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52. Summary of Papers l-lll.
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Young, Sven
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HIV infection complications ,POVERTY areas ,DATABASES ,FEMUR injuries ,BONE fractures ,INFECTION ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,SURGICAL complications - Abstract
The article presents three abstracts of articles about intramedullary nail operations, including one by S. Young, S. A. Lie, G. Hallan et al. on low infection rates in intramedullary nail operations in 55 low and middle income countries (LMIC), one by S. Young, S. A. Lie, G. Hallan et al. on risk factors for infection after intramedullary nail operations in LMIC and one by S. Young, L. Banza, G. Hallan et al. on complications after intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures in LIMC.
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- 2014
53. ItchApp©: An App-based eDiary for Assessment of Chronic Pruritus in Clinical Trials.
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GERNART, Marvin, TSIANAKAS, Athanasios, ZEIDLER, Claudia, RIEPE, Claudia, OSADA, Nani, PIHAN, David, and STÄNDER, Sonja
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ITCHING ,CLINICAL trials ,ELECTRONIC health records ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
Performing a reliable assessment of chronic pruritus remains a challenge. Electronic diaries are often used, but many of the scales have not been validated. ItchApp
© was developed for Android smartphones in order to address this lack. A total of 40 subjects with chronic pruritus completed questionnaires both on paper and with ItchApp© (verbal rating scale, numerical rating scale, dynamic pruritus score) in order to validate the software application. Strong correlations were found for test–retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient: 0.865-0.977) and convergent validity (Spearman's r: 0.442-0.924). A feasibility questionnaire for ItchApp© revealed a high level of user friendliness and compliance. This was confirmed in a randomized controlled trial with 68 subjects, for which the clinically important difference in the numerical rating scale values for ItchApp© was calculated (2.61 points). In summary, ItchApp© is a recently developed eDiary that can provide experts with a reliable evaluation of patients with chronic pruritus. It will be made available for future clinical trials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2017
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54. Effects of rapid maxillary expansion on anchorage alveolar bone meta-analysis.
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Chen, Ruijun
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ALVEOLAR process ,MAXILLARY expansion ,BONE resorption ,ANCHORAGE - Abstract
Rapid maxillary expansion (RME) is a routine method for correcting transverse maxillary deficiency. This paper investigated the effect of RME on anchorage alveolar bone and examined the differences between micro-implant-assisted RME and conventional RME. Relevant articles were selected from the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Review Manager software (v.5.3) was used for the pooled analysis and Cochran Q and I
2 statistic tests were used to assess the heterogeneity. Following conventional RME, the distal buccal alveolar bone thickness and the mesiobuccal alveolar thickness of the maxillary first molars were significantly reduced. Hyrax (standard mean difference [SMD]: −0.93, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −1.20–0.66) and Haas procedures (SMD: −0.88, 95% CI: −1.40–0.36) significantly reduced the buccal vertical alveolar height of the maxillary first molars. Similar results were obtained for the maxillary first premolars following RME. The thickness of the buccal alveolar bone decreased with conventional RME compared to when using the method assisted by micro-implants. Conventional RME can reduce the thickness and vertical height of maxillary alveolar bone, and there is less loss of alveolar bone when using micro-implant-assisted RME. Further research is needed to validate the findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2023
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55. New technologies from bench to bedside - report from the Nordic association for clinical physics 2023 symposium.
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Korreman, Stine Sofia, Behrens, Claus Preibisch, Hansen, Vibeke Nordmark, Thygesen, Jesper, and Andersen, Thomas Lund
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PHYSICS ,POSTERS ,SERIAL publications ,MEDICAL technology ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,ARTIFICIAL intelligence ,MEDICAL protocols ,PROTON therapy ,TRANSLATIONAL research ,MEDICAL societies ,ADULT education workshops ,RADIATION dosimetry - Abstract
The article discusses the highlights of the Nordic Association for Clinical Physics' (NACP) triennial scientific symposium held in Reykjavik, Iceland on March 30 to April 1, 2023. Topics discussed at the symposium include the use of artificial intelligence in clinical practice, treatment planning and adaptive therapy, proton therapy and dosimetry.
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- 2023
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56. Effect of polyacrylic acid treatment of dentin on adhesion of glass ionomer cement.
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Peutzfeldt, Anne and Asmussen, Erik
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- 1990
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57. Original Papers.
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LISTS ,NECK pain ,CHRONIC pain ,NECK diseases ,PAIN ,CHRONIC diseases - Abstract
A list of several papers related to neck pain is presented. Some of the papers in the list include "The prevalence of neck pain: A population-based study from northern Sweden," by M. Guez, C. Hildingsson, M. Nilsson, G. Toolanen, "Chronic neck pain of traumatic and nontraumatic origin," by M. Guez, C. Hildingsson, B. Stegmayr, G. Toolanen and "Chronic low-back pain in individuals with chronic neck pain of traumatic and non-traumatic origin," by M. Guez, S. Nasic, C. Hildingsson, G. Toolanen.
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- 2006
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58. Trochanteric stabilizing plate in the treatment of trochanteric fractures: a scoping review.
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Alm, Carl Erik, Gjertsen, Jan-Erik, Basso, Trude, Matre, Kjell, Rörhl, Stephan, Madsen, Jan Erik, and Frihagen, Frede
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BIOLOGICAL models ,STATISTICAL reliability ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,HIP fractures ,BONE screws ,COMPARATIVE studies ,FRACTURE fixation ,REOPERATION ,LITERATURE reviews - Abstract
Background and purpose — The trochanteric stabilizing plate (TSP) may be used as an adjunct to a sliding hip screw (SHS) in the treatment of trochanteric fractures to increase construct stability. We performed a scoping review of the literature to clarify when and how the TSP may be useful. Methods — A systematic search was performed in 5 databases and followed by a backwards-and-forwards citation search of the identified papers. 24 studies were included. Results — 6 biomechanical studies and 18 clinical studies were included in the review. The studies presented mainly low-level evidence. All studies were on unstable trochanteric fractures or fracture models. Due to the heterogeneity of methods and reporting, we were not able to perform a meta-analysis. In the biomechanical trials, the TSP appeared to increase stability compared with SHS alone, up to a level comparable with intramedullary nails (IMNs). We identified 1,091 clinical cases in the literature where a TSP had been used. There were 82 (8%) reoperations. The rate of complications and reoperations for SHS plus TSP was similar to previous reports on SHS alone and IMN. It was not possible to conclude whether the TSP gave better clinical results, when compared with either SHS alone or with IMN. Interpretation — The heterogeneity of methods and reporting precluded any clear recommendations on when to use the TSP, or if it should be used at all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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59. Cancer survivors' experience of exercise-based cancer rehabilitation - a meta-synthesis of qualitative research.
