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Yirgu R, Middleton J, Cassell JA, Bremner S, Davey G, Fekadu A. Quality of life among adults with scabies: A community-based cross-sectional study in north-western Ethiopia. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2024; 18:e0012429. [PMID: 39163473 PMCID: PMC11364464 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2024] [Accepted: 08/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Scabies undermines quality of life through its highly disturbing disease symptoms, by distorting self-perception, and secondary to social stigma. Knowledge of its effect on quality of life in general and on specific aspects of day-to-day life is key to addressing the health needs of individual patients and to evaluating gains from community-based disease control interventions. OBJECTIVES To measure the effect of scabies on the quality of life of people with the infestation. METHODS A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a scabies outbreak-affected district in north-western Ethiopia. The study involved 381 households and 86 adults with scabies. We used the ten-item Cardiff Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) tool to collect data. Cronbach's alpha value was used to determine the internal consistency of the Amharic version of the scale. Overall and Dermatology Life Quality (DLQ) domain specific mean scores were calculated. The association between sociodemographic characteristics and scabies-related life quality impairment was tested using Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS Scabies moderately affected the quality of life of adults with scabies. The overall mean DLQI (mDLQI) score was 9.2 (SD = 7.6). 'Symptoms and feelings' and 'daily activity' DLQ domains had the highest mDLQI scores (3.5, SD = 1.9 and 2.2, SD = 2.5, respectively). 'Leisure activities' was the least affected domain 0.8 (SD = 1.1). In terms of severity, scabies had moderate or severe effect on DLQ of 54.7% of the participants and extremely severe effect was reported among 27% of the participants. However, no association was observed between sociodemographic characteristics and quality of life impairment. CONCLUSION Quality of life was moderately impaired among people affected by scabies. Refocusing attention on management of disease symptoms, using standard scabies treatment, and providing psychosocial support to improve self-perception of people affected with scabies may help reduce quality of life impairment.
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- Robel Yirgu
- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Neglected Tropical Diseases, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
- School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Neglected Tropical Diseases, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Neglected Tropical Diseases, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Neglected Tropical Diseases, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
- Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Neglected Tropical Diseases, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
- School of Public Health, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Neglected Tropical Diseases, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Falmer, United Kingdom
- Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Zhao J, Zhao P. Association between serum neurofilament light chain and periodontitis. Clin Oral Investig 2024; 28:369. [PMID: 38864919 PMCID: PMC11168977 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-024-05769-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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OBJECTIVES The association between serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) and periodontitis remains unclear, and there is a need to examine the contribution of serum albumin (SA) in this association. The objective of the study is to investigate the correlation between sNfLand periodontitis, while examining the potential mediator role of SA in this association. METHODS The study, which included 1218 participants from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), aimed to evaluate the association between sNfL and periodontitis through weighted multivariable logistic regression analysis, restricted cubic spline (RCS) models, and stratified models. In addition, mediation analysis was used to investigate the role of SA in mediating this association. RESULTS The multivariable logistic regression models revealed that sNfL was significantly linked to periodontitis (model 1: odds ratio [OR], 3.08, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.48 to 6.39, model 2: OR, 3.69; 95% CI, 1.73 to 7.90, model 3: OR, 3.58, 95% CI, 1.52 to 8.43). The RCS models suggested a linear relationship between sNfL and periodontitis. The stratified analysis revealed no significant moderating effects (p-value > 0.05). The mediation analysis demonstrated that SA mediated the correlation between sNfL and periodontitis, with a mediation proportion of 10.62%. CONCLUSIONS The results point to sNfL being a factor in the heightened risk of periodontitis. Additionally, SA may mediate the changes in periodontitis that are associated with sNfL. CLINICAL RELEVANCE sNfL may contribute to the development of periodontitis by mediating changes in SA in humans.
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- Jing Zhao
- Department of Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, Yancheng Xindu Road 606#, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, PR China.
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- Department of Central Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, Yancheng Xindu Road 606#, Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, PR China
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Kim S, Jeong HN, Choi-Kwon S. The blood pressure control effect of the sodium-restricted dietary approaches to stop hypertension diet: a systematic review. Br J Nutr 2024:1-10. [PMID: 38804177 DOI: 10.1017/s000711452400103x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is highly effective in controlling blood pressure (BP). Although Na restriction is not a primary focus within the DASH diet, it is recommended that it be added to control BP. Therefore, we aimed to systematically review the characteristics and BP-lowering effects of Na-restricted DASH diet interventions. We searched thirteen databases, namely, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, KoreaMed, KISS, KMbase, RISS, CINAHL, Scopus, ClinicalTrials.gov, Grey Literature Report, OpenGrey and PQDT Global, for articles published through May 2023. The randomised controlled trials assessing the BP-lowering effect of the Na-restricted DASH diet in adults aged 18 years and older were included. The study protocol was registered in the PROSPERO registry (CRD42023409996). The risk of bias in the included studies was also assessed. Nine articles were included in this review. Interventions were categorised into three types: feeding, provision and education, and the study results were compared by intervention type. BP was significantly reduced in two of the three feeding studies, one of the three provisional studies and none of the educational studies. In eight studies, effect sizes varied among both systolic BP (-7·7 to -2·4) and diastolic BP (-8·3 to 0·1). Six studies showed an overall high risk of bias. In conclusion, Na-restricted DASH may have beneficial effects on BP control. Additionally, compared with control interventions, feeding interventions appeared to have a greater BP-lowering effect. Further high-quality studies are needed to improve the quality of the evidence.
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- Soyeon Kim
- Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Konyang University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Mahmood MK, Kurda HA, Qadir BH, Tassery H, Lan R, Tardivo D, Abdulghafor MA. Implication of serum and salivary albumin tests in the recent oral health related epidemiological studies: A narrative review. Saudi Dent J 2024; 36:698-707. [PMID: 38766281 PMCID: PMC11096625 DOI: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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Albumin is the most abundant protein in human serum and a specific amount of albumin also can be found in the saliva. It has several physiological functions such as blood colloidal osmotic pressure, antioxidant activity, binding and transporting of endogenous and exogenous substrates. We conducted an electronic search across several databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, Embase and Science Direct using the relevant MeSH terms and keywords like "albumin", "serum albumin", "salivary albumin", "oral health" "dental caries" and "epidemiology". Only the epidemiological studies published between 2010 and 2023 were included. After the application of the inclusion criteria, a total of 51 studied were included in this narrative review. Serum and salivary albumin tests have been used in various aspects of oral health as a diagnostic and prognostic factor. Some of the results point out to a pattern of association while some of them are inconclusive and even contradictory. This narrative review discusses the role, significance and impact of albumin in epidemiological oral health related studies including the categories of periodontal health and disease, dental caries, oral function and hypofunction, nutrition and malnutrition, tooth loss and its treatment, diabetes and cancer. In addition, it offers a short manual for the researchers on when, where and how to use albumin tests in planning their study designs whether investigating an association or measure them as a covariate.
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- Mohammed Khalid Mahmood
- Faculty of Dentistry, Aix-Marseille University, CNRS, EFS, ADES, Marseille, France
- College of Dentistry, American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Dentistry Department, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaimani, Kurdistan, Iraq
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- Odontology Department, Timone Hospital, Aix Marseille University, APHM, Marseille, France
- LBN Laboratory, Montpellier, France
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- Odontology Department, Timone Hospital, Aix Marseille University, APHM, CNRS, EFS, ADES, Marseille, France
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- Odontology Department, Timone Hospital, Aix Marseille University, APHM, CNRS, EFS, ADES, Marseille, France
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Chowdhury TN, Hasan MM, Munna GM, Alam MJB, Nury AH, Islam S, Naher T. Hazard-mapping and health risk analysis of iron and arsenic contamination in the groundwater of Sylhet district. JOURNAL OF WATER AND HEALTH 2024; 22:757-772. [PMID: 38678428 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2024.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/30/2024]
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This study investigates groundwater contamination by arsenic and iron and its health implications within the Sylhet district in Bangladesh. Utilizing geographic information system (GIS) and inverse distance weighting (IDW) methods, hazard maps have been developed to evaluate contamination risk across various upazilas. The findings show significant arsenic and iron pollution, particularly in the northwestern part of the district. In about 50% of the area, especially in Jaintiapur, Zakiganj, Companiganj, and Kanaighat where arsenic levels surpass 0.05 mg/L which is the standard limit of Bangladesh. Iron levels peak at 13.83 mg/L, severely impacting 45% of the region, especially in Gowainghat, northeastern Jaintiapur, Zakigonj, and Golabganj. The study employs USEPA health risk assessment methods to calculate the hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI) for both elements via oral and dermal exposure. Results indicate that children face greater noncarcinogenic and carcinogenic risks than adults, with oral HI showing significant risk in Balagonj and Bishwanath. Dermal adsorption pathways exhibit comparatively lower risks. Cancer risk assessments demonstrate high carcinogenic risks from oral arsenic intake in all areas. This comprehensive analysis highlights the urgent need for effective groundwater management and policy interventions in the Sylhet district to mitigate these health risks and ensure safe drinking water.
