scholarly journals Review of the modern pulp condition diagnosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-45
Author(s):  
A. V. Mitronin ◽  
D. A. Ostanina ◽  
Yu. A. Mitronin
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Clinical Effectiveness ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Diagnostic Reliability ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Status ◽  
Condition Diagnosis

The review gives a contemporary notion about vital pulp minimally invasive diagnosis of temporary and permanent teeth. The latest information in Russian and foreign articles concerning new diagnostic methods that were proposed to increase diagnostic reliability is given in present review. The authors analysed advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic tools, studied their clinical effectiveness and made a conclusion about the possibility of predicting the status of pulses in the long term.

scholarly journals Evaluating and Differentiating Ankle Instability

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 617-627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip A. Gribble
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Instability ◽  
Chronic Ankle Instability ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Ankle Sprains ◽  
Lateral Ankle ◽  
The Status ◽  
History Of ◽  
Ankle Complex

Given the prevalence of lateral ankle sprains during physical activity and the high rate of reinjury and chronic ankle instability, clinicians should be cognizant of the need to expand the evaluation of ankle instability beyond the acute time point. Physical assessments of the injured ankle should be similar, regardless of whether this is the initial lateral ankle sprain or the patient has experienced multiple sprains. To this point, a thorough injury history of the affected ankle provides important information during the clinical examination. The physical examination should assess the talocrural and subtalar joints, and clinicians should be aware of efficacious diagnostic tools that provide information about the status of injured structures. As patients progress into the subacute and return-to-activity phases after injury, comprehensive assessments of lateral ankle-complex instability will identify any disease and patient-oriented outcome deficits that resemble chronic ankle instability, which should be addressed with appropriate interventions to minimize the risk of developing long-term, recurrent ankle instability.

Orthodontically induced root resorption – a literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Pogorzelska ◽  
Anna Stróżyńska-Sitkiewicz ◽  
Kazimierz Szopiński
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Root Resorption ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Permanent Teeth ◽  
Therapeutic Measures ◽  
Cervical Area ◽  
Periapical Radiography

Root resorption in moved teeth is a common undesirable side effect of orthodontic treatment. This pathology usually affects permanent teeth. Although any part of the root may be involved, the apical or cervical area is usually affected. The formation and development of these changes are a long-term process and depend on various factors. The etiology of resorptive changes associated with orthodontic treatment has been widely discussed by many authors, who proposed numerous classifications. Particularly noteworthy are the works on techniques for the treatment of malocclusion and their potential adverse effects. Modern diagnostic methods allow for an early detection of this pathology and the implementation of appropriate therapeutic measures. These techniques include periapical radiography (paralleling technique) combined with cone-beam computed tomography. Dentists not only notice the need to achieve a beautiful smile, but they also take into account possible root shortening. This process is not fully understood, but realizing its existence is important for planning and implementing both orthodontic and general dental treatment.

scholarly journals DIAGNOSIS AND MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT OF COMPLICATIONS OF ACUTE AND CHRONIC PANCREATITIS WITH THE USE OF MEDICAL IMAGING (USG, CT AND ENDOSONOGRAPHY): LITERATURE REVIEW

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 168-176
Author(s):  
Чижова ◽  
Elena Chizhova ◽  
Тюрюмина ◽  
Elena Tyuryumina ◽  
Гумеров ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pancreatitis ◽  
Medical Imaging ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Minimally Invasive Treatment ◽  
Invasive Treatment ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current Classification ◽  
Acute And Chronic Pancreatitis

The article describes the modern literature data on the incidence of acute, chronic pancreatitis and its complications. The current classification of complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis. The possibilities of digital diagnostic methods (ultrasonography, computer tomography, endosonography) this pathology. Considered the advantages and disadvantages of these methods of diagnosis. Describes the types of minimally invasive interventions under the con-trol of the means of medical imaging, the indications and contraindications to them, deals with the complications. The selection criteria method of digital diagnosis of complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis and type minimally invasive treatment

Methods for Monitoring Risk of Hypoxic Damage in Fetal and Neonatal Brains: A Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liaisan Uzianbaeva ◽  
Yan Yan ◽  
Tanaya Joshi ◽  
Nina Yin ◽  
Chaur-Dong Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Neonatal Brain ◽  
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Ischemic Encephalopathy

Fetal, perinatal, and neonatal asphyxia are vital health issues for the most vulnerable groups in human beings, including fetuses, newborns, and infants. Severe reduction in oxygen and blood supply to the fetal brain can cause hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, leading to long-term neurological disorders, including mental impairment and cerebral palsy. Such neurological disorders are major healthcare concerns. Therefore, there has been a continuous effort to develop clinically useful diagnostic tools for accurately and quantitatively measuring and monitoring blood and oxygen supply to the fetal and neonatal brain to avoid severe consequences of asphyxia Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and Neonatal Encephalopathy (NE). Major diagnostic technologies used for this purpose include fetal heart rate monitoring (FHRM), fetus scalp blood sampling (FBS), ultrasound (US) imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), x-ray computed tomography (CT), and nuclear medicine. In addition, given the limitations and shortcomings of traditional diagnostic methods, emerging technologies such as near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging have also been introduced as stand-alone or complementary solutions to address this critical gap in fetal and neonatal care. This review provides a thorough overview of the traditional and emerging technologies for monitoring fetal and neonatal brain oxygenation status and describes their clinical utility, performance, advantages, and disadvantages.

