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Ismail E, Mohamed A, Elzwawy A, Maboza E, Dhlamini MS, Adam RZ. Comparative Study of Callistemon citrinus (Bottlebrush) and Punica granatum (Pomegranate) Extracts for Sustainable Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Oral Antimicrobial Efficacy. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:974. [PMID: 38869599 PMCID: PMC11173488 DOI: 10.3390/nano14110974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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A comparative study was applied to investigate the potential of Callistemon citrinus (bottlebrush) flower extract (BBE) and Punica granatum (pomegranate) peel extracts (PPE) for the sustainable synthesis of the silver nanoparticles, Ag-BBE and Ag-PPE, respectively. The synthesis process of Ag NPs using the selected extracts was applied under optimized conditions. Hence, the effect of the selected plant's type on the different characteristics of the synthesized green Ag NPs was investigated. The UV-Vis spectroscopy revealed the presence of the characteristic silver peaks at 419 and 433 nm of the Ag-BBE and Ag-PPE, respectively. The XRD spectra reported the fcc phase formation of Ag NPs. The TEM results highlighted the morphological features of the synthesized Ag NPs. with a size range of 20-70 nm, and with 10-30 nm for Ag-BBE and Ag-PPE, correspondingly. The Raman spectra revealed characteristic silver bands in the Ag-PPE and reflected some bands related to the natural extract in the Ag-BBE sample. The antimicrobial activity and statistical analysis investigation were conducted against four selected oral pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus (SA), Candida albicans (CA), Staphylococcus epidermidis (S. epi), and Enterococcus faecalis (EF)). Both tested extracts, BBE, and PPE, revealed potential effectivity as reducing and capping agents for Ag NP green synthesis. However, the synthesized NPs demonstrated different features, depending on the used extract, reflecting the influence of the plant's biomolecules on the nanoparticles' properties.
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- Enas Ismail
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7505, South Africa
- Physics Department, Faculty of Science (Girl’s Branch), Al Azhar University, Nasr City 11884, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7505, South Africa
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- Ceramics Department, Advanced Materials Technology and Mineral Resources Research Institute, National Research Centre (NRC), 33 El Bohouth St., Dokki, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Oral and Dental Research Laboratory, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7505, South Africa
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town 7505, South Africa
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Dos Santos AA, Silva LDDA, Santos CCDO, Fonseca-Silva T. Oral care practices for patients in intensive care unit: A systematic review. Int J Dent Hyg 2024. [PMID: 38764150 DOI: 10.1111/idh.12822] [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: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To critically analyse and discuss oral hygiene protocols in the hospital environment in patients admitted to the ICU, through a systematic review of the literature. METHODS The electronic search was performed on Pubmed, Cochrane, Web of Science and Google Scholar databases. The indexing keywords according to the PRISMA protocol were: 'hospital dentistry', 'oral health', 'oral care' and 'intensive care unit'. RESULTS The initial search resulted in a total of 2671 articles. Pre-selection based on titles led to the exclusion of 2510 articles and the remaining 36 were selected for abstract reading. After analysing the eligibility of the articles, eight studies were included in the review and submitted to qualitative analysis. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that cleaning with a soft bristle brush, use of chlorhexidine and lip moisturizing are methods commonly used in dental care actions in patients hospitalized in intensive care units.