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- Tahmida Naher Chowdhury
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh E-mail:
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet 3114, Bangladesh
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O'Kane R, Watson S, Woodside J, McKenna GJ. Exploring the attitudes of general dental practitioners to providing dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation for older adults. Gerodontology 2024; 41:101-110. [PMID: 37032640 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to capture General Dental Practitioners' (GDPs) views on delivering dietary advice to older adults in combination with treatment to replace missing teeth and identify solutions to help inform the development and implementation of future dietary interventions within primary dental care. BACKGROUND As natural teeth are lost, older adults may need to choose softer, more manageable foods which might be of lower nutrient density. Previous research has indicated that prosthodontic rehabilitation can improve masticatory function but not the intake of nutrients, highlighting a potential need for a combined approach of oral rehabilitation and dietary counselling. MATERIALS AND METHODS Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with a purposive sampling strategy of 12 GDPs. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbatim. An iterative coding process using theme-analytic methods was used. RESULTS Twelve interviews were conducted with GDPs in the United Kingdom. The themes that emerged from the interviews included: the awareness of the importance of dietary advice among GDPs; the concerns GDPs had on patients' adherence to dietary advice; uncertainty over roles and responsibilities in the provision of dietary advice; and the limited time and remuneration for dietary advice in dental practice. A minor theme identified was the motivation of GDPs to implement dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation. All reported that they were already providing dietary advice to their patients but that this was limited to caries prevention. CONCLUSION The GDPs interviewed expressed positive attitudes towards providing dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation for older adults. However, a lack of confidence, awareness, time and remuneration are barriers to its provision in primary dental care. To facilitate the implementation of dietary advice alongside oral rehabilitation, clear guidance on and training in delivering dietary advice and multidisciplinary cooperation are required.
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- Ruairí O'Kane
- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Mendoza-Muñoz M, Castillo-Paredes A, Muñoz-Bermejo L, Pérez-Gómez J, Adsuar JC, Brazo-Sayavera J, Pastor-Cisneros R. A regional Report Card on physical activity in children and adolescents: The case of Extremadura (Spain) in the Global Matrix 4.0. J Exerc Sci Fit 2024; 22:23-30. [PMID: 38021205 PMCID: PMC10679889 DOI: 10.1016/j.jesf.2023.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background/objective This study presents the first Report Card from Extremadura (Spain), concerning the 4th edition of Global Matrix (GM), which aimed to provide an assessment of Physical Activity (PA) in children and adolescents based on 10 common indicators defined by GM. Methods This Report Card was developed by 34 experts from 8 public institutions and 5 research groups from Extremadura and audited by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA). All documents, up to July 2021, were analyzed to grade the 10 indicators according to the benchmarks set out by the AHKGA (scale ranging from A to F). Results Information was reported in 8 of the 10 indicators, only Active Play and Active Transportation were not reported due to a lack of local information. The other 8 indicators were graded as follows: Overall Physical Activity: F; Organized Sport and Physical Activity: D+, Sedentary Behavior: D, Physical Fitness: C+, Family and Peers: A, School: C+, Community and Environment: B, and Government: C-. In addition, some of the indicators were evaluated according to gender; boys scored higher than girls in Overall Physical Activity (D-vs. F); Organized Sport and Physical Activity (C vs. D) and Physical Fitness (C- vs. D+). Conclusion The first Report Card from Extremadura in the GM initiative revealed low compliance with international guidelines on PA and sedentary behavior. Despite high grades for sources of influence, the implemented actions have not been effective yet, and there is no information on Active Play and Active Transportation. These results will allow regional authorities to act at a more local level, as Extremadura's administrative framework allows public administrations and political institutions to act in terms of legislative and budgetary powers among others, which is important for resource allocation.
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- María Mendoza-Muñoz
- Research Group on Physical and Health Literacy and Health-Related Quality of Life (PHYQOL), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003, Caceres, Spain
- Departamento de Desporto e Saúde, Escola de Saúde e Desenvolvimento Humano, Universidade de Évora, Largo dos Colegiais 2, 7000-645, Évora, Portugal
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- Grupo Investigación en Actividad Física y Salud Escolar, Escuela de Pedagogía en Educación Física (AFySE), Facultad de Educación, Universidad de Las Américas, Santiago, 8370040, Chile
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- Social Impact and Innovation in Health (InHEALTH), University Centre of Mérida, University of Extremadura, 06800Merida, Spain
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- Health, Economy, Motricity and Education (HEME) Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003, Cáceres, Spain
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- Promoting a Healthy Society Research Group (PheSo), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003, Caceres, Spain
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- Department of Sports and Computer Science, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, 41013, Seville, Spain
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- Promoting a Healthy Society Research Group (PheSo), Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003, Caceres, Spain
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Jo YR, Park YK, Lim HS. Breastfeeding Duration Is Associated with the Risk of Tooth Loss, Chewing Difficulty, and Undernutrition among Older Korean Women: Results of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2013-2015. Nutrients 2023; 15:5024. [PMID: 38140283 PMCID: PMC10745866 DOI: 10.3390/nu15245024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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We investigated whether older Korean women with prolonged breastfeeding duration have an increased risk of tooth loss, chewing difficulty, or undernutrition, as well as whether tooth loss and chewing difficulty mediate the association between breastfeeding duration and undernutrition risk. This study included 1666 women aged ≥65 years from the 2013-2015 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who breastfed after delivery. The number of teeth and chewing ability were investigated based on the status of individual teeth and a self-report questionnaire, respectively. Dietary intake was estimated using the 24 h recall method. Compared with women who breastfed for 1-18 months, the odds ratios for tooth loss were 1.16 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.69-1.94), 1.79 (95% CI = 1.08-2.94), and 1.86 (95% CI = 1.16-2.97) among women who breastfed for 19-36, 37-72, and ≥73 months, respectively (p for trend = 0.004). Similar results were obtained for chewing difficulty and undernutrition. Furthermore, tooth loss and chewing difficulty partially mediated the association between breastfeeding duration and undernutrition risk. In conclusion, older Korean women who breastfed for longer periods are more likely to experience tooth loss, chewing difficulty, and undernutrition, which are particularly severe among women who breastfed for ≥37 months. The association between breastfeeding duration and undernutrition risk is mediated by tooth loss and chewing difficulty.
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- Ye Rang Jo
- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Medical Nutrition, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Gerontology, AgeTech-Service Convergence Major, Graduate School of East-West Medical Science, Kyung Hee University, Yongin 17104, Republic of Korea
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Tan ZC, Tan CE, Choong YO. Occupational Safety & Health Management and Corporate Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Affective Commitment. Saf Health Work 2023; 14:415-424. [PMID: 38187210 PMCID: PMC10770104 DOI: 10.1016/j.shaw.2023.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Background Occupational safety & health management (OSH) has garnered greater attention for its significance in promoting corporate sustainability for organizations in recent decades. The construction industry, in particular, is a major contributor to Malaysia's thirst for corporate sustainability in order to provide long-term support for the country. Thus, the main tenet of this study is to examine the mediating effect of employee affective commitment on the relationship between OSH and corporate sustainability. Methods A questionnaire was administered to 273 full-time employees of listed construction companies in Malaysia. Smart PLS software version 3 was used to test the proposed model and hypotheses. Both the measurement model and the structural model were evaluated. Results According to the findings, OSH and its dimensions are positively related to employee affective commitment. Employee affective commitment, on the other hand, has been found to be significantly related to corporate sustainability and its dimensions: economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Apart from this, the prominent results reveal that employee affective commitment partially mediates the relationship between OSH and corporate sustainability and its dimensions: economic, social, and environmental sustainability. Conclusion This empirical finding adds to the existing literature in explaining how OSH and affective commitment led to corporate sustainability. Several implications are offered to various stakeholders, such as construction companies, policymakers, and relevant regulators.
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- Zhen Chao Tan
- Department of Economics and Corporate Administration, Faculty of Accountancy, Finance and Business, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Malaysia
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- Department of Economics and Corporate Administration, Faculty of Accountancy, Finance and Business, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Malaysia
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- Department of Business and Public Administration, Faculty of Business and Finance, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
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Kusama T, Takeuchi K, Kiuchi S, Aida J, Hikichi H, Sasaki S, Kondo K, Osaka K. Dental prosthesis use is associated with higher protein intake among older adults with tooth loss. J Oral Rehabil 2023; 50:1229-1238. [PMID: 37394871 PMCID: PMC10699889 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tooth loss is associated with reduced protein intake, which leads to sarcopenia and frailty in older adults. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the protective effect of dental prostheses on decreased protein intake in older adults with tooth loss. METHODS This cross-sectional study was based on a self-reported questionnaire targeting older adults. Data were obtained from the Iwanuma Survey of the Japan Gerontological Evaluation Study. We used % energy intake (%E) of total protein as the outcome and the use of dental prostheses and number of remaining teeth as explanatory variables. We estimated the controlled direct effects of tooth loss by fixing the use/non-use of dental prostheses based on a causal mediation analysis, including possible confounders. RESULTS Among 2095 participants, the mean age was 81.1 years (1SD = 5.1), and 43.9% were men. The average protein intake was 17.4%E (1SD = 3.4) of the total energy intake. Among participants with ≥20, 10-19 and 0-9 remaining teeth, the average protein intake was 17.7%E, 17.2%E/17.4%E and 17.0%E/15.4%E (with/without a dental prosthesis), respectively. Compared to participants with ≥20 remaining teeth, those with 10-19 remaining teeth without a dental prosthesis did not have a significantly different total protein intake (p > .05). Among those with 0-9 remaining teeth without a dental prosthesis, total protein intake was significantly low (-2.31%, p < .001); however, the use of dental prostheses mitigated the association by 79.4% (p < .001). CONCLUSION Our results suggest that prosthodontic treatment could contribute to maintaining protein intake in older adults with severe tooth loss.
