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Male partner antenatal attendance and HIV testing in eastern Uganda: a randomized facility-based intervention trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09-13)Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of a written invitation letter to the spouses of new antenatal clinic attendees on attendance by couples and on male partner acceptance of HIV testing at ... -
Malocclusion and quality of life in Tanzanian schoolchildren
(Doctoral thesis, 2008-12-19)Objective: The main objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of malocclusion, its associated factors, its impact on quality of life and estimate its socio-dental treatment need in children living in Kinondoni ... -
Marine ω-3, vitamin D levels, disease outcome and periodontal status in rheumatoid arthritis outpatients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11)Objectives: Marine ω-3 fatty acids (FAs) and Vitamin D (VitD) are reportedly capable of down-regulating inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and periodontal disease. This study was undertaken to relate marine FA and ... -
Mercury in human brain, blood, muscle and toenails in relation to exposure: an autopsy study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-10-11)Background: The main forms of mercury (Hg) exposure in the general population are methylmercury (MeHg) from seafood, inorganic mercury (I-Hg) from food, and mercury vapor (Hg0) from dental amalgam restorations. While the ... -
Mesenchymal stem cells induce endothelial cell quiescence and promote capillary formation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-02-17)Introduction: Rapid establishment of functional blood vessels is a prerequisite for successful tissue engineering. During vascular development, endothelial cells (ECs) and perivascular cells assemble into a complex regulating ... -
Microfilaments in cells associated with induced heterotpic bone formation in guinea pigs
(Journal article, 1980)Sera from active chronic hepatitis were used to demonstrate actin microfilaments in cells of a bone-induced model. Demnineralized and freeze-dried allogenic dentine was implanted in the abdominal muscles of Guinea pigs. ... -
Microfluidics for studying metastatic patterns of lung cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-05-27)The incidence of lung cancer continues to rise worldwide. Because the aggressive metastasis of lung cancer cells is the major drawback of successful therapies, the crucial challenge of modern nanomedicine is to develop ... -
Misinterpretation of histopathological results as an important risk factor for unneeded surgery – case report of a "near miss" event in a pregnant woman
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-06-05)The oral cavity may exhibit a vast number of pathologic conditions, often dealt with by different medical disciplines. Combined with a substantial variation in clinical appearance, an accurate diagnosis may provide difficult ... -
Monolithic zirconia crowns in the aesthetic zone in heavy grinders with severe tooth wear – An observational case-series
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction with monolithic zirconia crowns in patients with severe tooth wear (≥1/3 of the tooth crown) in the aesthetic zone. Methods The ... -
Monolithic zirconia crowns – wall thickness, surface treatment and load at fracture
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of wall thickness on load at fracture of monolithic zirconia dental crowns after aging. Materials and Methods: Seventy translucent monolithic zirconia crowns (DD ... -
A Mouse Model for Slowly Progressive Primary Tuberculosis
(Journal article, 1999-08)The progression from primary Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection to disease is usually slow in humans. The aim of this study was to develop and characterize a mouse model for slowly progressive primary tuberculosis, using ... -
Muscarinic Agonists in the Treatment of Sjögren's Syndrome. A Literature Review of Pilocarpine and Cevimeline
(Master thesis, 2008-11-13)Sjögrens syndrom (SS) er en systemisk autoimmun sykdom som primært påvirker spytt- og tårekjertler og gir kliniske symptom som tørrhet i munn (xerostomia) og øyne (keratokonjunctivitis sicca). Sykdommen forekommer enten ... -
Neuronal plasticity of trigeminal ganglia in mice following nerve injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-02-09)Background: Nerve injury may induce neuropathic pain. In studying the mechanisms of orofacial neuropathic pain, attention has been paid to the plastic changes that occur in the trigeminal ganglia (TGs) and nucleus in ... -
On dental erosion among Yemeni children, adolescents, dentists and dental students. Prevalence, scoring system, risk indicators and awareness
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-12-09)Background: Dental erosion is a multifactorial oral health problem with an increasing prevalence among children and adolescents in many countries. Awareness of the condition among lay people is generally lacking, and methods ... -
Oral diseases and oral Health related behaviors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas in Tanzania: a cross sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Oral diseases, such as dental caries, tooth wear, dental erosion and periodontal diseases are major health problems in many societies. The study aim was to explore the association between oral health related ... -
Oral diseases and problems, and oral impacts on daily performances among adolescents living in Maasai populated areas in Tanzania
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-12-14)Background: The study aimed to assess prevalence/frequency and socio-behavioral distribution of oral diseases/problems and their oral quality of life consequences according to Maasai and non-Maasai ethnic groups. Methods: ... -
Oral diseases and socio-demographic factors in adolescents living in Maasai population areas of Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-12-04)Background: Oral diseases may cause serious health problems, especially in socially disadvantaged populations and in low-income countries. In populations living in the rural areas of Tanzania there is paucity of reports ... -
Oral health and institutionalised elderly
(Doctoral thesis, 2009-06-19)Aim: The main aim of this thesis was to generate initiatives promoting good oral health for institutionalised elderly. It was therefore essential to investigate how their oral health status has changed over time, whether ...