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A deep learning model for predicting radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer based on multi-channel fusion

BMC Medical Imaging
Objectives Radiation-induced xerostomia is a common sequela in patients who undergo head and neck radiation therapy. This study aims to develop a three-dimensional deep learning model to predict xerostomia by fusing data from the gross tumor volume ...
Lin Lin, Yuchen Ren, Wanwei Jian, Geng Yang, Bailin Zhang, Lin Zhu, Wenhao Zhao, Haoyu Meng, Xuetao Wang, Qiang He   +9 more
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Developing and Validating a Nursing‐Applied Oral Health Risk Assessment Tool for Care‐Dependent Older German Adults: A Two‐Panel Delphi Study

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Implementation of oral health assessment tools in residential care for older adults remains challenging. We aimed to establish the content validity and practice relevance of the Mouth‐related Risk Assessment for Professional Nursing (Mu‐RAP), a nursing‐applied instrument designed to identify oral health risks in care‐dependent ...
Anna‐Lena Hillebrecht, Sarah Funck, Elmar Ludwig, Ramona Waterkotte, Anna Greta Barbe   +4 more
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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
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Tenapanor Beyond Phosphate: Gut Sodium Transport, Stool Transit Time, and Volume Balance in Dialysis Patients

Hemodialysis International, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Tenapanor, a minimally absorbed intestinal NHE3 inhibitor approved for hyperphosphatemia in dialysis, lowers phosphate and reduces intestinal sodium absorption. Its sodium–water signal may have implications beyond phosphate but remains poorly separated from diarrhea‐mediated losses and dialysis prescription artifacts. Methods This
Lucas Maciel de Almeida Corrêa, Luiggi Kevin Virgino Brandão, Clara Belo Gamon Santiago, Alexandre de Assis Barbosa, Gabriel Rian Mazur, Gabriel Costa de Santana, Yan Roberth Delmiro Silva, Letícia Esteves Dante, Ivan Felipe Dutra Júnior   +8 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

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

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

Fluoride‐Free Mouthwashes Available Over‐The‐Counter in the US‐An Overview

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Fluoride‐free mouthwashes (FFM) are commonly used by patients for a variety of cosmetic and/or therapeutic reasons. The purpose of this study was to investigate the composition and purposes of FFM available over‐the‐counter in the US.
Astrid C. Valdivia‐Tapia, Jaime A. Cury, Antonio P. Ricomini‐Filho, Frank Lippert   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and impact of xerostomia on quality of life: a clinical-based cross-sectional study in Egypt

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Background The current investigation aimed to assess the prevalence of xerostomia, its relation to risk factors, and its impact on the quality of life among a sample of the Egyptian population.
Dalia Ghalwash, Ayman El-Gawish, Asmaa Abou-Bakr   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oral Hygiene Behaviours, Motivation and Perceived Competence in Adults Living With Mental Illness: A Cross‐Sectional Study

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background People living with mental illness experience poorer oral health than the general population, influenced by medication‐related effects, behavioural risk factors, and structural barriers to dental care. Oral health behaviours and psychological determinants such as motivation and perceived competence are central to prevention and self ...
Grace Wong, Lauren Monds, Mark Montebello, Carolyn Fraser, Zion Park, Georgie McBride, Kevin Ayozie, Kristine Grainger, Marija Saponja, Anna Cheng, Kyle Cheng, Wenpeng You   +11 more
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