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- Taro Kusama
- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Statistics and Data Science, Liaison Center for Innovative Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
- Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Public Health, Kitasato University, School of Medicine, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Social and Preventive Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Social Preventive Medical Sciences, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan
- Department of Gerontological Evaluation, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, Research Institute, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Miyagi, Japan
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Nishimoto Y, Salim F, Yama K, Kumagai K, Jo R, Harada M, Maruyama Y, Aita Y, Fujii N, Inokuchi T, Kawamata R, Sako M, Ichiba Y, Tsutsumi K, Kimura M, Mori Y, Murakami S, Kakizawa Y, Kumagai T, Fukuda S. Integrated analysis of the oral and intestinal microbiome and metabolome of elderly people with more than 26 original teeth: a pilot study. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1233460. [PMID: 37901820 PMCID: PMC10600518 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1233460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023] Open
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Elderly subjects with more than 20 natural teeth have a higher healthy life expectancy than those with few or no teeth. The oral microbiome and its metabolome are associated with oral health, and they are also associated with systemic health via the oral-gut axis. Here, we analyzed the oral and gut microbiome and metabolome profiles of elderly subjects with more than 26 natural teeth. Salivary samples collected as mouth-rinsed water and fecal samples were obtained from 22 healthy individuals, 10 elderly individuals with more than 26 natural teeth and 24 subjects with periodontal disease. The oral microbiome and metabolome profiles of elderly individuals resembled those of subjects with periodontal disease, with the metabolome showing a more substantial differential abundance of components. Despite the distinct oral metabolome profiles, there was no differential abundance of components in the gut microbiome and metabolomes, except for enrichment of short-chain fatty acids in elderly subjects. Finally, to investigate the relationship between the oral and gut microbiome and metabolome, we analyzed bacterial coexistence in the oral cavity and gut and analyzed the correlation of metabolite levels between the oral cavity and gut. However, there were few associations between oral and gut for bacteria and metabolites in either elderly or healthy subjects. Overall, these results indicate distinct oral microbiome and metabolome profiles, as well as the lack of an oral-gut axis in elderly subjects with a high number of natural teeth.
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- Metagen Inc., Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
- Department of Life Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hiyoshi Oral Health Clinics, Sakata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hiyoshi Oral Health Clinics, Sakata, Yamagata, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Metagen Inc., Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
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- Metagen Inc., Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Keio University, Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
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- Research and Development Headquarters, Lion Corporation, Tokyo, Japan
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- Metagen Inc., Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Biosciences, Keio University, Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan
- Laboratory for Regenerative Microbiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Gut Environmental Design Group, Kanagawa Institute of Industrial Science and Technology, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
- Transborder Medical Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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Kosaruk W, Brown JL, Towiboon P, Pringproa K, Punyapornwithaya V, Tankaew P, Kittisirikul N, Toonrongchang W, Janyamathakul T, Muanghong P, Thitaram C. Seasonal patterns of oxidative stress markers in captive Asian elephants in Thailand and relationships to elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus shedding. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1263775. [PMID: 37795017 PMCID: PMC10546319 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1263775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Introduction Oxidative stress refers to an imbalance between oxidant and antioxidant activity and accumulation of reactive oxygen species, which can have detrimental effects on animal health. Annual fluctuations in oxidative stress status can occur, increasing disease susceptibility during certain time periods. However, a full understanding of factors related to oxidative stress in Asian elephants and how to mitigate the negative consequences is lacking. Methods This study measured six serum oxidative stress markers [reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA), 8-hydroxydeoxyguanosine (8-OHdG), albumin, glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and catalase] and two stress markers [serum cortisol and fecal glucocorticoid metabolites (fGCM)] in 23 captive Asian elephants in Thailand over a 12 months period to examine relationships with age and season. Results Seasonal variations were observed, with several markers exhibiting significantly higher concentrations in the summer (ROS, MDA, 8-OHdG, albumin) and lower values during the rainy/winter seasons (MDA, 8-OHdG, albumin, catalase). By contrast, GPx was the only marker to be highest during the rainy season. For the stress markers, higher fGCM concentrations were noted during the rainy season, which contrasts with earlier studies showing more activity in the winter (tourist season). Positive correlations were found between the temperature-humidity index and ROS, GPx, and fGCM, while a negative correlation was observed with serum albumin. Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV) shedding events were associated with higher concentrations of ROS and MDA. A moderate negative correlation was observed between 8-OHdG and the PCR threshold cycle of EEHV shedding (Ct), indicating DNA damage may be involved in EEHV shedding in elephants. Discussion Results revealed significant age and seasonal effects on several oxidative stress markers, indicating those factors should be considered in study design and data interpretation. There also may be physiological adaptations in oxidative stress conditions in relation to environmental changes that could impact health outcomes.
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- Worapong Kosaruk
- Doctoral Degree Program in Veterinary Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Center of Elephant and Wildlife Health, Chiang Mai University Animal Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Elephant, Wildlife, and Companion Animals Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Center of Elephant and Wildlife Health, Chiang Mai University Animal Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Elephant, Wildlife, and Companion Animals Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA, United States
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- Center of Elephant and Wildlife Health, Chiang Mai University Animal Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Center of Elephant and Wildlife Health, Chiang Mai University Animal Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Elephant, Wildlife, and Companion Animals Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Veterinary Bioscience and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Bioscience and Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Central Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Elephant Hospital, National Elephant Institute, Forest Industry Organization, Lampang, Thailand
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- Center of Elephant and Wildlife Health, Chiang Mai University Animal Hospital, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Elephant, Wildlife, and Companion Animals Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Department of Companion Animal and Wildlife Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Bukhary DM. Teeth Rehabilitation and Nutritional Influence on Diabetic Patients: A Review. Cureus 2023; 15:e46182. [PMID: 37790059 PMCID: PMC10544288 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a globally prevalent endocrine and metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia. Its complications significantly impact both the quality and longevity of the patient's life with a substantial burden on the healthcare system. Missing teeth make individuals more susceptible to malnutrition compared to those with functional teeth. This is especially true for people with diabetes, as the condition is closely linked to both oral health and food intake. Natural teeth loss can significantly reduce an individual's ability to chew food, leading to a decrease in the quality and quantity of their nutrition. Prosthodontics is a dental specialty that replaces missing teeth with artificial ones. Replacing missing teeth may prevent the risk of malnutrition due to decreased ability to chew. Good oral health is important for overall health, especially for those with conditions such as diabetes. Artificial teeth replacement may improve nutrition intake by improving chewing ability. Therefore, the ultimate objective of rehabilitating a patient's oral cavity is to replace the shape and function in terms of chewing performance to a degree that is as close to normal as feasible. The purpose of this review is to explore the literature showing the link between natural teeth loss and nutrition in individuals with DM, with a special focus on prosthodontic management. Several oral complications occur in diabetic patients specifically teeth loss, which in turn affects mastication function. This in turn cause malnutrition and affect glucose level. It is imperative for healthcare providers to take an interdisciplinary approach in order to improve the dental and nutritional status and overall well-being of DM patients.
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- Dalea M Bukhary
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, SAU
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Shinjo T, Onizuka S, Zaitsu Y, Ishikado A, Park K, Li Q, Yokomizo H, Zeze T, Sato K, St-Louis R, Fu J, I-Hsien W, Mizutani K, Hasturk H, Van Dyke TE, Nishimura F, King GL. Dysregulation of CXCL1 Expression and Neutrophil Recruitment in Insulin Resistance and Diabetes-Related Periodontitis in Male Mice. Diabetes 2023; 72:986-998. [PMID: 37058471 PMCID: PMC10281234 DOI: 10.2337/db22-1014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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Insulin resistance and hyperglycemia are risk factors for periodontitis and poor wound healing in diabetes, which have been associated with selective loss of insulin activation of the PI3K/Akt pathway in the gingiva. This study showed that insulin resistance in the mouse gingiva due to selective deletion of smooth muscle and fibroblast insulin receptor (SMIRKO mice) or systemic metabolic changes induced by a high-fat diet (HFD) in HFD-fed mice exacerbated periodontitis-induced alveolar bone loss, preceded by delayed neutrophil and monocyte recruitment and impaired bacterial clearance compared with their respective controls. The immunocytokines, CXCL1, CXCL2, MCP-1, TNFα, IL-1β, and IL-17A, exhibited delayed maximal expression in the gingiva of male SMIRKO and HFD-fed mice compared with controls. Targeted overexpression of CXCL1 in the gingiva by adenovirus normalized neutrophil and monocyte recruitment and prevented bone loss in both mouse models of insulin resistance. Mechanistically, insulin enhanced bacterial lipopolysaccharide-induced CXCL1 production in mouse and human gingival fibroblasts (GFs), via Akt pathway and NF-κB activation, which were reduced in GFs from SMIRKO and HFD-fed mice. These results provided the first report that insulin signaling can enhance endotoxin-induced CXCL1 expression to modulate neutrophil recruitment, suggesting CXCL1 as a new therapeutic direction for periodontitis or wound healing in diabetes. ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS The mechanism for the increased risks for periodontitis in the gingival tissues due to insulin resistance and diabetes is unclear. We investigated how insulin action in gingival fibroblasts modulates the progression of periodontitis in resistance and diabetes. Insulin upregulated the lipopolysaccharide-induced neutrophil chemoattractant, CXCL1, production in gingival fibroblasts via insulin receptors and Akt activation. Enhancing CXCL1 expression in the gingiva normalized diabetes and insulin resistance-induced delays in neutrophils recruitment and periodontitis. Targeting dysregulation of CXCL1 in fibroblasts is potentially therapeutic for periodontitis and may also improve wound healing in insulin resistance and diabetes.