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- Aline Aparecida Dos Santos
- Post-graduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, School of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri - UFVJM, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, School of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri - UFVJM, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, School of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri - UFVJM, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Post-graduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, School of Biological and Health Sciences, Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucuri - UFVJM, Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Vucelić V, Bratić V, Negovetić Vranić D, Tambić Andrašević A, Degoricija V, Mihaljević Z, Ramić S, Piteša Košutić I, Šimunović L, Špiljak B, Brailo V. Understanding and Practices of Oral Hygiene in the Intensive Care Units: Perspectives of Medical Staff at Two University Hospital Centers. Acta Stomatol Croat 2024; 58:85-93. [PMID: 38562223 PMCID: PMC10981905 DOI: 10.15644/asc58/1/8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Objective This study assesses the knowledge, practices, and attitudes of medical staff in intensive care units (ICUs) regarding oral hygiene care for critically ill, bedridden patients. Material and methods A cross-sectional study included 65 employees from the Intensive Care Units of the Sestre Milosrdnice Clinical Hospital Centre (CHC SM) and the Clinic for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care at the University Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb (CHC ZG). A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess knowledge, methods, frequency, and attitudes towards oral care for mechanically ventilated patients. The data were examined through descriptive statistical methods, presented in terms of proportions (percentages). For the purpose of comparing the feedback across the two hospital centers and different educational backgrounds, the Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were employed. Results Results of a survey of 65 participants (18 from CHC SM and 47 from CHC ZG) revealed a notable disparity in oral hygiene knowledge, with graduate nurses displaying the highest proportion of adequate knowledge (100%) and regular nurses showing the least (30.3%) (p<.001). Although the execution of oral care practices did not vary significantly among the groups, graduate nurses performed oral care more frequently (80% vs. baccalaureate technicians 33.33% and nurses 57.6%, three or more times a day) and demonstrated better proficiency in both mechanical (p=.005) and chemical (p<.001) biofilm management compared to their counterparts. No significant difference was observed in the delivery of oral care to orotracheally intubated patients across different educational levels (p=.127). However, a marked difference was noted in the perception of being adequately trained for such care, with nurses feeling less prepared (12.1%, p<.001). Despite these variances, all respondents recognized the importance of oral hygiene, thus showing a strong dedication to oral health care. Conclusions: This study highlights variability in ICU oral hygiene practices and points to the importance of standardized care protocols and improved training for healthcare staff.
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- Vesna Vucelić
- Intensive Care Unit of the University Department of Medicine, Clinical Hospital Centre “Sestre milosrdnice”
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- Clinic for Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
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- University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
- Clinic for Dentistry, University Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
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- University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, University Hospital for Infectious Diseases “Dr. Fran Mihaljević”, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Intensive Care Unit of the University Department of Medicine, Clinical Hospital Centre “Sestre milosrdnice”
- University of Zagreb, School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Hospital Centre “Sestre milosrdnice”
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- Department of Oncological Pathology and Clinical Cytology “Ljudevit Jurak”, University Department of Pathology, Clinical Hospital Centre “Sestre milosrdnice”
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- Intensive Care Unit of the University Department of Medicine, Clinical Hospital Centre “Sestre milosrdnice”
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- University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- University of Zagreb, School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
- Clinic for Dentistry, University Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb
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Tian C, Yan H, Tang P, Shi J, Liang M, Wan Y, Li W, Sun X, Qin C. Pelvic infection caused by periodontitis: A case report. Case Rep Womens Health 2023; 40:e00563. [PMID: 38046237 PMCID: PMC10690538 DOI: 10.1016/j.crwh.2023.e00563] [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: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Oral bacteria in patients with periodontitis can disseminate into the bloodstream via broken oral epithelial cells, causing odontogenic maxillofacial infections, brain abscesses and endocarditis. However, pelvic infection caused by periodontitis is rare. The case of a 48-year-old woman with a long history of recurrent periodontal infections, who complained of abdominal distention and pain for 14 days after dental implantation, is reported here. Pelvic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging signaled multiple inflammatory encapsulated effusions in the posterior uterus, which were removed by laparoscopic surgery and tested with metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS). Through mNGS, numerous oral pathogens, including Filifactor alocis, were identified in the pelvic effusions. The patient was subsequently diagnosed with a pelvic infection originating from periodontitis, and recovered after undergoing surgery and targeted antibacterial treatment. Thus, the possibility of extrabuccal complications in patients with a history of periodontitis or invasive oral procedures merits closer attention.