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Midtgaard, Julie, Hammer, Nanna Maria, Andersen, Christina, Larsen, Anders, Bruun, Ditte-Marie, and Jarden, Mary
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CANCER patients ,CANCER patient rehabilitation ,CINAHL database ,EXERCISE therapy ,MEDICAL information storage & retrieval systems ,PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,META-synthesis - Abstract
Background. Evidence for the safety and benefits of exercise training as a therapeutic and rehabilitative intervention for cancer survivors is accumulating. However, whereas the evidence for the efficacy of exercise training has been established in several meta-analyses, synthesis of qualitative research is lacking. In order to extend healthcare professionals' understanding of the meaningfulness of exercise in cancer survivorship care, this paper aims to identify, appraise and synthesize qualitative studies on cancer survivors' experience of participation in exercise-based rehabilitation. Material and methods. Five electronic databases (PubMed, PsychINFO, EMBASE, Cinahl and Scopus) were searched systematically for articles published up to May 2014 using keywords and MeSH terms. To be included, studies had to contain primary data pertaining to patient experiences from participation in supervised, structured moderate to vigorous-intensity exercise. Results. In total 2447 abstracts were screened and 37 papers were read in full. Of these, 19 studies (n = 390) were selected for inclusion and critically appraised. Synthesis of data extracted from eight studies including in total 174 patients (77% women, age 28-76 years) exclusively reporting experiences of participation in structured, supervised exercise training resulted in nine themes condensed into three categories: 1) emergence of continuity; 2) preservation of health; and 3) reclaiming the body reflecting the benefits of exercise-based rehabilitation according to cancer survivors. Accordingly, the potential of rebuilding structure in everyday life, creating a normal context and enabling the individual to re-establish confidentiality and trust in their own body and physical potential constitute substantial qualities fundamental to the understanding of the meaningfulness of exercise-based rehabilitation from the perspective of patients. Conclusions. In addition to the accumulating evidence for the efficacy of exercise training in cancer rehabilitation, it is incumbent upon clinicians and policy-makers to acknowledge and promote the meaningfulness of exercise for the individual, and to use this knowledge to provide new solutions to current problems related to recruitment of underserved populations, long-term adherence and implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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60. European cancer rehabilitation and survivorship, 2018: one of a kind.
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Dalton, Susanne Oksbjerg and Johansen, Christoffer
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TUMOR treatment ,CANCER patients ,CONFERENCES & conventions ,SURVIVAL rate ,REHABILITATION ,SERIAL publications ,TUMORS ,DISEASE complications - Abstract
The article focuses on several European Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship (ECRS) meetings in which 140 papers published in Acta Oncologica. It mentions the course and risk of late effects in childhood cancer survivors are well described and risk factors identified are all closely related to the specific treatment provided for the cancer disease; and also mentions the papers address Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) use and readiness for e-health solutions during therapy and rehabilitation.
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- 2019
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61. Knowledge and Influence of Predatory Journals in Dermatology: A Pan-Austrian Survey.
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RICHTIG, Georg, RICHTIG, Markus, HOETZENECKER, Wolfram, SAXINGER, Werner, LANGE-ASSCHENFELDT, Bernhard, STEINER, Andreas, STROHAL, Robert, POSCH, Christian, BAUER, Johann W., MÜLLEGGER, Robert R., DEINLEIN, Teresa, SEPP, Norbert, VOLC-PLATZER, Beatrix, Van Anh NGUYEN, SCHMUTH, Matthias, HOELLER, Christoph, PREGARTNER, Gudrun, and RICHTIG, Erika
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DERMATOLOGY ,PERIODICALS ,OPEN access publishing ,MEDICINE ,LIBRARY materials - Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and influence of predatory journals in the field of dermatology in Austria. A total of 286 physicians (50.5% men) completed a questionnaire. The vast majority of subjects read scientific articles (n = 281, 98.3%) and took them into consideration in their clinical decisionmaking (n = 271, 98.5% of participants that regularly read scientific literature). Open access was known by 161 (56.3%), predatory journals by 84 (29.4%), and the Beall's list by 19 physicians (6.7%). A total of 117 participants (40.9%) had been challenged by patients with results from the scientific literature, including 9 predatory papers. Participants who knew of predatory journals had a higher level of education as well as scientific experience, and were more familiar with the open-access system (p < 0.001). These results indicate that the majority of dermatologists are not familiar with predatory journals. This is particularly the case for physicians in training and in the early stages of their career. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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62. The effect of erythropoietin on bone.
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Rölfing, Jan Hendrik Duedal
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ANIMAL experimentation ,BONE regeneration ,BONE growth ,ACADEMIC dissertations ,DOSE-effect relationship in pharmacology ,ERYTHROPOIETIN ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,RABBITS ,RESEARCH funding ,SWINE ,IN vitro studies ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
The article focuses on several studies concerning the effects of erythropoietin (EPO) on the bone. Topics discussed include the effectiveness of EPO in enhancing bone formation in an autograft posterolateral spinal fusion model, the cellular mechanisms of EPO's osteogenic action and the role of EPO in healing bone defects. Also discussed are the characteristics of EPO, the potential adverse effects of EPO and the pleiotropic effects of EPO.
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- 2014
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63. Discussion.
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- 2014
64. Discussion.
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Young, Sven
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HIV infection complications ,POVERTY areas ,FEMUR injuries ,BONE fractures ,COMPOUND fractures ,INFECTION ,SURGICAL complications ,TIBIA injuries ,HUMERUS injuries - Abstract
In this article the authors focus on three research projects on intramedullary nailing in low and middle income countries (LIMC) which they were involved in and which are discussed in three articles abstracted within the issue. In the article they offer opinions on research findings contained in the three abstracted articles and discuss the challenges that are associated with conducting surgery for fracture fixation in LIMC.
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- 2014
65. Sealing and retentive ability of dental luting cements: Summary and Review.
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Gudbrandøilo
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- 1978
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66. Lichenoid lesions of the upper labial mucosa: a systematic review and a report of a new case with extensive follow-up.
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Halonen, Maisa and Siponen, Maria
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MUCOUS membranes ,LITERARY sources ,DEMOGRAPHIC characteristics ,GINGIVA ,GRANULOMA - Abstract
The paper reports the demographic characteristics of patients with lichenoid lesions affecting only the upper labial mucosa, with or without associated lesions in the maxillary anterior gingiva, alongside the lesions' clinical and histopathological features, treatment, follow-up and prognosis. Also, a new case with lengthy follow-up is presented. A systematic review was performed in line with PRISMA guidelines. The literature search sources were PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. In all, 26 patients (21 women, 5 men) were included in the review. 80.8% (n = 21) of the labial lesions were clinically erythematous and 19.2% (n = 5) were accompanied by white striations. The gingiva was affected in 46.2% of cases. All patients (100%, n = 24) reported symptoms. All of the lesions presented histological features of lichenoid inflammation. Granulomas were noted in 65.4% (n = 17) of the lesions. Topical corticosteroid was the most frequent therapy (89.5%, n = 17). Lichenoid lesions found solely in the upper labial mucosa, with or without adjacent gingival lesions, are rarely reported in the literature, and the reporting is often incomplete. A definitive aetiology could not be established for the lesions. Likewise, there is little information about this condition's long-term prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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67. Lung cancer registries in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden: a comparison and proposal for harmonization.
