THE POTENTIAL OF CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES IN DIAGNOSTICS OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Introduction. A variety of concepts and approaches to the analysis of the etiology and pathogenesis of temporomandibular joint dysfunctions, results in increased interest in the search for highly informative diagnostic methods, especially at the stage of pre-clinical manifestations. Objectives. The aim of the study was to analyze the possibilities of modern technologies in diagnostics of temporomandibular joint dysfunctions. Materials and methods. We studied original papers on the diagnostics of temporomandibular joint dysfunctions from several databases: Russian State Library, eLibrary, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Google Scholar. Results. The review presents both generally accepted and alternative approaches to the diagnostics of different clinical manifestations in temporomandibular joint dysfunctions. We described the diagnostic value of occlusal disorders analysis in universal articulators, virtual articulators, T-scan system. Capabilities of teleroentgenography, axiography, electromyography, computed and magnetic resonance imaging were estimated as well. Conclusions. The literature review on the problem of diagnosing the temporomandibular joint dysfunctions showed a scientifically based spectrum of diagnostic capabilities of modern dentistry, a trend in the development of highly informative digital diagnostic technologies. Due to the diversity of the etiology and pathogenesis of the temporomandibular joint dysfunctions further in-depth studies of this issue are required.

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Are ED-based violence intervention programmes effective in reducing revictimisation and perpetration in victims of violence? A systematic review

Emergency Medicine Journal ◽

10.1136/emermed-2019-208970 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. emermed-2019-208970

Author(s):

James Matthew Brice ◽

Adrian A Boyle

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Outcome Measures ◽

Community Violence ◽

Age Groups ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Violence Intervention ◽

Violence Perpetration ◽

Victims Of Violence ◽

Randomised Controlled ◽

The Cochrane Library

ObjectivesCommunity violence bears significant human and economic costs. Furthermore, victims requiring ED treatment are at a greater risk of violent reinjury, arrest due to perpetration and violent death. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of ED-based violence intervention programmes (EVIPs), which aim to reduce future violence involvement in these individuals.MethodsWe performed a systematic literature review searching MEDLINE, Embase, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PsycINFO, The Cochrane Library and Web of Science, in addition to hand-searching. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included if they enrolled victims of community violence requiring ED treatment, evaluated interventions taking place in the ED and used violent revictimisation, arrests or intermediate outcome measures as endpoints. We included trials that had a Jadad score of 2 or above.Results297 records were identified, and 13 articles were included in our final qualitative analysis, representing 10 RCTs and 9 different EVIPs. The risk of selection bias was low; the risk of performance, detection and attrition bias was moderate. 9 out of 13 papers reported statistically significant improvements in one or more outcome measures related to violence, including violent reinjury and arrests due to violence perpetration.ConclusionThe results of this literature review show that EVIPs may be capable of reducing violent reinjury and arrests due to violence perpetration. Larger RCTs, taking place in different regions, in different age groups and using different techniques, are justified to determine which conditions may be required for success and whether EVIPs are generalisable.

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Neonatal and Pediatric Pressure Injuries Secondary to Limb Splinting for Intravascular Access: Case Series and Literature Review

Journal of the Association for Vascular Access ◽

10.1016/j.java.2018.04.001 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 108-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kyrie A. Sweeney ◽

Kate Cogill ◽

Katrina Davis ◽

Jacqueline I. Jauncey-Cooke

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Case Series ◽

Decubitus Ulcer ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Infants And Children ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Decubitus Ulcers ◽

Paediatric Hospital ◽

Pressure Injury ◽

The Cochrane Library

Abstract Aim: This review aims to present a case series on pressure injury (PI) formation secondary to limb-splinting for preservation of peripheral intravascular catheter (PIVC) access in neonatal and pediatric patients. A literature review was undertaken to analyze the existing knowledge base on this phenomenon. Background: Medical devices and attachments are considered a risk factor for PI development in neonates, infants, and children. Three cases of PI formation caused by contact with limb boards used to preserve PIVC access were identified in an Australian tertiary pediatric facility during 2016. Methods: A literature search was conducted during December 2017 using the Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health, Excerpta Medica database, MEDLINE, PubMed, and the Cochrane Library. Keywords used were pressure injury(ies), pressure ulcer, pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcer, and decubitus ulcers. Articles were excluded if published before 2006, patients were adolescents or adults, and if injuries were not caused by PIVC-associated limb-splinting. Patients included in the case series were identified through screening of admissions in one ward of a tertiary paediatric hospital. Results: Five low-quality studies were included in the literature review. Three children were included in the case series. Each child acquired a PI subsequent to limb-splinting and taping adjacent to a PIVC. Hydration, nutritional state, and oxygenation did not appear to contribute to PI development in these cases. Conclusions: There is a gap in the evidence base pertaining to PIVC splinting and its involvement with PI formation in neonates, infants, and children. The existing literature provides low-quality evidence this problem exists; thus, further research is recommended.