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- Cuihong Tian
- Clinical Research Center, Luohu Clinical College of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518001, China
- Clinical Research Center, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
- Center for Precision Health, Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA 6027, Australia
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of General Practice, Luohu Clinical College of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Luohu Clinical College of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Luohu Clinical College of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518001, China
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- Department of Science and Education, Luohu Clinical College of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518001, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
- Department of Information, First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, Guangdong 515041, China
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- Department of Oncology Immunology, Luohu Hospital Group, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518001, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Luohu Clinical College of Shantou University Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518001, China
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Quinton K, Guy-Frank CJ, Syed S, Klugh JM, Dhanani NH, Adibi SS, Kao LS. Poor Oral Health in Trauma Intensive Care Unit Patients: Application of a Novel Oral Health Score. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2023; 24:657-662. [PMID: 37695683 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2023.171] [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] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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Background: Although oral hygiene in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) has been shown to reduce hospital-associated infections, baseline and progressive oral health are often not reported because of lack of a standardized tool. The Oral Health Risk Assessment Value Index (OHRAVI) is a comprehensive oral assessment validated by dental providers. This study hypothesizes that non-dental providers can use OHRAVI in trauma ICU patients with minimal training and acceptable inter-rater reliability (IRR). Patients and Methods: Dentulous adult patients in the ICU at a level 1 trauma center were scored, excluding those with severe orofacial trauma. The eight categories of the OHRAVI were scored 0 to 3 (best to worst) with summed total and index (average) score. Index scores 1 or less need routine oral care; greater than 1-2 require moderate care; and greater than 2-3 require extensive oromaxillofacial care. Inter-rater reliability was assessed by two to three raters with Krippendorff's α (≥0.80 for good and ≥0.667 for acceptable). Results: Eighty-four ratings were completed across 34 patients, with 16 patients (47%) scored by all three raters. Ten patients (29%) had an index score <1. The average index score for patients was 1.28 (median, 1.34; range, 0.63-2). Krippendorff's α for index score was 0.86. For individual categories, α ranged from 0.44 to 1, with six of the eight categories achieving an α ≥ 0.667. Conclusions: With minimal training, non-dental providers were able to use OHRAVI with a good IRR for index score and an acceptable/good IRR for most individual categories. This novel, simple, comprehensive oral health score could help standardize oral assessment and facilitate future studies of peri-operative oral hygiene interventions.
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- Kayli Quinton
- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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- UTHealth Houston, School of Dentistry, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Surgical Trials and Evidence-Based Practice, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Translational Injury Research, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
- Center for Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, USA
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Paszynska E, Gawriolek M, Hernik A, Otulakowska-Skrzynska J, Winiarska H, Springer D, Roszak M, Slebioda Z, Krahel A, Cofta S. Prevalence of oral complications in the course of severe SARS-CoV-2 infection under mechanical non-invasive ventilation. Eur J Med Res 2023; 28:293. [PMID: 37608339 PMCID: PMC10463896 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-023-01273-6] [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: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The management of oral health during severe symptoms of Covid-19 is still a challenge, especially in intensive care units under invasive/noninvasive ventilation in hospital. Understanding the cause-and-effect relationships may allow for individual adjustment of oral care recommendations during Covid-19 disease. The study's objective was to assess Covid-19 patients' oral health status under hospital treatment due to pulmonary adverse Covid-19 outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS Covid-19 patients (mean age 74.4 ± 15.4; n = 120, male n = 50/female n = 70) were admitted to hospital in the acute phase of Covid-19 between January and March 2022 who required oxygen therapy due to pneumonia, rapid respiratory failure, low saturation. Blood and radiological tests were taken according to National Health Fund guidelines. The condition of teeth (Decayed, Missing, Filled teeth as DMFT index), dental hygiene (Plaque Control Record as PCR index), periodontal status (probing depth PD, clinical attachment CAL, bleeding on probing BOP) and oral mucosa (BRUSHED and Beck scores) were examined. RESULTS Charateristics of the teeth (dental caries 35.2%, DMFT Median 22), plaque retention (83.4%), advanced periodontitis (48.3%), xerostomia (74.2%), oral mucosa inflammation (80.8%), angular cheilitis (53.3%), hemorrhagic (21.7%) showed a high incidence of harmful oral conditions. BRUSHED model and Beck score indicated moderate oral dysfunction and need for oral care every 8 h. Spearman's analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between pneumonia and neutrophile, interleukin-6 IL-6, C-reactive protein CRP (p = 0.01, p < 0.001, p < 0.001), negative to lymphocyte count (p < 0.001). Multiple and logistic regressions selected the following risk predictors for pneumonia as IL-6, CRP, obesity and for severe COVID-19 symptoms D-dimer level and a lack of targeted vaccination (p < 0.001). Among oral predictors, the PCR index and Beck score were significant for both outcomes (respectively p < 0.001, p < 0.012). Patients who received oxygen therapy with face masks had more often angular heilitis and debris (p = 0.025, p = 0.035). CONCLUSIONS COVID-19 hospitalised patients with severe symptoms crossing with poor oral health-related conditions. This may exacerbate a response for COVID infection, and play a role in cytokine storm. For Covid-19 management, to inhibit extraoral/intraoral complications, it is recommended to adjust oral hygiene procedures, including antibacterial, protective, moisturising agents after individual oral health assessment.
