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Mystery and misery of locally‐delivered drug therapy in periodontics. Historical concepts and current state

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract The primary objective is to critically analyze approaches to local therapy for periodontal disease, particularly in light of its well‐established systemic implications. We specifically address common misconceptions and overestimations regarding the potential of local treatments in contrast to their actual clinical effectiveness.
Andrea Mombelli, Alkisti Zekeridou
wiley   +1 more source

Antibiotic‐mediated immune modulation in periodontitis

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Although initiated by dysbiotic microbial communities, its progression is largely driven by the host's uncontrolled inflammatory response. While antibiotics have conventionally been employed in periodontitis therapy for their antimicrobial ...
Lina J. Suárez, R. M. Arce, Camila Pinheiro Furquim, Cristiane Gonçalves, Alpdogan Kantarci, Magda Feres, Nidia C. Castro dos Santos   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Outcomes in South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo, During a Humanitarian Crisis (2018-2024). [PDF]

Open Forum Infect Dis
Musafiri EM, Kabesha BT, Birembano F, Nyota R, Mapendo MC, Chirambiza JP, Mosomo TK, Namegabe EN.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The role of neutrophils in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel diseases

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
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, Ekin Yay‐Kus, Rafael Scaf de Molon, Viorelia Stoica, Peter Rimmer, Josefine Hirschfeld, Asif Jilani Iqbal, Tariq Iqbal, Iain Chapple   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predictive Ability of Sonographic Characteristics Alone to Diagnose Tuberculous Pleural Effusions in a Resource‐Limited Setting: A Cross‐Sectional Pilot Study in Zambia

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE), the second most common form of extra‐pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), remains difficult to diagnose due to low‐yield, invasive and often unavailable diagnostics in resource‐limited settings. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of sonographic characteristics alone to predict TB ...
Lukonde Zimba, Salomé‐Joëlle Gass, Mpundu C. Makasa, Matthew S. Haldeman   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Prisons of Latin America and the Caribbean: A Critical Reflection on Structural Challenges and Gaps. [PDF]

Trop Med Infect Dis
Torres A, Trujillo G, Sánchez JD.
europepmc   +1 more source

Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistance in M. leprae Strains From Kiribati

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Kiribati has one of the highest rates of leprosy worldwide. A nationwide screening and chemoprophylaxis program for household leprosy contacts was introduced in 2018. In 2022, population‐wide screening and rifamycin‐based treatment or chemoprophylaxis for leprosy and tuberculosis was introduced as part of the PEARL and COMBINE ...
Patrick O. Campbell, Temea Bauro, Erei Rimon, Nabura Ioteba, Trevor Anderson, Arturo Cunanan, Taulanga Naniseni, Jacqui Gardner, Emma Trowbridge, Nicholas M. Douglas, Stephen T. Chambers   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alleviating psychosocial distress in drug-resistant tuberculosis: a pre-post study on telephone-delivered motivational interviewing. [PDF]

Front Public Health
Xie F, Xie E, Yang X, Wan B, Yao R.
europepmc   +1 more source

Aetiology and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Common Bacterial Infections in Hospitalised Patients: A 2019 Multisite Cross‐Sectional Survey in Jakarta, Indonesia

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To describe the aetiology and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of common bacterial infections in hospitalised patients in Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods We conducted a hospital‐wide point prevalence survey in six hospitals in 2019, capturing data from routinely ordered bacterial cultures taken before the start of antibiotic treatment.
Justin de Brabander, Erni J. Nelwan, Ralalicia Limato, Monik Alamanda, Manzilina Mudia, Enty Tjoa, Ifael Y. Mauleti, Maria Mayasari, Iman Firmansyah, T. Mannaria Jayati, Michèle van Vugt, H. Rogier van Doorn, Raph L. Hamers, Erni J. Nelwan, Ralalicia Limato, Manzilina Mudia, Monik Alamanda, Helio Guterres, Enty Enty, Y. Ifael, Maria Mayasari Mauleti, Iman Firmansyah, May Hizrani, Anis Karuniawati, Taralan Tambunan, Amin Soebandrio, Decy Subekti, Iqbal Elyazar, Mutia Rahardjani, Fitria Wulandari, Reinout van Crevel, H. Rogier van Doorn, Vu Thi Lan Huong, Nga Do Ti Thuy, Sonia Lewycka, Alex Broom, Raph L. Hamers   +36 more
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Targeted next-generation sequencing for direct drug-resistant tuberculosis detection in sputum samples in Indonesia: an implementation study (2024-25). [PDF]

Lancet Reg Health Southeast Asia
Lestari BW, Rachman RW, Zahra RA, Larasmanah A, Indriani S, Alifia A, Alexandra S, Fibriani A, Marwah YS, Ristandi RB, Alisjahbana B, Hill PC, Soeroto AY, van Crevel R.   +13 more
europepmc   +1 more source