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Acute cardiac dyspnea in the emergency department: diagnostic value of N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide and galectin-3

Journal of International Medical Research ◽

10.1177/0300060518798257 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 159-172 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Alexandra Stoica ◽

Victoriţa Şorodoc ◽

Cătălina Lionte ◽

Irina M. Jaba ◽

Irina Costache ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Emergency Department ◽

High Risk ◽

Brain Natriuretic Peptide ◽

Natriuretic Peptide ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Diagnostic Value ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Left Ventricular Ejection ◽

Galectin 3

Objective This study was performed to determine whether a dual-biomarker approach using N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and galectin-3 optimizes the diagnosis and risk stratification of acute cardiac dyspnea. Atypical clinical manifestations and overlapping pathologies require objective and effective diagnostic methods to avoid treatment delays. Methods This prospective observational study included 208 patients who presented to the emergency department for acute dyspnea. NT-proBNP and galectin-3 were measured upon admission. The patients were divided into two groups according to the etiology of their clinical manifestations: cardiac and non-cardiac dyspnea. The patients’ New York Heart Association functional class, left ventricular ejection fraction, and discharge status were assessed. Results Diagnostic criteria for acute heart failure were fulfilled in 61.1% of the patients. NT-proBNP and galectin-3 were strongly and significantly correlated. Receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed similar areas under the curve for both markers in the entire group of patients as well as in the high-risk subsets of patients. Conclusions The diagnostic performance of NT-proBNP and galectin-3 is comparable for both the total population and high-risk subsets. Galectin-3 adds diagnostic value to the conventional NT-proBNP in patients with acute cardiac dyspnea, and its utility is of major interest in uncertain clinical situations.

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ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATIONS OF VARIOUS LOCALIZATION: OWN OBSERVATIONS AND LITERATURE REVIEW

Acta medica Eurasica ◽

10.47026/2413-4864-2020-4-25-32 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 25-32

Author(s):

Olga Yu. Kostrova ◽

Marina A. Mikhailova ◽

Oksana V. Semenova ◽

Larisa M. Merkulova ◽

Gleb Yu. Struchko ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Ct Angiography ◽

Arteriovenous Malformations ◽

Vascular Anomalies ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Vascular Pathology ◽

Rare Occurrence ◽

Progressive Development ◽

Diagnostic Technologies

Currently, due to the progressive development of diagnostic technologies, the detection of arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of different anatomical locations is increasing. In this case, intraorgan AVMs are often an accidental find. The article presents the studies of domestic and foreign authors of various types of vascular anomalies, collected information about the arteriovenous malformations occurring in different organs according to the literature. The article presents our own observations of AVMs of the lungs and spleen, obtained using CT angiography.Despite the very rare occurrence of intraorgan AVMs, physicians should be aware of the possibility of such vascular pathology. It is necessary to assign additional diagnostic methods to detect AVM, primarily CT angiography.

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Lipoma of the cerebellopontine angle: case reports and literature review

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria ◽

10.1590/s0004-282x1994000100010 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 52 (1) ◽

pp. 58-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marcelo P. Ferreira ◽

Nelson P. Ferreira ◽

Rene Lenhardt

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Literature Review ◽

Cerebellopontine Angle ◽

Case Reports ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Treatment Strategies ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Surgical Indications ◽

Complete Excision

Two patients with cerebellopontine angle (CPA) lipoma were studied. They were submitted to surgical treatment. Available literature was reviewed and 29 cases with same lesion were identified which had been treated by surgery. Clinical manifestations, possibility of diagnostic methods, surgical indications and treatment strategies are discussed. Attention is called to the peculiarities of CPA lipomas and the doubtful vality of attempting complete excision in all cases.