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- Elzbieta Paszynska
- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Bukowska st. 70, 60-812, Poznan, Poland.
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- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Bukowska st. 70, 60-812, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Bukowska st. 70, 60-812, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Bukowska st. 70, 60-812, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonology, Allergology and Respiratory Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Szamarzewskiego 82/84, 60-569, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonology, Allergology and Respiratory Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Szamarzewskiego 82/84, 60-569, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Computer Science and Statistics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Rokietnicka st. 7, 60-806 Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Gerodontology and Oral Pathology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-812 Poznan, Bukowska st. 70, Poland
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- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Bukowska st. 70, 60-812, Poznan, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonology, Allergology and Respiratory Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Szamarzewskiego 82/84, 60-569, Poznan, Poland
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Zhou Y, Liu M, Liu K, Wu G, Tan Y. Lung microbiota and potential treatment of respiratory diseases. Microb Pathog 2023:106197. [PMID: 37321423 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106197] [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: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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The unique microbiome found in the lungs has been studied and shown to be associated with both pulmonary homeostasis and lung diseases. The lung microbiome has the potential to produce metabolites that modulate host-microbe interactions. Specifically, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by certain strains of the lung microbiota have been shown to regulate immune function and maintain gut mucosal health. In response, this review described the distribution and composition of the microbiota in lung diseases and discussed the impact of the lung microbiota on health and lung disease. In addition, the review further elaborated on the mechanism of microbial metabolites in microbial-host interaction and their application in the treatment of lung diseases. A better understanding of the interaction between the microbiota, metabolites, and host will provide potential strategies for the development of novel methods for the treatment of pulmonary microbial induced lung diseases.
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- Yaxuan Zhou
- Department of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine, Xiangya School of Medical, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- Department of Excellent Doctor Training, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, School of Basic Medicine, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China.
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Quinn B. Best Practices in Oral Care. Crit Care Nurse 2023; 43:64-67. [PMID: 37257868 PMCID: PMC10443897 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2023507] [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] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Topic Assessing functional cognition is a critical need for intensive care unit survivors transitioning to another level of care. Clinical Relevance Up to 62% of patients discharged from an intensive care unit have significant cognitive impairment that is not associated with severity of illness, number of comorbidities, or length of hospital stay. For more than 20 years, researchers have published an array of potentially effective interventions, including case management, patient and informal caregiver education, and home health care services. Purpose To describe the impact of and potential interventions for cognitive decline at intensive care unit discharge and discharge readiness on 30-day readmission rates. Content Covered Assessing the patient’s functional cognition assessment and advocating for appropriate resources are needed to improve patient and clinical outcomes.