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Gouliaev, A., Rasmussen, T. R., Malila, N., Fjellbirkeland, L., Löfling, L., Jakobsen, E., Dalton, S. O., and Christensen, N. L.
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REPORTING of diseases ,LUNG tumors ,RESEARCH funding ,OVERALL survival - Abstract
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in all Nordic countries which, though similar in demographics and healthcare systems, have noticeable differences in lung cancer survival. Historically, Denmark and Finland have had higher lung cancer incidences and lower survival than Norway and Sweden. All four countries have national cancer registries. Data in these registries are often compared, but their full potential as a source of learning across the Nordic countries is impeded by differences between the registries. In this paper, we describe and compare the Nordic registries on lung cancer–specific data and discuss how a more harmonized registration practice could increase their usefulness as a source for mutual learning and quality improvements. We describe and compare the characteristics of data on lung cancer cases from registries in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden. Moreover, we compare the results from the latest annual reports and specify how data may be acquired from the registries for research. Denmark has a separate clinical lung cancer registry with more detailed data than the other Nordic countries. Finland and Norway report lung cancer survival as relative survival, whereas Denmark and Sweden report overall survival. The Danish Lung Cancer Registry and the Swedish Cancer Registry do not receive data from the Cause of Death registries in contrast to the Finnish Cancer Registry and the Cancer Registry of Norway. The lung cancer registries in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden have high level of completeness. However, several important differences between the registries may bias comparative analyses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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68. The European Bone and Joint Infection Society definition of periprosthetic joint infection is meaningful in clinical practice: a multicentric validation study with comparison with previous definitions.
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SOUSA, Ricardo, RIBAU, Ana, ALFARO, Pedro, BURCH, Marc-Antoine, PLOEGMAKERS, Joris, MCNALLY, Martin, CLAUSS, Martin, WOUTHUYZEN-BAKKER, Marjan, and SORIANO, Alex
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PROSTHESIS-related infections ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,FAMILY medicine ,RESEARCH methodology ,RETROSPECTIVE studies ,LONGITUDINAL method - Abstract
Background and purpose -- A new periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) definition has recently been proposed by the European Bone and Joint Infection Society (EBJIS). The goals of this paper are to evaluate its diagnostic accuracy and compare it with previous definitions and to assess its accuracy in preoperative diagnosis. Patients and methods -- We retrospectively evaluated a multicenter cohort of consecutive revision total hip and knee arthroplasties. Cases with minimum required diagnostic workup were classified according to EBJIS, 2018 International Consensus Meeting (ICM 2018), Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and modified 2013 Musculoskeletal Infection Society (MSIS) definitions. 2 years' minimum follow-up was required to assess clinical outcome. Results -- Of the 472 cases included, PJI was diagnosed in 195 (41%) cases using EBJIS; 188 (40%) cases using IDSA; 172 (36%) using ICM 2018; and 145 (31%) cases using MSIS. EBJIS defined fewer cases as intermediate (5% vs. 9%; p = 0.01) compared with ICM 2018. Specificity was determined by comparing risk of subsequent PJI after revision surgery. Infected cases were associated with higher risk of subsequent PJI in every definition. Cases classified as likely/confirmed infections using EBJIS among those classified as not infected in other definitions showed a significantly higher risk of subsequent PJI compared with concordant non-infected cases using MSIS (RR = 3, 95% CI 1-6), but not using ICM 2018 (RR = 2, CI 1-6) or IDSA (RR = 2, CI 1-5). EBJIS showed the highest agreement between preoperative and definitive classification (k = 0.9, CI 0.8-0.9) and was better at ruling out PJI with an infection unlikely result (sensitivity 89% [84-93], negative predictive value 90% [85-93]). Conclusion -- The newly proposed EBJIS definition emerged as the most sensitive of all major definitions. Cases classified as PJI according to the EBJIS criteria and not by other definitions seem to have increased risk of subsequent PJI compared with concordant non-infected cases. EBJIS classification is accurate in ruling out infection preoperatively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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69. An effective method to summarise the outcomes of questionnaire-based studies in systematic reviews.
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Tewari, Nitesh, Goel, Shubhi, Haldar, Partha, Mathur, Vijay Prakash, and Srivastav, Sukeshana
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EXPERIMENTAL design ,HETEROGENEITY ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) - Abstract
With an increased number of questionnaire-based knowledge, attitude, practice and other types of studies, there is a need to perform evidence-based research in such designs as well. The systematic reviews (SR) and meta-analyses (MA) of the questionnaire-based studies are difficult to conduct and summarise due to the wide variations in the questions included in each of them. The presentation of these reviews often leads to ambiguous conclusions, and meta-analysis is not possible due to wide heterogeneity. This paper aims to highlight a method known as the 'Knowledge-Attitude-Practice' or 'KAP' Heat Map, which was developed and validated for the effective presentation of the outcomes of varied questionnaires in systematic reviews. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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70. A systematic review on fluoridated food in caries prevention.
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Cagetti, Maria Grazia, Campus, Guglielmo, Milia, Egle, and Lingström, Peter
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Objective. This paper aims to provide a systematic review of the caries-prevention effect of fluoridated food, excluding water. The main aim of this review was to evaluate the presence of scientific evidence relating to the effects of fluoride intake via food on the occurrence of carious lesions. The outcome was defined as a clinical outcome, so only papers evaluating a decrease in caries indices were included. Materials and methods. Relevant databases (Medline®, Embase®, The Cochrane Library) were searched. The date range was set from 01.01.1966 to 03.31.2011. One hundred and thirty-nine reports were identified and assessed. Only three papers fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were discussed in detail. Results. No paper related to the use of fluoridated salt in caries prevention fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The use of milk as a vehicle for providing additional fluoride in a dental public health programme was evaluated in two papers. The consumption of fluoridated milk was an effective measure to prevent caries in the primary teeth. The use of fluoridated sugar demonstrated a reduction in caries increment in the permanent dentition in one paper. Conclusions. Literature on the effectiveness of fluoridation in foods in caries prevention is scant and almost all the studies have been conducted in children. There is low evidence that the use of milk fluoridation is effective in reducing the caries increment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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71. Decreased Hydrosoluble Antioxidant Capacity in Women: Comment on the Paper by Guarrera & Rebora on Polymorphic Light Eruption.
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Giardini, Roberta and Cardo, Pasquale P.
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LETTERS to the editor ,PLEOMORPHIC fungi - Abstract
A letter to the editor is presented that posts a comment on the paper on Polymorphic Light Eruption.
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- 2008
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72. The SwiSCI Cohort Study.
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Bickenbach, Jerome, Tennant, Alan, and Stucki, Gerold
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- 2016
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73. On the diagnosis and treatment of femoral fractures.