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- Takanori Shinjo
- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
- Section of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Section of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Periodontology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Applied Oral Science, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA
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- Department of Applied Oral Science, The Forsyth Institute, Cambridge, MA
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- Section of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Section of Vascular Cell Biology, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Jaber M, Prasad P. Self-Reported Allergic Occupational Contact Dermatitis among Dental Healthcare Professionals in United Arab Emirates -A Cross Sectional Study. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2023; 15:S513-S518. [PMID: 37654343 PMCID: PMC10466514 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_669_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2022] [Revised: 01/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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In dentistry, occupational contact dermatitis may affect dental professionals along with technicians, nurses, and patients. Changes to dental practice in recent years have altered the reported frequencies of allergens causing contact dermatitis in both dental professionals and dental patients. In the current cross-sectional study, we used a structured questionnaire and clinical examinations to examine the prevalence of self-reported hand eczema among United Arab Emirates (UAE). The relationship between subjective skin discomfort and latex, composite/bonding, or other dental materials also was explored. A structured questionnaire was designed to analyze the prevalence of skin conditions among dental professionals and study its implication in gender, occupation, and age groups. The questionnaire included information about skin symptoms, atopy, occupational experience, and other background factors like respiratory symptoms, work history and methods, and exposure at work. It was distributed to 550 randomly selected dental healthcare professionals. Out of 550 dental healthcare workers contacted, 434 responded giving a response rate of 79%. The prevalence of dry and rough skin on the hands was highest (45%). There was a total of 29 cases of allergic contact dermatitis, 15 cases of contact urticaria, 12 cases of irritating contact dermatitis, and 1 incidence of onychomycosis among the 100 dental healthcare professionals who reported having dermatitis on their hands, forearms, or faces due to their daily dental chores. Rubber chemicals and natural rubber latex (NRL) in protective gloves used by dentists, as well as dental-restorative plastic materials (methylacrylates), were the most common causes of allergy. Dry skin and hand eczema were more common among dental healthcare professionals. Plastic gloves or NRL gloves with a low protein content are recommended for dental work. Skin exposure to methylacrylates or latex should be avoided.
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- Mohamed Jaber
- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
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- Department of Basic Medical and Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
- Center of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, UAE
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Peivasteh-roudsari L, Barzegar-bafrouei R, Sharifi KA, Azimisalim S, Karami M, Abedinzadeh S, Asadinezhad S, Tajdar-oranj B, Mahdavi V, Alizadeh AM, Sadighara P, Ferrante M, Conti GO, Aliyeva A, Mousavi Khaneghah A. Origin, dietary exposure, and toxicity of endocrine-disrupting food chemical contaminants: A comprehensive review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e18140. [PMID: 37539203 PMCID: PMC10395372 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a growing public health concern worldwide. Consumption of foodstuffs is currently thought to be one of the principal exposure routes to EDCs. However, alternative ways of human exposure are through inhalation of chemicals and dermal contact. These compounds in food products such as canned food, bottled water, dairy products, fish, meat, egg, and vegetables are a ubiquitous concern to the general population. Therefore, understanding EDCs' properties, such as origin, exposure, toxicological impact, and legal aspects are vital to control their release to the environment and food. The present paper provides an overview of the EDCs and their possible disrupting impact on the endocrine system and other organs.
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- Department of Food Hygiene and Safety, School of Public Health, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Food Safety and Hygiene Division, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Nutrition, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Food and Drug Administration of Iran, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), P.O. Box 1475744741, Tehran, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
- Department of Food Safety and Hygiene, School of Public Health, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Food Safety and Hygiene Division, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia,” Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Surgical and Advanced Technologies “G.F. Ingrassia,” Hygiene and Public Health, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 87, 95123, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Technology of Chemistry, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan
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- Department of Technology of Chemistry, Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology – State Research Institute, 36 Rakowiecka St., 02-532, Warsaw, Poland
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Tani A, Mizutani S, Kishimoto H, Oku S, Iyota K, Chu T, Liu X, Kashiwazaki H. The Impact of Nutrition and Oral Function Exercise on among Community-Dwelling Older People. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15071607. [PMID: 37049448 PMCID: PMC10097015 DOI: 10.3390/nu15071607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Oral function (OF) decline in older people is associated with nutritional deficiencies, which increases frailty risk and the need for nursing care. We investigated whether the delivery of an oral function improvement program on a tablet device was as effective as delivery through a paper-based program. We also investigated the association between tongue pressure (TP) improvement and nutritional status at the baseline. The participants involved in the study were 26 community-dwelling older people with low TP, <30 kPa, aged ≥65 years, who were enrolled in a randomized controlled trial for a month in Itoshima City, Fukuoka, Japan. Oral and physical functions and body composition were measured at the baseline and at follow-up. Two-way analysis of variance revealed that body mass index (p = 0.004) increased, and maximum masticatory performance (p = 0.010), maximum TP (p = 0.035), and oral diadochokinesis /pa/ and /ka/ (p = 0.009 and 0.017, respectively) improved in a month. Participants with higher TP improvement showed an increased intake of animal proteins at the baseline: fish (p = 0.022), meat (p = 0.029), and egg (p = 0.009). OF exercises for improving TP were associated with higher animal protein intake at the baseline. This study has been registered with the UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN 000050292).
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Saleem H, Waly N, Abdelgawad F. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of post exposure prophylaxis for fifth year dental students at a private Egyptian university: a cross-sectional study. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:167. [PMID: 36964540 PMCID: PMC10039496 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02890-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health care professionals including dental staff are at greater risk of occupational exposure to life threatened blood-borne pathogens. Occupational exposures will continue to occur despite improved techniques of prevention and using the post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in these situations are of great importance. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of post exposure prophylaxis for fifth year dental students at a private Egyptian university. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted among 404 dental students in the fifth year at a private Egyptian university from July 2019 to March 2020. Data were collected using self-administrated questionnaires including personal information, knowledge, attitude, and practice questions. RESULTS Our study showed that the total mean knowledge score was (0.45 ± 0.50), for attitude (0.70 ± 0.46), and that for practice (0.45 ± 0.50). There was no gender difference regarding PEP (P > 0.05). A total of 213 (47.5%) dental students believed that PEP should be indicated for any needlestick injury in the workplace. A number of 379 of the students (94%) chose "Yes" when asked if they thought PEP is important. While, 143 students (32.5%) were unaware of the existence of PEP service and protocol when asked about the reasons for not taking PEP after occupational exposure. CONCLUSIONS Knowledge and practice of fifth year dental students at a private Egyptian university toward post exposure prophylaxis are not satisfactory. Awareness and curriculum modifications are important regarding PEP.
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- Hagar Saleem
- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Nishio K, Arai Y, Abe Y, Takayama M, Fukasawa M, Oikawa D, Ito T, Takatsu M, Iinuma T. Relation between number of teeth, malnutrition, and 3-year mortality in elderly individuals ≥85 years. Oral Dis 2023; 29:827-835. [PMID: 34523194 PMCID: PMC10078753 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 08/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The number of teeth has been shown to affect mortality. However, it is unclear why the number of teeth is associated with mortality. We focused on the number of teeth and malnutrition and examined whether these differences affect 3-year all-cause mortality among very elderly individuals. METHODS This analysis was conducted using data from the Tokyo Oldest Old Survey on Total Health study. Altogether 513 participants ≥85 years were categorized based on remaining teeth (0, 1-7, 8-18, ≥19). All-cause mortality was determined by calculating the cumulative 3-year survival rate according to the remaining number of teeth and the presence/absence of malnutrition. Further, hazard ratios (HRs) were analyzed using Cox regression analyses. RESULTS No difference was observed according to the number of teeth (p = 0.638), but the presence/absence of malnutrition was significantly associated with mortality (p < 0.001). Malnutrition was independently associated with higher HRs, even after adjusting for confounding factors associated with mortality. (HR: 2.315, 95% CI: 1.431-3.746). Additionally, adjusting for the number of teeth, HR remained significant (HR: 2.365, 95% CI: 1.449-3.853). CONCLUSION In the very elderly, malnutrition-but not the number of teeth-was independently associated with 3-year all-cause mortality after adjusting for various health issues.