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis genital infections in the era of genomic medicine

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seema Shetty ◽  
Christina Kouskouti ◽  
Uwe Schoen ◽  
Nikolaos Evangelatos ◽  
Shashidhar Vishwanath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Patient Management ◽  
Genomic Medicine ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Genital Infections ◽  
Omics Technologies ◽  
Public Health Burden ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Purpose Chlamydial genital infections constitute significant sexually transmitted infections worldwide. The often asymptomatic status of C. trachomatis (CT) infections leads to an increased burden on human reproductive health, especially in middle- and low-income settings. Early detection and management of these infections could play a decisive role in controlling this public health burden. The objective of this review is to provide an insight into the evolution of diagnostic methods for CT infections through the development of new molecular technologies, emphasizing on -omics’ technologies and their significance as diagnostic tools both for effective patient management and control of disease transmission. Methods Narrative review of the diagnostic methodologies of CT infections and the impact of the introduction of -omics’ technologies on their diagnosis by review of the literature. Results Various methodologies are discussed with respect to working principles, required specifications, advantages, and disadvantages. Implementing the most accurate methods in diagnosis is highlighted as the cornerstone in managing CT infections. Conclusion Diagnostics based on -omics’ technologies are considered to be the most pertinent modalities in CT testing when compared to other available methods. There is a need to modify these effective and accurate diagnostic tools in order to render them more available and feasible in all settings, especially aiming on turning them to rapid point-of-care tests for effective patient management and disease control.

scholarly journals Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification in Schistosomiasis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 511
Author(s):  
Juan García-Bernalt Diego ◽  
Pedro Fernández-Soto ◽  
Begoña Febrer-Sendra ◽  
Beatriz Crego-Vicente ◽  
Antonio Muro
Keyword(s):  
Point Of Care ◽  
Therapy Monitoring ◽  
Isothermal Amplification ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Intermediate Hosts ◽  
Early 21St Century ◽  
Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Point Of Care Test

Human schistosomiasis is one of the most important parasitic diseases, causing around 250 million cases (mostly in Africa) and 280,000–500,000 deaths every year. Due to the limited resources and the far-removed nature of many endemic areas, the implementation of new, sensitive and specific diagnostic tools has had little success. This is particularly true for PCR-based molecular methods that require expensive equipment and trained personnel to be executed. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) along with other isothermal techniques appeared in the early 21st century as an alternative to those methods, overcoming some of the aforementioned limitations and achieving a more inexpensive diagnostic. However, to this date, neither LAMP nor any other isothermal technique have signified a meaningful change in the way schistosomiasis diagnosis is routinely performed. Here, we present the recent developments in LAMP-based schistosomiasis diagnosis. We expose the main advantages and disadvantages of LAMP technology over PCR and other classical diagnostic methods focusing in various research approaches on intermediate hosts, animal models and patients. We also examine its potential clinical application in post-therapy monitoring, as well as its usefulness as a point-of-care test.

The desperate plea of women with the nutcracker syndrome

Phlebologie ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 39 (02) ◽  
pp. 104-111
Author(s):  
J. L. Villavicencio
Keyword(s):  
Renal Vein ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Left Renal Vein ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Nutcracker Syndrome ◽  
Treatment Techniques ◽  
Children And Young Adults ◽  
Good Number ◽  
Pelvic Congestion

Summary Objective: To increase awareness on the severe impact of the nutcracker syndrome in women with undiagnosed disease. Patients and methods: We reviewed the medical literature and analyzed six representative series with 73 patients with nutcracker syndrome. Women with left flank pain, dyspareunia, dysuria, dysmenorrhea, micro- or macrohaematuria and pelvic congestion symptoms, should be carefully investigated for evidence of meso aortic left renal vein compression. A good number of our colleagues do not believe in the existence of the nutcracker syndrome and send these patients in a long pilgrimage in search of someone who can help them to get relief to their pain. New and improved imaging techniques can assist in the diagnosis but retrograde reno-gonadal phlebography and renocaval gradient are the most reliable diagnostic tools. Results: Among an assortment of treatment techniques, renal vein transposition and endovenous stenting were the two most commonly used procedures. There are no long term studies on renal vein stenting in children and young adults. Its use in these cases should be carefully considered. The nutcracker syndrome may present with pelvic congestion symptoms and its diagnosis missed. The patient's age, severity of symptoms and haemo dynamic renal studies should guide the treatment. Conclusion: An increased awareness of the existence of the nutcracker syndrome may prevent many unfortunate undiagnosed women from spending many months and often years of suffering.

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