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This study examined the association between self‐reported sleep quality, sleep duration and the incidence of dementia in adults aged 50 and older with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Results showed that longer sleep duration (≥ 9 h per night) was associated with a higher incidence risk of all ...
Johannes Schurr +2 more
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Lingual nerve revisited—A comprehensive review Part II: Surgery and radiology
Abstract The lingual nerve (LN) is a branch of the mandibular division of the fifth cranial nerve, the trigeminal nerve, arising in the infratemporal fossa. It provides sensory fibers to the mucous membranes of the floor of the mouth, the lingual gingiva, and the anterior two‐thirds of the tongue.
Kisho Ono +9 more
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Differential diagnosis diphtheria adults
A total of 1,824 human cases of diphtheria, treated at the Clinical Infectious Diseases Hospital SP Botkin (St. Petersburg) during 1993, as well as 19 deaths in 1994.
Yu. I. Liashenko +4 more
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Ludwig's angina and acute myocardial infarction: A case report
Ludwig's angina was first described in 1839 by German physician, Wilhelm Frederick Von Ludwig as a rapidly and fatal progressive gangrenous cellulitis and edema of the soft tissues of the neck and floor of the mouth with rapid spread to other places like
Ronald Kato +2 more
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A Systematic Review of Case Reports of Spontaneous Retropharyngeal Hematoma
Spontaneous retropharyngeal hematoma is a rare diagnosis that can present in patients with vague symptoms including swallowing dysfunction or neck discomfort. This review aims to describe the presentation, predisposing factors, and management of SRH cases to better understand the clinical course and guide strategies for identifying and managing this ...
Ashton L. Rogers +6 more
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Ludwig's angina in a puerperant: A case report
Ludwig's angina is a serious infection of the oral cavity and other soft tissues above the hyoid bone. It is associated with brawny indurations of the soft tissues, upward displacement of the tongue to the roof of the palate, and potential compromise of ...
Uche Mgbeokere, Uchenna I Nwagha
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Abstract Aim Endodontic conditions are associated with severe odontogenic infections. However, no studies have explicitly explored their role in the infectious process. This study aimed to assess associations between tooth‐related and patient‐related factors resulting in severe odontogenic infections and clinical care needs. Methodology A retrospective
Laura Petroff +5 more
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Ludwig’s Angina During Pregnancy-A Case Report
Pregnancy is accompanied by several physiological changes such as altered salivary flow rate, mucosal immunity and altered microbial flora. This may predispose pregnant women to oral health problems.
Varsha Christy Rani Balaji, K Vani
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A Hybrid Concept Analysis of Frailty Among Older Adults Living in the Community
ABSTRACT Aim To analyse the concept of frailty through a literature review and in‐depth interviews. Design A hybrid model of concept analysis. Methods The theoretical phase identified 43 articles for reviewing the definition and measurement of frailty. Seven frail older adults were invited in the fieldwork phase for in‐depth interviews.
Xing Fan +4 more
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ABSTRACT Targeted maximum likelihood estimation (TMLE) is an increasingly popular framework for the estimation of causal effects. It requires modeling both the exposure and outcome but is doubly robust in the sense that it is valid if at least one of these models is correctly specified.
Denis Talbot +13 more
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