BACKGROUND Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common painful disorder in females. The use of Benson's relaxation technique with a focus on sensations affects a range of physical and mental symptoms, reduces stress, and subsequently leads to changes in oxidative stress indexes. AIM The present study aimed to determine the impact of Benson's relaxation technique on oxidative stress indexes of premenstrual syndrome in students in Khoy University of Medical Sciences. METHODS A quasi-experimental design with intervention and control groups was used in this study. The female nursing students at Khoy University of Medical Sciences were selected by convenience and were assigned by the simple random method to control and intervention groups, each of which with 30 samples. The data collection tool was a three-part questionnaire and a checklist for recording values. Data collection was done at two stages of before and after intervention on days 21 to 28 and the third day of menstruation by distributing questionnaires and sing Benson's relaxation techniques as an alternative medicine on the variability of levels oxidative stress markers and Consequently for reducing physical and mental symptoms. Copyright © 2019 Jalhe Bagheri Hamzyan Olia, Soryya Zinalpoor, Shahriar Sakhaei, Hassan Ebrahimpour Sadagheyani, Hossein Motaarefi.BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy refers to vascular disease of the retina that affects patients who have been diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus. Information about DR must be spread the population, especially diabetic patients. Tools for DR screening are available and easy to access. No similar study was carried out in Tabuk to assess awareness of DR among type II diabetic patients up to our knowledge. AIM To assess awareness of diabetic retinopathy among type II diabetic patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study carried out in Tabuk city at King Salman Armed Forced Hospital-Primary Health Care Centers among type II diabetic patients attending at the period of study (n = 382) to assess their awareness about diabetic retinopathy. RESULTS Out of 382 diabetics patients, (41.4%) had DM less than 5 years, (34.8%) had DM more than 10 years, and (23.8%) had DM between 5-10 years, (30.1%) had university degree, (42.4%) considered having low income, (57.6%) were screened for DR in the past year, (18.1%) of participant think that Seeing optometrist is enough for DR diagnosis. The total knowledge score about DR with a mean ± SD of 6.4 ± 1.5, indicating poor knowledge level, where 180 (47.1%) had poor knowledge, 106 (27.7%) had moderate knowledge, and 96 (25.2%) had good knowledge. CONCLUSION Almost the Awareness of Type II Diabetic Patients Attending at king Salman Armed Forced Hospital-Primary Health Care centre regarding Diabetic Retinopathy needs to be improved. Copyright © 2019 Amal Mohammed Albalawi, Tahani Khalil, Reham Abdalmajeed Alimam, Ayah Suliman Albalawi.INTRODUCTION Prohibited substances issue and their abuse have become a scourge for people in Indonesia. This situation creates concern for every level of society since this is very influential to damage and can even eliminate generations at a later time. AIM This study aims to determine the characteristics of age, education, psychological and social problems related to substance dependence experienced by individuals with substance disorders who undergo rehabilitation in Medan, Indonesia. METHODS This study is a cross-sectional analytic, in which the sample of this study was individuals who underwent rehabilitation in the Rehabilitation Center in Medan City who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria. A structured interview was carried out with the MINI ICD-10 on part M. disorders related to psychoactive substances. Furthermore, to see the level of dependence, WHO ASSIST questionnaire (The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test) was used. RESULTS This study discovered that subjects wia, Fasihah Irfani Fitri, Muhammad Surya Husada, Dudy Aldiansyah, Muhammad Ichwan, Khairunnisa Khairunnisa, Farah Diba Harahap.BACKGROUND Oral and systemic problems are common among pregnant women. Routine dental visits are important for the maintenance of optimal oral health which is linked with systemic health. AIM To evaluate dental care utilization and related factors among pregnant women in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in hospitals and healthcare centers in the cities of Khobar, Dammam, and Qatif in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. A piloted tested self-administered questionnaire available in Arabic and English languages was distributed among a calculated sample of 341 pregnant women. Pearson's chi-square test and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed. RESULTS In the study, 270 questionnaires were analyzed giving a response rate of 79.2%. Mean age of the participants was 29 ± 5.9 years. There were 43.7% pregnant women who received dental treatment when they have a dental problem and only 13.7% performed routine dental visit. Half the sample (52.6%) avoided dental visits during pregnancy and dental treatment being unsafe was the most common reason for avoiding dental visits. After adjustment, routine dental visits during pregnancy were 7.38 times higher among Saudis compared with non-Saudis women (p 0.05). The participants who had a negative perception about the safety of dental treatment had significantly lower odds (OR 0.31, p 0.036) of dental attendance for routine dental visits. CONCLUSION Routine dental visits were low among pregnant women and many visited dentists when they had a dental problem. Negative perception about the safety of dental treatment was associated with reduced regular dental visits during pregnancy. Pregnant women should be educated about the importance of receiving dental care for the maintenance of optimal oral health. Copyright © 2019 Zainab Albasry, Bayan Alhaddad, Mashael Abdullah Benrashed, Asim Al-Ansari, Muhammad Ashraf Nazir.BACKGROUND Using of sealant on pits and fissures is likely one of the most generally well-known strategies by the new cavity-prevention systems. AIM The purpose of this research is to measure the retentiveness of sealants of resin-modified ionomer glass cement (GIC) and resin pits and fissures, on the first permanent molars of special patients as a part of caries prevention program in schools. METHODS The sample was comprised by 60 molars. Resin-based sealants on one side and glass-ionomer sealant on the contralateral side of the mouth. The molars were examined in three and six months after application for retention with three standards TR Totally Retained; PR Partially Retained; and CL Completely Lost. RESULTS by the end of the study 60% of resin sealant was present. While 55% of GIC were retentive after 6 months.  https://www.selleckchem.com/  CONCLUSION Resin sealants are more retentive than glass ionomer sealants in school-based carries prevention program. Copyright © 2019 Asem Alkhodairi, Mohammad Alseweed, Sulaiman Alwashmi, Ramy A. Elmoazen.