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Frihagen F
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- 2009
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74. On the diagnosis and treatment of femoral neck fractures.
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Frihagen, Frede
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FEMUR neck ,ARTHROPLASTY ,INTERNAL fixation in fractures ,SURGERY - Abstract
The article presents the findings of a study related to the diagnosis and treatment of femoral neck fractures. Femoral neck fracture is characterised by a fracture through the intraarticular part of the femoral neck. It is stated that the Scandinavian countries and the United States have the highest incidences of hip fracture. The treatment is done through internal fixation or arthroplasty depending upon the nature of displacement.
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- 2009
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75. Survivorship – the situation room.
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Dalton, Susanne Oksbjerg and Johansen, Christoffer
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TUMOR treatment ,CANCER patient psychology ,SERIAL publications ,SURVIVAL rate ,DOCUMENTATION ,NEED (Psychology) ,CANCER patient medical care ,CANCER patient rehabilitation - Abstract
The article offers a perspective on survivorship situation in cancer patients. Emphasis is given on the need to address psychosocial problems such as depression and anxiety in cancer patients. Survivorship research papers are cited on topics including interventions addressing late effects such as neuropathy or bone density, role of patient-reported outcomes in cancer management and follow-up care, and effect of breast cancer treatment on sexuality.
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- 2023
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76. Triage and urgent dental care for COVID-19 patients in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa.
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Mikkola, Maria Kaarina, Gästgifvars, Jenny Johanna, Helenius-Hietala, Jaana Sisko, Uittamo, Johanna Tuulikki, Furuholm, Jussi Oskari, Välimaa, Hannamari, Ruokonen, Hellevi Merja A., and Nylund, Karita Maaria
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COVID-19 ,DENTAL care ,OUTPATIENT medical care ,HOSPITAL patients ,ELECTRONIC health records - Abstract
This paper describes and reports the patient-specific characteristics of an urgent dental care clinic for COVID-19 infected, suspected, exposed or quarantined patients from March to December 2020 in the Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa, Finland. The triage and the treatment protocol were established based on the scientific data. Patient files were evaluated from the hospital district's electronic medical record system. IBM SPSS software was used for statistical analysis. There were 1114 consultations and 257 visits at the clinic. Most of the patients were generally healthy with mean age of 35, had toothache and were suspected to be SARS-CoV-2 positive. Seventeen of the patients received positive tests for COVID-19 infection. The main treatment was tooth extraction, mostly due to caries. Statistically significant differences between COVID-19 infected and other patients occurred in age (45 vs 34 years-of-age, p =.009) and number of teeth (25 vs 28, p =.031). No SARS-CoV-2 infection transmission chains were traced to the clinic. During the challenging pandemic time, patients were carefully screened by specialists in clinical dentistry and treated safely and effectively. Patient-specific characteristics revealed no differences between COVID-19 infected and other patients in terms of symptoms or treatment needs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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77. Cancer in the Faroe Islands from 1960-2019 – incidence, mortality, and comparisons with the other Nordic countries.
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Kristiansen, Marnar F., Mikkelsen, Ronja M., Kristiansdóttir, Tordis, Rasmussen, Páll, Andórsdóttir, Guðrið, Hansen, Sæunn Ó., Nielsen, Kári R., á Steig, Bjarni, Strøm, Marin, and Petersen, Maria Skaalum
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REPORTING of diseases ,BLADDER tumors ,RECTUM tumors ,MELANOMA ,DISEASE incidence ,SKIN tumors ,COMPARATIVE studies ,KIDNEY tumors ,TESTIS tumors ,HEMATOLOGIC malignancies ,TUMORS ,BREAST tumors ,PROSTATE tumors ,ESOPHAGEAL tumors - Abstract
Purpose: In this paper, we present age-standardized cancer incidence and mortality rates in the Faroe Islands. We also compare with the Nordic rates and show incidence rate ratios (IRR) and mortality rate ratios (MRR). Materials and methods: The Faroese cancer registry (FCR) was established in 1994, with incidence available from 1960 and mortality from 1983. The FCR is a part of the NORDCAN collaboration, where the different Nordic countries all report anonymized cancer data by standardized methods, ensuring comparability. Validation efforts revealed that 13% of cases had not been reported to the FCR from 2006 to 2019, emphasizing the need for continued validation efforts of cancer registries. After validation, we submitted the updated cancer cases to NORDCAN and now present this data, taken directly from the NORDCAN website (2019 data). Results: We found that the incidence of the summary group all cancers in the Faroe Islands increased from 1960 to 2019, while cancer mortality decreased from 1983 to 2019. Comparisons with Nordic rates showed significantly lower IRRs for cancer in all cancers, bladder and urinary tract, and skin cancer for both sexes, while IRR was lower for breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men. Contrary, IRR was higher for rectum and kidney cancer in women and esophagus and testicular cancer in men. There was an increased MRR for cancer in female organs, bladder and urinary tract, and kidney cancer in women, and esophagus and pancreas cancer in men. In contrast, malignant hematopoietic diseases and melanoma in women had a lower MRR. Conclusions: Cancer incidence in the Faroe Islands was lower than in the other Nordic countries. Of particular interest, the incidence of testicular cancer saw a steep increase during the last 20 years, and an investigation into possible causes for this is needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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78. EXERCISE FOR LOW BACK PAIN: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF GLOBAL RESEARCH FROM 1980 TO 2018.
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Rui WANG, Lin-Man WENG, Meng-Si PENG, and Xue-Qiang WANG
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- 2020
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79. Dentin to dentin adhesion using combinations of resin cements and adhesives from different manufacturers - a novel approach.
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Seitz, Elke, Hjortsjö, Carl, Dahl, Jon E., and Saxegaard, Erik
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ADHESIVE cements ,RESIN adhesives ,DENTIN ,THIRD molars ,BOND strengths - Abstract
Aims: The aims of this study were to present a novel method to analyse dentin bond strength and to evaluate the bond strength of combining adhesive systems and resin cement from different manufacturers. Methods: Human wisdom teeth were ground flat to the dentin on parallel surfaces and axially cut into two parts. Dentin cylinders (Ø 3mm) were drilled from one half of each tooth. The other half from each tooth was embedded in epoxy resin with the dentin surface exposed. The specimens were ground with silicone carbide paper and the dentin cylinders were cemented onto the dentin surface of the other half of the same tooth. Materials: Resin cement and adhesive systems from three different manufacturers were used in various combinations (n=8 per group). Cement and adhesive from the same manufacturer served as control. Shear bond strength (SBS) was measured and fracture modes were registered. Results and conclusions: The highest median SBS value was found in a bonding combination between cement and a non-corresponding adhesive (33.1MPa) and one of the lowest values was found in one of the controls (15.3MPa). Cohesive fractures were most frequent. The results indicated that combining adhesive and cement from different manufacturers did not compromise the dentin bonding. The novel test method is recommended for evaluating dentin bonding. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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80. News from the Editorial Board.
