Remineralization Strategies in Oral Hygiene: A Position Paper of Italian Society of Oral Hygiene Sciences-S.I.S.I.O. Working Group

Background/Objective:The clinical conditions that lead to an alteration of the enamel structure are numerous. The diet high in sugars and acidifying substances, psychological stress that triggers parafunctional behaviors, the reduced intake of fiber-rich foods or alkalizing substances, together with other factors, contribute to demineralization of the tooth enamel. Dental mineralizing products on the current market are distinguished according to the dosage form, the active ingredient, the release technology, clinical indications and patient choice. Currently, it is necessary to propose to oral health professionals a guide to orient themselves in this chaotic choice, in order to prefer the most effective product for their own clinical target.Methods:Italian Society of Oral Hygiene Sciences-S.I.S.I.O. is one of the leading scientific Italian societies representing those dental hygienists working with high-quality standards and in agreement with scientific evidence: in the last year, the SISIO working group has carried out a study focused on remineralizing agents in dentistry, in order to give an authoritative point of view to indicate a guideline in the decision process of the choice of a remineralizing agent. We will report the results pointed out from the last consensus meeting in 2017.Results:We have reported the good the bad and the ugly have been discussed in a critical discussion of such topic.Conclusion:The SISIO experience has been reported in this position paper with the aim to serve as a useful aid in the daily choice of the clinical steps to perform, when dental professionals need to treat demineralized teeth.

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Management of nonischemic-dilated cardiomyopathies in clinical practice: a position paper of the working group on myocardial and pericardial diseases of Italian Society of Cardiology

Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine ◽

10.2459/jcm.0000000000001050 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 21 (12) ◽

pp. 927-943

Author(s):

Marco Merlo ◽

Marco Masè ◽

Antonio Cannatà ◽

Denise Zaffalon ◽

Gerardina Lardieri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Working Group ◽

Position Paper ◽

Italian Society ◽

Pericardial Diseases

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Telemedicine for cardiovascular disease continuum: A position paper from the Italian Society of Cardiology Working Group on Telecardiology and Informatics

International Journal of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.02.023 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 184 ◽

pp. 452-458 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Natale Daniele Brunetti ◽

Simonetta Scalvini ◽

Flavio Acquistapace ◽

Gianfranco Parati ◽

Maurizio Volterrani ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Working Group ◽

Position Paper ◽

Italian Society

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Corrigendum to “Telemedicine for cardiovascular disease continuum: A position paper from the Italian Society of Cardiology Working Group on Telecardiology and Informatics” [Int J Cardiol 184 (2015) 452–458]

International Journal of Cardiology ◽

10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.04.160 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 215 ◽

pp. 546 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Natale Daniele Brunetti ◽

Simonetta Scalvini ◽

Flavio Acquistapace ◽

Gianfranco Parati ◽

Maurizio Volterrani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Working Group ◽

Position Paper ◽

Italian Society

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Position paper on vegetarian diets from the working group of the Italian Society of Human Nutrition

Nutrition Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.numecd.2017.10.020 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 27 (12) ◽

pp. 1037-1052 ◽

Cited By ~ 61

Author(s):

C. Agnoli ◽

L. Baroni ◽

I. Bertini ◽

S. Ciappellano ◽

A. Fabbri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Working Group ◽

Position Paper ◽

Italian Society ◽

Human Nutrition ◽

Vegetarian Diets

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The Italian Society for Rheumatology clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia Best practices based on current scientific evidence

Reumatismo ◽

10.4081/reumatismo.2021.1362 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 73 (2) ◽

pp. 89-105

Author(s):

A. Ariani ◽

L. Bazzichi ◽

P. Sarzi-Puttini ◽

F. Salaffi ◽

M. Manara ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Practice ◽

Clinical Practice Guidelines ◽

Practice Guidelines ◽

Working Group ◽

Best Practice ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Italian Society ◽

Pharmacological Management ◽

Social Burden

Fibromyalgia or fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is defined as a central sensitization syndrome characterized by the dysfunction of neurocircuits detecting, transmitting and processing nociceptive stimuli; the prevalent manifestation is musculoskeletal pain. In addition to pain, there are multiple accompanying symptoms, in common with other algo-dysfunctional syndromes, which are reflected in a broad spectrum of somatic, neurocognitive and neuro-vegetative manifestations. An evidence-based approach is essential in FMS management, in order to improve patient health and to reduce its social burden. Since in the last ten years new international guidelines for clinical practice (Clinical Practice Guidelines or CPGs) concerning FMS diagnosis and pharmacological/ non-pharmacological management have been published, the Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR) has decided to adapt them to the Italian national setting. The framework of the Guidelines International Network Adaptation Working Group was adopted to identify, appraise (AGREE II), synthesize, and customize the most recent CPGs on FMS to the needs of the Italian healthcare context. A working group of rheumatologists from SIR epidemiology unit and FMS experts identified relevant clinical questions to guide the systematic review of the literature. The target audience of these CPGs included physicians and healthcare professionals who manage FMS. The adapted recommendations were finally assessed by an external multidisciplinary panel. From the systematic search in databases (Pubmed/Medline, Embase) and grey literature, 6 CPGs were selected and appraised by two independent raters. The combination of the scientific evidence underlying the original CPGs with expert opinion lead to the development of 17 recommendations. The quality of evidence for each recommendation was reported and their potential impact on clinical practice was assessed. These SIR recommendations are expected to be a valuable aid in the diagnosis and treatment of FMS, as they will contribute to disseminate the best practice on the basis of the current scientific evidence.

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When should a substance be designated as sensitizing for the skin (`Sh’) or for the airways (`Sa’)?

Human & Experimental Toxicology ◽

10.1191/0960327102ht278oa ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 21 (8) ◽

pp. 439-444 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

A Schnuch ◽

H Lessmann ◽

K-H Schulz ◽

D Becker ◽

Th L Diepgen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Working Group ◽

Scientific Evidence ◽

Chemical Compounds ◽

Allergic Diseases ◽

Critical Discussion ◽

Work Area ◽

Special Cases ◽

New Criteria ◽

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

In the List of MAK and BAT Values compounds are designated with `Sa’ (`sensitizing for the airways’) or `Sh’ (`sensitizing for the skin’) if, according to scientific evidence, they are allergens. Mainly based on suggestions by a WHO working group and based on our own experience, extended criteria have been elaborated by the working group `skin and allergy’ of the Commission of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area, which are presented in this article. They serve as guidelines for deciding which substances have to be labelled `Sa’ and `Sh’, respectively, for the prevention of sensitization and subsequent allergic diseases in workers. Although in some special cases their strict application may not be deemed necessary or possible, the proposed new criteria should be used to make the procedure of classification of substances: 1) more rational, 2) more consistent, 3) more comprehensible, and 4) more transparent. This paper informs readers working scientifically or administratively in this field and invites a critical discussion of the issue.

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