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Apice closure in Pulp Revascularization Therapy. Case report and literature review

Research Society and Development ◽

10.33448/rsd-v10i9.17814 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (9) ◽

pp. e21110917814

Author(s):

Hadassa Fonsêca da Silva ◽

Alice Pinho André Gomes Morais ◽

Guilherme Marinho Sampaio ◽

Gabriel Henrique Queiroz Oliveira ◽

Paulo Melo Júnior ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Literature Review ◽

Real Option ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Line Searches ◽

Open Apices ◽

Revascularization Therapy ◽

The Cochrane Library ◽

Pulp Revascularization

Background: Endodontic Regenerative Procedures, especially pulp revascularization therapy, have become a real option for the treatment for immature permanent teeth with open apices. This sort of approach has saved many teeth that otherwise would have been extracted. The technique is simple and effective, and can be accomplished by any odontologist. Objective: This article aimed to make a literature review to give support for a case report of an Endodontic Regenerative Procedure of a twelve-year-old male patient with immature open apice of tooth 21. Methodology: Articles were researched concerning pulp revascularization to reach root end formation. On line searches were accomplished, whose database include BVS/BIREME, Web of Science, PUBMED Central, Science Direct, Higher Level Personnel Improvement Coordinator (CAPES), The Cochrane Library, and PROSPERO). Results: the articles researched showed that Endodontic Regenerative Procedures are efficient in stimulating root end formation. The case report described matched the results offered by the articles, showing an immature open apice tooth that had its root end completely formed after pulp revascularization therapy. Conclusion: Pulp revascularization therapy is an efficient and practical treatment for immature teeth with open apices.

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Trochanteric pain in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: A protocol for a systematic review

10.7287/peerj.preprints.27293 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Axelrod ◽

Kim Madden ◽

Laura Banfield ◽

Mitchell Winemaker ◽

Justin deBeer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Future Research ◽

Total Hip ◽

Review Management ◽

The Cochrane Library ◽

Study Designs

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common surgical procedures. Although THA surgeries are typically very successful, between 3% and 17% of all patients experience trochanteric pain after surgery. Unfortunately, there remains little high quality and reproducible evidence surrounding this disorder, especially following total hip replacement. The objectives of this review are to describe, among pre-operative or post-operative primary THA patients the prevalence, treatments, prognosis, risk factors, and diagnostic methods available for trochanteric pain. Methods: This is a protocol for a descriptive systematic review of trochanteric pain among THA patients. We will include studies of all study designs, with the exception of non-systematic reviews and expert opinion, with no date limits. We will search Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library using the Ovid search interface. We will also search the reference lists of included studies for possible missed studies. We will use the systematic review management software Rayyan to assist with study screening. Two reviewers will independently review studies for inclusion and extract data into a study-specific database. Discussion: This study will add to the literature by comprehensively and systematically evaluating the available literature on trochanteric pain after THA. Previous studies have been conducted on the topic but they were not comprehensive or did not review the literature systematically. Additionally, our study will critically evaluate the methodological quality of the included studies, adding an evidence-based component to the review. This review will help orthopaedic surgeons better care for patients with trochanteric pain after THA, and will identify knowledge gaps for future research. Registration: This protocol will be registered on PROSPERO

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Diagnosis Akut Abdomen akibat Peritonitis

e-CliniC ◽

10.35790/ecl.v9i1.31853 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Amalita Mannana ◽

Stephanus J. Ch. Tangel ◽

Eko Prasetyo

Keyword(s):

Literature Review ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Abdominal Cavity ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Secondary Peritonitis ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Google Scholar ◽

