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Ronchi Lemos C, Ventura Fadel MA, Polmann H, Meller Dias de Oliveira J, Pauletto P, Miron Stefani C, Flores-Mir C, De Luca Canto G. Clear aligner's adverse effects: A systematic review protocol. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0302049. [PMID: 38696380 PMCID: PMC11065214 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0302049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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With the growing popularity of clear aligners, more patients have chosen to use them instead of traditional orthodontic braces to correct their malocclusions. Clear aligners offer distinct advantages over conventional fixed braces, such as limited aesthetic impact, the convenience of easily removing them for meals, improved accessibility for brushing and flossing, and a treatment approach that avoids the use of metal, minimizing potential irritation to the cheeks and gums. Manufacturers point out a disadvantage that can be administered in this type of treatment. Still, to our knowledge, a comprehensive review of the published literature assessing the adverse/negative effects of clear aligners has not yet been conducted. A systematic review, with or without meta-analysis, will be performed. The inclusion criteria will be studies involving individuals using clear aligners and reporting potential adverse/negative effects during or after treatment. No restrictions about time or language will be applied. The studies screening will be conducted in two stages. Two independent reviewers will initially evaluate the title and abstract under the eligibility criteria. Subsequently, the same two reviewers will examine the articles' full text in-depth. The results will be synthesized in the form of a narrative description and incorporate a meta-analysis if justified. Furthermore, we will present details regarding the sample characteristics, intervention, study objectives, methodologies employed, and primary findings. This study aims to investigate the potential adverse effects and their frequency among orthodontic patients wearing clear aligners. Moreover, the outcomes of this review have the potential to illuminate specific inherent limitations of aligner therapy as a comprehensive orthodontic approach.
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- Cintia Ronchi Lemos
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Universidad De Las Américas (UDLA), Quito, Ecuador
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), University of Brasilia (UNB), Brasília, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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De Luca Canto G, Pauletto P. Letter to the editor regarding 'Prevalence of bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea patients: A systematic review conducted according to PRISMA guidelines and the Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions'. J Oral Rehabil 2024; 51:625-627. [PMID: 38012103 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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- Graziela De Luca Canto
- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
- Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad De Las Américas (UDLA), Quito, Ecuador
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Oliveira JMDD, Pauletto P, Massignan C, D'Souza N, Gonçalves DADG, Flores-Mir C, De Luca Canto G. Prevalence of awake Bruxism: A systematic review. J Dent 2023; 138:104715. [PMID: 37739056 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2023.104715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify the prevalence of Awake Bruxism (AB). SOURCES The electronic search was done in Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Livivo, Scopus, and Web of Science databases up to January 2nd, 2023. The search strategies combined terms such as "bruxism," "awake," and related terms when conducting searches in databases. Grey literature was consulted through Google Scholar, ProQuest, and OpenGrey. STUDY SELECTION Two independent reviewers participated in the study selection stages and included observational studies assessing the prevalence of AB, detected using reporting feedback (self or family report), clinical examination, and/or instrumental methods, regardless of the sex and age of the population. DATA Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute's checklist for prevalence studies. Ratio meta-analyses were performed using R Statistics software. RESULTS From a total of 3,083 studies identified by the searches on databases, 322 articles were reviewed the full-text and a total of 81 (quantitative synthesis) and 83 (narrative synthesis) studies were included. Only fifteen studies reached complete methodological quality. Two overall meta-analyses were performed, grouped based on convenience and population-based samples. The overall prevalence for possible AB was 32.08 % and 16.16 %, respectively. For the subgroup analyses, the prevalence rate showed a wide variation in different studied populations, approximately 14 %-32 % for women and 19 %-30 % for men, for population-based and convenience studies, respectively. CONCLUSION Possible AB prevalence was set from 16 % to 32 %. Studies with probable AB and definitive AB are still necessary. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Studying the prevalence of waking bruxism is of interest to both dentists and patients. Knowing the probability of patients having awake bruxism allows the dentist to offer comprehensive preventive approaches to patients, avoiding deleterious consequences resulting from this condition. The present study reveals that the condition of bruxism during wakefulness is present in one out of every six adult patients studied. In pediatric patients, although this condition seems to be equally present, not enough studies were found to support this information for probable and definitive bruxism.
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- Júlia Meller Dias de Oliveira
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil; Dentistry School, Universidad De Las Américas (UDLA), Quito, Ecuador.
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Department of Dentistry, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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Pereira RDPL, de Oliveira JMD, Pauletto P, Munhoz EDA, Silva Guerra EN, Massignan C, De Luca Canto G. Worldwide prevalence of geographic tongue in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral Dis 2023; 29:3091-3100. [PMID: 36208129 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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To identify the prevalence of geographic tongue in patients >18 years. A systematic literature review was performed in search of population-based observational studies. Searches were performed using five main databases: Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science; and three gray literature sources: Google Scholar, ProQuest, and OpenGrey. In addition, a manual search in the reference list and consultation with experts on the topic studied were performed. Methodological quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute's checklist for prevalence studies. Ratio meta-analyses were performed using JAMOVI. Initially, 3046 studies were identified. After a two-phase selection, 11 studies were included for quantitative synthesis. Two studies were classified as of low methodological quality, five studies as of moderate quality, and four as of high quality. Two types of prevalence were analyzed: by period and point. Three studies were included in the period prevalence meta-analysis, and the prevalence was 3% (Confidence interval [CI]: 0.4%-5.5%, n = 9813). Eight studies were included in the point-prevalence meta-analysis, and the prevalence was 3% (CI: -0.2% to 5.5%, n = 10,967). Although there are phases of exacerbation and remission in geographic tongue, prevalence and period prevalence were similar. Approximately one in 30 adults has a geographic tongue.
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- Renata da Paz Leal Pereira
- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
- Dentistry Faculty, Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA), Quito, Ecuador
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- Laboratory of Oral Histopathology, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Brasília (UnB), Distrito Federal, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, University of Brasília (UnB), Distrito Federal, Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Bitencourt FV, Lia EN, Pauletto P, Martins CC, Stefani CM, Massignan C, Canto GDL. Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among oral health care workers worldwide: A meta-analysis. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2023; 51:718-728. [PMID: 36576013 PMCID: PMC9880752 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This systematic review aimed to answer the following question 'What are the worldwide prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated factors among oral health-care workers (OHCWs) before vaccination?' METHODS Seven databases and registers as well as three grey databases were searched for observational studies in the field. Paired reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data and assessed the methodological quality. Overall seroprevalence for SARS-CoV-2 infection was analysed using a random-effect model subgrouped by professional category. Meta-regression was used to explore whether the Human Development Index (HDI) influenced the heterogeneity of results. The associated factors were narratively evaluated, and the certainty of the evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. RESULTS Seventeen studies were included (five cohorts and twelve cross-sectional studies), summing 73 935 participants (54 585 dentists and 19 350 dental assistants/technicians) from 14 countries. The overall estimated pooled prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among OHCWs was 9.3% (95% CI, 5.0%-14.7%; I2 = 100%, p < .01), being 9.5% for dentists (95% CI, 5.1%-15.0%; I2 = 100%, p < .01) and 11.6% for dental assistants/technicians (95% CI, 1.6%-27.4%; I2 = 99.0%, p < .01). In the meta-regression, countries with lower HDI showed higher prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection (p = .002). Age, comorbidities, gender, ethnicity, occupation, smoking, living in areas of greater deprivation, job role and location/municipalities, income and protective measures in dental settings were associated with positive serological SARS-CoV-2 test, with very low certainty of evidence. CONCLUSIONS The SARS-CoV-2 virus infected 9.3% of the OHCWs evaluated worldwide before vaccination. OHCWs should be included in policy considerations, continued research, monitoring and surveillance (PROSPERO CRD42021246520).
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- Fernando Valentim Bitencourt
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Section for PeriodontologyAarhus UniversityAarhusDenmark
- Steno Diabetes Center AarhusAarhusDenmark
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Health SciencesUniversity of BrasíliaBrasíliaBrazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research (COBE), Department of DentistryFederal University of Santa CatarinaFlorianópolisBrazil
- Dentistry of SchoolUniversidad De Las Américas (UDLA)QuitoEcuador
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of DentistryFederal University of Minas GeraisBelo HorizonteBrazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research (COBE) and Department of DentistryUniversity of BrasíliaBrasíliaBrazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research (COBE) and Department of DentistryUniversity of BrasíliaBrasíliaBrazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research (COBE), Department of DentistryFederal University of Santa CatarinaFlorianópolisBrazil
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Buso G, Faggin E, Bressan A, Galliazzo S, Cinetto F, Felice C, Fusaro M, Erdmann A, Pauletto P, Rattazzi M, Mazzolai L. Enhanced neutrophil activity, but not neutrophil extracellular trap markers, is found in patients with symptomatic chronic peripheral arterial disease. Eur Heart J 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac544.1979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background/Introduction
Neutrophil degranulation and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are suggested to play a role in cardiovascular (CV) disease development [1]. Human studies showed that markers of NETs, are increased in patients with severe coronary atherosclerosis and predict risk of cardiac events [2]. The role of NETs in peripheral artery disease (PAD) has not been investigated.
Purpose
To measure circulating markers of neutrophil activity in patients with symptomatic PAD compared with matched healthy controls, evaluate their association with disease severity, and assess their prognostic value.
Methods
Multicenter, prospective case-control study. Circulating levels of polymorphonuclear neutrophil (PMN)-elastase, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), myeloperoxidase (MPO), and NETs-associated MPO-DNA complexes were measured in patients with symptomatic PAD and heathy controls. The former underwent comprehensive vascular evaluation including ankle-brachial index (ABI) calculation, transcutaneous oximetry measurement, constant-load treadmill test, 6-minute walking test, pulse wave velocity, and flow-mediated dilatation of the brachial artery. Six-month outcomes were: occurrence of major adverse CV (MACE) and limb events (MALE), ABI reduction ≥0.15, and 6-minute walking distance reduction ≥20 m.
Results
Overall, 110 participants were included, 66 had symptomatic PAD. Levels of all but one biomarker (MPO-DNA) were significantly higher in patients with PAD compared with healthy controls (Fig. 1). No significant correlation was found between biomarkers and vascular tests in patients with PAD. Baseline PMN-elastase (adjusted hazard ratio [HR]: 1.010; 95% CI: 1.000–1.020; p=0.040) and MPO (adjusted HR: 1.027; 95% CI: 1.004–1.051; p=0.019) were predictive of MACE and/or MALE at 6-month follow-up in patients with symptomatic PAD (Table 1).
Conclusions
Present data show enhanced neutrophil activity, but not NETs levels, in patients with symptomatic PAD compared to controls. Baseline PMN-elastase and MPO levels were associated with worst CV outcome in patients with chronic PAD. These data suggest a role of neutrophils in PAD development and severity that needs to be further elucidated.
Funding Acknowledgement
Type of funding sources: None.
