Decoding hepatitis B virus mutations that impact host-virus interactions and therapeutics.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a lethal virus that results in the loss of two lives every minute, induces chronic and acute infections. Chronic infections may result in liver cirrhosis, which in turn may lead to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Our study analysed 1,06,970 protein sequences of HBV genotypes ( to ) from the HBV database (HBVdb) to construct position-specific scoring matrices.

Perspectives of Lymphoma Survivors and Oncology Care Providers on Survivorship Care: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose: To explore lymphoma survivors' care experiences and needs post-treatment and to determine optimal information and services for a lymphoma survivorship program from the perspectives of both survivors and oncologists.

Methods: We conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with 32 lymphoma survivors and 13 lymphoma oncology providers. Interviews were analyzed using a template organizing style and iterative immersion/crystallization analysis of retrieved coded segments.

"Dentist as Smile Weavers" An Online Survey on Infection Surveillance, Emergency Treatment, Economic Setbacks, and Stress Endured by Periodontists of South India during COVID-19.

Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 virus introduction and subsequent COVID-19 pandemic have had a profound impact on normal dentistry, particularly periodontal treatment, around the world. This cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the infection surveillance, emergency treatment, economic setbacks, and stress endured by periodontists of South India during COVID-19.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to July 2021 among periodontists in South India.

Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccine among Dental Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study among Practitioners, Residents, and Students.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic spread rapidly across the world, prompting governments to impose lengthy restrictions on both movement and trade. While lockdowns reduce the prevalence of COVID-19 disease, they may have a negative impact on the economy and job levels. Dental medicine has been one of the most severely impacted industries during this crisis.

Diminished ovarian reserve in young women with sickle cell anemia.

Women with sickle cell anemia (SCA) have higher rates of diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) than age-matched controls. Pecker et al report a small study of patients with SCA that compares ovarian reserve in patients after stem cell transplant, on therapy with hydroxyurea (HU), and on supportive care. As expected, patients who received transplants have severe DOR.