Clinical Impression ◽

Abdominal Ultrasonography ◽

Rebound Tenderness

Abstract: Peritonitis is defined as inflammation of serosal membrane that lines the abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and the organs contained therein. Secondary peritonitis accounts for 1% of urgent emergent hospital admidssions and is the second leading cause of sepsis in patients in intensive care units globally. Despite the growth in the availability of imaging and laboratory test, the rapid diagnosis of peritonitis remains a challenge for physicians in emergency medicine, surgery, and critical care. This study was aimed to obtain the rapid and appropriate diagnostic methods of secondary peritonitis. This was a literature review study using databases of PubMed, ClinicalKey, and Google Scholar on topics related to the diagnosis of secondary peritonitis. The results showed that there were 12 literatures in this study consisting of 5 review articles, 1 literature review, and 6 prospective studies. The literatures reviewed the diagnosis of secondary peritonitis based on clinical manifestations, physical examination, and the other examinations including laboratory examination, abdominal ultrasound, and abdominal CT scan. In conclusion, the diagnosis of secondary peritonitis is based on clinical manifestation including abdominal pain, rigidity, and rebound tenderness. These sign and symptoms may be supported by laboratory and radiology findings as additional tests if needed. Abdominal ultrasonography is the most practical and non-invasive radiology test for rapid diagnostic in a subgroup of patients with secondary peritonitis whose clinical impression is unclear. Keywords: Secondary Peritonitis, Diagnosis of Secondary Peritonitis, Acute Abdomen Abstrak: Peritonitis adalah inflamasi pada selaput serosa yang membungkus rongga abdomen (peritoneum) dan organ yang terkandung di dalamnya. Peritonitis sekunder menyumbang 1% insiden pada pasien yang masuk di UGD dan merupakan penyebab utama kedua terjadinya sepsis pada pasien di ICU secara global. Di tengah perkembangan ketersediaan pemeriksaan radiologi dan laboratorium yang pesat, diagnosis yang cepat pada peritonitis masih menjadi tantangan bagi para dokter dalam penanganan darurat, pembedahan, dan perawatan pasien kritis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui metode diagnosis yang cepat dan tepat pada peritonitis sekunder. Jenis penelitian ialah literature review menggunakan database PubMed, ClinicalKey, dan Google Scholar. Hasil penelitian mendapatkan 12 literatur terdiri dari 5 review article, 1 literature review, dan 6 prospective study yang mengulas tentang diagnosis peritonitis sekunder ditegakkan berdasarkan manifestasi klinis, pemeriksaan fisik, dan berbagai pemeriksaan penunjang lainnya yang mencakup pemeriksaan laboratorium, USG abdomen, dan CT scan abdomen. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah diagnosis peritonitis sekunder ditegakkan berdasarkan manifestasi klinis seperti nyeri abdomen, rigiditas, dan rebound tenderness. Tanda dan gejala ini dapat didukung oleh temuan radiologi dan laboratorium sebagai pemeriksaan tambahan bila diperlukan. USG abdomen merupakan pemeriksaan radiologi yang paling praktis dan non-invasif untuk diagnosis cepat pada kelompok pasien peritonitis sekunder dengan kesan klinis yang tidak jelas.Kata kunci: peritonitis sekunder, diagnosis peritonitis sekunder, akut abdomen

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Trochanteric pain in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty: A protocol for a systematic review

10.7287/peerj.preprints.27293v1 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Axelrod ◽

Kim Madden ◽

Laura Banfield ◽

Mitchell Winemaker ◽

Justin deBeer ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Total Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Diagnostic Methods ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

Future Research ◽

Total Hip ◽

Review Management ◽

The Cochrane Library ◽

Study Designs

Background: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most common surgical procedures. Although THA surgeries are typically very successful, between 3% and 17% of all patients experience trochanteric pain after surgery. Unfortunately, there remains little high quality and reproducible evidence surrounding this disorder, especially following total hip replacement. The objectives of this review are to describe, among pre-operative or post-operative primary THA patients the prevalence, treatments, prognosis, risk factors, and diagnostic methods available for trochanteric pain. Methods: This is a protocol for a descriptive systematic review of trochanteric pain among THA patients. We will include studies of all study designs, with the exception of non-systematic reviews and expert opinion, with no date limits. We will search Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library using the Ovid search interface. We will also search the reference lists of included studies for possible missed studies. We will use the systematic review management software Rayyan to assist with study screening. Two reviewers will independently review studies for inclusion and extract data into a study-specific database. Discussion: This study will add to the literature by comprehensively and systematically evaluating the available literature on trochanteric pain after THA. Previous studies have been conducted on the topic but they were not comprehensive or did not review the literature systematically. Additionally, our study will critically evaluate the methodological quality of the included studies, adding an evidence-based component to the review. This review will help orthopaedic surgeons better care for patients with trochanteric pain after THA, and will identify knowledge gaps for future research. Registration: This protocol will be registered on PROSPERO

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