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- G Buso
- University Hospital of Lausanne , Lausanne , Switzerland
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- University of Padova , Padua , Italy
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- University of Padova , Padua , Italy
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- Hospital Center of Montebelluna , Montebelluna , Italy
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- University of Padova , Padua , Italy
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- University of Padova , Padua , Italy
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- Treviso Hospital , Treviso , Italy
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- Motta di Livenza High Specialization Rehabilitation Hospital , Motta di Livenza , Italy
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- University Hospital of Lausanne , Lausanne , Switzerland
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Pauletto P, Polmann H, Réus JC, de Oliveira JMD, Chaves D, Lehmkuhl K, Massignan C, Stefani CM, Martins CC, Flores-Mir C, De Luca Canto G. Critical appraisal of systematic reviews of intervention in dentistry published between 2019-2020 using the AMSTAR 2 tool. Evid Based Dent 2022:10.1038/s41432-022-0802-5. [PMID: 36104402 DOI: 10.1038/s41432-022-0802-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Introduction The number of systematic reviews (SRs) in dentistry published each year has grown considerably, and they have been essential in clinical decision-making and health policy.Objective The objective is to critically appraise SRs of intervention in dentistry using the 'A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2' (AMSTAR 2) tool published within one year.Methods A search in the Medline/PubMed database was performed. The SRs were identified in two phases. The first phase identified SRs of interventions in dentistry by title and abstract. In the second phase, the full text was read, applying the eligibility criteria. Three calibrated reviewers methodologically assessed all SRs identified using the AMSTAR 2 tool. Data were analysed descriptively, and SRs were grouped according to methodological quality as moderate/high and low/critically low. A logistic regression model was applied to explore the associations between methodological quality and the study's characteristics.Results Two hundred and twenty-two SRs were included. The methodological quality of the SRs included in this study were: critically low (56.8%), low (27.9%), moderate (14.4%) and high (0.9%), according to AMSTAR 2. There were no statistical differences between moderate/high and low/critically low methodological quality and publication year, continent, journal Impact Factor and dental speciality.Conclusion Less than 1% of recently published SRs in dentistry were classified with high methodological quality. We hope that this study will alert researchers about the need to improve the methodological quality of SRs.
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- Patrícia Pauletto
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Dentistry Faculty, Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA), Quito, Ecuador.
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, University of Brasília, Brasília, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Pauletto P, Polmann H, Conti Réus J, Massignan C, de Souza BDM, Gozal D, Lavigne G, Flores-Mir C, De Luca Canto G. Sleep bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea: association, causality or spurious finding? A scoping review. Sleep 2022; 45:6571501. [DOI: 10.1093/sleep/zsac073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Study Objectives
To evaluate the available evidence on the putative relationships between sleep bruxism (SB) and, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to assess the extent of research on this topic, and to formulate suggestions for future research.
Methods
A scoping review including studies examining temporal and overall association and prevalence of SB and OSA was performed. Six main databases and gray literature were searched. The studies selection was conducted by three independent reviewers. A narrative synthesis of the results was carried out.
Results
Thirteen studies in adults and eight studies in children were finally included. The median of concomitant conditions prevalence was 39.3% in adults and 26.1% in children. Marked methodological variability was identified among studies in adults and even more when we compared detection methods in children. No significant association between OSA and SB emerged in most studies in adults, while an association may be possible in children.
Conclusions
Based on the current literature, it is not possible to confirm that there is a relationship between SB and OSA in adults. In patients under pediatric care, although this association seems plausible, there is currently insufficient supportive evidence. Standardized validated methodologies for identifying SB should be consistently used in both populations before reaching any conclusion regarding such association. Furthermore, assessment of shared phenotypes between patients with SB and patients with OSA may reveal new insights that will contribute to personalized approaches aiming to optimize the management of such comorbidities.
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- Patrícia Pauletto
- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
- Department of Dentistry, University of Brasília , Brasília , Brazil
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- Department of Child Health, University of Missouri , Columbia, Missouri , United States
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Université de Montreal, Montréal , Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina , Florianópolis , Brazil
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Denardin ACS, do Nascimento LP, Valesan LF, Da Cas CD, Pauletto P, Garanhani RR, Januzzi E, Hilgert LA, de Souza BDM. Disocclusion guides in occlusal splints on temporomandibular disorders and sleep bruxism: A systematic review. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2022; 135:51-64. [PMID: 36241594 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the best disocclusion guidance in occlusal splints (OSs) to manage and treat temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and sleep bruxism (SB). STUDY DESIGN The research was conducted on 7 major electronic databases and 3 gray literature sources. We included randomized trials, nonrandomized clinical trials, and before-and-after studies. The risk of bias (RoB) was assessed by Joanna Briggs Institute of Critical Appraisal Tools. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach was used to grade the certainty of evidence. RESULTS Qualitative synthesis included 16 surveys reporting data from 620 participants. Canine guidance (CG) was widely searched. Bilateral balanced occlusion (BBO) and CG significantly decreased pain levels compared with the placebo splint. Comparing between OS and absence of therapy, only CG was assessed and showed significant improvements on mouth opening, pain, sleep quality, and muscle activity. When compared different guide types among themselves, no significant improvement was founded in any evaluated outcome. Three studies presented high RoB, 7 presented moderate RoB, and 6 presented low RoB. CONCLUSIONS It is suggested there is not enough evidence to support that there are any specific kind of guidance responsible for improving evaluated outcomes on TMD and SB.
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Faculty of Technology of Sete Lagoas, Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Honnef LR, Pauletto P, Conti Réus J, Massignan C, Souza BDMD, Michelotti A, Flores-Mir C, De Luca Canto G. Effects of stabilization splints on the signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin: A systematic review. Cranio 2022:1-12. [PMID: 35311479 DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2047510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess effects of stabilization splints on signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin compared to other treatments. METHODS A search for articles via six electronic databases and gray literature was conducted. The risk of bias was evaluated with the Cochrane Collaboration tool. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach determined the certainty of evidence. RESULTS Ten articles were included. Stabilization splints (n = 160 subjects) were reported to be as effective as other treatments (n = 209 patients) on analyzed outcomes (pressure pain threshold, pain during chewing, mouth opening, spontaneous pain intensity and by palpation). Five studies were judged at low and five at some concerns of risk of bias. The certainty of evidence was very low for all outcomes. CONCLUSION Positive effect on signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin, when managed with stabilization splint, could not be confirmed or refuted.
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- Lia Rosana Honnef
- Brazilian Center for Evidence Based Research. Department of Dentistry. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence Based Research. Department of Dentistry. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence Based Research. Department of Dentistry. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence Based Research. Department of Dentistry. University of Brasília (UNB), Brasília, Brazil
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- Clinic for Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain, University of Naples Federico II, Italy
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence Based Research. Department of Dentistry. Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Oliveira JMDD, Butini L, Pauletto P, Lehmkuhl KM, Stefani CM, Bolan M, Guerra E, Dick B, De Luca Canto G, Massignan C. Mental health effects prevalence in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2022; 19:130-137. [PMID: 35229967 PMCID: PMC9115455 DOI: 10.1111/wvn.12566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Background The COVID‐19 pandemic health crisis has changed household and school routines leaving children and adolescents without important anchors in life. This, in turn, can influence their mental health, changing their behavioral and psychological conditions. Aims To systematically review the literature to answer the question: “What is the worldwide prevalence of mental health effects in children and adolescents during the COVID‐19 pandemic?”. Methods Embase, Epistemonikos database, LILACS, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and World Health Organization Global literature on coronavirus disease were searched. Grey literature was searched on Google Scholar, Grey Literature Report, and Preprint server MedRxiv. Observational studies assessing the prevalence of mental health effects in children and adolescents during the COVID‐19 pandemic were included. Four authors independently collected the information and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies. Results From a total of 11,925 identified studies, 2873 remained after the removal of the duplicated records. Nineteen studies remained after the final selection process. The proportion of emotional symptoms and behavior changes varied from 5.7% to 68.5%; anxiety 17.6% to 43.7%, depression 6.3% to 71.5%, and stress 7% to 25%. Other outcomes such as the prevalence of post‐traumatic stress disorder (85.5%) and suicidal ideation (29.7% to 31.3%) were also evaluated. Linking Evidence to Action Overall findings showed that the proportion of children and adolescents presenting mental health effects during the COVID‐19 pandemic showed a wide variation in different countries. However, there was a trend toward mental health issues. Therefore, policymakers, healthcare planners, youth mental health services, teachers, parents, and researchers need to be prepared to deal with this demand.
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- Júlia Meller Dias de Oliveira
- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Florianópolis, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Florianópolis, Brazil.,Division of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Florianópolis, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Florianópolis, Brazil.,University Library, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Florianópolis, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Brazil
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Florianópolis, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Florianópolis, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Health Sciences Faculty, University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Brazil
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Duarte J, Pauletto P, Polmann H, Réus JC, de Souza JF, Gaio DC, Brancher JA, Vieira A, Machado-Souza C, de Souza Melo G, Maia IS, De Luca Canto G. Is there an association of genetic polymorphisms of the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene (rs165656 and rs174675) and the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A gene (rs4941573 and rs6313) with sleep bruxism in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea? Arch Oral Biol 2021; 133:105315. [PMID: 34808513 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2021.105315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association of single-nucleotide polymorphisms within the catechol-O-methyltransferase and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A genes with sleep bruxism in individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. DESIGN Sixty-nine individuals with suspected sleep-related problems were evaluated by polysomnography, following the recommendations of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples were collected only from 48 of the study participants because of missing polysomnographic data. DNA samples were collected and two single-nucleotide polymorphisms in the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A encoding HTR2A gene (rs4941573 and rs6313) and two in the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene (rs165656 and rs174675) were selected to be genotyped using real-time polymerase chain reaction. The association between sleep bruxism and genetic polymorphisms was investigated by recessive and dominant models. Association analyses were performed using a 95% confidence interval and the level of statistical significance was p < 0.05. RESULTS From the 69 study participants, 48 were included in the polymorphism analysis and sleep bruxism was present in 35.4%. No significant differences were observed in the dominant and recessive models (p > 0.05). Haplotype and diplotype analyses revealed the predicted four haplotypes and two diplotypes were not associated with sleep bruxism. CONCLUSION Polymorphisms rs174675 and rs165656 in the catechol-O-methyltransferase gene and rs4941573 and rs6313 in the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A gene were not significantly associated with sleep bruxism in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea.
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- Joyce Duarte
- Brazilian Center for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Child and Adolescent Health - Pequeno Príncipe College, Pelé Research Institute, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology Applied to Child and Adolescent Health - Pequeno Príncipe College, Pelé Research Institute, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil; Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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Badaró MM, Mendoza Marin DO, Pauletto P, Simek Vega Gonçalves TM, Porporatti AL, De Luca Canto G. Failures in Single Extra-Short Implants (≤ 6 mm): A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2021; 36:669-689. [PMID: 34411206 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.8689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to compare the survival rate of single crowns supported by extra-short implants (≤ 6 mm) to those supported by conventional implants, with or without previous maxillary sinus augmentation. The proportion of failures was described according to the type of complication and follow-up periods. MATERIALS AND METHODS Randomized and prospective clinical trials were selected from six databases and gray literature. The risk of bias was evaluated by Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist, and the certainty of the evidence was analyzed with Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. Meta-analyses were processed with RevMan and MedCalc Statistical Software. RESULTS Single crowns supported by extra-short implants had a similar risk of failure to those supported by conventional implants, regardless of previous maxillary sinus augmentation (P > .05). Overall failure proportion of extra-short implants was 5.19%, but it varied according to follow-up (1.18% before loading, 1.56% at 12 months, 1.20% at 24 months, 2.10% at 48 months). Biologic failure complications were 37.90% for bleeding on probing, 22.45% for peri-implantitis, and 11.29% for infection. Prosthodontics failure complications were 14.88% for abutment failures and 14.73% for prosthetic screw loosening. Considering the risk of bias, most studies were classified at moderate risk. CONCLUSION The risk of failure of single crowns supported by extra-short implants is similar to those supported by conventional implants, regardless of previous maxillary sinus augmentation or follow-up period. The most frequent biologic and prosthetic complications were bleeding on probing and abutment failures, respectively.
