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Estado de salud oral, conocimientos, actitudes, prácticas y autopercepción de pacientes hipertensos atendidos en el Centro de Salud Familiar Dr. Carlos Díaz Gidi de la Comuna de San Javier, Región del Maule, 2010 [PDF]

, 2010
103 p.INTRODUCCIÓN: La hipertensión arterial es una enfermedad crónica que se caracteriza por una elevación anómala de la presión arterial. Según su origen existe una hipertensión arterial esencial de causa desconocida y una secundaria a una causa ...
Reyes Jaramillo, Ana María (Prof. Guía), Sanchez Troncoso, Daniela   +1 more
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Beyond Tumor Control: A Protocol for Multidimensional Assessment of Long‐Term Effects of Intensity‐Modulated Radiotherapy on Vision, Patient Well‐Being, and Morbidity in Head and Neck Cancer

Med Research, EarlyView.
Benjamin Abaidoo, Hannah Ayettey, Andrew Elikem Akafo, Naa N. Tagoe, Mildred Johnson, Vera Adobea Essuman, Edith Dogbe   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Parkinson's Disease and Salivary Issues: A Survey

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Salivary dysfunction, including xerostomia and drooling, is common in Parkinson's disease and further impairs oral health and quality of life, which are already compromised in this population. Their effective management demands deeper insight into the complexity of salivary dysfunction.
Beau D. M. van Dijk, Merel C. Verhoeff, Niels van der Aa, Frank Lobbezoo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Qualitative Evidence Synthesis to Explore Relationship‐Centred Dental Care for Older People Living in Care Homes

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patient groups and policymakers are calling for the implementation of relationship‐centred, co‐ordinated care for vulnerable older people. Relationship‐centred care highlights the significance of strong, quality relationships among residents, their families and the broader healthcare team.
Rosie Pritchett, Catherine Exley, Christopher Carroll, Rebecca Ruth Wassall   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of a Case‐Based Sleep Apnoea Education on the Knowledge, Attitudes and Confidence of Dental Hygiene Students—A Multicentre Intervention Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This pilot study aimed to explore knowledge, attitudes and confidence levels of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) before and after case‐based education among dental hygiene students. Moreover, to give an international perspective, this study included students from the US and Scandinavia. Methods A longitudinal multicentre study assessed
Ann‐Catrin André Kramer, Bridget Wright, Kristina Berggren, Linda Lundsbakken, Karelle Hopkins, Hanna Ahonen, Ulrika Lindmark   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Results obtained in the campaigns of cancer prevention of boca David Grinspan in Mendoza Argentina from 2014 to 2017 [PDF]

, 2018
El fin que se quiere alcanzar a través de la Campaña de Prevención de Cáncer de Boca, es detectar desórdenes potencialmente malignos, mediante el chequeo gratuito y espontáneo de la población en general, hombres y mujeres de todas las edades.
Bongiovanni, Isabel
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Education of Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists Working With Head and Neck Cancer Patients in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Departments in the United Kingdom—A Quantitative Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To investigate Dental Hygienists' (DHs) and Dental Therapists' (DTs) current undergraduate and postgraduate education with regard to the treatment of head and neck cancer (HANC) in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) departments in the United Kingdom.
Jocelyn Harding, Kenneth Eaton
wiley   +1 more source

Study on the Clinical Significance and Related Factors of Thirst and Xerostomia in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients

Kidney & Blood Pressure Research, 2013
Aims: To analyse the clinical significance and related factors of thirst and xerostomia and to find methods to alleviate thirst and xerostomia in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.
Wei-Feng Fan, Qi Zhang, Li-Hong Luo, Jian-Ying Niu, Yong Gu   +4 more
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Prevalence of Dental Caries in Persons With or Without Long‐Term Experience of Positive Airway Pressure‐Treated Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Oral dryness is common in persons with untreated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) as well as in those using positive airway pressure (PAP). OSA with or without PAP treatment could therefore be a risk factor of dental caries. Objectives To describe and compare the prevalence of dental caries among persons with or without PAP‐treated OSA.
H. Ahonen, K. Berggren, C. Kvarnvik, O. Sunnergren, U. Lindmark, A. Broström, M. Stensson   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tratamiento de la boca seca: puesta al día [PDF]

, 2004
La boca seca es una situación muy común en la clínica odontológica y las causas que producen esta alteración de la secreción de saliva pueden ser múltiples.
Martínez Mihi, Victoria, Miralles Jordá, Lucía, Silvestre Donat, Francisco Javier   +2 more
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