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Vahlquist, Anders
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DERMATOLOGY periodicals ,MEDICAL periodicals ,MEDICAL publishing - Abstract
The article discusses editorial developments for the journal "Acta Dermato-Venereologica" as of May 2014 including Nicole Basset-Seguin's replacement of Jonathan L. Rees as section editor for skin cancer-related papers and the expected number of papers to be submitted for publication in 2014.
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- 2014
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81. Comparison between Swedish EORTC QLQ-C30 general population norm data published in 2000 and 2019.
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Johansson, Hemming, Lagergren, Pernilla, Nolte, Sandra, and Brandberg, Yvonne
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TUMOR treatment ,CANCER patient psychology ,REFERENCE values ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,FUNCTIONAL status ,HEALTH status indicators ,COGNITION ,PHYSICAL activity ,QUALITY of life ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,EMOTIONS - Abstract
Normative health-related quality of life (HRQoL) data from the general population are regularly used to facilitate the interpretation of HRQoL as reported by cancer patients participating in cancer clinical trials, especially when conducting long-term follow-up studies after treatment. The aim of the present study is to compare two Swedish normative data sets, published in 2000 and 2019 respectively, and explore whether HRQoL as reported by the Swedish general population has changed over time. 'Sample 2000' was comprised of normative data from the Swedish general population who responded to the EORTC QLQ-C30 in a Swedish mail survey in 1999 (n = 3069). 'Sample 2019' consisted of data from the Swedish general population collected as part of a European norm data study using online panels, published in 2019 (n = 1027). Data were analyzed stratified by sex and age (40–49; 50–59; 60–69; 70–79 years). For most of the subscales and single items, no age group differences between the two samples were found, with the exception of the oldest age group (70–79 years), where Sample 2019 generally showed better HRQoL as compared to Sample 2000. Lower (worse) levels of Global quality of life and higher (worse) levels of Dyspnoea were found in Sample 2019 for most age groups. There were no differences found between the samples for most EORTC QLQ-C30 subscales and single items, with the exception of the oldest age group of both sexes in Sample 2019 who reported better HRQoL on many variables. When deciding which normative dataset to use, the mode of data collection and age group have to be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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82. Evaluating the use of self-conditioning adhesive combined with dual curing resin cement as an endodontic sealer: An in vitro study.
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Anton y Otero, Clara Isabel, Liaudet, Nicolas, di Bella, Enrico, Abdelaziz, Marwa, Feilzer, Albert, Krejci, Ivo, and Marger, Laurine
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PIT & fissure sealants (Dentistry) ,DENTINAL tubules ,CEMENT ,ADHESIVES ,CONFOCAL microscopy - Abstract
To compare infiltration, sealing and microleakage in root dentin with a self-conditioning adhesive system combined with dual curing resin (resin-based cement) to a conventional epoxy-resin-based sealer using confocal microscopy imaging. 26 roots were enlarged and disinfected. Dentin tubules of 24 teeth were labelled with a red fluorophore (Rhodamine B) (two samples served as controls). Root canal samples were sealed in group AH (n = 11) with a conventional sealer (AH Plus Root Canal Sealer, Dentsply DeTrey) and in group RC (n = 11) with a resin-based cement (Parabond combined with Paracore, Coltène). Roots were then sectioned horizontally and immersed in H
2 O2 to remove the Rhodamine B not fixed by the sealers. The empty dentin spaces were labeled with a green fluorophore (Fluorescein) enabling the evaluation of infiltration as well as microleakage by confocal microscopy. Two additional samples were fractured in vertical direction for observation under SEM. Group RC presented significantly more infiltration in the middle third than in the middle and apical thirds of group AH. Microleakage was significantly higher in group AH than in group RC. SEM images revealed more dentin plugs and a homogenous resin layer in group RC in contrast to group AH. The resin-based cement revealed promising outcomes compared to a traditional epoxy resin based sealer. Infiltration and microleakage in infiltrated and sealed root dentin samples are higher in middle than apical root thirds. Root dentin infiltration and sealing with a self-conditioning adhesive system and a dual-curing resin cement revealed less microleakage than with an epoxy-resin-based sealer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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83. Radiotherapy respiratory motion management in hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies: a systematic review of patient factors influencing effectiveness of motion reduction with abdominal compression.
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Daly, Mairead, McWilliam, Alan, Radhakrishna, Ganesh, Choudhury, Ananya, and Eccles, Cynthia L.
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PANCREATIC tumors ,ONLINE information services ,MEDICAL databases ,CINAHL database ,LIVER tumors ,BILE duct tumors ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,COMPRESSION therapy ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,ABDOMEN ,RADIOTHERAPY ,RESPIRATION ,DATA analysis software ,MEDLINE - Abstract
The effectiveness of abdominal compression for motion management in hepatobiliary-pancreatic (HPB) radiotherapy has not been systematically evaluated. A systematic review was carried out using PubMed/Medline, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CINAHL databases up to 1 July 2021. No date restrictions were applied. Additional searches were carried out using the University of Manchester digital library, Google Scholar and of retrieved papers' reference lists. Studies conducted evaluating respiratory motion utilising imaging with and without abdominal compression in the same patients available in English were included. Studies conducted in healthy volunteers or majority non-HPB sites, not providing descriptive motion statistics or patient characteristics before and after compression in the same patients or published without peer-review were excluded. A narrative synthesis was employed by tabulating retrieved studies and organising chronologically by abdominal compression device type to help identify patterns in the evidence. The inclusion criteria were met by 6 studies with a total of 152 patients. Designs were a mix of retrospective and prospective quantitative designs with chronological, non-randomised recruitment. Abdominal compression reduced craniocaudal respiratory motion in the majority of patients, although in four studies there were increases seen in at least one direction. The influence of patient comorbidities on effectiveness of compression, and/or comfort with compression was not evaluated in any study. Abdominal compression may not be appropriate for all patients, and benefit should be weighed with potential increase in motion or discomfort in patients with small initial motion (<5 mm). Patient factors including male sex, and high body mass index (BMI) were found to impact the effectiveness of compression, however with limited evidence. High-quality studies are warranted to fully assess the clinical impact of abdominal compression on treatment outcomes and toxicity prospective in comparison to other motion management strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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84. Interpretation of composite endpoints in urology: an analysis of citation quality.
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Jacobsen, Frederik M., Kvorning Ternov, Klara, Nolsøe, Alexander B., Østergren, Peter Busch, Fode, Mikkel, Sønksen, Jens, and Jensen, Christian Fuglesang S.