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- Barbara Quinn
- Barbara Quinn is a nurse consultant with 30 years of experience, most recently the Director of Professional Practice and Nursing Excellence at Sutter Health in the Office of the Chief Nurse Officer
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Jahanshir M, Nobahar M, Ghorbani R, Malek F. Effect of clove mouthwash on the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care unit patients: a comparative randomized triple-blind clinical trial. Clin Oral Investig 2023:10.1007/s00784-023-04972-w. [PMID: 36961592 PMCID: PMC10036978 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-023-04972-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial infections in intensive care units (ICUs), and the use of mouthwash is the most widely used method to prevent its incidence. The aim of this study was to investigate effect of clove mouthwash on the incidence of VAP in the ICU. MATERIALS AND METHODS This comparative, randomized, triple-blind, clinical trial was conducted on 168 eligible ICU patients at Kosar Hospital in Semnan, Iran, during 2021-2022, who were divided into intervention and control groups using random blocks. The intervention group received clove extract mouthwash at 6.66% concentration, and the control group received chlorhexidine 0.2% twice a day for 5 days (routine care). Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, and disease severity was measured based on the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score, oral health status was examined using the Beck Oral Assessment Scale (BOAS), and VAP diagnosis was made based on the Modified Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (MCPIS). RESULTS Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in disease severity (p = 0.412) and oral health status (p = 0.239) between the patients in the two groups. After the intervention, 20.2% of the patients in the intervention group and 41.7% of those in the control group acquired VAP. The risk of VAP was 2.06 times higher in the control group than in the intervention group (p = 0.005, 95% CI: 1.26-3.37, RR = 2.06), but the severity of VAP did not differ significantly between the patients in the two groups (p = 0.557). CONCLUSION The findings showed that clove mouthwash reduces the incidence of VAP significantly. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Clove mouthwash can be used as a simple and low-cost method to prevent VAP in ICU patients.
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- Mojgan Jahanshir
- Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Postal Code: 3513138111, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kosar Hospital, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Robison R, (Focht) Garand KL, Affoo R, Yeh CK, Chin N, McArthur C, Pulia M, Rogus-Pulia N. New horizons in understanding oral health and swallowing function within the context of frailty. Age Ageing 2023; 52:afac276. [PMID: 36735843 PMCID: PMC9897303 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac276] [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: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Frailty is a complex and multidimensional condition wherein declines in physiologic reserve and function place individuals in a state of heightened vulnerability and decreased resiliency. There has been growing interest in both research and clinical settings to understand how to best define, assess and characterise frailty in older adults. To this end, various models and clinical assessment tools have been used to define and measure frailty. While differences exist among these models and tools, a common unifying theme is a focus on physical function and activity. Notably absent across many available conceptual models and clinical tools are items directly related to oral and swallowing function. This is an important oversight as widespread changes to both oral and swallowing function are evident in older adults. Indeed, emerging evidence suggests many of the functional domains affected in frail older adults, such as nutrition and sarcopenia, have cyclical relationships with impairments in oral (oral hypofunction) and swallowing function (dysphagia) as well. The increasing appreciation for the interrelationships among oral hypofunction, dysphagia and frailty provides an opportunity for refinement of frailty assessment and characterisation in older adults to incorporate metrics specific to oral and swallowing function.
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- Raele Robison
- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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- Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688, USA
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- School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4R2, Canada
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- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
- Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSA), San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty Health, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53726, USA
- Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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Imaizumi U, Inaba K, Kurahashi A, Kuroda H, Sanuki T, Yoshida A, Yoshino F, Hamada N. Effectiveness of curcumin-based antimicrobial photodynamic therapy against Staphylococcus aureus. J Oral Sci 2023; 65:270-274. [PMID: 37778986 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.23-0183] [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] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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PURPOSE This study investigated the effectiveness of curcumin-based antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), the causative agent of ventilator-associated pneumonia. METHODS Curcumin was added to S. aureus culture medium at concentrations of 25, 2.5, and 0.25 µM. After 60 min (20-25°C), each culture was irradiated for 1 and 3 min, and viable bacteria were counted. Curcumin (25 µM) was also added to a bacterial suspension with D-mannitol and sodium azide; microbial counts were determined after irradiation for 3 min. RESULTS S. aureus was significantly reduced in the 1-min (P = 0.043) and 3-min (P = 0.011) irradiation groups in comparison to the 0-min irradiation group with 25 µM curcumin. No significant differences were observed between the curcumin alone group and the curcumin plus D-mannitol or sodium azide group. CONCLUSION The findings of this study indicate that prolonged exposure (≥1 min) of S. aureus to LED in 25 μM curcumin solution induces cell wall injury. Curcumin-based aPDT as an adjunct to conventional oral care, employing existing dentistry equipment, offers a promising approach that does not rely on antimicrobial drugs or allows the emergence of resistant bacterial strains. This suggests its potential role in future strategies aimed at preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia.
