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Palya M, Chevere JM, Drum M, Fowler S, Nusstein J, Reader A, Ni A. Pain Reduction of Ibuprofen Sodium Dihydrate Alone and in Combination with Acetaminophen in an Untreated Endodontic Pain Model: A Randomized, Double-blind Investigation. J Endod 2024:S0099-2399(24)00231-0. [PMID: 38657900 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.04.005] [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] [Received: 01/18/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Most pain studies have been based on a post-surgical, third molar model using ibuprofen (IBU)/acetaminophen (APAP). Studies have found quicker onset of pain relief with a newer formulation of IBU - ibuprofen sodium dihydrate (ISD). The purpose of this study was to compare pain reduction of ISD/APAP to ISD in an acute endodontic pain model of untreated patients experiencing moderate to severe pain with symptomatic apical periodontitis. METHODS AND MATERIALS In this double-blind randomized study, 64 adult emergency patients in acute moderate to severe pain, a pulpal diagnosis of symptomatic irreversible pulpitis or necrosis, and symptomatic apical periodontitis participated. Each patient randomly received either one dose of 768 mg ISD/1000 mg APAP or one dose 768 mg ISD. Pain intensity scores were recorded every 15 minutes over 240 minutes using the Heft-Parker VAS along with time to first sign of pain relief, time to meaningful pain relief, and time to 50% pain relief also recorded. The data were analyzed statistically. RESULTS Both ISD and ISD/APAP groups showed a progressive decrease in pain from baseline to 120 minutes after medication administration. Afterwards, a relative plateau was seen in the patients' pain. There was no difference in the VAS scores between the ISD and ISD/APAP at any given time point, time to first sign of pain relief, time to meaningful pain relief, and time to 50% pain relief. CONCLUSIONS The addition of APAP to ISD for pain control in an untreated endodontic pain model did not differ significantly from ISD alone.
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- Morgan Palya
- Former graduate student in endodontics, The Ohio State University. She is currently practicing in Pittsburg, PA
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- Former graduate student in endodontics, The Ohio State University. She is currently practicing in Holland and Muskegon, MI
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- Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Associate Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Emeritus Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University.
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- Assistant Professor, Division of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University
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Dolphin T, Fowler S, Drum M, Nusstein J, Reader A, Draper J. Efficacy of the TuttleNumbNow Intraosseous Method for Pulpal Anesthesia in the Mandibular First Molar: A Prospective, Randomized, Crossover Study. J Endod 2024; 50:406-413. [PMID: 38266911 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2024.01.003] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Previous studies on intraosseous (IO) anesthesia as a primary injection have shown high success rates. The TuttleNumbNow (TNN; Orem, UT) is a new primary IO injection technique that has not been scientifically evaluated. Therefore, the purpose of this prospective randomized, crossover study was to evaluate the anesthetic efficacy of the TNN IO technique using the Septoject Evolution needle (Septodont, Saint-Maur-des-Fosses, France) compared with buccal infiltration for pulpal anesthesia in mandibular first molars. METHODS One hundred four healthy subjects were randomly assigned to 2 treatment groups separated by at least 2 weeks. One set of injections consisted of buccal infiltration of the mandibular first molar using 1.8 mL 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine followed by a mock TNN injection distal to the mandibular first molar. The other set of injections was a mock buccal infiltration of the mandibular first molar followed by a TNN injection of 1.8 mL 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine distal to the mandibular first molar. Statistical analyses were performed. RESULTS For the mandibular first molar, which had a 42% anesthetic success rate (highest 80 reading) with buccal infiltration compared with 49% with the TNN, no statistically significant difference in success was observed (P = .2115). CONCLUSIONS The TNN technique has been advocated as an IO injection. However, the inability to deliver anesthetic solution to the cancellous bone resulted in an anesthetic success rate of 49%. The success was statistically similar to a buccal infiltration (42%) and would not provide adequate pulpal anesthesia as a primary injection.
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- Tyler Dolphin
- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Woo A, Nusstein J, Drum M, Fowler S, Reader A, Ni A. Success of Pulpal Anesthesia Following Buccal Infiltration of the Maxillary First Molar With 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL of 4% Articaine With 1:100,000 Epinephrine: A Prospective, Randomized Crossover Study. Anesth Prog 2023; 70:110-115. [PMID: 37850677 DOI: 10.2344/anpr-70-03-01] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this prospective, randomized crossover study was to compare the peak incidence of success, onset, and incidence over time of pulpal anesthesia in maxillary first molars following a buccal infiltration of 1.8 mL or 3.6 mL of 4% articaine with 1:100 000 epinephrine. METHODS A total of 118 adults received 1.8 mL or 3.6 mL of 4% articaine with 1:100 000 epinephrine via buccal infiltration of the maxillary first molar at 2 separate appointments. Electric pulp testing (EPT) of the maxillary first molar was performed over 68 minutes. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the peak incidence of anesthetic success (85% and 92%, respectively) in the maxillary first molar between 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL. The difference in onset times (4.5 min for 1.8 mL vs 4.4 min for 3.6 mL) was not statistically significant. However, the 3.6-mL volume did produce a significantly higher incidence of pulpal anesthesia from minutes 48 to 68 compared with the 1.8-mL volume. CONCLUSION There was no significant difference in peak incidence or onset of pulpal anesthesia in the maxillary first molar between 1.8 mL and 3.6 mL of articaine with epinephrine. The incidence of pulpal anesthesia was significantly higher with 3.6 mL of articaine at 48 minutes and beyond, but neither volume provided complete pulpal anesthesia for all subjects that lasted at least 60 minutes.