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- Kensuke Nishio
- Department of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Supercentenarian Medical Research, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Supercentenarian Medical Research, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Preventive Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Complete Denture Prosthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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Abe A, Ito Y, Hayashi H, Ishihama T, Momokita M, Taniguchi S. Correlation between geriatric nutritional risk index and oral condition in gastric cancer patients. Oral Dis 2023; 29:836-842. [PMID: 34585816 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Nutritional status is a useful prognostic factor in gastric cancer patients. Since oral hypofunction may cause undernutrition, we cross-sectionally investigated whether the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is affected by the number of remaining teeth, occlusal support status and denture use. MATERIALS AND METHODS The participants were 114 patients diagnosed with gastric cancer between April 2017 and March 2020. The stage of gastric cancer, body mass index, albumin level, total lymphocyte count, C-reactive protein level and GNRI were evaluated. The number of remaining teeth was also evaluated, and the occlusion state was determined based on the Eichner classification. The patients were divided into three main groups representing different occlusal states based on the Eichner index and were also categorised based on denture use. RESULTS The mean age ± standard deviation of the patients was 75.2 ± 5.5 years. The Eichner classification had a significant positive correlation with GNRI. Low GNRI was associated with a poor occlusal state in group C, while a higher GNRI was associated with a stable occlusal state in group A. However, the denture-related groups showed no significant differences in GNRI. CONCLUSION The GNRI was associated with the occlusal support level but not with denture use.
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- Atsushi Abe
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nagoya Ekisaikai Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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Al-Sultani HFF, Breckons M, Field J, Thomason JM, Moynihan P. Development of patient-centric eating advice for complete denture wearers. Gerodontology 2023; 40:56-73. [PMID: 35067964 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Edentulous people eat less healthily, and wearing dentures impairs eating function and enjoyment. OBJECTIVE To apply a sequential approach to integrate scientific evidence, and patient and professional experience to co-develop intervention to support better eating with dentures. METHODS Focus groups, two with purposive samples of patients and two with dental professionals, explored experiences and opinions about advice on eating with complete dentures. Findings were distilled with evidence from the literature to underpinned concepts for eating interventions. User engagement informed prioritisation of ideas and led to the development of a leaflet on eating with dentures. RESULTS Patients receive no advice on what they can realistically expect when eating with dentures, and professionals lacked confidence to provide eating advice. Patients did not think dentists a credible provider of eating advice, feeling peer support more appropriate and offering numerous strategies for eating with dentures. Concepts for eating intervention included a patient leaflet, Web-based eating interventions, patient support blogs, waiting room videos and improved nutrition training for dental professionals. User feedback informed prioritisation of ideas, leading to the development of a leaflet on eating with dentures. Justified by the data, the leaflet focused on patient-generated tips for overcoming the functional limitations of eating with dentures, and unobtrusive healthier eating advice. Face validity with users confirmed acceptability. CONCLUSION A systematic and rigorous integration of scientific evidence, expert experience and patient input has developed a patient-centric, evidence-based approach to a patent leaflet on eating with dentures that, based on initial face validity, is likely to be well received.
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- Hassan Faleeh Farhan Al-Sultani
- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,Department of Paediatrics, Orthodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq
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- Population Health Sciences Institute, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,Cardiff University School of Dentistry, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- School of Dental Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.,Adelaide Dental School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Moynihan P, Varghese R. Eating Advice for People Who Wear Dentures: A Scoping Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:8846. [PMID: 35886697 PMCID: PMC9319444 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE A scoping review of available advice to address eating problems experienced by people who wear dentures was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA statement. The objective was to identify and map type, volume, and content of the available eating advice. METHODS Medline, CINAHL, and grey literature databases and Google were searched. Relevant content pertaining to study type, peer-review vs. grey literature, country of origin, advice content, and methods to evaluate effectiveness was mapped. RESULTS Of the 4591 records identified from peer-reviewed literature, 56 full papers underwent duplicate screening, resulting in 26 papers (from Germany (n = 1), Europe (n = 1), India (n = 2), Japan (n = 7), UK (n = 6), USA (n = 6), or other (n = 3)) being included in the review. These yielded 18 different items of relevant eating advice. Of the 258 screened websites, 63 were included, yielding 30 different items of eating advice. The most-cited advice was to eat soft food and avoid hard and sticky food, cut food into bite-sized pieces, and chew on both sides of the mouth and chew slowly and thoroughly. The identified advice was not supported by reference to peer-reviewed evidence. Advice included some conflicting messages and some advice was non-compliant with authoritative nutritional advice (e.g., avoid red meat, take a vitamin supplement). CONCLUSION There is support for providing eating advice at the time of denture provision. A broad range of advice based on clinical experience to support people who wear dentures to overcome the functional limitations exists. However, the efficacy of this advice in improving diet and eating experience has not been tested.
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- Paula Moynihan
- Adelaide Dental School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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El-Hak HNG, Al-Eisa RA, Ryad L, Halawa E, El-Shenawy NS. Mechanisms and histopathological impacts of acetamiprid and azoxystrobin in male rats. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:43114-43125. [PMID: 35091933 PMCID: PMC9148279 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-18331-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Acetamiprid (neonicotinoid insecticide) and azoxystrobin (fungicide) are widespread pesticides used for pest management, but they have the potential for toxicity to mammals. The goal of this study was to look for oxidative stress, metabolic alterations, and reproductive problems in male rats' serum after 2 months of exposure to sub-lethal dosages of acetamiprid and azoxystrobin. Seven classes of male rats were formed: control, 3 groups of acetamiprid (1/10, 1/20, 1/40 LD50), and 3 groups of azoxystrobin (1/10, 1/20, 1/40 LD50) and were orally daily treated (n = 8/group). Our findings revealed that acetamiprid and azoxystrobin disrupted oxidative and metabolic processes in the examined rats throughout 30 and 60 days of testing. The levels of nitric oxide increased significantly, while catalase, a superoxide dismutase enzyme, and glutathione reductase activity were reduced. Serum levels of sex hormones, calcium, and total protein have all dropped substantially in rats. In comparison to the control group, the testis and liver structure, as well as spermatozoa parameters, had distinct histological characteristics. In conclusion, acetamiprid and azoxystrobin exhibit dose- and time-dependent effects on oxidative parameters that cause testis damage.
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- Heba Nageh Gad El-Hak
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Agricultural Research Center, Central Lab of Residue Analysis of Pesticides and Heavy Metals in Food, Giza, Egypt
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- Agricultural Research Center, Central Lab of Residue Analysis of Pesticides and Heavy Metals in Food, Giza, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt.
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Tasse I, Mengistu DA, Belina D, Girma S. Detection and Determination of Staphylococcus aureus in Camel Milk and Associated Factors in Fedis, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia. Microbiol Insights 2022; 15:11786361221099876. [PMID: 35645570 PMCID: PMC9130844 DOI: 10.1177/11786361221099876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Camel milk is the key food for pastoralists in the arid and semi-arid areas of the eastern lowlands of Ethiopia. Unless it is handled under good hygienic conditions, milk can be a good medium for bacterial growth and can lead to foodborne diseases caused by various pathogenic microorganisms, such as Staphylococcus aureus. The current study was aimed to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus in raw camel milk and associated factors in Fedis, Eastern Ethiopia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2, 2018 to May 26, 2019 in Fedis, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia. The questionnaire was used to determine the hygienic practices of camel milkers and sellers. Laboratory analysis was conducted to determine the level of Staphylococcus aureus. A total of 156 (78 from households and 78 from selling sites) milk samples were collected randomly from selected camel herd owners and selling sites for the isolation and enumeration of Staphylococcus aureus. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS software version 22.0. Finally, Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were used to analyze the data. A P-value of .05 was considered as the cut-off point for statistical significance. Results A total of 156 samples, including 78 samples of raw milk from the households and 78 samples from the market were purchased to determine Staphylococcus aureus. Out of 156 samples, Staphylococcus aureus was detected in 60 (38.5%) samples, of which 27 (34.6%) and 33 (42.3%) were among those collected from household and market, respectively. The overall mean Staphylococcus aureus count was 4.83 log CFU/mL, with household and market samples accounted for 2.76 and 5.08 log CFU/mL, respectively. Furthermore, 23 (38.3%) of the samples were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus beyond the recommended level (4-5 log CFU/mL). There was a statistically significant association (P-value of <.05) between the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and other variables such as age of the camel, parity, lactation stages, and sources of milk. Conclusion More than one-third of milk samples were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus at levels higher than the maximum permitted level. The findings of the current study suggests that there is a potential risk of foodborne infection and intoxication. Therefore, implementation of adequate hygiene and safety practices is very important to prevent the consumption of contaminated fruit juices, which leads to foodborne illness.
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- Ibsa Tasse
- Fedis Livestock and Fishery Office,
Eastern Hararghe Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environmental Health,
College of Health and Medical Science, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine,
Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
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- College of Veterinary Medicine,
Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
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Gholampour Arbastan H, Gitipour S. Evaluating the consequences of household hazardous waste diversion on public health and ecological risks of leachate exposure. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY : IJEST 2022; 19:4407-4420. [PMID: 35401770 PMCID: PMC8984071 DOI: 10.1007/s13762-022-04063-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Household hazardous waste (HHW) includes approximately 1% of municipal solid waste (MSW), which is related to the lack of efficient separate collection schemes co-disposed with MSW in many countries worldwide. In this research, the effect of HHW diversion on leachate quality and consequent reduction in risks to the environment and human health was investigated. In this regard, physicochemical parameters of MSW leachate samples with and without hazardous fraction were characterized. Next, leachate pollution index (LPI) and associated risks were assessed. The results showed that the source separation of HHW decreases the LPI value by 13.48% and improves the potential of leachate for biological treatment, leading to a reduction in leachate treatment costs and complexity. Based on risk assessment results, HHW diversion could lower cancer risks of organic compounds and heavy metals to acceptable levels for adults and children. Moreover, by the source-separating of HHW, hazard indices for aquatic and terrestrial bioassays reduced by 41.5 and 36%, respectively. Furthermore, despite the comparatively low generated amount of HHW, this fraction should be emphasized due to its unintended effects for public health and the environment.