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CITATION analysis ,UROLOGY ,CLINICAL trials - Abstract
To investigate how urological studies using composite endpoints as the primary outcome were cited. In this quality analysis of citations, three randomized clinical trials each investigating oncological and non-oncological urology were selected for citation analysis based on pre-defined criteria. In total, 531 papers citing the selected studies were reviewed; citations were evaluated based on whether they correctly referred to the composite endpoint and if singleton endpoints were defined and/or discussed. Among the citations, 223/531 (42%) referred to the composite endpoint, of which 217/223 (97.3%) correctly cited the composite endpoint. However, only 91/217 (41.9%) defined and/or discussed the singleton endpoints of the composite endpoint. The lack of a validated instrument for citation analysis was a limitation of this study. Meanwhile, the main strength is the large number of individually analyzed citations. The composite endpoints of urological randomized clinical trials are generally cited without referring to the composite endpoint; when cited, the composite endpoints are described correctly. However, in most cases, without defining or discussing the singleton endpoints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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85. Concern about TMD: A comment from 'the international forum'.
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86. The impact of cancer survivorship care plans on patient and health care provider outcomes: a current perspective.
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van de Poll-Franse, Lonneke V., Nicolaije, Kim A. H., and Ezendam, Nicole P. M.
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CANCER patients ,CANCER patient medical care ,COMMUNICATION ,CONTINUUM of care ,HEALTH ,PATIENT aftercare ,EVALUATION of medical care ,MEDICAL protocols ,GENERAL practitioners ,QUALITY of life ,HEALTH self-care ,INFORMATION resources - Abstract
Background:To help the growing number of cancer survivors deal with the challenges of cancer survivorship, survivorship care plans (SCPs) were recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2006. The SCP is a formal document that contains both a tailored treatment summary and a follow-up care plan. Since the IOM recommendation 10 years ago, the implementation in daily clinical practice is minimal. Several studies have investigated the effects of SCPs on patient-reported outcomes and oncology and primary care providers (PCPs), but the quantity and quality of these studies are limited. Results:The first four randomized trials comparing SCP delivery with usual care failed to show a positive effect on satisfaction with information provision, satisfaction with care, distress or quality of life. SCPs did improve the amount of information provided and communication of PCPs with medical specialists and patients. A recent small trial that changed the focus from SCP as primarily an information delivery intervention to a behavioral intervention did observe positive effects on self-reported health, lower social role limitations and a trend towards greater self-efficacy. Gaps in knowledge about SCPs include uncertainty about content and length of the SCP; whether it should be delivered online or on paper; the timing and frequency of delivery; which health care provide should deliver SCP care. Finally, cost-effectiveness of SCP interventions has received limited attention. Conclusion:Currently, there is not enough evidence to warrant large-scale implementation of SCPs, or to abandon SCPs altogether. Emphasis on the SCP process and survivor engagement, supporting self-management may be an important way forward in SCP delivery. Whether this is beneficial and cost-effective on the long term and among different groups of cancer survivors needs further investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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87. Studies on the Permeability of Human Oral Mucosa I. Gravimetric Determination of Biological Fluids at Microgram Levels.
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Kaaber, Svend
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88. Genetic risk factors for cancer-related cognitive impairment: a systematic review.
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Buskbjerg, Cecilie D. R., Amidi, Ali, Demontis, Ditte, Nissen, Eva R., and Zachariae, Robert
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COGNITION disorder risk factors ,COGNITION disorders ,CINAHL database ,INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems ,MEDICAL databases ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,TUMORS ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,DISEASE complications ,GENETICS - Abstract
Background: Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a commonly reported complaint among non-CNS cancer patients. Even subtle CRCI may have detrimental effects on quality of life and identifying patients at increased risk for CRCI to improve survivorship care is important. In the present paper, we systematically reviewed available studies of possible genetic risk factors for developing CRCI. Methods: Keyword-based systematic searches were undertaken on 24 July 2018 in PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, and CINAHL. Three authors independently evaluated full-texts of identified papers and excluded studies with registration of reasons. Seventeen studies reporting results from 14 independent samples were included for review. Two authors independently quality assessed the included studies. The review was preregistered with PROSPERO (CRD42018107689). Results: Ten studies investigated apolipoprotein E (APOE), with four studies reporting that carrying at least one risk allele (APOE4 (ε4)) was associated with CRCI, while six studies found no association. The remaining identified genetic risk variants associated with CRCI located in: COMT, four DNA repair genes, five oxidative stress genes, 22 genes related to breast cancer phenotype, and GNB3. No associations were found between CRCI and genes coding for interleukin-6 (IL6), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF), interleukin 1 beta (IL1B), and brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF). With the exception of APOE, the genetic risk factors had only been investigated in one or two studies each. Conclusions: Overall, the available evidence of possible genetic risk factors for CRCI is limited. While some research suggests a role for the ε4 allele, the literature is generally inconsistent, and the currently available evidence does not allow clear-cut conclusions regarding the role of genetic factors in the development of CRCI. Larger genetic studies and studies investigating additional genetic variants are needed to uncover genetic risk factors for CRCI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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89. Drug-induced Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
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LAMMER, Judith, HEIN, Rüdiger, ROENNEBERG, Sophie, BIEDERMANN, Tilo, and VOLZ, Thomas
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BULLOUS pemphigoid ,DRUG side effects ,LITERATURE reviews ,BASAL lamina ,AUTOIMMUNE diseases - Abstract
Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is a rare subepidermal autoimmune blistering disease characterized by linear deposition of IgA along the basement membrane zone. Although most reported cases are idiopathic, there is a subset of patients with drug-induced LABD. Various drugs have been associated with the drug-induced form of the disease. This paper reviews the literature on drugs reported to elicit linear IgA dermatosis and its specific clinical presentation. In addition, a case report of a 77-year-old male patient with linear IgA dermatosis induced by vancomycin is described. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the need to include this differential diagnosis in cases of suspected adverse drug reactions, as well as to highlight the role of drugs in LABD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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90. Amelogenesis imperfecta - a systematic literature review of associated dental and oro-facial abnormalities and their impact on patients.
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Poulsen, Sven, Gjørup, Hans, Haubek, Dorte, Haukali, Gro, Hintze, Hanne, Løvschall, Henrik, and Errboe, Marie
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DENTAL pathology ,AMELOGENIN ,DENTITION ,SYSTEMATIC reviews ,NUTRITION & oral health ,DENTAL crowns ,DENTAL enamel ,PATIENTS - Abstract
Objective. Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a disease primarily affecting amelogenesis, but other aberrations have been reported. The purposes of this review were: (1) to identify other anomalies associated with AI, and (2) to describe the impact of the disease and its associated conditions on the oral health-related quality of life of patients, and the economic consequences. Material and methods. A literature search was conducted in the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Bibliotek.dk, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and OMIM, supplemented by a search for selected authors. Based on titles and abstracts, 137 papers were identified. Results. Most articles were case reports or case series with few cases. Aberrations were reported in the eruption process, in the morphology of the crown, in the pulp-dentine organ, and in the number of teeth. Gingival conditions and oral hygiene were usually reported to be poor, and calculus was a common finding. Open bite was the most commonly reported malocclusion. A negative impact on patients' oral health-related quality of life was described, but information was scarce. No information was found on the economic impact. Conclusions. A number of aberrations associated with AI have been reported, but not sufficiently systematic to allow for a secondary analysis and synthesis of the findings. The impact on patients in terms of reduced quality of life and economic burden needs to be studied. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2008
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91. Capillary Malformation-arteriovenous Malformation Type 2: A Case Report and Review.
