scholarly journals Oral Health among Athletes at the Egas Moniz Sports Dentistry Practice

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Carolina Fernandes ◽  
Inês Allen ◽  
Leonor Sá Pinto ◽  
André Júdice ◽  
Filipa Vicente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Erosive Wear ◽  
Sports Performance ◽  
Clinical Procedures ◽  
Dmf Index ◽  
High Prevalence

The sports dentistry consultation at the Clínica Universitária Egas Moniz is guaranteed by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals that provide a customized service to high performance athletes. Over the last year, 99 athletes were evaluated in terms of their oral health through extraoral, intraoral and radiographic exams. In this population a high prevalence of dry mouth, erosive wear, gingivitis, periodontitis and DMF index was observed, which may have a profound and negative impact on sports performance. Of the athletes, 40.4% attended follow up consultations, where restoration and scaling were the majority of the clinical procedures performed. This data highlights the importance of a dedicated sports dentistry consultations.

scholarly journals Importance of Mechanical Periodontal Therapy in Patients with Diabetes Type 2 and Periodontitis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Priscilla Naiff ◽  
Valéria Carneiro ◽  
Maria do Carmo Guimarães
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Diabetes Type 2 ◽  
Periodontal Therapy ◽  
Systemic Complications ◽  
Dental Management ◽  
Oral Health Problem ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Periodontitis is an infectious and inflammatory disease of high prevalence worldwide and constitutes a significant oral health problem. It can lead to tooth loss. In addition, the local inflammatory process can cause the release of inflammatory mediators in the bloodstream and, consequently, contribute to the emergence of systemic effects as cardiovascular and diabetic complications. The purpose of this mini review is to alert health professionals about the risk that periodontitis represents for the onset or exacerbation of complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and to emphasize that the mechanical treatment of periodontal disease and reestablishment of oral health are essential for the metabolic control of these patients. The periodontal therapy may help to reduce the risk of systemic complications in diabetes patients. Proper dental management should be suggested by health professionals, mainly from physicians to their patients, in order to improve the health conditions in these individuals.

Introduction

Depression ◽  
2018 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Raymond W. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Major Depressive Disorder ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Measurement Based Care ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Evidence Based Treatments ◽  
Selection Of

Depression is a common psychiatric condition that is now recognized as the leading medical cause of functional disability. The high prevalence and its common comorbidity with other medical conditions mean that depression must be recognized and managed by all physicians and health professionals. There are many evidence-based treatments for depression, including psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and other somatic treatments. Unfortunately, however, many patients are not able to access treatments because of limitations in healthcare delivery systems. The principles of care for major depressive disorder include: thorough assessment and diagnosis, selection of appropriate and evidence-based treatments, and careful follow up using measurement-based care.

scholarly journals Sedentary behavior and oral health: an integrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e7791210884
Author(s):  
Tuany Silva do Nascimento ◽  
Alessandro Diogo De Carli ◽  
Edilson José Zafalon ◽  
Paulo Zárate Pereira ◽  
Estêvão Azevedo Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Inclusion Criteria

The present study aimed to verify the association between the sedentary behavior and the main disorders in oral health through an integrative review of the literature. Structured searches were carried out in the PUBMED, SCOPUS and SCIELO databases to find the original research studies. An electronic form was used to extract data about author, year, population, measures of evaluation of the outcomes of interest, main results and conclusions of the authors. Of the 216 studies identified in the databases, 12 included the inclusion criteria. Of these, 09 pointed out an association between sedentary behavior and oral health, indicating that such behavior has a negative impact on the oral health of the individuals. Three articles did not relate sedentarism as a risk factor for oral health disorders. Although most studies point to a possible association, there is still needed more well-designed and with longer follow-up studies to confirm sedentary behavior as a risk factor for the development of oral diseases. In the perspective of a dental approach to risk factors in common with systemic diseases, it is advised that clinicians should be aware of the lifestyle adopted by their patients in order to guide them in choosing a healthy lifestyle.

scholarly journals Pregnancy Complications in Venezuelan Women With Malaria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariestefany Romero ◽  
Elizabeth Leiba ◽  
Fhabián Stevens Carrión-Nessi ◽  
Diana Carolina Freitas-DeNobrega ◽  
Ángel Gamardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Severe Anaemia ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Third Trimester ◽  
Malaria Burden ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Abstract BackgroundPregnant women are particularly vulnerable to malaria infections, increasing the risk of maternal-foetal complications, mainly in areas of high endemicity. However, few studies of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) have been carried out in Latin America, a region with low endemicity and transmission of both, Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax. Despite the high malaria burden in Venezuela in the last years, no recent studies of MiP have been conducted. Hence, epidemiological and clinical characteristics of pregnant women with malaria in Venezuela are described herein.MethodsA retrospective study in pregnant women attending to the “Ruíz y Páez” University Hospital Complex, Bolívar state, Venezuela between February and October, 2019 was carried out. Epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory information was analysed.ResultsThirty-seven out of 52 pregnant women analysed, were infected with P. vivax. Age ranged between 15 and 39 years, and adolescent pregnancies were common. Malaria infection was diagnosed mainly during the third trimester of pregnancy (63.4%). The distribution of symptoms and signs as well as clinical laboratory values was similar among Plasmodium spp. Although uncomplicated malaria was most frequent, 30% (13/52) had severe anaemia. A high proportion of studied women (44%) presented at least one complication during the pregnancy or delivery. Spontaneous abortion was recorded in four women, and three foetal deaths were observed. Six women had preterm delivery without any further complication.ConclusionsA high prevalence of maternal and foetal complications was found in the studied population, highlighting the requirement for a careful medical follow up during the prenatal check-ups, aimed to reduce the negative impact of malaria in the new-born and mother.

