Syed Quadri

Abstract Clear aligners have become a popular alternative to fixed appliances because they offer esthetic advantages and potential improvements in periodontal health and pain management while enhancing quality of life (QOL). This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of clear aligners versus fixed appliances on established outcomes.

S. A.Quadri, W. A. F.Alshadidi, M. Z. U.Huqh, C. S. L.Villuri, R.Vyas, and S. K.Vaddamanu, “Comparison of the Periodontal Status Between Orthodontic Aligner Treatment and Traditional Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” International Journal of Dental Hygiene (2026): 1–14, https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70084. Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

World Thalassemia Day is a global healthcare event commemorated every year on May 8th to raise awareness about the condition among the local public and policymakers, apart from supporting and strengthening the morale of the victims who have battled for years with this fatal disease. Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects your body's ability to produce hemoglobin and healthy red blood cells. Types include alpha and beta thalassemia.