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de Oliveira JMD, Pauletto P, Werlich MO, Massignan C, Lehmkuhl KM, Porfírio GJM, Curi Hallal AL, De Luca Canto G. Prevalence of orofacial injuries in wheeled non-motor sports athletes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dent Traumatol 2021; 37:546-556. [PMID: 33793079 DOI: 10.1111/edt.12661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS As the popularity of sports activities grows, so do the number of sport-related injuries. Furthermore, sports that use equipment or vehicles that modify the speed of the player can present more serious injuries. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the overall prevalence of orofacial trauma in wheeled non-motor sports athletes. METHODS The search strategy was applied in eight electronic databases (Embase, LILACS, Livivo, PEDro, PubMed, Scopus, SportDiscus, and Web of Science). Additionally, a complementary search of the gray literature (Google Scholar, OpenGrey, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global), reference lists of included articles, and studies indicated by experts on the subject was done. The included articles were observational studies with sufficient data of orofacial trauma (type and anatomical site) in wheeled non-motor sport athletes, regardless of the competition level. Risk of bias was assessed by using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for Studies Reporting Prevalence Data. The meta-analysis was performed using R Statistics software, and the strength of cumulative evidence was assessed by The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation. RESULTS From 4042 identified studies, after the removal of duplicates and phase one of selection (title and abstracts screening), 251 studies remained for phase two (full-text screening). Five articles were finally included. One study was considered to have a low risk of bias and four had a moderate risk of bias. The cumulative prevalence of orofacial injuries in wheeled non-motor sport athletes was 21.7% (CI: 8.7-34.7; I2 :97.6%) and the prevalence of dental injuries in these sports was 7.5% (CI:4.3-10.7; I2 :61.9%). The certainty in cumulative evidence was considered to be very low. CONCLUSION About 22% of the wheeled non-motor sport athletes have suffered orofacial injuries. The most prevalent type of injury was classified as dental trauma.
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- Júlia Meller Dias de Oliveira
- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), University of Brasília (UnB), Brasília, Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Public Health, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research (COBE), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis, Brazil
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Pauletto P, Réus JC, Bolan M, Massignan C, Flores-Mir C, Maia I, Gozal D, Hallal ALC, Porporatti AL, Canto GDL. Association between obstructive sleep apnea and health-related quality of life in untreated adults: a systematic review. Sleep Breath 2021; 25:1773-1789. [PMID: 33709191 DOI: 10.1007/s11325-021-02323-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE The objective of this systematic review was to answer the question: "Is there association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in untreated adults?" METHODS We included observational studies that evaluated the health-related quality of life of patients with OSA vs control groups, through generic and disease-specific questionnaires. The searches were conducted in six databases: Embase, Lilacs, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Additional search in the grey literature and hand search were performed, and also experts were consulted. Risk of bias was performed by using Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist for cross-sectional, cohort, and case-control studies. We analyzed the data using a narrative synthesis. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation evidence profile was used to verify the overall certainty of the assessed evidence. RESULTS Nineteen studies were included for qualitative analysis. Generic questionnaires showed worse HRQoL in the OSA group compared to the control group in at least one domain of the HRQoL questionnaires. The affected domains that showed statistical and clinically relevant differences were physical functioning, physical role, pain, general health, vitality, emotional role, and mental health. The certainty of evidence assessment was very low. CONCLUSION The available literature suggests that OSA in untreated adults is associated with worse HRQoL. However, this association seems to disappear when we consider only studies adjusted for related covariates. REGISTRATION CRD42018114746.
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- Patrícia Pauletto
- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil.
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil.,Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Brasília, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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- Baía Sul Research Institute, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Child Health, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO, 65201, USA
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Campus Universitário Caixa Postal 476 - Trindade, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88040-900, Brazil
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Duarte J, Pauletto P, Massignan C, Bolan M, Domingos FL, Hallal ALC, De Luca Canto G. Association Between Sleep Bruxism and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review. J Oral Facial Pain Headache 2020; 34:341-352. [PMID: 33290440 DOI: 10.11607/ofph.2687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the association between sleep bruxism (SB) and quality of life (QoL) in the general population. METHODS A systematic review was conducted, and studies were included with no restrictions regarding age, gender, or language. SB and general health-related QoL and/or oral health-related QoL (OHRQoL) measures in the included studies needed to be based on validated tools. The databases searched were Google Scholar, LILACS, OpenGrey, ProQuest, PubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and Web of Science. Quality of evidence was evaluated using the Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal checklists and GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) criteria. RESULTS Fourteen studies met the inclusion criteria. Ten studies were published in English, and four in Portuguese. All studies evaluating the association of SB with health-related QoL showed no statistical significance when overall scores were considered. The overall quality of evidence was considered very low due to high heterogeneity among the studies. SB seemed not to be associated with health-related QoL, but did have a negative impact on some characteristics of OHRQoL. CONCLUSION There is insufficient scientific evidence to support or disprove the association between SB and QoL/OHRQoL in the general population.
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Escobar M, Pauletto P, Benfatti CAM, Cruz ACC, Flores-Mir C, Henriques BAPC. Effect of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in postoperative palatal pain management: a systematic review. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 25:3609-3622. [PMID: 33200283 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03683-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To critically appraise available literature concerning the effect of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive (CTA) in postoperative palatal pain management. MATERIALS AND METHODS Electronic databases (Cochrane, PubMed, LILACS, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched, complemented with grey literature databases up to June 2020. Studies reporting the effect of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive compared to any other methods in postoperative palatal pain management were considered eligible. The risk of bias among and across included studies was assessed. RESULTS Finally, four studies were considered eligible. Regarding free gingival graft (FGG), cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive with hemostatic sponge promoted less postoperative pain (PP) and analgesic consumption (AC). Also, cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive with platelet-rich fibrin produced less PP and more wound healing at the palatal area than cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and wet gauze. Additionally, cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive promoted less PP and AC than wet gauze and suture. Concerning connective tissue graft (CTG), cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive, and suture produced similar PP, AC, and willingness for retreatment. CONCLUSIONS Based on the low certainty level, cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive appears to promote less PP and AC than wet gauze and suture regarding FGG. Additionally, cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive appears to increase the effect of hemostatic sponge, contributing to the reduction of PP and AC. Regarding CTG, cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive appears to promote similar PP, AC, and willingness for retreatment than the suture. Therefore, cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive has shown promising usefulness for PP management in FGG, but not a clear benefit for CTG. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The adoption of different agents for the protection of the palatal donor site following gingival harvesting procedures may provide better comfort to the patient.
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- Mario Escobar
- Department of Dentistry, Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence-Based Research, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil. .,Laboratory of Applied Virology, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Oliveira Werlich M, Honnef LR, Silva Bett JV, Domingos FL, Pauletto P, Dulcineia Mendes de Souza B, Mageste Duque T, Curi Hallal AL, De Luca Canto G. Prevalence of dentofacial injuries in contact sports players: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Dent Traumatol 2020; 36:477-488. [DOI: 10.1111/edt.12556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Mariana Oliveira Werlich
- Graduate Program in Dentistry Brazilian Centre for Evidence Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Dentistry Brazilian Centre for Evidence Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry Brazilian Centre for Evidence Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
- Department of Public Health Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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- Brazilian Centre for Evidence Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
- Department of Dentistry Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianopolis Brazil
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Maloberti A, Giannattasio C, Bombelli M, Desideri G, Cicero AFG, Muiesan ML, Rosei EA, Salvetti M, Ungar A, Rivasi G, Pontremoli R, Viazzi F, Facchetti R, Ferri C, Bernardino B, Galletti F, D'Elia L, Palatini P, Casiglia E, Tikhonoff V, Barbagallo CM, Verdecchia P, Masi S, Mallamaci F, Cirillo M, Rattazzi M, Pauletto P, Cirillo P, Gesualdo L, Mazza A, Volpe M, Tocci G, Iaccarino G, Nazzaro P, Lippa L, Parati G, Dell'Oro R, Quarti-Trevano F, Grassi G, Virdis A, Borghi C. Hyperuricemia and Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes: The Experience of the URRAH (Uric Acid Right for Heart Health) Project. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev 2020; 27:121-128. [PMID: 32157643 DOI: 10.1007/s40292-020-00368-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The latest European Guidelines of Arterial Hypertension have officially introduced uric acid evaluation among the cardiovascular risk factors that should be evaluated in order to stratify patient's risk. In fact, it has been extensively evaluated and demonstrated to be an independent predictor not only of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality, but also of myocardial infraction, stroke and heart failure. Despite the large number of studies on this topic, an important open question that still need to be answered is the identification of a cardiovascular uric acid cut-off value. The actual hyperuricemia cut-off (> 6 mg/dL in women and 7 mg/dL in men) is principally based on the saturation point of uric acid but previous evidence suggests that the negative impact of cardiovascular system could occur also at lower levels. In this context, the Working Group on uric acid and CV risk of the Italian Society of Hypertension has designed the Uric acid Right for heArt Health project. The primary objective of this project is to define the level of uricemia above which the independent risk of CV disease may increase in a significantly manner. In this review we will summarize the first results obtained and describe the further planned analysis.
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- Alessandro Maloberti
- Cardiology IV, "A.De Gasperis" Department, Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20159, Milan, Italy. .,Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy.
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- Cardiology IV, "A.De Gasperis" Department, Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda, Piazza Ospedale Maggiore 3, 20159, Milan, Italy.,Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy
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- Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy.,Clinica Medica, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Geriatric and Intensive Care Medicine, Careggi Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Geriatric and Intensive Care Medicine, Careggi Hospital and University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa and Policlinico SanMartino, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa and Policlinico SanMartino, Genoa, Italy
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- Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, "Federico II" University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, "Federico II" University of Naples Medical School, Naples, Italy
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- Studium Patavinum, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Studium Patavinum, Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Biomedical Department of Internal Medicine and Specialistics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Hospital S. Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Reggio Cal Unit, CNR-IFC, Clinical Epidemiology of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Public Health, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.,Medicina Interna I, Ca' Foncello University Hospital, Treviso, Italy
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- Medicina Interna I, Ca' Foncello University Hospital, Treviso, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, "Aldo Moro" University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation Unit, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, "Aldo Moro" University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Santa Maria della Misericordia General Hospital, AULSS 5 Polesana, Rovigo, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, University of Rome Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy.,IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology, University of Rome Sapienza, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Rome, Italy.,IRCCS Neuromed, Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, "Federico II" University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Medical Basic Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari Medical School, Bari, Italy
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- Italian Society of General Medicine (SIMG), Avezzano, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy.,Department of Cardiovascular, Neural and Metabolic Sciences, San Luca Hospital, Istituto Auxologico Italiano, IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy.,Clinica Medica, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy.,Clinica Medica, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Health Science Department, Milano-Bicocca University, Milan, Italy.,Clinica Medica, San Gerardo Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Science, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Abstract
Objective
Several modifications, such as changes in the implant–abutment connection, have been suggested in studies on dental implants to better preserve the peri-implant bone level. The aim of this study was to prospectively compare crestal bone level changes between two different implant designs—tissue level (TL) and bone level (BL).
