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Comparative Evaluation of Dental Hygiene Awareness among Student Population Studying in Various Technical and Nontechnical Courses 对各种技术和非技术课程学生群体的口腔卫生意识进行比较评估

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_347_24

Shisham Verma, K. Sangha, Pushpraj Singh, Rachita G Mustilwar, John Francis, Nilamahan Nasser

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Evaluation of Visibility of Mandibular Incisive Canal by Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: An Observational Study 使用锥形束计算机断层扫描评估下颌切迹管的可见度：观察研究

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_226_24

Prachi Anand, D. N. Mehta, Abhishek Dubey, Richa Thakur, Rohit Malviya, Sonia Gullia

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Controlling High-Risk Pregnancy Anxiety with Effective Coping Tactics 用有效的应对策略控制高危妊娠焦虑症

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_532_24

J. Jagadeeswari, R. Ronald, A. Priyadarsini, B.A.A Dayana, C. Cecyli

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Assessment of Body Image Perception and Quality of Life among Oncology Patients 评估肿瘤患者的身体形象认知和生活质量

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_536_24

C. Cecyli, V. Tharani, B.A.A Dayana, A. Priyadarsini, J. Jagadeeswari

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Effect of Swedish Abdominal Massage on Gastrointestinal Outcomes of Critical Ill Patients 瑞典式腹部按摩对危重病人胃肠道疗效的影响

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_602_24

Thenmozhi Paluchamy, M. Monisha

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Evaluation of the Efficacy and Complications of Different Hysterectomy Techniques in the Management of Uterine Fibroids 评估不同子宫肌瘤切除术的疗效和并发症

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-05 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_236_24

Pranshi Asati, Swati Asati, Varsha Sinha, Heena Dixit, Akriti Mahajan, Yasser Khalid Alraddadi, Afroz Kalmee Syed

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Evaluation of Prevention of Initial Enamel Lesions around Orthodontic Brackets by Using Different Remineralizing Agents: An Original Research 使用不同的再矿化剂预防正畸托槽周围初期釉质病变的评估：原创研究

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_397_24

Velusamy Pavethynath, B. Rathore, N. M. Krishna, B. Pragnya, Ipseeta Menon, P. K. Varma Datla, Priyanka R Pujari

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Sleep Quality in Medical Students and its Association with Internet Usage- A Cross-Sectional Study 医学生的睡眠质量及其与互联网使用的关系--一项横断面研究

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_15_24

Manik Siroha, Golda K Joy, Ashwani Saini, Neha Dhingra, V. Mahla, L. Sebastian, Aditya Soni, Rutvi Shah, Preenon Majumdar, Gagan Suresha, Ashley Susan Vinod

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Prevalence of Potentially Malignant Disorders in Tobacco Consuming Population: A Cross-Sectional Analysis 烟草消费人群中潜在恶性疾病的患病率：横断面分析

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_376_24

Heena Shaikh, Arifa Bakerywala, Ojasvi Razdan, Vaishnavi Gosavi, Foram Patel, Mahad Aga

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Assessment of Orthodontic Retention Protocols and their Effects on Treatment Stability 评估正畸保持方案及其对治疗稳定性的影响

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Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences Pub Date : 2024-07-01 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_270_24

Riddhi Chawla, Faisal Mohiuddin Ansari, Manjunath Chekka, M. Akhilesh, V. A. Deepak, P. K. Varma Datla, Preetham Ravuri

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