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- Alexandra Woo
- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, currently practicing endodontics in Baltimore, Maryland
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Associate Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Emeritus Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Assistant Professor, Division of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Smithson J, Fowler S, Drum M, Nusstein J, Reader A, Ni A. Articaine Infiltrations of the Mandibular Lateral Incisor-Is It Volume or Location of the Infiltrations That Affect Success? A Prospective, Randomized Crossover Study. J Endod 2023:S0099-2399(23)00471-5. [PMID: 37558177 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2023.07.026] [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] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A combination labial infiltration (1.8 mL) plus lingual infiltration (1.8 mL) of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine in the mandibular lateral incisor was found superior to a labial infiltration of 1.8 mL of the same solution. However, it is not known whether the volume or the location had the greatest effect. Therefore, the purpose of this prospective, randomized crossover study was to determine the anesthetic efficacy of a labial infiltration of a 3.6 mL volume of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine compared with labial infiltration (1.8 mL) plus lingual infiltration (1.8 mL) of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine in the mandibular lateral incisor. METHODS One hundred subjects randomly received 2 sets of injections, using 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine, consisting of labial and lingual infiltrations of 1.8 mL (3.6 mL total) and 2 labial infiltrations of 1.8 mL (3.6 mL total) of the mandibular lateral incisor in 2 separate appointments. Electric pulp testing was used to determine anesthetic success (highest 80/80 reading). The data were analyzed statistically. RESULTS The labial and lingual combination exhibited a significantly higher anesthetic success rate (97%) when compared with the 2 labial infiltrations (74%) and had significantly higher 80/80s readings from 1 minute to 58 minutes. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of this clinical study, a combination labial plus lingual infiltration using a 3.6-mL volume of 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine significantly increased pulpal anesthetic success for the mandibular lateral incisor when compared with a labial infiltration using a 3.6-mL volume of articaine. Therefore, location of the infiltrations was more important than volume.
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- James Smithson
- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Currently He is Practicing Endodontics in Marietta, Georgia
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Foncham JN, Rohatinsky N, Fowler S, Peña-Sánchez JN. A84 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH LEVELS OF TELEPHONE CARE SATISFACTION AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2023. [PMCID: PMC9991274 DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwac036.084] [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: 03/09/2023] Open
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Background Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) require regular medical follow-up with gastroenterology care providers. Individuals in rural areas face barriers in assessing specialized IBD care. Virtual care (VC) may act as a solution. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic increased the use of VC, particularly telephone care (TC) appointments in Saskatchewan, Canada. There is limited evidence around the levels and factors associated with satisfaction with TC among individuals with IBD. Purpose This study aims to measure satisfaction with TC in individuals with IBD who live in Saskatchewan, Canada, and evaluate the factors associated with TC satisfaction. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among individuals with IBD through an online survey between December 2021 and April 2022 in Saskatchewan. The Telephone Care Satisfaction Questionnaire for individuals with IBD (TCSQ-patient) was a 16-item questionnaire used to measure TC satisfaction on a scale from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 7 (very satisfied). The online survey also included the Quality of Care Through the Patient’s Eyes-IBD (QUOTE-IBD) questionnaire, Short Inflammatory bowel disease questionnaire (SIBDQ), and demographic questions. Factors associated with TC satisfaction were explored using linear regression models. A backward model building strategy was used, and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were reported. Result(s) In total, 87 individuals with IBD participated in the study. Among the study participants, 54 (64.3%) had Crohn's disease, 53 (61.6%) were female, 60 (69.8%) lived in urban centres, and 37 (43.5%) were between 41-59 years old. The mean satisfaction with TC was 5.70 (SD=0.94). In addition, the means of the QUOTE-IBD and SIBDQ were, respectively, 8.96 (SD=1.70) and 48.14 (SD=13.02). In the bivariate analysis, area of residence (rural vs. urban) and health related quality of life quality (SIBDQ>50 vs SIBDQ<50) were associated with satisfaction with TC, respectively, 0.47 (95%CI 0.02-0.91) and 0.48 (95%CI 0.08-0.88). Adjusting by gender, age group, type of disease, and health care provider managing IBD, we identified that the satisfaction with TC was 0.48 (95%CI 0.02-0.94) higher among individuals with IBD living in rural Saskatchewan in comparison to their urban counterparts. Conclusion(s) Individuals living with IBD in Saskatchewan reported high levels of satisfaction with TC. Rural residence is associated with higher levels of TC satisfaction. These results could help in the promotion of TC utilization and improve access to specialized IBD care, especially among those living in rural areas. Please acknowledge all funding agencies by checking the applicable boxes below Other Please indicate your source of funding; Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Disclosure of Interest None Declared