Materials and Methods
The sample comprised 18 patients, on whom a total of 30 hydrophilic tissue- and bone level implants were placed (SLActive, Straumann Institut AG, Basel, Switzerland), in the posterior region of the maxilla or the mandible. Impressions were taken after 45 days of healing. Then, cemented-retained metalloceramic crowns were fabricated and installed. Marginal bone level changes were assessed by the paralleling technique of periapical radiographies, on both mesial and distal aspects of each implant, at the moment of the implant placement and after 1 year of loading. Photoshop software was used to perform linear measurements by a single and calibrated examiner.
Statistical Analysis
The Mann–Whitney test at a 5% significance level was used to compare the bone changes among the implants assessed.
Results
A significantly lower (
p
= 0.048) bone remodeling was observed on bone level implants (0.05 mm), when compared to tissue level implants (0.47 mm;
p
= 0.048). The average marginal bone level changes at the distal aspect did not show any statistically significant difference (
p
= 0.325).
Conclusions
Tissue level implants presented greater bone loss in the mesial surface than bone level implants. Both designs presented stable and clinically acceptable bone crests.
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- Gustavo M Caetano
- Department of Dentistry, Lutheran University of Brazil, Canoas-RS, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis-SC, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis-SC, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Lutheran University of Brazil, Canoas-RS, Brazil
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Ruales‐Carrera E, Pauletto P, Apaza‐Bedoya K, Volpato CAM, Özcan M, Benfatti CAM. Peri‐implant tissue management after immediate implant placement using a customized healing abutment. J ESTHET RESTOR DENT 2019; 31:533-541. [DOI: 10.1111/jerd.12512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Edwin Ruales‐Carrera
- Department of Dentistry Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants (CEPID), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants (CEPID), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Brazil
- Department of Dentistry Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants (CEPID), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants (CEPID), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
- Dental Materials Unit Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, Clinic for Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials Science, University of Zurich Zurich Switzerland
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- Department of Dentistry Center for Education and Research on Dental Implants (CEPID), Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Brazil
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Melo G, Duarte J, Pauletto P, Porporatti AL, Stuginski‐Barbosa J, Winocur E, Flores‐Mir C, De Luca Canto G. Bruxism: An umbrella review of systematic reviews. J Oral Rehabil 2019; 46:666-690. [DOI: 10.1111/joor.12801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 04/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Gilberto Melo
- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
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- Department of Oral Rehabilitation Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv Israel
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry University of Alberta Edmonton Alberta Canada
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- Department of Dentistry, Brazilian Centre for Evidence‐Based Research Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) Florianópolis Santa Catarina Brazil
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Pauletto P, Ruales-Carrera E, Gonçalves TMSV, Philippi AG, Donos N, Mezzomo LA. Fixed and Removable Full-Arch Restorations Supported by Short (≤ 8-mm) Dental Implants In the Mandible: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants 2019; 34:873–885. [PMID: 30768659 DOI: 10.11607/jomi.7241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate, through a systematic review of the literature, the published data regarding marginal bone loss, implant failure proportion, biologic and prosthetic complications, and risk factors associated with short (≤ 8-mm) implants supporting fixed or removable full-arch restorations in the edentulous mandible. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two reviewers performed a search of five databases, with handsearching through the reference lists and grey literature. Controlled clinical trials and prospective cohort studies were selected in a two-phase process. The data were independently gathered for the same two reviewers. Quality assessment of the studies was done using the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions for Randomized Clinical Trials and the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale for Prospective Cohort Studies. Marginal bone loss and Implant failure proportion were meta-analyzed using random (R-Em) and fixed-effects models (FEm), respectively, with a 95% confidence interval. A descriptive analysis was performed of the prevalence of biologic and prosthetic complications. Meta-regression analysis was run as fixed-effect models for risk factors. RESULTS Six studies met the eligibility criteria and had data extracted. A total of 291 short implants (lengths 5 to 8 mm) were placed in 122 patients (82 females; mean age, 64.7 ± 10.8) supporting 23 fixed and 99 removable full-arch restorations. The pooled marginal bone loss overall was 0.12 mm (0.07 to 0.17 mm). Marginal bone loss for fixed full-arch restorations was 0.11 mm (0.01 to 0.21 mm) and for removable full-arch restorations was 0.14 mm (0.07 to 0.21 mm). The pooled implant failure proportion was 2.0% (1.0% to 5.0%) for the overall studies. Implant failure proportion for fixed and removable restorations was 2.0% with a confidence interval of (0.0% to 9%) and (0.0% to 6%), respectively. The prevalence of prosthetic complications was 34.5% for fixed restorations and 2.6% for removable restorations. No biologic complications were found for fixed restorations, while 13.1% of removable restorations did have biologic complications. Risk factors did not demonstrate statistical differences regarding Implant failure proportion and marginal bone loss. All included studies demonstrated a high methodological quality. CONCLUSION Findings from this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that full-arch restorations supported by short implants in atrophic edentulous mandibles might be a viable treatment option, presenting minimal marginal bone loss and implant failure in the short-term. However, further well-performed prospective clinical trials with long-term observation are needed.
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Buso R, Faggin E, Bertacco E, Zoppellaro G, Tarantini G, Iliceto S, Covolo E, Faggian G, Vassanelli C, Benfari G, Olivari Z, Daniotti A, Pantano P, Pauletto P, Rattazzi M. P6342RANKL expression is increased in peripheral mononuclear cells of patients with severe aortic valve stenosis and promotes pro-calcific differentiation of valve cells. Eur Heart J 2017. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehx493.p6342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is recognized as the pathological basis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and recent advances in basic science have shown that it should be considered as a chronic inflammatory process. Both elements of the innate and the adaptive immunity appear to be actively involved in atherogenesis. In fact, the potential role played by pattern-recognition receptors (Toll-like receptors and scavenger receptors), cytokines (such as IL-1, IL-6, TNFa), chemokines and pentraxines (such as CRP and PTX3) represents an emerging field of investigation in atherogenesis. In the near future we expect a better definition of the real biological and clinical impact on CVD of these mediators. On one side, they could become useful to complement traditional risk factors, in order to identify new categories of subjects prone to CVD development. On the other, they could become an additional potential target for therapeutic strategies.
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- M Rattazzi
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Università di Padova, Treviso, Italy
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Rattazzi M, Callegari E, Sponchiado A, Galliazzo S, Pagliara V, Villalta S, Pauletto P. Visceral obesity, but not metabolic syndrome, is associated with the presence of post-thrombotic syndrome. Thromb Res 2015; 136:225-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2015.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2015] [Revised: 04/23/2015] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Puato M, Rattazzi M, Zanon M, Benetti E, Faggin E, Palatini P, Pauletto P. Predictors of vascular remodelling in hypertensive subjects with well-controlled blood pressure levels. J Hum Hypertens 2014; 29:561-5. [DOI: 10.1038/jhh.2014.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2014] [Revised: 11/12/2014] [Accepted: 11/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Rattazzi M, Villalta S, Galliazzo S, Del Pup L, Sponchiado A, Faggin E, Puato M, Scannapieco G, Fadini GP, Pauletto P. High neutrophils and low CD34+ cell count are associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism. Eur Heart J 2013. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/eht310.p4891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Rattazzi M, Faggin E, Galliazzo S, Puato M, Caberlotto L, Scannapieco G, Villalta S, Pauletto P. Osteoprotegerin levels are increased in patients with venous thromboembolic disease. J Thromb Haemost 2012; 10:1183-5. [PMID: 22486966 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2012.04726.