluated according to the in-house standard criteria and appropriate testing methods included physical properties, pH, density, microbial limit, alcohol concentration, qualitative and quantitative composition medicines. Study on the stability proved the syrup remained stable after 6 months at the storage condition of 40 +/- 2 oC and 75 +/- 5% relative humidity. Formulation and preparation procedure are used to study in larger batch sizes to apply to production.
    Published: 2021-08-25214-221
  4. Systematic review

    Stepwise approach in the management of oral lichen planus

    Huy N., P., Lien T.
    Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease in the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Like in other sites, oral lichen planus (OLP) includes asymptomatic and flare-up or symptomatic periods. The symptomatic period is characterized by erosive, ulcerative, or painful symptoms. In addition, some lesions may have potentially malignant transformation. Despite many molecular-based studies, the OLP etiology is still unclear. Hence, there is no gold-standard therapy for OLP so far. The management of symptomatic lesions is based on each individual’s clinical features, and treatment outcomes are often unpredictable. That explains why most dentists are not confident in dealing with this disease. Nevertheless, there is a consensus among the majority of authors that the pathogenesis of OLP, as an immune-mediated disease, is related to T-lymphocyte immunological dysfunction. Medical treatment, using immunosuppressant therapies or immunomodulators, aims (1) to alleviate painful symptoms, (2) to heal the ulcerative and atrophic lesions, (3) to reduce the risk of malignant transformation, and (4) to prolong the symptom‑free intervals. This review article aims to synthesize current literature evidence and integrate the authors’ experience in suggesting a stepwise approach to manage OLP patients.
    Published: 2021-08-15201-213
  5. Original research

    The effect of platelet-rich fibrin in surgical treatment of periodontitis

    Thuy P., Cam H.
    To examine the effect of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in surgical treatment of periodontitis.
    Published: 2021-08-10194-200
  6. Original research

    Isolation and storage of Aggregatibacter actinomicetemcomitans from the subgingival plaque of patients with periodontitis

    Thao T., Ngan L., Van N., Thuy P.
    Aa is a major putative oral pathogen and concerned with other systemic diseases. This pure bacterial culture will be helpful for other experimental studies in dental and medical areas.
    Published: 2021-08-05185-193
  7. Original research

    Dental caries status and risk factors among 1–5-year-old children with cleft lip and palate

    Nguyen H., Ngo K., Dien V.
    Dental caries is one of the most prevalent oral diseases, and especially more serious in people at risk such as children with cleft lip – palate. Understanding their oral status and the influencing factors will help in preventing tooth decay and improving dental health.
    Published: 2021-07-24177-184
  8. Case Reports

    Optic neuritis with normal visual acuity – A case report

    Tran B., Hoang L.
    Optic neuritis is an acquired disorder of the optic nerve due to inflammation or demyelination. Diagnosis of optic neuritis was based mainly on clinical signs and symptoms, ancillary tests only help confirm the diagnosis or follow treatment progress. However, in cases with high visual acuity and with mild or without optic disc edema, the disease can be easily underdiagnosed.
    Published: 2021-07-15171-176
  9. Original research

    Comparison of platelet rich fibrin and guided tissue regeneration in the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects

    Thuy P.
    Aim: To compare the outcomes of the treatment of periodontal intrabony defects with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) combined with open-flap debridement (OFD) and guided tissue regeneration (GTR). Material and method: Thirty individuals with a total of 60 intrabony defects were randomly assigned to one of the 2 treatment groups: group 1 (n=30): OFD combined with PRF and group 2 (n=30): guided tissue regeneration with collagen membrane. Clinical parameters, including the plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment loss (CAL), and tooth mobility (TM) were assessed at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months postsurgery. Radiographic parameters, including bony defect fill (BDF) and alveolar crestal resorption (ACR), were measured at baseline, 6 and 12 months postsurgery and calculated using Sopru imaging 2.38 software. The wound healing index (WHI) was assessed at 7 and 14 days postsurgery. Results : There was a statistically significant improvement in clinical periodontal and radiographic parameters at 6 and 12 months postsurgery in both groups. Between the two groups, the improvement of these parameters was similar, the difference was not statistically significant at 6 and 12 months postsurgery. Both groups had percentages of sites with the wound healing score of 1 between 81% and 100%, but group 1 had a significantly greater number than group 2 at 7 and 14 days postsurgery. Conclusion: latelet-rich fibrin combined with open-flap debridement and guided tissue regeneration with collagen membrane were similarly effective in treatment of periodontal intrabony defects. Using PRF improved better postoperative healing compared to guided tissue regeneration with collagen membrane.
    Published: 2021-05-09162-170
  10. Original research

    Clinical efficacy of enamel matrix derivative in treatment of periodontal intra-bony defects

    Ngoc N., Thuy N., Thuy P.
    The adjunctive use of EMD enhances the efficiency of OFD in treatment of periodontal intra-bony defects because reducing periodontal pocket depth, clinical attachment loss, and gingival recession.
    Published: 2021-05-04155-161

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