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- H. Gholampour Arbastan
- School of Environment, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, No. 25, Azin St, 141556135 Tehran, Iran
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- School of Environment, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, No. 25, Azin St, 141556135 Tehran, Iran
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Haghighat M, Yazdanirad S, Faridan M, Jahadi Naeini M, Mousavi SM. Application of hybrid Shannon’s entropy – PROMEHTEE methods in weighing and prioritizing industrial noise control measures. THEORETICAL ISSUES IN ERGONOMICS SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1463922x.2021.2000668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Mojtaba Haghighat
- Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Work Engineering, Behbahan University of Medical Sciences, Behbahan, Iran
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- School of Health, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Work Engineering, Environmental Health Research Center, School of Health and Nutrition, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Matsuda S, Yoshida H, Yoshimura H, Goi T, Yoshida Y, Iwasaki H. Has the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the oral health and nutritional status of elderly patients with digestive cancer?: A retrospective study in Fukui, Japan. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e27500. [PMID: 34622884 PMCID: PMC8500633 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000027500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected various aspects, including socioeconomic status and health. This retrospective study aimed to investigate the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health based on the number of teeth that contribute to mastication, and the nutritional status of elderly patients with digestive cancers.The authors defined the before and during COVID-19 periods in this study as January 2019 to December 2019 and January 2020 to December 2020, respectively. Patients with digestive cancer who underwent general, laboratory, and orthopantomograph examinations for preoperative oral health assessment before general anesthesia participated in this study. The authors investigated the following general characteristics: (1) sex, (2) age, and (3) the organ affected by disease and scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia. The authors collected information about (4) the number of teeth that could contribute to mastication as a clinical oral health parameter. The parameters: (5) body mass index, (6) serum total protein levels, and (7) serum albumin levels were used to indicate the nutritional status.A total of 233 elderly patients with digestive cancer participated in this study. There was no significant difference between the age of the patients with digestive cancer. There was also no significant difference in the number of teeth that could contribute to mastication. Additionally, there was no significant difference in nutritional status as indicated by the body mass index, serum total protein levels, and serum albumin levels.This study showed that the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 did not have a significant influence on the oral health and nutritional status of elderly patients with digestive cancer. However, the influence of COVID-19 on community oral health may become apparent in the future. Thus, dental professionals should continue further research regarding the effects of COVID-19 on oral health.
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- Shinpei Matsuda
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Unit of Sensory and Locomotor Medicine, Division of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Unit of Sensory and Locomotor Medicine, Division of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Unit of Sensory and Locomotor Medicine, Division of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- First Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan
- Center for Preoperative Assessment, University of Fukui Hospital, Fukui, Japan
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- Division of Infection Control, University of Fukui Hospital, Fukui, Japan
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Diendéré J, Zeba AN, Kiemtoré S, Sombié OO, Fayemendy P, Jésus P, Millogo A, Savadogo A, Tinto H, Desport JC. Associations between dental problems and underweight status among rural women in Burkina Faso: results from the first WHO Stepwise Approach to Surveillance (STEPS) survey. Public Health Nutr 2021; 25:1-11. [PMID: 34615560 PMCID: PMC9991657 DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021004080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the relationships between dental problems and underweight status among rural women in Burkina Faso by using nationally representative data. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional secondary study of primary data obtained by the 2013 WHO Stepwise Approach to Surveillance survey conducted in Burkina Faso. Descriptive and analytical analyses were performed using Student's t test, ANOVA, the χ2 test, Fisher's exact test and logistic regression. SETTING All thirteen Burkinabè regions were categorised using quartiles of urbanisation rates. PARTICIPANTS The participants were 1730 rural women aged 25-64 years. RESULTS The prevalence of underweight was 16·0 %, and 24·1 % of participants experienced dental problems during the 12-month period. The women with dental problems were more frequently underweight (19·9 % and 14·7 %; P < 0·05) and had a lower mean BMI (21·1 ± 3·2 and 21·6 ± 3·7 kg/m2, P < 0·01) than those without dental problems. More risk factors for underweight were observed in less urbanised regions among elderly individuals (> 49 years old) and smokeless tobacco users. Age > 49 years, professions with inconsistent income, a lack of education, smokeless tobacco use and low BMI were factors that were significantly associated with dental problems, while residency in a low-urbanisation area was a protective factor. CONCLUSION The prevalence of underweight in rural Burkinabè women is among the highest in sub-Saharan Africa, and women with dental problems are more frequently affected than those without dental problems. Public health measures for the prevention of these disorders should specifically target women aged over 49 years and smokeless tobacco users.
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- Jeoffray Diendéré
- Research Institute for Health Sciences, 399, Avenue de la Liberté, 01 BP 545, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, 399, Avenue de la Liberté, 01 BP 545, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Gynecologic and Obstetrics’ Department, Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, 399, Avenue de la Liberté, 01 BP 545, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Nanoro, Burkina Faso
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- Nutrition Unit, University Hospital of Limoges, Limoges, France
- INSERM, U1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Limoges, France
- University of Limoges, UMR_S 1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Institute of Neuroepidemiology and Tropical Neurology, CNRS FR 3503 GEIST, Limoges, France
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- Nutrition Unit, University Hospital of Limoges, Limoges, France
- INSERM, U1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Limoges, France
- University of Limoges, UMR_S 1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Institute of Neuroepidemiology and Tropical Neurology, CNRS FR 3503 GEIST, Limoges, France
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- INSERM, U1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Limoges, France
- University of Limoges, UMR_S 1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Institute of Neuroepidemiology and Tropical Neurology, CNRS FR 3503 GEIST, Limoges, France
- Medicine Department, Souro Sanou University Hospital, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
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- Département de Biotechnologie Alimentaire, Centre de Recherche en Sciences Biologiques, Alimentaires et Nutritionnelles (CRSBAN), Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, 399, Avenue de la Liberté, 01 BP 545, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro, Nanoro, Burkina Faso
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- Nutrition Unit, University Hospital of Limoges, Limoges, France
- INSERM, U1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Limoges, France
- University of Limoges, UMR_S 1094, Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Institute of Neuroepidemiology and Tropical Neurology, CNRS FR 3503 GEIST, Limoges, France
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Moynihan P, Varghese R. Impact of Wearing Dentures on Dietary Intake, Nutritional Status, and Eating: A Systematic Review. JDR Clin Trans Res 2021; 7:334-351. [PMID: 34210202 DOI: 10.1177/23800844211026608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION A key purpose of denture provision is to enable eating, yet the body of evidence pertaining to the impact of dentures on wide-ranging nutritional outcomes has not been systematically reviewed. OBJECTIVES To systematically review published evidence pertaining to the effect of wearing removable dental prosthesis on dietary intake, nutritional status, eating function, and eating related-quality of life (ERQoL). METHODS Eight questions relating to the impact of wearing dentures on nutritional outcomes were addressed. The target population was healthy adults aged ≥18 y. Data sources included Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and PubMed. Included were all human epidemiologic studies. The Newcastle-Ottawa score was used for appraisal of study quality. Harvest plots, vote counting, and accompanying narrative provided the basis for synthesis. RESULTS Of the 1,245 records identified, 134 were retrieved and eligibility assessed by 2 reviewers, and 41 studies were included in the synthesis (14 rated good quality, 20 fair, and 7 poor). The balance of data supported a positive impact of wearing full (5/7 studies) or partial (3/3 studies) dentures (vs. no dentures) on nutritional status, though no clear direction of effect was detected for the impact of dentures on dietary intake. The balance of data clearly showed that objective measures of eating function were compromised in full (14/15 studies) and partial (6/7 studies) denture wearers as compared with the dentate. Data showed that ERQoL was also compromised in denture wearers as compared with the dentate (3/3 studies). However, data showed a positive impact of wearing dentures on ERQoL (5/5 studies) as opposed to wearing no dentures. CONCLUSION The balance of evidence shows that despite no clear pattern on impact of wearing dentures on measured dietary intake, in those with tooth loss, wearing dentures can have a positive impact on nutritional status and enjoyment of eating. KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER STATEMENT The results of this systematic review can be used to advocate for health care services to address prosthodontic need to benefit nutritional outcomes. The findings will be of use in educating health care professionals on the impact of wearing dentures and not addressing prosthodontic need on nutritional outcomes.