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Puato M, Zanardo M, Ramonda R, Faggin E, Zanon M, Balbi G, Lo Nigro A, Rattazzi M, Doria A, Pauletto P. 378 IMPACT OF ANTI-TNFALPHA THERAPY ON SUBCLINICAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN PATIENTS WITH PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(11)70379-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Schuchardt M, Toelle M, Huang T, Wiedon A, Van Der Giet M, Mill C, George S, Jeremy J, Santulli G, Illario M, Cipolletta E, Sorriento D, Del Giudice C, Anastasio A, Trimarco B, Iaccarino G, Jobs A, Wagner C, Kurtz A, De Wit C, Koller A, Suvorava T, Weber M, Dao V, Kojda G, Tsaousi A, Lyon C, Williams H, George S, Barth N, Loot A, Fleming I, Keul P, Lucke S, Graeler M, Heusch G, Levkau B, Biessen E, De Jager S, Bermudez-Pulgarin B, Bot I, Abia R, Van Berkel T, Renger A, Noack C, Zafiriou M, Dietz R, Bergmann M, Zelarayan L, Hammond J, Hamelet J, Van Assche T, Belge C, Vanderper A, Langin D, Herijgers P, Balligand J, Perrot A, Neubert M, Dietz R, Posch M, Oezcelik C, Posch M, Waldmuller S, Perrot A, Berger F, Scheffold T, Bouvagnet P, Ozcelik C, Lebreiro A, Martins E, Lourenco P, Cruz C, Martins M, Bettencourt P, Maciel M, Abreu-Lima C, Pilichou K, Bauce B, Rampazzo A, Carturan E, Corrado D, Thiene G, Basso C, Piccini I, Fortmueller L, Kuhlmann M, Schaefers M, Carmeliet P, Kirchhof P, Fabritz L, Sanchez J, Rodriguez-Sinovas A, Agullo E, Garcia-Dorado D, Lymperopoulos A, Rengo G, Gao E, Zincarelli C, Koch W, Fontes-Sousa A, Silva S, Gomes M, Ferreira P, Leite-Moreira A, Capuano V, Ferron L, Ruchon Y, Ben Mohamed F, Renaud JF, Morgan P, Falcao-Pires I, Goncalves N, Gavina C, Pinho S, Moura C, Amorim M, Pinho P, Leite-Moreira A, Christ T, Molenaar P, Diez A, Ravens U, Kaumann A, Kletsiou E, Giannakopoulou M, Bozas E, Iliodromitis E, Anastasiou-Nana M, Papathanassoglou E, Chottova Dvorakova M, Mistrova E, Perez N, Slavikova J, Hynie S, Sida P, Klenerova V, Massaro M, Scoditti E, Carluccio M, Storelli C, Distante A, De Caterina R, Cingolani H, Zakrzewicz A, Hoffmann C, Hohberg M, Chlench S, Maroski J, Drab M, Siegel G, Pries A, Farrell K, Holt C, Zahradnikova A, Schrot G, Ibatov A, Wilck N, Fechner M, Arias A, Meiners S, Baumann G, Stangl V, Stangl K, Ludwig A, Polakova E, Christ A, Eijgelaar W, Daemen M, Li X, Penfold M, Schall T, Weber C, Schober A, Hintenberger R, Kaun C, Zahradnik I, Pfaffenberger S, Maurer G, Huber K, Wojta J, Demyanets S, Titov V, Nazari-Jahantigh M, Weber C, Schober A, Chin-Dusting J, Zahradnikova A, Vaisman B, Khong S, Remaley A, Andrews K, Hoeper A, Khalid A, Fuglested B, Aasum E, Larsen T, Titov V, Fluschnik N, Carluccio M, Scoditti E, Massaro M, Storelli C, Distante A, De Caterina R, Diebold I, Petry A, Djordjevic T, Belaiba R, Sossalla S, Fratz S, Hess J, Kietzmann T, Goerlach A, O'shea K, Chess D, Khairallah R, Walsh K, Stanley W, Falcao-Pires I, Ort K, Goncalves N, Van Der Velden J, Moreira-Goncalves D, Paulus W, Niessen H, Perlini S, Leite-Moreira A, Azibani F, Tournoux F, Fazal L, Neef S, Polidano E, Merval R, Chatziantoniou C, Samuel J, Delcayre C, Azibani F, Tournoux F, Fazal L, Polidano E, Merval R, Hasenfuss G, Chatziantoniou C, Samuel J, Delcayre C, Mgandela P, Brooksbank R, Maswanganyi T, Woodiwiss A, Norton G, Makaula S, Sartiani L, Maier L, Bucciantini M, Spinelli V, Coppini R, Russo E, Mugelli A, Cerbai E, Stefani M, Sukumaran V, Watanabe K, Ma M, Weinert S, Thandavarayan R, Azrozal W, Sari F, Shimazaki H, Kobayashi Y, Roleder T, Golba K, Deja M, Malinowski M, Wos S, Poitz D, Stieger P, Grebe M, Tillmanns H, Preissner K, Sedding D, Ercan E, Guven A, Asgun F, Ickin M, Ercan F, Herold J, Kaplan A, Yavuz O, Bagla S, Yang Y, Ma Y, Liu F, Li X, Huang Y, Kuka J, Vilskersts R, Schmeisser A, Vavers E, Liepins E, Dambrova M, Mariero L, Rutkovskiy A, Stenslokken K, Vaage J, Duerr G, Suchan G, Heuft T, Strasser J, Klaas T, Zimmer A, Welz A, Fleischmann B, Dewald O, Voelkl J, Haubner B, Kremser C, Mayr A, Klug G, Braun-Dullaeus R, Reiner M, Pachinger O, Metzler B, Pisarenko O, Shulzhenko V, Pelogeykina Y, Khatri D, Studneva I, Barnucz E, Loganathan S, Nazari-Jahantigh M, Hirschberg K, Korkmaz S, Merkely B, Karck M, Szabo G, Bencsik P, Gorbe A, Kocsis G, Csonka C, Csont T, Weber C, Shamloo M, Woodburn K, Ferdinandy P, Szucs G, Kupai K, Csonka C, Csont C, Ferdinandy P, Kocsisne Fodor G, Bencsik P, Schober A, Fekete V, Varga Z, Monostori P, Turi S, Ferdinandy P, Csont T, Leuner A, Eichhorn B, Ravens U, Morawietz H, Babes E, Babes V, Popescu M, Ardelean A, Rus M, Bustea C, Gwozdz P, Csanyi G, Luzak B, Gajda M, Mateuszuk L, Chmura-Skirlinska A, Watala C, Chlopicki S, Kierzkowska I, Sulicka J, Kwater A, Strach M, Surdacki A, Siedlar M, Grodzicki T, Olieslagers S, Pardali L, Tchaikovski V, Ten Dijke P, Waltenberger J, Renner M, Redwan B, Winter M, Panzenboeck A, Jakowitsch J, Sadushi-Kolici R, Bonderman D, Lang I, Toso A, Tanini L, Pizzetti T, Leoncini M, Maioli M, Tedeschi D, Oliviero C, Bellandi F, Toso A, Tanini L, Pizzetti T, Leoncini M, Maioli M, Tedeschi D, Casprini P, Bellandi F, Toso A, Tanini L, Pizzetti T, Leoncini M, Maioli M, Tedeschi D, Amato M, Bellandi F, Molins B, Pena E, Badimon L, Ferreiro Gutierrez J, Ueno M, Alissa R, Dharmashankar K, Capodanno D, Desai B, Bass T, Angiolillo D, Chabielska E, Gromotowicz A, Szemraj J, Stankiewicz A, Zakrzeska A, Mohammed S, Molla F, Soldo A, Russo I, Germano G, Balconi G, Staszewsky L, Latini R, Lynch F, Austin C, Prendergast B, Keenan D, Malik R, Izzard A, Heagerty A, Czikora A, Lizanecz E, Rutkai I, Boczan J, Porszasz R, Papp Z, Edes I, Toth A, Colantuoni A, Vagnani S, Lapi D, Maroz-Vadalazhskaya N, Koslov I, Shumavetz V, Glibovskaya T, Ostrovskiy Y, Koutsiaris A, Tachmitzi S, Kotoula M, Giannoukas A, Tsironi E, Rutkai I, Czikora A, Darago A, Orosz P, Megyesi Z, Edes I, Papp Z, Toth A, Eichhorn B, Schudeja S, Matschke K, Deussen A, Ravens U, Castro M, Cena J, Walsh M, Schulz R, Poddar K, Rha S, Ramasamy S, Park J, Choi C, Seo H, Park C, Oh D, Lebreiro A, Martins E, Almeida J, Pimenta S, Bernardes J, Machado J, Abreu-Lima C, Sabatasso S, Laissue J, Hlushchuk R, Brauer-Krisch E, Bravin A, Blattmann H, Michaud K, Djonov V, Hirschberg K, Tarcea V, Pali S, Korkmaz S, Loganathan S, Merkely B, Karck M, Szabo G, Pagliani L, Faggin E, Rattazzi M, Puato M, Presta M, Grego F, Deriu G, Pauletto P, Kaiser R, Albrecht K, Schgoer W, Theurl M, Beer A, Wiedemann D, Steger C, Bonaros N, Kirchmair R, Kharlamov A, Cabaravdic M, Breuss J, Uhrin P, Binder B, Fiordaliso F, Balconi G, Mohammed S, Maggioni M, Biondi A, Masson S, Cervo L, Latini R, Francke A, Herold J, Soenke W, Strasser R, Braun-Dullaeus R, Hecht N, Vajkoczy P, Woitzik J, Hackbusch D, Gatzke N, Duelsner A, Tsuprykov O, Slavic S, Buschmann I, Kappert K, Massaro M, Scoditti E, Carluccio M, Storelli C, Distante A, De Caterina R, Barandi L, Harmati G, Simko J, Horvath B, Szentandrassy N, Banyasz T, Magyar J, Nanasi P, Kaya A, Uzunhasan I, Yildiz A, Yigit Z, Turkoglu C, Doisne N, Zannad N, Hivert B, Cosnay P, Maupoil V, Findlay I, Virag L, Kristof A, Koncz I, Szel T, Jost N, Biliczki P, Papp J, Varro A, Bukowska A, Skopp K, Hammwoehner M, Huth C, Bode-Boeger S, Goette A, Workman A, Dempster J, Marshall G, Rankin A, Revnic C, Ginghina C, Revnic F, Yakushev S, Petrushanko I, Makhro A, Segato Komniski M, Mitkevich V, Makarov A, Gassmann M, Bogdanova A, Rutkovskiy A, Mariero L, Stenslokken K, Valen G, Vaage J, Dizayee S, Kaestner S, Kuck F, Piekorz R, Hein P, Matthes J, Nurnberg B, Herzig S, Hertel F, Switalski A, Bender K, Kienitz MC, Pott L, Fornai L, Angelini A, Erika Amstalden Van Hove E, Fedrigo M, Thiene G, Heeren R, Kruse M, Pongs O, Lehmann H, Martens-Lobenhoffer J, Hammwoehner M, Roehl F, Bukowska A, Bode-Boeger S, Goette A, Radicke S, Cotella C, Sblattero D, Schaefer M, Ravens U, Wettwer E, Santoro C, Seyler C, Kulzer M, Zitron E, Scholz E, Welke F, Thomas D, Karle C, Schmidt K, Radicke S, Dobrev D, Ravens U, Wettwer E, Houshmand N, Menesi D, Ravens U, Wettwer E, Cotella D, Papp J, Varro A, Szuts V, Szuts V, Houshmand N, Puskas L, Jost N, Virag L, Kiss I, Deak F, Varro A, Tereshchenko S, Gladyshev M, Kalachova G, Syshchik N, Gogolashvili N, Dedok E, Evert L, Wenzel J, Brandenburger M, Bogdan R, Richardt D, Reppel M, Hescheler J, Dendorfer A, Terlau H, Wiegerinck R, Galvez-Monton C, Jorge E, Martinez R, Ricart E, Cinca J, Bagavananthem Andavan G, Lemmens Gruber R, Brack K, Coote J, Ng G, Daimi H, Haj Khelil A, Neji A, Ben Hamda K, Maaoui S, Aranega A, Chibani J, Franco Jaime D, Tanko AS, Brack K, Coote J, Ng G, Doisne N, Hivert B, Cosnay P, Findlay I, Maupoil V, Daniel JM, Bielenberg W, Stieger P, Tillmanns H, Sedding D, Fortini C, Toffoletto B, Fucili A, Beltrami A, Fiorelli V, Francolini G, Ferrari R, Beltrami C, Castellani C, Ravara B, Tavano R, Thiene G, Vettor R, De Coppi P, Papini E, Angelini A, Molla F, Soldo A, Biondi A, Staszewsky L, Russo I, Gunetti M, Fagioli F, Latini R, Suffredini S, Sartiani L, Stillitano F, Mugelli A, Cerbai E, Krausgrill B, Halbach M, Soemantri S, Schenk K, Lange N, Hescheler J, Saric T, Muller-Ehmsen J, Kavanagh D, Zhao Y, Yemm A, Kalia N, Wright E, Farrell K, Wallrapp C, Geigle P, Lewis A, Stratford P, Malik N, Holt C, Krausgrill B, Raths M, Halbach M, Schenk K, Hescheler J, Muller-Ehmsen J, Zagallo M, Luni C, Serena E, Cimetta E, Zatti S, Giobbe G, Elvassore N, Serena 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Y, Ma Y, Yang Y, Liu F, Chen B, Li X, Houston-Feenstra L, Chiong JR, Jutzy K, Furundzija V, Kaufmann J, Kappert K, Meyborg H, Fleck E, Stawowy P, Ksiezycka-Majczynska E, Lubiszewska B, Kruk M, Kurjata P, Ruzyllo W, Ibatov A, Driesen R, Coenen T, Fagard R, Sipido K, Petrov V, Aksentijevic D, Lygate C, Makinen K, Sebag-Montefiore L, Medway D, Schneider J, Neubauer S, Gasser R, Holzwart E, Rainer P, Von Lewinski D, Maechler H, Gasser S, Roessl U, Pieske B, Krueger J, Kintscher U, Kappert K, Podramagi T, Paju K, Piirsoo A, Roosimaa M, Kadaja L, Orlova E, Ruusalepp A, Seppet E, Auquier J, Ginion A, Hue L, Horman S, Beauloye C, Vanoverschelde J, Bertrand L, Fekete V, Zvara A, Pipis J, Konya C, Csonka C, Puskas L, Csont T, Ferdinandy P, Gasser S, Rainer P, Holzwart E, Roessl U, Kraigher-Krainer E, Von Lewinksi D, Pieske B, Gasser R, Gonzalez-Loyola A, Barba I, Rodriguez-Sinovas A, Fernandez-Sanz C, Agullo E, Ruiz-Meana M, Garcia-Dorado D, Forteza M, Bodi Peris V, Monleon D, Mainar L, Morales 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Leite-Moreira A, Bukauskas F, Palacios-Prado N, Norheim F, Raastad T, Thiede B, Drevon C, Haugen F, Lindner D, Westermann D, Zietsch C, Schultheiss HP, Tschoepe C, Horn M, Graham H, Hall M, Richards M, Clarke J, Dibb K, Trafford A, Cheng CF, Lin H, Eigeldiger-Berthou S, Buntschu P, Frobert A, Flueck M, Tevaearai H, Kadner A, Mikhailov A, Torrado M, Centeno A, Lopez E, Lourido L, Castro Beiras A, Popov T, Srdanovic I, Petrovic M, Canji T, Kovacevic M, Jovelic A, Sladojevic M, Panic G, Kararigas G, Fliegner D, Regitz-Zagrosek V, De La Rosa Sanchez A, Dominguez J, Sedmera D, Franco D, Aranega A, Medunjanin S, Burgbacher F, Schmeisser A, Strasser R, Braun-Dullaeus R, Li X, Ma Y, Yang Y, Liu F, Han W, Chen B, Zhang J, Gao X, Bayliss C, Song W, Stuckey D, Dyer E, Leung MC, Monserrat L, Marston S, Sorriento D, Santulli G, Fusco A, Trimarco B, Iaccarino G, Revnic C, Ginghina C, Revnic F, Paillard M, Liang J, Strub G, Gomez L, Hait N, Allegood J, Lesnefsky E, Spiegel S, Zuchi C, Coiro S, Bettini M, Ciliberti G, Mancini I, Tritto I, Becker L, Ambrosio G, Adam T, Sharp S, Opie L, Lecour S, Khaliulin I, Parker J, Halestrap A, Kandasamy A, Schulz R, Schoepe M, Schwarzer M, Schrepper A, Osterholt M, Amorim P, Mohr F, Doenst T, Fernandez-Sanz C, Ruiz-Meana M, Miro-Casas E, Agullo E, Boengler K, Schulz R, Garcia-Dorado D, Menazza S, Canton M, Sheeran F, Di Lisa F, Pepe S, Borchi E, Manni M, Bargelli V, Giordano C, D'amati G, Cerbai E, Nediani C, Raimondi L, Micova P, Balkova P, Kolar F, Neckar J, Novak F, Novakova O, Schuchardt M, Toelle M, Pruefer N, Pruefer J, Jankowski V, Jankowski J, Van Der Giet M, Han W, Su Y, Zervou S, Aksentijevic D, Lygate C, Neubauer S, Seidel B, Korkmaz S, Radovits T, Hirschberg K, Loganathan S, Barnucz E, Karck M, Szabo G, Aggeli I, Kefaloyianni E, Beis I, Gaitanaki C, Lacerda L, Somers S, Opie L, Lecour S, Brack K, Coote J, Ng G, Paur H, Nikolaev V, Lyon A, Harding S, Bras-Silva C. 