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The oral microbiota and periodontal health in orthodontic patients
Abstract The oral microbiota develops within the first 2 years of childhood and becomes distinct from the parents by 4 years‐of‐age. The oral microbiota plays an important role in the overall health/symbiosis of the individual. Deviations from the state of symbiosis leads to dysbiosis and an increased risk of pathogenicity.
Brandon W. Peterson +4 more
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AbstractPeriodontitis is a complex inflammatory disease in which the host genome, in conjunction with extrinsic factors, determines susceptibility and progression. Genetic predisposition is the strongest risk factor in the first decades of life. As people age, chronic exposure to the periodontal microbiome puts a strain on the proper maintenance of ...
Arne S. Schaefer +4 more
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The role of neutrophils in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel diseases
Abstract Objectives Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses a spectrum of chronic disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, with a potential bidirectional relationship with periodontitis. Neutrophils are key regulators of immune‐inflammatory responses and play a major role in both diseases.
Joao Paulo Steffens +8 more
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Bridging the Gap Between General and Transplant Infectious Disease Practice
ABSTRACT The population of iatrogenic immunocompromised individuals is steadily rising as we continue to improve in our ability to manage diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disease, and end‐organ dysfunction, with increasing access to novel agents and transplantation.
Jeremey Walker +4 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Scrub typhus is a major cause of acute undifferentiated febrile illness (AUFI) in the Asia–Pacific region. Nonspecific presentation, limited diagnostic accuracy and delayed treatment increase morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to develop a simple clinical score for early diagnosis in adults with AUFI. Methods A cross‐sectional
Wilawan Thipmontree +3 more
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Glycemic control and blood product quality of Canadian blood donors with diabetes
Abstract Background Many blood centers now accept donors with diabetes, provided their condition is “well‐controlled”. However, glycemic control is not routinely assessed at donation, and the impact of donor diabetes on blood product quality remains unclear.
Elyn M. Rowe +7 more
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ABSTRACT Objective The safety of endoscopic thrombin injection (ETI) for treating the bleeding of gastric varix (GV) in patients with portal hypertension requires further evaluation. This meta‐analysis systematically reviews the available evidence on the efficacy and safety of ETI for GV bleeding.
Wen Xu +4 more
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Skull Base Surgery in the Pediatric Population—The 2nd International Collaborative Study (1995–2015)
ABSTRACT Background The current study presents the efforts of a global collaborative group to review the management and outcomes of malignant tumors of the skull base in the pediatric population worldwide. Patients and Methods A total of 28 institutions contributed data on 3061 patients. From this, there were 64 pediatric patients (2.1%).
Dan M. Fliss +50 more
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ABSTRACT Optimal cephalexin and cefadroxil dosing for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) is unclear. We summarize clinical and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) data that compare dosing strategies for SSTIs. Additionally, we conduct population PK target attainment simulations for varying doses of cephalexin and cefadroxil for Staphylococcus ...
Jonathan H. Ryder +6 more
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