ESTIMATION OF THE DENTAL STATUS IN PERSONS IN THE INVESTIGATIVE INSULATOR

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-135
Author(s):  
Uspenskaya O.A. ◽  
Plishkina A.A. ◽  
Zhdanova M.L. ◽  
Goryacheva I.P. ◽  
Kuz'micheva E.E.
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
The Body ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
High Level

This study assessed the level of dental health in the special contingent, identified the main factors that had a negative impact on the condition of the prisoners' oral cavity, the main diseases of the oral cavity, and also revealed a high prevalence of HIV infection and hepatitis among them. Analyzing the survey data of 150 prisoners in the remand prison, the following conclusion can be drawn. For the most part, persons in prison have a low social status and a high level of dental morbidity. Caries, periodontal diseases, leukoplakia, xerostomia were noted among the most common diseases of the oral cavity. In prisons, inmates are exposed to a number of factors that have a negative impact on their oral health and the body as a whole. The high prevalence of HIV and hepatitis among them also affects the oral health of prisoners. In the course of the study, it was found that the prevalence of leukoplakia (K13.2) is 40% (N = 60), xerostomia (K11.7) - 32% (N = 48), the prevalence of periodontal disease (K05.3) among prisoners is 76% (N = 114), caries was diagnosed in every prisoner patient in the study group. Due to the lack of the necessary resources in the medical institutions of the SIZO, it is impossible to give a full assessment of the prevalence and intensity of various dental diseases among prisoners in comparison with those at large. In this regard, the results of our research should make it possible to develop a program to optimize dental care in the system of the Federal Service for the Execution of Punishments, to contribute to an increase in the level of dental health among persons in penitentiary institutions.

Oral health diseases among the older people: a general health perspective

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Older People ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
General Health ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Public Health Professionals ◽  
The Relationship

Background: The relationship between oral health and general health is gaining interest in geriatric research; however, a lack of studies dealing with this issue from a general perspective makes it somewhat inaccessible to non-clinical public health professionals. Purpose: The purpose of this review is to describe the relationship between oral health and general health of the elderly on the basis of literature review, and to give non-clinical medical professionals and public health professionals an overview of this discipline. Methods: This study was based on an in-depth review of the literature pertaining to the relationship between oral health and general health among the older people. The tools commonly used to evaluate dental health and the academic researches of male elderly people were also reviewed. And future research directions were summarized. Results: Dental caries, periodontal disease, edentulism, and xerostomia are common oral diseases among the older people. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are the leading causes of missing teeth and edentulism. Xerostomia, similar to dry mouth, is another common oral health disease in the older people. No clear correlation exists between the subjective feeling of dryness and an objective decrease of saliva. Rather, both conditions can be explained by changes in saliva. The General Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP) are the main assessment tools used to examine oral health and quality of life in the older people. The GOHAI tends to be more sensitive to objective values pertaining to oral function. In addition, oral health studies in male elderly people are population-based cohort or cross-sectional studies, involving masticatory function, oral prevention, frailty problems, cardiovascular disease risk, and cognitive status. Conclusion: It is possible to reduce the incidence of certain oral diseases, even among individuals who take oral health care seriously. Oral health care should be based on the viewpoint of comprehensive treatment, including adequate nutrition, good life and psychology, and correct oral health care methods. In the future, researchers could combine the results of meta-analysis with the clinical experience of doctors to provide a more in-depth and broader discussion on oral health research topics concerning the older people.

scholarly journals Premature STEMI in Men and Women: Current Clinical Features and Improvements in Management and Prognosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 1314
Author(s):  
Rebeca Lorca ◽  
Isaac Pascual ◽  
Andrea Aparicio ◽  
Alejandro Junco-Vicente ◽  
Rut Alvarez-Velasco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
General Population ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
High Prevalence

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most frequent cause of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Etiopathogenic and prognostic characteristics in young patients may differ from older patients and young women may present worse outcomes than men. We aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of men and women with premature STEMI. Methods: A total 1404 consecutive patients were referred to our institution for emergency cardiac catheterization due to STEMI suspicion (1 January 2014–31 December 2018). Patients with confirmed premature (<55 years old in men and <60 in women) STEMI (366 patients, 83% men and 17% women) were included (359 atherothrombotic and 7 spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)). Results: Premature STEMI patients had a high prevalence of classical cardiovascular risk factors. Mean follow-up was 4.1 years (±1.75 SD). Mortality rates, re-hospitalization, and hospital stay showed no significant differences between sexes. More than 10% of women with premature STEMI suffered SCAD. There were no significant differences between sexes, neither among cholesterol levels nor in hypolipemiant therapy. The global survival rates were similar to that expected in the general population of the same sex and age in our region with a significantly higher excess of mortality at 6 years among men compared with the general population. Conclusion: Our results showed a high incidence of cardiovascular risk factors, a high prevalence of SCAD among young women, and a generally good prognosis after standardized treatment. During follow-up, 23% suffered a major cardiovascular event (MACE), without significant differences between sexes and observed survival at 1, 3, and 6 years of follow-up was 96.57% (95% CI 94.04–98.04), 95.64% (95% CI 92.87–97.35), and 94.5% (95% CI 91.12–97.66). An extra effort to prevent/delay STEMI should be invested focusing on smoking avoidance and optimal hypolipemiant treatment both in primary and secondary prevention.

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