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Puato M, Elisabetta F, Rattazzi M, Cipollone F, Zambon A, Grego F, Mezzetti A, Pauletto P. P30 ATORVASTATIN REDUCES MACROPHAGE ACCUMULATION IN THE ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY: A COMPARISON VERSUS NON-STATIN BASED REGIMEN. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(10)70097-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Carotid stenting is an alternative to endarterectomy for the treatment of carotid stenosis. To determine the role of vascular remodeling after stent placement, we studied 19 high surgical risk patients undergoing carotid stenting for severe stenosis. Using high-resolution ultrasound, we evaluated the intima-media thickness (IMT), the intima-intima diameter, and the adventitia-adventitia diameter at prespecified sites of the carotid artery tree during 3 years of follow-up. The IMT of internal carotid artery, at the site of maximum stenosis, increased significantly from 0 mm after 24 hours, to 0.41 mm at 3 months, to 0.48 mm at 6 months, and to 0.51 mm at 3 years of follow-up. In the same site, diameters and residual stenosis (range 29-24%) did not change over time. Our study showed that stent is self-expanding against the atherosclerotic plaque within the 3-year follow-up period. Despite neointima formation, the intima-intima diameter does not change without worsening of the residual stenosis.
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale
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- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Medicina I Azienda Ospedaliera di Treviso, Italy
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Puato M, Migliorato I, Tirrito C, Ruvoletto M, Zanardo M, Pauletto P, Pontisso P. Does HCV infection have a more favourable outcome in Tanzanian people? Data from the Lugalawa study. Dig Liver Dis 2007; 39:891-2. [PMID: 17652046 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2007.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2007] [Revised: 05/11/2007] [Accepted: 05/21/2007] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The atherosclerotic process is regulated by inflammatory mechanisms, which also appear to be involved in the modulation of insulin-resistance, a key player in the pathogenesis of the metabolic syndrome (MS). The interaction between components of the clinical phenotype of the MS with its biological phenotype (insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia, etc.) contributes to the development of a pro-inflammatory state characterized by an increased oxidative stress (i.e. oxidized lipoproteins) and a chronic, subclinical vascular inflammation, as also suggested by the increased C reactive protein (CRP) concentration found in patients with MS. The subclinical inflammatory state peculiar of the MS modulates the atherosclerotic process at different stages, resulting in: (i) endothelial dysfunction and increased expression of endothelial adhesion molecules; (ii) an enhanced recruitment of monocytes within the arterial wall, in the early stages of the atherosclerotic process; leading to (iii) the formation of an unstable atherosclerotic plaque, rich in inflammatory cells, which is the culprit lesion in the vast majority of both coronary and cerebrovascular events observed in with MS.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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Bertipaglia B, Faggin E, Cillo U, Zanus G, Angelini A, Pauletto P. Is apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells involved in the development of Takayasu arteritis? Suggestions from a case report. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2005; 44:484-7. [PMID: 15598706 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keh515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES We report a female patient suffering from Takayasu arteritis (TA) who underwent surgical revascularization. METHODS By studying specimens obtained at surgery, we evaluated the cell composition of the arterial wall, along with the maturation pattern of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) during the active phase of TA. Using TUNEL, we detected apoptotic cells within the tunica media. RESULTS The highest percentage of apoptotic cells was found in areas where inflammatory infiltrate was present and the medial structure was more or less damaged. Apoptotic cells were also found in structurally preserved areas, where VSMC but not inflammatory cells were present. CONCLUSIONS Apoptosis involved not only inflammatory cells but also VSMC, particularly those of the immature type. We hypothesize a role for VSMC apoptosis in the development of TA.
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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Doria A, Shoenfeld Y, Wu R, Gambari PF, Puato M, Ghirardello A, Gilburd B, Corbanese S, Patnaik M, Zampieri S, Peter JB, Favaretto E, Iaccarino L, Sherer Y, Todesco S, Pauletto P. Risk factors for subclinical atherosclerosis in a prospective cohort of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. Ann Rheum Dis 2003; 62:1071-7. [PMID: 14583570 PMCID: PMC1754370 DOI: 10.1136/ard.62.11.1071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 284] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate traditional and non-traditional risk factors for subclinical atherosclerosis in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). METHODS A prospective cohort of 78 patients with SLE without overt atherosclerotic disease was studied. SLE clinical and laboratory parameters, disease activity and damage, treatment and traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis were evaluated. At baseline (T1) and after five years' follow up (T2), the serum levels of anti-oxidised palmitoyl arachidonoyl phosphocholine (oxPAPC), anti-heat shock protein 65, and anti-beta(2)-glycoprotein I antibodies and C reactive protein were tested. At T2, intima-media thickness (IMT) was measured using duplex carotid sonography. Thickened intima, plaque, mean IMT (m-IMT), and maximum IMT (M-IMT) were assessed. RESULTS A thickened intima was seen in 22/78 (28%) patients and plaque in 13/78 (17%). M-IMT and m-IMT were (mean (SD)) 0.77 (0.34) mm and 0.55 (0.15) mm, respectively. Patients with carotid abnormalities were significantly older, had higher blood pressure and total serum cholesterol levels, and had taken a higher prednisone cumulative dosage than those without any lesions. The carotid abnormalities were associated with renal disease and ECLAM >2 at T1, and with azathioprine treatment. In multivariate analysis, age and cumulative prednisone dose were associated with carotid abnormalities; age, hypertension, and anti-oxPAPC at T2 were correlated with higher M-IMT and m-IMT. CONCLUSIONS In patients with SLE some non-traditional risk factors for atherosclerosis were identified, the most important of which was the cumulative prednisone dose. The role of some traditional risk factors, such as age and hypertension, was also confirmed. The predictive value of the new immunological and inflammatory markers of atherosclerosis seems to be masked by some disease related features.
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- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medical and Surgical Science, University of Padova, Italy.
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Puato M, Faggin E, Rattazzi M, Paterni M, Kozàkovà M, Palombo C, Pauletto P. In vivo noninvasive identification of cell composition of intimal lesions: a combined approach with ultrasonography and immunocytochemistry. J Vasc Surg 2003; 38:1390-5. [PMID: 14681646 DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(03)00945-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE We investigated whether differences in cellular composition of the shoulder region of carotid plaque, a cell-rich, debris-free area, can be revealed with computer-driven analysis of ultrasound scans. METHODS In 26 patients referred for carotid endarterectomy, the shoulder region of plaque eligible for surgical removal was identified with ultrasound scanning. Digital images were obtained and evaluated with a specially developed computer-driven system (Medical Image Processing [MIP]). The gray level distribution of the region of interest (ROI), along with some statistical parameters exploring the spatial distribution of pixels, such as entropy and second angular moment, were analyzed. In the specimen retrieved at surgery, the area corresponding to the ROI was selected. Cryosections were tested at immunocytochemistry with monoclonal antibodies specific to smooth muscle cells (SMCs), macrophages), and lymphocytes. Computerized image analysis was performed to quantify each cellular component of the lesion. RESULTS Mean gray levels were related positively to the content of SMCs (r = 0.576, P =.002) and negatively to the content of macrophages (r = -0.555, P =.003). Lymphocytes did not show any correlation. Prevalence of SMCs, expressed as the ratio SMC/(SMC + macrophages), was related positively with entropy (r = 0.517, P =.007) and negatively with the second angular moment (r = -0.422, P =.032). The quartiles of gray level were useful for detecting significant differences in terms of cellular composition. CONCLUSIONS Some cellular features of the shoulder region of plaque are associated with specific videodensitometric patterns evaluated with MIP. This approach enables in vivo noninvasive prediction and monitoring of cell composition of the shoulder region, and could be extended to study of the thickened intima.