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- P Moynihan
- Adelaide Dental School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare, Weybridge, UK
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Deng J, Liu J, Guo Y, Gao Y, Wu Z, Yang T. How does social support affect public service motivation of healthcare workers in China: the mediating effect of job stress. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1076. [PMID: 34090395 PMCID: PMC8180050 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11028-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to examine relations between social support, job stress, and public service motivation (PSM), also assessed how social support and job stress affect PSM in China based on the job demands-resources (JD-R) theory. Methods The survey investigated a sample of 973 healthcare workers employed in public hospitals in Beijing, Xiamen, and Guangzhou in 2017 (including doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and administrators). Correlation analysis and Structural equation modeling (SEM) were used. Results Challenge stress and hindrance stress were directly negatively associated with PSM. Supervisor support was significantly positively associated with PSM, and the path from coworker support to PSM was significant. Supervisor support was significantly negatively associated with hindrance stress, and coworker support was significantly negatively associated with challenge stress. Hindrance stress and challenge stress significantly mediated the relations between supervisor support and PSM, and between coworker support and PSM respectively. PSM might be raised by increasing supervisor support and coworker support and by limiting hindrance stress and challenge stress. Conclusion Our study suggests that administrators of public hospitals should be mindful of the intense job stress of healthcare workers and undertake interventions targeting challenge stress and hindrance stress. Also, public hospital administrators should encourage and assist supervisors in their leadership functions. Besides, administrators of public hospitals should emphasize coworker support and good employee relationships. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-11028-9.
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- Jianwei Deng
- School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China.,Sustainable Development Research Institute for Economy and Society of Beijing, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China.,Sustainable Development Research Institute for Economy and Society of Beijing, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China.,Sustainable Development Research Institute for Economy and Society of Beijing, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China.,Sustainable Development Research Institute for Economy and Society of Beijing, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China.,Sustainable Development Research Institute for Economy and Society of Beijing, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China. .,Sustainable Development Research Institute for Economy and Society of Beijing, 5 Zhongguancun South Street, Beijing, 100081, China.
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Kusama T, Nakazawa N, Kiuchi S, Kondo K, Osaka K, Aida J. Dental prosthetic treatment reduced the risk of weight loss among older adults with tooth loss. J Am Geriatr Soc 2021; 69:2498-2506. [PMID: 34081343 DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Weight loss is a critical health issue in older adults. Oral function is essential for nutrient intake and can be restored using dental prosthetic treatments in patients with tooth loss. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between tooth loss and weight loss among the older adults and to evaluate the magnitude of its risk reduction by dental prosthetic treatment. DESIGN Three-year follow-up longitudinal study based on a self-reported questionnaire. SETTING Community-dwelling older adults in Japan. PARTICIPANTS Adults aged 65 and older (n = 53,690). MEASUREMENTS We used >10% weight loss during follow-up, the number of remaining teeth, and the use of dental prostheses as the outcome variable, exposure variable, and mediator, respectively. We fitted the logistic regression model including possible confounders and calculated the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs) of the controlled direct effect (CDE) at the level of use or nonuse of the dental prosthesis based on a causal mediation analysis framework. Additionally, we calculated the proportion eliminated by the dental prosthesis. RESULTS The mean age of participants was 72.6 years (1 SD = 5.5), and 47.4% were males. About 5.8% (n = 3132) of them experienced >10% weight loss during the follow-up. Weight loss was observed in 6.8% of the participants with 0-19 remaining teeth and in 4.3% of them with ≥20 remaining teeth. The CDE of 0-19 remaining teeth was greater when no one used dental prosthesis (OR = 1.41; 95% CI = 1.26-1.59) compared with that when all participants used dental prosthesis (OR = 1.26; 95% CI = 1.08-1.46). This indicated that dental prosthesis decreased the risk of weight loss by 37.3%. CONCLUSION Our study revealed that tooth loss increased the risk of clinically critical levels of weight loss among community-dwelling older adults. However, this risk was reduced by dental prosthetic treatment.
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- Taro Kusama
- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Social Preventive Medical Sciences, Center for Preventive Medical Sciences, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.,Department of Gerontological Evaluation, Center for Gerontology and Social Science, National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Obu, Japan
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- Department of International and Community Oral Health, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Oral Health Promotion, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division for Regional Community Development, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, Sendai, Japan
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Nakamura K, Kojima R, Uchino E, Ono K, Yanagita M, Murashita K, Itoh K, Nakaji S, Okuno Y. Health improvement framework for actionable treatment planning using a surrogate Bayesian model. Nat Commun 2021; 12:3088. [PMID: 34035243 PMCID: PMC8149666 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-23319-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Clinical decision-making regarding treatments based on personal characteristics leads to effective health improvements. Machine learning (ML) has been the primary concern of diagnosis support according to comprehensive patient information. A prominent issue is the development of objective treatment processes in clinical situations. This study proposes a framework to plan treatment processes in a data-driven manner. A key point of the framework is the evaluation of the actionability for personal health improvements by using a surrogate Bayesian model in addition to a high-performance nonlinear ML model. We first evaluate the framework from the viewpoint of its methodology using a synthetic dataset. Subsequently, the framework is applied to an actual health checkup dataset comprising data from 3132 participants, to lower systolic blood pressure and risk of chronic kidney disease at the individual level. We confirm that the computed treatment processes are actionable and consistent with clinical knowledge for improving these values. We also show that the improvement processes presented by the framework can be clinically informative. These results demonstrate that our framework can contribute toward decision-making in the medical field, providing clinicians with deeper insights.
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- Kazuki Nakamura
- Research and Business Development Department, Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Biomedical Data Intelligence, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Data Intelligence, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Data Intelligence, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
- Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Center of Innovation Research Initiatives Organization, Hirosaki University, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Stress Response Science, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Social Health, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki, Japan
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- Department of Biomedical Data Intelligence, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.
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Nomura Y, Shimada M, Kakuta E, Okada A, Otsuka R, Tomizawa Y, Taguchi C, Arikawa K, Daikoku H, Sato T, Hanada N. Mortality-and Health-Related Factors in a Community-Dwelling of Oldest-Older Adults at the Age of 90: A 10-Year Follow-Up Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17249584. [PMID: 33371399 PMCID: PMC7768389 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17249584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mortality is obviously intended for epidemiological studies of community-dwelling older adults. There are several health-related factors associated with nutritional status and mortality. The aim of this study was to elucidate the risk factor for mortality in community-dwelling oldest-older adults at the age of 90 and clarify the structure of health-related factors associated with mortality. A 10-year follow-up study was performed for 93 subjects at the age of 90. The mean and median of their survival days were 2373 and 2581 days for women, and 1694 and 1793 days for men. By Cox's proportional hazards model, health-related factors associated with mortality were self-assessed for chewing ability, activities of daily living (ADLs), serum albumin, total cholesterol, serum creatinine, and gripping power for women but not for men. These factors interacted with each other, and the association of these factors was different in women and men. Self-assessed chewing ability was a powerful risk factor for mortality in women at the age of 90. It acted independently from nutritional status. For older adults, addressing healthy food choices together with improved oral functions is useful. However, risk factors for mortality may depend on the life stage of subjects. To investigate the risk factor for the mortality, the life course approach is necessary.
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- Yoshiaki Nomura
- Department of Translational Research, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan; (A.O.); (R.O.); (N.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-45-580-8462
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- Department of Dental Hygiene, Chiba Prefectural University of Health Sciences, Chiba 261-0014, Japan;
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- Department of Oral Bacteriology, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan;
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- Department of Translational Research, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan; (A.O.); (R.O.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Translational Research, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan; (A.O.); (R.O.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo 162-8666, Japan;
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- Department of Preventive and Public Oral Health, School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Nihon University, Matsudo 470-2101, Japan; (C.T.); (K.A.)
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- Department of Preventive and Public Oral Health, School of Dentistry at Matsudo, Nihon University, Matsudo 470-2101, Japan; (C.T.); (K.A.)
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- Iwate Dental Association, Morioka 020-0045, Japan; (H.D.); (T.S.)
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- Iwate Dental Association, Morioka 020-0045, Japan; (H.D.); (T.S.)
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- Department of Translational Research, School of Dental Medicine, Tsurumi University, Yokohama 230-8501, Japan; (A.O.); (R.O.); (N.H.)
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El Shahawy O, Park SH, Rogers ES, Shearston JA, Thompson AB, Cooper SC, Freudenberg N, Ball SA, Abrams D, Shelley D, Sherman SE. Hookah use patterns, social influence and associated other substance use among a sample of New York City public university students. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PREVENTION AND POLICY 2020; 15:65. [PMID: 32859230 PMCID: PMC7453717 DOI: 10.1186/s13011-020-00283-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Background Most hookah use studies have not included racial and ethnic minorities which limits our understanding of its use among these growing populations. This study aimed to investigate the individual characteristics of hookah use patterns and associated risk behaviors among an ethnically diverse sample of college students. Methods A cross-sectional survey of 2460 students (aged 18–25) was conducted in 2015, and data was analyzed in 2017. Descriptive statistics were used to present the sociodemographic characteristics, hookah use-related behavior, and binge drinking and marijuana use according to the current hookah use group, including never, exclusive, dual/poly hookah use. Multivariate logistic regression was conducted to examine how hookah related behavior and other risk behaviors varied by sociodemographics and hookah use patterns. Results Among current hookah users (n = 312), 70% were exclusive hookah users and 30% were dual/poly hookah users. There were no statistically significant differences in sociodemographic characteristics except for race/ethnicity (p < 0.05). Almost half (44%) of the exclusive hookah users reported having at least five friends who also used hookah, compared to 30% in the dual/poly use group. Exclusive users were less likely to report past year binge drinking (17%) and past year marijuana use (25%) compared to those in the dual/poly use group (44 and 48% respectively); p < 0.001. Conclusions The socialization aspects of hookah smoking seem to be associated with its use patterns. Our study calls for multicomponent interventions designed to target poly tobacco use as well as other substance use that appears to be relatively common among hookah users.
