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6 articles for “Double-Blind Method”
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Comparison Of Postoperative Sore Throat Following Endotracheal Intubation With Or Without Water Based Lubricating Jelly
Abstract: Background: Water-soluble lubricant gel (X-Y jelly) was evaluated for its ability to lessen the common throat pain that follows tracheal intubation under general anesthesia. Materials and Methods: scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia requiring endotracheal intubation, Were enrolled in a prospective, randomized, double-blind comparative study. They were split evenly into two -member cohorts. One cohort received 3 mL of water-soluble X-Y gel smeared from the cuff tip to 15 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Effect of 940-nm Low-Level Laser Therapy on Tooth Movement Rate during Orthodontic Treatment: A Split-Mouth Double-Blind Randomized-Controlled Trial
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of low-level laser with wavelength of 940 nm on acceleration of orthodontic tooth movement. Materials and Methods: This study was a double-blind randomized-controlled trial with split-mouth design. Fifty-five patients whose four first premolars were extracted for orthodontic treatment were randomly allocated to group A (n = 27) and group B (n = 28). Canine retraction was performed using the force of 150 g …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Prospective Evaluation of the Optimal Concentration and Effect of Epinephrine as an Adjuvant to Local Anesthetics for Prolonging Block Duration and Reducing Systemic Toxicity in Outpatient Surgery
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the optimal concentration and effect of epinephrine as an adjuvant to local anesthetics for prolonging block duration and reducing systemic toxicity in outpatient surgery. Methods: The study involved a randomized double-blind clinical trial on 80 adult patients awaiting day-care extremity surgery. The patients were randomly assigned to two groups of equal size. One group, Group E, was given the local anesthetic agent along with epinephrine as an …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 64–69 Read article
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Caries-Preventive Effects of Self-Applied Subacidic 0.5% NaF-HF Gel via Toothbrushing in 7–8-Year-Old Schoolchildren: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Abstract: To assess the caries-preventive effectiveness of self-applied subacidic 0.5% sodium fluoride–hydrofluoric acid (NaF-HF) gel used during toothbrushing in children aged 7–8 years Objective: To assess the caries-preventive effectiveness of self-applied subacidic 0.5% sodium fluoride–hydrofluoric acid (NaF-HF) gel used during toothbrushing in children aged 7–8 years. Methods: This 1-year, multi-arm, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group randomized study evaluated the caries-preventive efficacy of self-applied 0.5% NaF-HF gel among primary schoolchildren. A total of 1200 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Milk Allergy: Significance, Detection and Management
Abstract: Milk allergy is a significant public health issue, particularly among infants and young children, with prevalence rates between 2 and 6% in early childhood, declining to 0.1–0.5% in adulthood. It is an immune-mediated adverse reaction to milk proteins, primarily involving immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated responses. Symptoms range from gastrointestinal distress and respiratory complications to severe anaphylaxis. The etiology of milk allergy involves genetic predisposition, environmental factors, an immature immune system, and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Sudarshan Kriya Intervention and Rise of Protective Prostaglandins in Advanced-Stage Breast Cancer: Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer patients in advanced stages of cancer are managed by palliative care. This study reports important prostaglandin changes observed with added intervention of Sudarshan Kriya in their ongoing palliative care. Level of Prostaglandin A₂ (PGA₂) indicates tumor growth suppression; its level rises if person’s general condition is good, physically fit and active while PGE₂ and D₂ are considered pro-inflammatory. Quantitative assessment of Prostaglandins was done pre and post …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 62–68 Read article