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- Uno Imaizumi
- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Oral Microbiology, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Dental Anesthesiology, Kanagawa Dental University
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- Department of Dental Education, Kanagawa Dental University
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Zardi EM, Chello M, Zardi DM, Barbato R, Giacinto O, Mastroianni C, Lusini M. Nosocomial Extracardiac Infections After Cardiac Surgery. Curr Infect Dis Rep 2022; 24:159-171. [PMID: 36187899 PMCID: PMC9510267 DOI: 10.1007/s11908-022-00787-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Purpose of Review Nosocomial extracardiac infections after cardiac surgery are a major public health issue affecting 3–8.2% of patients within 30–60 days following the intervention. Recent Findings Here, we have considered the most important postoperative infective complications that, in order of frequency, are pneumonia, surgical site infection, urinary tract infection, and bloodstream infection. The overall picture that emerges shows that they cause a greater perioperative morbidity and mortality with a longer hospitalization time and excess costs. Preventive interventions and corrective measures, diminishing the burden of nosocomial extracardiac infections, may reduce the global costs. A multidisciplinary team may assure a more appropriate management of nosocomial extracardiac infections leading to a reduction of hospitalization time and mortality rate. Summary The main and most current data on epidemiology, prevention, microbiology, diagnosis, and management for each one of the most important postoperative infective complications are reported. The establishment of an antimicrobial stewardship in each hospital seems to be, at the moment, the more valid strategy to counteract the challenging problems.
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- Enrico Maria Zardi
- Internistic Ultrasound Service, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Álvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Álvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Interventional Cardiology Unit, Castelli Hospital (NOC), RM 00040 Ariccia, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Álvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Álvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Álvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Álvaro del Portillo 200, 00128 Rome, Italy
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Ahmed O, Sibuyi NRS, Fadaka AO, Madiehe MA, Maboza E, Meyer M, Geerts G. Plant Extract-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles for Application in Dental Therapy. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14020380. [PMID: 35214112 PMCID: PMC8875651 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14020380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 01/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Oral diseases are the most common non-communicable diseases in the world, with dental caries and periodontitis causing major health and social problems. These diseases can progress to systematic diseases and cause disfigurement when left untreated. However, treatment of oral diseases is among the most expensive treatments and often focus on restoration of form and function. Caries prevention has traditionally relied on oral hygiene and diet control, among other preventive measures. In this paper, these measures are not disqualified but are brought into a new context through the use of nanotechnology-based materials to improve these conventional therapeutic and preventive measures. Among inorganic nanomaterials, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have shown promising outcomes in dental therapy, due to their unique physicochemical properties and enhanced anti-bacterial activities. As such, AgNPs may provide newer strategies for treatment and prevention of dental infections. However, numerous concerns around the chemical synthesis of nanomaterials, which are not limited to cost and use of toxic reducing agents, have been raised. This has inspired the green synthesis route, which uses natural products as reducing agents. The biogenic AgNPs were reported to be biocompatible and environmentally friendly when compared to the chemically-synthesized AgNPs. As such, plant-synthesized AgNPs can be used as antimicrobial, antifouling, and remineralizing agents for management and treatment of dental infections and diseases.
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- Omnia Ahmed
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
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- Oral and Dental Research Laboratory, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
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- Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node, Department of Biotechnology, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa; (N.R.S.S.); (A.O.F.); (M.A.M.)
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (G.G.); Tel.: +27-219-592-032 (M.M.); +27-846-062-104 (G.G.)
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Bellville 7535, South Africa;
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (G.G.); Tel.: +27-219-592-032 (M.M.); +27-846-062-104 (G.G.)
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