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Heiberg BRIX, Anna Trier, TØRRING, Pernille Mathiesen, and BYGUM, Anette
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HEREDITARY hemorrhagic telangiectasia ,HUMAN abnormalities ,CAPILLARIES ,CENTRAL nervous system ,ARTERIOVENOUS malformation ,GENETIC variation - Abstract
Capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome is a rare genodermatosis with cutaneous capillary malformations and a risk of associated fast-flow malformations. We describe here a four-generation family with a novel heterozygous pathogenic variant in the EPHB4 gene (NM_004444.5 (EPHB4): c.2224G>C, p.(Ala742Pro)). A review of the literature retrieved 127 patients with capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome and confirmed variants in EPHB4. Multiple capillary malformations were present in 114 (89.76%) patients, and 12 (9.44%) patients had a solitary capillary malformation. Arteriovenous malformations/fistulas were present in 23 (18.1%) patients, and were located within the central nervous system in 5 (3.9%) patients. Not all papers included description of epistaxis. Telangiectasias were reported in 28 (22%) patients, and Bier spots were described in 20 (15.7%) patients. The clinical characteristics of capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation syndrome are diverse and often discrete, which can make it difficult to distinguish capillary malformationarteriovenous malformation syndrome from hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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92. Frequency of Publication of Dermoscopic Images in Inter-observer Studies: A Systematic Review.
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POLESIE, Sam and ZAAR, Oscar
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DERMOSCOPY ,DIAGNOSTIC imaging ,INFORMATION sharing ,SKIN imaging ,SCIENTIFIC community - Abstract
Research interest in dermoscopy is increasing, but the complete dermoscopic image sets used in inter-observer studies of skin tumours are not often shared in research publications. The aim of this systematic review was to analyse what proportion of images depicting skin tumours are published in studies investigating inter-observer variations in the assessment of dermoscopic features and/or patterns. Embase, MEDLINE and Scopus databases were screened for eligible studies published from inception to 2 July 2020. For included studies the proportion of lesion images presented in the papers and/or supplements was extracted. A total of 61 studies (53 original studies and 8 shorter reports (i.e. research letters or concise reports)). published in the period 1997 to 2020 were included. These studies combined included 14,124 skin tumours, of which 373 (3%) images were published. This systematic review highlights that the vast majority of images included in dermoscopy research are not published. Data sharing should be a requirement for future studies, and must be enabled and standardized by the dermatology research community and editorial offices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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93. Adaptive radiotherapy strategies for pelvic tumors – a systematic review of clinical implementations.
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Thörnqvist, Sara, Hysing, Liv B., Tuomikoski, Laura, Vestergaard, Anne, Tanderup, Kari, Muren, Ludvig P., and Heijmen, Ben J. M.
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BLADDER tumors ,MAGNETIC resonance imaging ,MEDLINE ,ONLINE information services ,PELVIC tumors ,PROSTATE tumors ,RADIOISOTOPE brachytherapy ,RADIOTHERAPY ,RECTUM tumors ,CERVIX uteri tumors ,SYSTEMATIC reviews - Abstract
Introdution: Variation in shape, position and treatment response of both tumor and organs at risk are major challenges for accurate dose delivery in radiotherapy. Adaptive radiotherapy (ART) has been proposed to customize the treatment to these motion/response patterns of the individual patients, but increases workload and thereby challenges clinical implementation. This paper reviews strategies and workflows for clinical and in silico implemented ART for prostate, bladder, gynecological (gyne) and ano-rectal cancers.Material and methods: Initial identification of papers was based on searches in PubMed. For each tumor site, the identified papers were screened independently by two researches for selection of studies describing all processes of an ART workflow: treatment monitoring and evaluation, decision and execution of adaptations. Both brachytherapy and external beam studies were eligible for review.Results: The review consisted of 43 clinical studies and 51 in silico studies. For prostate, 1219 patients were treated with offline re-planning, mainly to adapt prostate motion relative to bony anatomy. For gyne 1155 patients were treated with online brachytherapy re-planning while 25 ano-rectal cancer patients were treated with offline re-planning, all to account for tumor regression detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)/computed tomography (CT). For bladder and gyne, 161 and 64 patients, respectively, were treated with library-based online plan selection to account for target volume and shape variations. The studies reported sparing of rectum (prostate and bladder cancer), bladder (ano-rectal cancer) and bowel cavity (gyne and bladder cancer) as compared to non-ART.Conclusion: Implementations of ART were dominated by offline re-planning and online brachytherapy re-planning strategies, although recently online plan selection workflows have increased with the availability of cone-beam CT. Advantageous dosimetric and outcome patterns using ART was documented by the studies of this review. Despite this, clinical implementations were scarce due to challenges in target/organ re-contouring and suboptimal patient selection in the ART workflows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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94. EDITORIAL.
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Stam, Henk, Bor, Kristian, and Granlund, Therese
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95. Management of skin graft donor site in pediatric patients with tumescent technique and AQUACEL® Ag foam dressing.
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Shahzad, Farooq
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SKIN grafting ,CHILD patients ,CAREGIVERS ,FOAM ,POSTOPERATIVE period ,SURGICAL dressings ,HYDROCOLLOID surgical dressings - Abstract
Split thickness skin graft donor sites are challenging to manage in children because of patient fear and anxiety. Therefore, strategies that minimize the frequency of dressing change are beneficial. This paper describes a technique to simplify wound care for split thickness skin graft donor sites. A tumescent solution of saline containing 0.25% bupivacaine with epinephrine is infiltrated into the graft donor site. Skin grafts are harvested with an electric dermatome. The donor sites are dressed with AQUACEL
® Ag Foam, which is a sodium carboxymethylcellulose hydrofiber dressing that contains silver ions. A total of 17 split thickness skin grafts were performed with this technique. Patient age ranged from 2.4 year to 16.9 years (average 12 years). The AQUACEL® Ag Foam dressings were removed at an average of 23 days (range 11 to 31 days) at which time complete donor site epithelialization was seen in 13/17 (76.5%) patients. The remaining 4 patients had < 5% of the donor site that had not epithelialized; these went on to heal uneventfully with a brief period of petrolatum gauze dressing changes. Two patients had foul smelling discharge under the dressing that resolved promptly with dressing removal. The above technique allows the primary dressing to stay in place long enough for epithelialization to take place. The obviation of dressing changes in the early post-operative period results in patient comfort and care giver convenience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2021
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96. Patient-led follow-up reduces outpatient doctor visits and improves patient satisfaction. One-year analysis of secondary outcomes in the randomised trial Follow-Up after Rectal CAncer (FURCA).