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- Dipartamento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padua, Italy
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De Menis E, Tulipano G, Villa S, Billeci D, Bonfanti C, Pollara P, Pauletto P, Giustina A. Development of a meningioma in a patient with acromegaly during octreotide treatment: are there any causal relationships? J Endocrinol Invest 2003; 26:359-63. [PMID: 12841545 DOI: 10.1007/bf03345185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Somatostatin receptors are highly expressed in almost all meningiomas but in this setting their functional role is not clear. A 59-yr-old woman had been treated with octreotide after an unsuccessful operation for a GH-secreting pituitary adenoma. After 8 yr of treatment, a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) scan disclosed a 3 cm meningioma of the tentorium. Mean GH was 2.2 ng/ml and IGF-I 325 ng/ml. Meningioma was resected and tissue was digested to obtain tumor cell suspension. Aim of the study was to measure epidermal growth factor (EGF)-induced proliferation of cultured meningioma cells in the presence of either somatostatin or octreotide. Cells were grown to semiconfluency in Dolbecco's modified eagle medium (D-MEM) supplemented with 10% fetal calf serum (FCS). After 48 h in D-MEM without serum, the medium was replaced by fresh medium plus recombinant EGF (10 ng/ml) and somatostatin or octreotide were added in the final concentrations of 1, 10 and 100 nM. 20 h later 1 microcgCi of 3H-thymidine was added to each well. After 4 h, incorporated radioactivity was measured. While octreotide did not influence significantly cell growth at the three dose tested, somatostatin increased thymidine incorporation dose-dependently (peak 100 nM: 150% +/- 27% vs medium plus EGF, p<0.05). Octreotide effectively suppressed GH secretion in our acromegalic patient but is unlikely that its long-term use could have stimulated the growth of meningioma since it did not significantly influence the in vitro proliferation of the meningioma cells. These results suggest that somatostatin-mediated proliferative effect on meningioma cells is not mediated by the subtype 2 of the somatostatin receptor.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hospital of Treviso, Brescia, Italy
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Sartore S, Chiavegato A, Faggin E, Franch R, Puato M, Ausoni S, Pauletto P. Contribution of adventitial fibroblasts to neointima formation and vascular remodeling: from innocent bystander to active participant. Circ Res 2001; 89:1111-21. [PMID: 11739275 DOI: 10.1161/hh2401.100844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 347] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The adventitial layer surrounding the blood vessels has long been exclusively considered a supporting tissue the main function of which is to provide adequate nourishment to the muscle layers of tunica media. Although functionally interconnected, the adventitial and medial layers are structurally interfaced at the external elastic lamina level, clearly distinguishable at the maturational phase of vascular morphogenesis. Over the last few years the "passive" role that the adventitia seemed to play in experimental and spontaneous vascular pathologies involving proliferation, migration, differentiation, and apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) has been questioned. It has been demonstrated that fibroblasts from the adventitia display an important partnership with the resident medial VSMCs in terms of phenotypic conversion, proliferation, apoptotic, and migratory properties the result of which is neointima formation and vascular remodeling. This article is an attempt at reviewing the major themes and more recent findings dealing with the phenotypic conversion process that leads adventitial "passive" (static) fibroblasts to become "activated" (mobile) myofibroblasts. This event shows some facets in common with vascular morphogenesis, ie, the process of recruitment, incorporation, and phenotypic conversion of cells surrounding the primitive endothelial tube in the definitive vessel wall. We hypothesize that during the response to vascular injuries in the adult, "activation" of adventitial fibroblasts is, at least in part, reminiscent of a developmental program that also invests, although with distinct spatiotemporal features, medial VSMCs.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, National Research Council Unit for Muscle Biology, University of Padua, Italy
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Basso D, Belluco C, Mazza S, Greco E, Della Rocca F, Pauletto P, Nitti D, Lise M, Plebani M. Colorectal cancer metastatic phenotype stimulates production by fibroblasts of N-terminal peptide of type III collagen: clinical implications for prognosis. Clin Chim Acta 2001; 312:135-42. [PMID: 11580919 DOI: 10.1016/s0009-8981(01)00621-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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In this study we assessed whether the serum levels of the N-terminal peptide of type III collagen (PIIIP), an index of type III collagen synthesis, are influenced by colorectal cancer stage, and whether "in vitro" fibroblast growth and PIIIP production could be altered by tumor tissues obtained from metastatic and nonmetastatic colorectal cancer. 208 colorectal cancer patients (115 colon and 93 rectum) were studied; 54 were stage I, 62 stage II, 37 stage III and 55 stage IV. PIIIP serum levels were significantly higher in stage IV as compared to all other patient groups. The 5-year survival of stage I, stage II, stage III and stage IV patients were 87%, 88%, 32% and 20%, respectively. In the subgroup of stage I and stage II patients considered together, PIIIP (> 0.5 U/ml), but not CEA (> 5 microg/l) serum levels, were predictive for survival. Fibroblast growth was significantly inhibited, while PIIIP production was significantly enhanced, when these cells were conditioned with colorectal cancer homogenates obtained from patients with distant metastases, than from those without distant metastases. In conclusion, colorectal tumors, when metastatic, stimulate fibroblasts' PIIIP synthesis and the serum levels of this peptide might predict patients' outcome after radical surgery.
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- D Basso
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University Hospital, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy
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Casiglia E, Palatini P, Da Ros S, Pagliara V, Puato M, Dorigatti F, Pauletto P. Effect of blood pressure and physical activity on carotid artery intima-media thickness in stage 1 hypertensives and controls. Am J Hypertens 2000; 13:1256-62. [PMID: 11130768 DOI: 10.1016/s0895-7061(00)01211-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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The aim of the study was to investigate whether hypertension and physical training induce parallel changes in the arterial wall. Ninety-seven never-treated stage 1 hypertensive patients (HT) (systolic blood pressure 140 to 159 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure 90 to 99 mm Hg) aged 18 to 45 years taking part in the Hypertension and Ambulatory Recording Venetia Study and 27 normotensive volunteers (NT) aged 30 +/- 9 years were studied. Data on physical or sports activity were collected and scored, and target organ involvement was investigated by assessing microalbuminuria, echocardiography, and carotid ultrasound study. The carotid arteries were examined according to the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities protocol. Mean (m-IMT) and maximal (M-IMT) carotid intima-media thickness were measured at end-diastole in the far wall common carotid artery, in the bulb and internal carotid artery, in the lateral and posterior projection, averaging the left and right sides. A comparable level of physical activity was present in HT patients and NT subjects. Twenty-four-hour blood pressure and blood lipid levels, as well as target organ damage, were similar in physically active and sedentary HT. The m-IMT of the common carotid was greater in sedentary HT than in sedentary NT, as well as in active than in sedentary NT. The m-IMT of the internal carotid artery was also greater in active HT than in active NT, as well as in active than in sedentary HT. In logistic regression, comparing the first and fourth quartile of m-IMT, scored physical activity was a predictor of m-IMT in the internal carotid artery. No statistical interaction was found between physical activity and hypertension, indicating that these two items have a cumulative effect and act independently of each other. Sedentary HT had significantly greater levels of M-IMT than sedentary NT in all sites but the bulbs; in the internal and common carotid arteries, HT exercisers had significantly greater M-IMT than NT exercisers. Therefore, physical activity appears to be an early independent predictor of carotid wall thickness. This factor should be taken into consideration in population-based studies aimed at investigating supraortic vessels as it can act as a confounder.
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- E Casiglia
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Padova, Italy.
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Della Rocca F, Sartore S, Guidolin D, Bertiplaglia B, Gerosa G, Casarotto D, Pauletto P. Cell composition of the human pulmonary valve: a comparative study with the aortic valve--the VESALIO Project. Vitalitate Exornatum Succedaneum Aorticum labore Ingegnoso Obtinebitur. Ann Thorac Surg 2000; 70:1594-600. [PMID: 11093493 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)01979-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cell populations present in human semilunar valves have not been investigated thoroughly. The aim of this study was to characterize the cell phenotypes in pulmonary valve leaflets (PVL) in comparison with aortic (AVL) valve leaflets. METHODS AVL and PVL were dissected from hearts (n = 4) harvested from transplanted patients. Leaflets were processed for immunocytochemistry analysis and Western blotting procedures using a panel of monoclonal antibodies specific for cytoskeletal/contractile antigens. RESULTS The fibrosa and the ventricularis layers of AVL had a higher cellularity than PVL. In PVL and AVL most cells were reactive for vimentin and nonmuscle (NM) myosin, though vimentin-positive cells were more abundant in AVL than in PVL. Sparse cells positive to anti-smooth muscle (SM) alpha-actin, calponin, and anti-SM myosin antibodies were found only at the outer edge of fibrosa. In Western blotting, AVL and PVL extracts were shown to be equally reactive for vimentin, SM alpha-actin, and NM myosin, whereas both valves were negative for SM myosin and SM22. CONCLUSIONS Three distinct cell phenotypes have been identified in both valves: fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and fetal-type SM cells whose distribution is specifically related to the valve layers. Although PVL and AVL cell populations differ quantitatively, some minor qualitative differences exist for vimentin and NM myosin distribution. These data are essential for studies aimed at repopulating valve scaffolds by using tissue engineering technology.
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- F Della Rocca
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Padua, Italy
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Semplicini A, Maresca A, Simonella C, Chierichetti F, Pauletto P, Meneghetti G, Ferlin G, Pessina AC. Cerebral perfusion in hypertensives with carotid artery stenosis: a comparative study of lacidipine and hydrochlorothiazide. Blood Press 2000; 9:34-9. [PMID: 10854006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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Focal cerebral hypoperfusion is a common finding in uncomplicated hypertensives even in the absence of large vessel atherosclerosis, and neuropsychological deficits correlate with cerebral hypoperfusion in hypertensive patients with cerebral microangiopathy. We investigated the effects on cerebral perfusion of the dihydropiridine calcium antagonist lacidipine and of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) in asymptomatic hypertensive patients with concomitant atherosclerosis of the carotid arteries. Fifteen essential hypertensives (including 13 males, aged 55-75 years) with at least one 30-60% stenosis of the internal carotid artery at echo-color Doppler examination were treated in a double-blind, randomized, parallel study with lacidipine (4-6 mg od) or HCTZ (25-50 mg od) for 3 months after a 4-week single-blind placebo period. Regional cerebral perfusion was assessed at baseline and at the end of the treatment period with HMPAO-SPECT. Relative perfusion of cortical and subcortical areas was calculated as the ratio between their tracer activity and that of the cerebellum. At baseline, mean relative perfusion (MRP) of the cortical and subcortical areas was similar in the stenotic and the contralateral side. Despite the fall in pressure, lacidipine increased MRP both in the cortical and in the subcortical areas, whereas HCTZ increased MRP only in the cortical areas. The mean change in local vascular resistance, adjusted for initial perfusion value, was -20 A.U. (arbitrary unit) with lacidipine and -12 A.U. with HCTZ (p < 0.001). These differential effects of antihypertensive drugs on subcortical perfusion may be of benefit in the long-term prevention of vascular dementia in hypertensive patients.