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- Omar El Shahawy
- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA. .,NYU/Abu Dhabi Public Health Research Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. .,School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, USA.
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,NYU/Abu Dhabi Public Health Research Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, USA.,Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, USA
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, SUNY Downstate School of Public Health, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, New York, USA
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- City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, New York, USA
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- Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, New Haven, CT, USA
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- School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, USA
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- Department of Population Health, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.,NYU/Abu Dhabi Public Health Research Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.,School of Global Public Health, New York University, New York, USA.,VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, USA
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Self-Reported Oral Health, Oral Hygiene and Associated Factors in Lithuanian Adult Population, 1994-2014. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17155331. [PMID: 32722169 PMCID: PMC7432783 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17155331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This study aimed to examine 20-year trends (1994-2014) in self-reported oral health and oral hygiene and to assess the associated factors in a Lithuanian population aged 20-64 years. Nationally representative cross-sectional data on 8612 men and 11,719 women were obtained from 11 biennial postal surveys of Lithuanian health behavior monitoring. Dentate status was assessed by asking about the number of missing teeth. Over the study period, the proportion of men with all teeth increased from 17.5% to 23.0% and the same proportion increased in women-from 12.5% to 19.6%. The prevalence of edentulousness was 2.8% in 2014. The proportion of individuals brushing teeth at least twice a day increased from 14.6% to 31.9% in men and from 33.0% to 58.8% in women. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that older age, lower education, living in rural areas, daily smoking, confectionary consumption (only in women), obesity, no visits to a dentist during the past year, toothache and brushing teeth less than twice a day increased the odds of missing six or more teeth. Efforts should be made to promote good oral hygiene habits, prevent and control behavioral risk factors and increase access to dental care among risk groups.
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Girmay AM, Gari SR, Gebremariam AG, Alemu BM, Evans MR. Trichotomy of awareness, outlook and practice of food handlers towards food and water safety in food establishments in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. AIMS Public Health 2020; 7:241-257. [PMID: 32617353 PMCID: PMC7327399 DOI: 10.3934/publichealth.2020021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Food and waterborne diseases are the commonest global public health problems. Specifically, in Ethiopia, public health problems associated with deterioration of food and water safety situations are much more complicated due to poverty, economic and environment related risks. Awareness, outlook and practice of food handlers are the three important factors that play major roles in the occurrence and outbreak of food borne diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate awareness, outlook and practice of food handlers towards food and water safety. METHODS Institution based cross sectional study was conducted among food handlers of Addis Ababa city administration. In this study, 416 participants were selected using a stratified, simple random sampling technique; and were interviewed using structured questionnaire. Linear Regression Model and analysis of variance were used for data analysis. RESULTS In this study, 55.5%, 66.1% and 60.6% of the food handlers had good awareness, outlook and proper hygiene practices respectively. This study revealed that, 17.5% and 23.1% of the respondents did not know about food and water borne disease respectively. Only 39.4% of the participants had proper practice of covering mouth with tidy cloth when they cough. Moreover, 75.7% of the food handlers reported that they did not wear personal protective devices during the working time. Predictor variables like educational status and length of work experience were correlated positively and significantly with awareness. However, being married was correlated negatively with awareness. CONCLUSION Assessing awareness, outlook and practice of food handlers regarding food and water safety is a vital activity to reduce public health problems. Significant number of food handlers had poor awareness, outlook and practice towards food and water safety. There is a call for enhancing the awareness, outlook and practice of food and water safety to achieve an excellent practice. Better food and water safety policy and firm regulatory actions are needed.
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- Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Microbiology Consultant and Laboratory Director, New York, USA
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Shiga Y, Nezu T, Hosomi N, Aoki S, Nishi H, Naito H, Kinoshita N, Ueno H, Maruyama H. Effect of tooth loss and nutritional status on outcomes after ischemic stroke. Nutrition 2019; 71:110606. [PMID: 31811999 DOI: 10.1016/j.nut.2019.110606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Revised: 08/28/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Tooth loss, closely associated with malnutrition, increases the risk for cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to examine the link between tooth loss, nutritional status, and stroke outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 195 consecutive patients with acute ischemic stroke who were evaluated for tooth loss. Tooth loss was classified as mild or severe. Nutritional status was evaluated using the Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score. A poor neurologic outcome was defined as a score of 3 to 6 on the modified Rankin Scale at 3 mo post-stroke onset; a score of 0 to 2 was defined as a good outcome. RESULTS A significant correlation was observed between tooth loss and the CONUT score at admission (ρ = 0.156; P = 0.034). Patients with poor outcomes had higher CONUT scores (P < 0.001) and a greater frequency of severe tooth loss (P = 0.025). On multivariate analysis, severe tooth loss (odds ratio [OR], 3.93; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.31-11.8) and the CONUT score (OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.02-1.74) were independently associated with poor stroke outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Nutritional status was associated with tooth loss among patients with acute ischemic stroke. Severe tooth loss and a higher CONUT score were independently associated with poor stroke outcomes.
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- Yuji Shiga
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of General Dentistry, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutics, Hiroshima University Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima, Japan
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Kanda K, Mori Y, Yamasaki K, Kitano H, Kanda A, Hirao T. Long-term effects of low-intensity training with slow movement on motor function of elderly patients: a prospective observational study. Environ Health Prev Med 2019; 24:44. [PMID: 31189461 PMCID: PMC6563359 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-019-0798-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background Slow-motion training, which comprises exercising using extremely slow-movements, yields a training effect like that of high-intensity training, even when the applied load is small. We developed a slow-training exercise program that allows elderly people to safely use their own body weight without a machine. Previously, it was confirmed that functional gait and lower limb muscle strength were improved by low-intensity training using bodyweight training for 3 months. This study evaluated the long-term effects of low-intensity training using body weight with slow-movements on the motor function of frail, elderly patients. Methods Ninety-six elderly men and women aged 65 years or older whose level of nursing care was classified as either support required (1 and 2) or long-term care required (care levels 1 and 2) volunteered to participate. Two facilities were used. Participants at the first facility used low-intensity training using body weight with slow-movements (low-stress training [LST] group, n = 65), and participants at another facility used machine training (MT group, n = 31). Exercise interventions were conducted for 12 months, once or twice per week, depending on the required level of nursing care. Changes in motor function were examined. Results Post-intervention measurements based on the results of the chair-stand test after 12 months showed significant improvements from pre-intervention levels (P < 0.0001) in the LST group and MT group. Although the ability of performing the Timed Up & Go test and the ability to stand on one leg with eyes open improved in both groups, no significant change was observed. When changes after 12 months were compared between the two groups, no significant difference was observed for any variables. Conclusions Slow body weight training for 12 months without a machine improved the lower limb muscle strength. Therefore, it could have the same effects as training using a machine. Trial registration UMIN000030853. Registered 17 January 2018 (retrospectively registered).
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- Kanae Kanda
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine Kagawa University, 1750-1 Ikenobe Miki-cho Kita-gun, Takamatsu, Kagawa, 761-0793, Japan.
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- Sin Cire Co., Ltd, 14-29 Ogi-machi, Daito, Osaka, 574-0033, Japan
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- Sin Cire Co., Ltd, 14-29 Ogi-machi, Daito, Osaka, 574-0033, Japan
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- Sin Cire Co., Ltd, 14-29 Ogi-machi, Daito, Osaka, 574-0033, Japan
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine Kagawa University, 1750-1 Ikenobe Miki-cho Kita-gun, Takamatsu, Kagawa, 761-0793, Japan
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Kosaka T, Kida M. Tooth loss leads to reduced nutrient intake in middle-aged and older Japanese individuals. Environ Health Prev Med 2019; 24:15. [PMID: 30836943 PMCID: PMC6402162 DOI: 10.1186/s12199-019-0770-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Accepted: 02/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Reductions in masticatory function as a result of tooth loss have a negative impact on nutrient intake, decreasing general health. In addition, studies have reported an association between lower socioeconomic status (SES) and both higher numbers of lost teeth and worse nutrient intake status. Nakamura et al. conducted a study to clarify the relationship between number of teeth and nutrient intake status in their paper “Having few remaining teeth is associated with a low nutrient intake and low serum albumin levels in middle-aged and older Japanese individuals: Findings from the NIPPON DATA”, evaluating not only data obtained from a household-based dietary survey but also serum albumin levels as a nutritional biomarker. Importantly, the present study also took into account the individual SES of subjects in the analysis of number of teeth and nutrient intake. The present results show that the trend for poorer nutrient intake with lower number of teeth is more marked among individuals with low SES. It is therefore essential that individual SES is taken into account in efforts to improve nutrient intake and thus contribute to general health through oral health.
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- Takayuki Kosaka
- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan.
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Gerodontology and Oral Rehabilitation, Osaka University Graduate School of Dentistry, 1-8 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871, Japan
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