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Hovdenak Jakobsen, Ida, Vind Thaysen, Henriette, Laurberg, Søren, Johansen, Christoffer, and Juul, Therese
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CANCER patient psychology ,PATIENT aftercare ,ONCOLOGY nursing ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,PATIENT participation ,RECTUM tumors ,PATIENT satisfaction ,MEDICAL care use ,RANDOMIZED controlled trials ,MEDICAL referrals ,STATISTICAL sampling ,PATIENT education - Abstract
FURCA (Follow-Up after Rectal Cancer) is a multi-centre randomised trial comparing patient-led follow-up with standard outpatient follow-up. This paper reports one-year follow-up data from the FURCA trial on selected secondary outcomes including type and number of contacts, patient-reported involvement and satisfaction with health care services during follow-up. Patients with rectal cancer (stage < IV) from four Danish surgical centres were randomised (1:1) into intervention (education and self-referral to project nurse) or standard follow-up (routine clinical doctor visits). The present analysis involved data on hospital contacts during the first year after surgery, patient involvement and satisfaction measured at one year, and baseline patient-reported and clinical variables. Of 512 eligible patients, 168 were allocated to patient-led follow-up (intervention) and 168 to standard follow-up (control). The total number of hospital contacts in the intervention arm did not differ significantly from the number of contacts in the control arm (p = 0.44). More patients had ≥15 contacts in the intervention arm than in the control arm (p = 0.004). The total number of outpatient doctor visits was significantly lower in the intervention arm (p < 0.001). Patients in both arms rated involvement and satisfaction high; yet patients in the intervention arm scored significantly higher on two of six items regarding involvement and all five items regarding satisfaction. Of the 168 patients in the intervention arm, 43% made direct contact (self-referral) to the project nurse, and 14 of these patients (8%) had ≥4 contacts. The primary reason for self-referral was bowel dysfunction. The findings indicate the value of a patient-led follow-up program in terms of direct access and more individually tailored intervention based on patients' needs, with most tasks being managed by nurses. Patient-led follow-up came with improved patient-perceived involvement and satisfaction; thus, it was both acceptable and favourable for the patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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97. Commentary to a Paper by Flosadóttir & Bjarnason on Full Dapsone Dose Made Possible by Control of Anaemia with Darbepoetin-alpha.
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Mobacken, Håkan
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DRUG efficacy ,DAPSONE ,ANEMIA treatment ,ERYTHROPOIETIN ,DRUG dosage ,THERAPEUTICS research - Abstract
The author reflects on the study which cited the effectiveness of dapsone-induced anaemia with darbepoetin-alpha. It discusses the findings of the study and asserts it chose erythropoietin, which was used successfully for 3 years. It implies that the dapsone dose could be increased, which controlled the symptoms and raised the haemoglobin. It assesses that it suggests a new concept in the management of dapsone-related anaemia and further studies are required to evaluate its place in therapy.
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98. Nordic Cancer Registries -- an overview of their procedures and data comparability.
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Pukkala, Eero, Engholm, Gerda, Schmidt, Lise Kristine Højsgaard, Storm, Hans, Khan, Staffan, Lambe, Mats, Pettersson, David, Ólafsdóttir, Elínborg, Tryggvadóttir, Laufey, Hakanen, Tiina, Malila, Nea, Virtanen, Anni, Johannesen, Tom Børge, Larønningen, Siri, and Ursin, Giske
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REPORTING of diseases ,TUMORS ,MATHEMATICAL variables ,DATA analysis ,SYMPTOMS ,DISEASE incidence ,ACQUISITION of data - Abstract
Background: The Nordic Cancer Registries are among the oldest population-based registries in the world, with more than 60 years of complete coverage of what is now a combined population of 26 million. However, despite being the source of a substantial number of studies, there is no published paper comparing the different registries. Therefore, we did a systematic review to identify similarities and dissimilarities of the Nordic Cancer Registries, which could possibly explain some of the differences in cancer incidence rates across these countries. Methods: We describe and compare here the core characteristics of each of the Nordic Cancer Registries: (i) data sources; (ii) registered disease entities and deviations from IARC multiple cancer coding rules; (iii) variables and related coding systems. Major changes over time are described and discussed. Results: All Nordic Cancer Registries represent a high quality standard in terms of completeness and accuracy of the registered data. Conclusions: Even though the information in the Nordic Cancer Registries in general can be considered more similar than any other collection of data from five different countries, there are numerous differences in registration routines, classification systems and inclusion of some tumors. These differences are important to be aware of when comparing time trends in the Nordic countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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99. State governance versus dentists' autonomy - the case of Swedish dental care.
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Franzén, Cecilia
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DENTAL care ,MEDICAL quality control ,MEDICAL personnel ,COST effectiveness ,ATTITUDE (Psychology) ,DENTISTRY ,DENTISTS ,JOB satisfaction - Abstract
Objective: A trend towards the state governance of healthcare through quality indicators and national clinical guidelines has been observed, and it is argued that this trend can be a challenge to the autonomy of healthcare professionals. In Sweden, these regulatory tools have been implemented in combination with subsidies for adult dental care that are based on guideline recommendations which serve to ensure that dental care is evidence-based and cost-effective. This paper aims to analyse the implications of these changes regarding dentists' autonomy and whether the government's political intentions can be fulfilled.Material and Methods: The paper is based on documents from government authorities and professional theories.Results: The financial control over Swedish dental care has been strengthened, and it can be argued that this is a step in the right direction from a societal point of view, as public resources are limited. Dentists' professional autonomy with their patients is not affected, which is appropriate, as patients should be treated according to their individual needs and expectations.Conclusions: This article shows that the state's governance does not directly detail dentists' work, which indicates a balance between state governance and dentists' autonomy. However, further research is required to get knowledge on Swedish dentists' view of the governance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2018
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100. Validation of Pruritus Measures Gathered with the Electronic Patient-reported Outcome System MoPat.
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STORCK, Michael, ZEIDLER, Claudia, REHR, Mirjam, RIEPE, Claudia, DUGAS, Martin, STÄNDER, Sonja, and SOTO-REY, Iñaki
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ITCHING ,PATIENT surveys ,PATIENT monitoring ,HEALTH outcome assessment ,QUALITY of life measurement - Abstract
In order to improve diagnosis and treatment, physicians require information about the social context and quality of life of their patients. The Center for Chronic Pruritus at the University Hospital Münster achieves this goal using the electronic patient-reported outcome system "Mobile Patient Survey", which assesses pruritus and quality of life measures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the consistency and reliability of such measures. A total of 42 patients, age range 19-82 years, participated in the study and were asked to assess the measures at baseline via a paper questionnaire, and to use the "Mobile Patient Survey" at baseline and after 1 h in order to test reliability. Statistical analysis was performed using coefficient rc for metric variables and weighted kappa κ
w for categorical vari- ables. The internal consistency of all measures was unaffected. It was shown that 6 out of 7 measures can be assessed without loss of reliability. It is recommended that questionnaires for electronic usage are assessed for validity and reliability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2018
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