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- A Semplicini
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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Pauletto P, Puato M, Faggin E, Santipolo N, Pagliara V, Zoleo M, Deriu GP, Grego F, Plebani M, Sartore S, Bon GB, Heymes C, Samuel JL, Pessina AC. Specific cellular features of atheroma associated with development of neointima after carotid endarterectomy: the carotid atherosclerosis and restenosis study. Circulation 2000; 102:771-8. [PMID: 10942746 DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.102.7.771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate whether some cellular and molecular features of tissue retrieved at carotid endarterectomy are associated with the extent of neointima formation at ultrasound follow-up. METHODS AND RESULTS One hundred fifty patients were studied. Endarterectomy specimens were tested by immunocytochemistry with the use of (1) monoclonal antibodies that identify smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and fetal-type SMCs on the basis of smooth muscle and nonmuscle myosin content, (2) the anti-macrophage HAM 56, and (3) the anti-lymphocyte CD45RO. The maximum intima-media thickness (M-IMT) of the revascularized vessel was assessed by the use of B-mode ultrasonography 6 months after surgery. The M-IMT values were related positively to the number of SMCs (r=0.534, P<0.0005) and negatively to that of macrophages and lymphocytes (r=-0.428, P<0.0005, and -0.538, P=0.001, respectively). Patients were classified as class 1 (M-IMT </=1.0 mm), class 2 (1. 0<M-IMT</=1.3 mm), and class 3 (M-IMT >1.3 mm). An abundance of SMCs, mostly of fetal type, was found in the plaque of class 3 patients, whereas lesions from class 1 patients were rich in macrophages and lymphocytes. In the multivariate analysis, factors related to M-IMT were the number of SMCs and the percentage of fetal-type SMCs present in the plaque. CONCLUSIONS Although the classic risk factors did not play a role, an abundance of SMCs and a scarcity of macrophages characterized the primary lesion of patients in whom neointima developed after surgery. In patients in whom neointima did not develop, lesions were rich in macrophages and lymphocytes. This approach can be useful in defining patients at risk of restenosis.
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- P Pauletto
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Università degli Studi di Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Pauletto P, Puato M, Faggin E, Sartore S. Low-dose cerivastatin inhibits spontaneous atherogenesis in heterozygous watanabe hyper lipidemic rabbits. J Vasc Res 2000; 37:189-94. [PMID: 10859477 DOI: 10.1159/000025730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate whether cerivastatin (BAYw6228), a new potent 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitor, was able to prevent atherogenesis in heterozygous Watanabe heritable-hyperlipidemic (WHHL) rabbits, a model never tested before using this HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. The heterozygous WHHL rabbits of our breeding developed mild hypercholesterolemia along with focal atherosclerotic lesions in the thoracic aorta. A 9-week treatment with cerivastatin at doses comparable to those used in humans (50 microg/kg/day) reduced serum total cholesterol levels (from 94.4 +/- 10.9 to 43.6 +/- 10.5 mg/dl, p < 0.005) and prevented aortic lesion development (intima/media ratio: 0.058 +/- 0.032 vs 0.946 +/- 0.282 in the placebo group, p < 0.0005). Using a panel of monoclonal antibodies specific to macrophages and able to recognize different smooth muscle cell (SMC) phenotypes, we observed that cerivastatin treatment affected the differentiation properties of SMCs and drastically reduced SMC and macrophage accumulation in the intima of the thoracic aorta. These data show that in the presence of moderate atherosclerotic lesions, such as those of heterozygous WHHL rabbits, low doses of cerivastatin exert an antiatherogenic effect.
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- P Pauletto
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Università di Padova, Padova, Italy.
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Faggin E, Puato M, Chiavegato A, Franch R, Pauletto P, Sartore S. Fish oil supplementation prevents neointima formation in nonhypercholesterolemic balloon-injured rabbit carotid artery by reducing medial and adventitial cell activation. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2000; 20:152-63. [PMID: 10634812 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.20.1.152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We asked whether balloon-injured neointima formation in the presence of high/low serum cholesterol (CT) levels might be affected by dietary supplementation with fish oil (FO). To test this hypothesis, we examined the differentiation, proliferation, or apoptosis profile of smooth muscle cell (SMC) and adventitial cell response to a mild injury induced via a Fogarty catheter in the carotid artery of adult rabbits that had been fed a standard chow or 0.5% CT-enriched diet starting 4 weeks before the lesion. One week before surgery, animals received FO supplementation. This regimen was continued for the following 3 weeks. The effect of FO on the early proliferative/migratory response of carotid SMCs was also examined in 2- and 7-day-injured normocholesterolemic rabbits. As controls, animals subjected to 3-week endothelial injury and animals kept on a 7-week CT diet were used. Carotid cryosections from the various animal groups were evaluated for morphometry (image analysis), differentiation (immunofluorescence with monoclonal antibodies specific for smooth muscle markers, ie, myosin isoforms, SM22, and fibronectin), proliferation (bromodeoxyuridine incorporation), and apoptosis (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling). FO treatment significantly reduced the development of intimal thickening in normocholesterolemic rabbits but had no efficacy in the presence of relatively higher serum CT levels. At day 2 (adventitia) and day 7 (neointima, media, and adventitia), the proliferation index of SMCs in FO-treated injured rabbits was markedly lower than in untreated injured controls. Concomitantly with the antiproliferative effect, FO was able to decrease the size of 2 cell types involved in the cell growth response to endothelial injury, namely, the "fetal-type" medial SMC subpopulation and the fibroblast-derived adventitial myofibroblasts. Thus, in our experimental conditions, a low CT level is a permissive condition for FO to prevent neointima formation to a considerable extent. This event is attributable to the early postinjury effect of FO on SMC/adventitial cell proliferation/differentiation patterns.
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- E Faggin
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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Semplicini A, Maresca A, Simonella C, Carollo C, Chierichetti F, Santipolo N, Pauletto P, Ferlin G, Pessina AC. Cerebral Perfusion in Hypertensive Patients: Effects of Lacidipine and Hydrochlorothiazide. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol 2000; 35:S13-8. [PMID: 11347856 DOI: 10.1097/00005344-200000001-00003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Previous studies have shown areas of cerebral hypoperfusion in the frontal and parietal lobes of asymptomatic hypertensives, in the absence of extracranial carotid artery stenosis. The aims of the present study were: (a) to correlate the presence of focal cortical hypoperfusion with the presence of white matter lesions (WML), lacunae and extracranial carotid artery stenosis; and (b) to compare the effects on cerebral perfusion of the dihydropyridine calcium entry blocker lacidipine and of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) in hypertensive patients with carotid artery stenosis. Forty-one patients (30 males, aged 40-75) with mild to moderate essential hypertension and with negative history for cerebrovascular diseases were investigated. Twenty-four had normal extracranial carotid arteries at echo-colourDoppler examination, while 17 had at least one 50-70% stenosis of the internal carotid artery (ICA). At computed tomography (CT) scan, five patients had one or more lacunar infarctions, four WML, three lacunar infarctions and WML, and 26 a normal CT scan. Three, with old cortical infarctions, were excluded from further analysis. The prevalence of lesions was significantly higher among the patients with carotid artery stenosis (44% vs. 29%; p < 0.05). Distribution of mean relative cortical perfusion (MRCP) of regions of interest [hexamethyl-propileneamine oxime-single photon emission tomography (SPET)] was not normal, with a negative skewness in patients with lacunae. MRCP was slightly but significantly reduced in patients with lacunae in comparison with hypertensives with normal CT scan and with WML. The asymmetry index of tracer distribution was significantly greater in the patients with lacunar infarctions and WML than in the hypertensive patients with normal CT scan, irrespective of the presence of internal carotid artery stenosis. Fifteen hypertensives (13 males, aged 55-75 years) with at least one moderate stenosis of ICA at duplex scanning were treated in a double-blind, randomised, parallel study with lacidipine (4-6 mg o.d.) or HCTZ (25-50 mg o.d.) for 3 months after a 4-week single-blind placebo period. At baseline, perfusion of the cortical and basal areas was similar in the stenotic and the contralateral side. Despite the fall in pressure, both treatments increased MRCP in the stenotic side and in the contralateral side. The lower the baseline perfusion, the larger its increase with treatment. The decrease of local cerebral vascular resistance was significantly greater with lacidipine than with HCTZ. We conclude that in hypertensive patients, the distribution of cerebral flow is uneven, mostly in the presence of small asymptomatic subcortical lesions and independently from internal carotid artery stenosis. Antihypertensive treatment with lacidipine and HCTZ reduces local cerebral resistance and corrects focal hypoperfusion without inducing steal effects in patients with ICA stenosis.
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- A Semplicini
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Padua, Italy
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Pauletto P. Can we predict neointima development after carotid endarterectomy? Insights from the Carotid Atherosclerosis and Restenosis Study. Minerva Cardioangiol 1999; 47:387-8. [PMID: 10641408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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- P Pauletto
- Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica e Sperimentale, Università degli Studi, Padova
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Pavan L, Casiglia E, Braga LM, Winnicki M, Puato M, Pauletto P, Pessina AC. Effects of a traditional lifestyle on the cardiovascular risk profile: the Amondava population of the Brazilian Amazon. Comparison with matched African, Italian and Polish populations. J Hypertens 1999; 17:749-56. [PMID: 10459871 DOI: 10.1097/00004872-199917060-00005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the relationships between lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors among the Brazilian Amondava, one of the world's most isolated populations. DESIGN Cross-sectional, population-based study. Four age- and sex-matched samples from Brazil Africa, Italy and Poland, representing different levels of modernization, were compared. Body weight, height, blood pressure, serum cholesterol and glycaemia were measured, and a standard questionnaire administered. Data concerning dietary habits and physical activity were collected. A personal socio-economic score was calculated, on the basis of type of economy, level of formal education, type of occupation, type of habitat, availability of piped water and electricity, main source of income, housing conditions, availability of radio, television or personal computer, knowledge of a second language, and organized health facilities. SETTING Primary epidemiological screening, at an institution. RESULTS Among the Amondava blood pressure was always <140/90 mm Hg, it did not increase with age and was not correlated with any other variable; 46.6% of subjects had systolic blood pressure <100 mm Hg. Blood pressure among the Amondava (109.6+/-11.1/69.5+/-6.4 mm Hg) was on average lower (P<0.0001) than in all other samples. Among the Amondava, the concentration of total cholesterol was always <200 mg/dl, i.e. similar to that of Africans whose diet included large amounts of vegetable foodstuffs; 90% had glycaemia (<80 mg/dl), and their mean value was the lowest (55.1+/-14.9 mg/dl) of all the groups. CONCLUSIONS In addition to a possible genetic predisposition not analysed in this study, a traditional lifestyle (no contact with civilization, diet based on complex carbohydrates and vegetables, high energy expenditure) may protect against the development of hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, and diabetes.
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- L Pavan
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Padova, Italy
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