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Clinical periodontal diagnosis

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Periodontal diseases include pathological conditions elicited by the presence of bacterial biofilms leading to a host response. In the diagnostic process, clinical signs such as bleeding on probing, development of periodontal pockets and gingival recessions, furcation involvement and presence of radiographic bone loss should be assessed prior ...
Giovanni E. Salvi, Andrea Roccuzzo, Jean‐Claude Imber, Alexandra Stähli, Björn Klinge, Niklaus P. Lang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Actinomycosis-like Propionibacterium propionicum infection associated with use of intrauterine contraceptive device: a case report

, 2016
Introduction: Intrauterine contraceptive devices generally carry a low risk of complications. Infection, possibly due to damage caused upon insertion, can occur and actinomycetaceae are the most likely cause of pelvic actinomycosis. Case report: A 41-
Matar, Mohamed, Anwar, Ayesha, Memon, Fouzia, Jonker, Leon   +3 more
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A novel selective stabilizer of the ryanodine receptor 2 prevents stress‐induced ventricular arrhythmias without impairing cardiac function

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose Aberrant activation of type 2 ryanodine receptors (RyR2) causes lethal arrhythmias, such as catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). Developing drugs that suppress RyR2 hyperactivation may be key to novel arrhythmia treatments.
Nagomi Kurebayashi, Masami Kodama, Hana Inoue, Masato Konishi, Masami Sugihara, Takashi Murayama, Ryosuke Ishida, Koichiro Ishii, Shuichi Mori, Yukari Endo, Xi Zeng, Yukiko U. Inoue, Takayoshi Inoue, Satoru Noguchi, Hajime Nishio, Eri Nakashima, Norio Suzuki, Noriko Nakaya, Ryushi Sato, Yuya Otori, Ayuna Tsutsumi, Mirei Takahashi, Takayuki Oka, Haruo Ogawa, Kayoko Kanamitsu, Hiroyuki Kusuhara, Utako Yokoyama, Junko Kurokawa, Hiroyuki Kagechika, Takashi Sakurai   +29 more
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Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: A critical appraisal

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract In spite of intensive research efforts driving spectacular advances in terms of prevention and treatments, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading health burden, accounting for 32% of all deaths (World Health Organization. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” WHO, February 1, 2017, https://www.who.int/news‐room/fact‐sheets/detail ...
Maria Clotilde Carra, Hélène Rangé, Giuseppina Caligiuri, Philippe Bouchard   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Behaviour and Role of Community in Family Planning Practices: A Mixed Methodology Study from a Rural Area in Central Kerala, Southern India

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Introduction: All differentials for varying acceptance of family planning methods need to be addressed for healthy population growth. The current study explores the family planning behaviour and role of the community in family planning practices in rural
VM Midhukrishna, N Divyamol, Shilu Mariam Zachariah, TK Abdu Saleem, KS Deepak   +4 more
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Diltiazem N‐oxide, a novel ischaemia‐activated prodrug, prevents ischaemia‐induced ventricular fibrillation without off‐target adverse effects

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Purpose Ventricular fibrillation (VF) in coronary heart disease accounts for up to 70% of sudden cardiac death. We examined whether diltiazem N‐oxide (DNO) has ischaemia‐selective antiarrhythmic activity. Experimental Approach Randomised and blinded experiments were performed in rat isolated hearts and in anaesthetised rats to ...
Louise M. Hesketh, Gabriel A. Watson, Francesca Mazzacuva, Zoe Hoare, Thomas R. Eykyn, Michael J. Curtis   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence, patterns and motives for hormonal contraceptive use among German servicewomen: results from a nationwide survey

Frontiers in Endocrinology
Hormonal contraceptive (HC) use is common among servicewomen and has been discussed in relation to health, performance, and operational readiness. No systematic data exist on HC prevalence among German servicewomen.
Jennifer Schlie, Timo Schinköthe, Timo Schinköthe, Annette Schmidt, Annette Schmidt   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Levonorgestrel-releasing Intrauterine System: Uses And Controversies.

, 2015
This article provides a perspective on the use of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system as a contraceptive method and as therapy in different situations, as well as presenting the corresponding controversies and unresolved issues.
Bahamondes, Luis, Bahamondes, M Valeria, Monteiro, Ilza   +2 more
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Cold plasma treatment for oral lichen planus: a retrospective case collection and proposal of a new clinical score

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Background and objectives Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic autoimmune mucosal disease with malignant potential and limited treatment options. This study evaluated the long‐term efficacy and safety of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) therapy in therapy‐refractory OLP and introduced the novel Lichen Planus Severity Score (LPSS).
Christian Seebauer, Hans‐Robert Metelmann, Mohamed Falougy, Wolfram Kaduk, Lasse Kremer, Georg Daeschlein   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of health education on knowledge, perception, and intended contraceptive use for family planning among university students in Pakistan

Scientific Reports
Approximately one billion women require family planning services worldwide, 842 million women are currently using modern contraceptives, and 80 million are using traditional contraceptive methods for family planning (FP).
Ramesh Kumar, Maliha Anwar, Nawal Naeem, Muhammad Asim, Reya Kumari, Sathirakorn Pongpanich   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source