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- College of Medicine, University osf Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Foncham JN, Rohatinsky N, Fowler S, Peña-Sánchez JN. A83 ADAPTATION AND VALIDATION OF QUESTIONNAIRES TO MEASURE SATISFACTION WITH TELEPHONE CARE AMONG IBD PATIENTS AND GASTROENTEROLOGY CARE PROVIDERS. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2023. [PMCID: PMC9991384 DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwac036.083] [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: 03/09/2023] Open
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Background People living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) require regular medical follow-up, which could be challenging for individuals living in rural areas and those who have limited access to specialized care. Telephone care (TC) could improve health care by increasing access to specialized care. The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in increased use of virtual care, which was predominantly TC in Saskatchewan (SK) , Canada. There are no validated questionnaires to measure satisfaction with TC among IBD patients and gastrointestinal care providers (GCPs). Purpose This study aimed to adapt and validate a questionnaire to evaluate the satisfaction of IBD individuals and GCPs with TC in SK, Canada. Method The Telehealth Usability Questionnaire was adapted to the IBD TC context by a committee of experts, comprised of three IBD GCPs, two IBD-patient partners, and two health care researchers. Two questionnaires were generated -: the Telephone Care Satisfaction Questionnaire (TCSQ) for patients (IBD-TCSQ-patient) and GCPs (IBD-TCSQ-provider). The committee evaluated the content validity of the adapted questionnaires. A pilot assessed the readability and usability of the questionnaire items. Subsequently, individuals living with IBD in SK and GCPs completed an online survey with the TCSQ-patient and IBD-TCSQ-provider questionnaires in the winter of 2022. Data were analysed using descriptive and correlational techniques. Psychometric analyses were conducted to examine the reliability and validity of the TCSQ-patient, but not for the TCSQ-provider due to small sample size. Result(s) The IBD-TCSQ-patient and IBD-TCSQ-provider questionnaires were developed, each with 16 individual items and one question on global TC satisfaction. The pilot demonstrated good readability and usability of the questionnaires. Then, 87 IBD individuals completed the IBD-TCSQ-patient and six GCPs the IBD-TCSQ-provider. The standardized level of TC satisfaction for the 16-item IBD-TCSQ-patient was 5.70 (SD=0.94) on a scale from 1.00-7.00. All items of the IBD-TCSQ-patient were significantly correlated (p<0.001). A strong correlation was observed between the 16-item standardized TC satisfaction and its overall item r=0.85 (p<0.001). The IBD-TCSQ-patient had optimal internal reliability (α=0.96). Two factors were identified in the exploratory factor analysis. Factor 1 focused on TC convenience while factor 2 addressed TC usability. Regarding the IBD-TCSQ-provider questionnaire, the standardized level of TC satisfaction was 5.76 (SD=0.68) on a scale from 1.00 to 7.00. Conclusion(s) We generated questionnaires to measure satisfaction with TC among individuals living with IBD and GCPs. The study results confirmed good validity and reliability of the IBD-TCSQ-patient questionnaire. The IBD-TCSQ-provider questionnaire was adapted; subsequent studies could assess its validity and reliability among GCPs nationally. These questionnaires could help identify opportunities for improvement and utilization of TC among IBD patients and GCPs. Please acknowledge all funding agencies by checking the applicable boxes below Other, None Please indicate your source of funding; Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) Disclosure of Interest None Declared
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- College of Medicine, University osf Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
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Vaggers S, Abu-Ghanem Y, Nair R, Fowler S, Bromage S. Management of the distal ureter in Nephroureterectomy. Eur Urol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s0302-2838(23)00964-8] [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: 02/12/2023]
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Hauk S, Fowler S, Hannett K, Trotto N, McGoey B, Ravell J. TYPE I HEREDITARY ANGIOEDEMA ASSOCIATED WITH SERPING1 GENE MUTATION. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.08.919] [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: 11/11/2022]
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Trotto N, Hauk S, Fowler S, McGoey B, Ravell J. POLYMYALGIA RHEUMATICA AFTER MRNA COVID-19 VACCINATION. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022. [PMCID: PMC9646430 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.08.788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Introduction Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder characterized by muscle pain and stiffness. We present a 67-year-old man who developed PMR after immunization with the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Case Description A 67-year-old male with a history of viral pericarditis, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, Raynaud's phenomenon, and prostate cancer presented for evaluation of acute-onset proximal muscle pain and weakness, extreme fatigue, malaise, and weight loss. Symptoms developed 10 days after the first dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. No associated fever or skin rashes. No history of natural COVID-19 infection. A workup for malignancy was negative. CRP and ESR were elevated. ANA was positive (1:80, speckled pattern). ENAs were negative. CK and aldolase were normal. He had low IgG at 328 mg/dL with normal IgA and IgM. However, repeat IgG levels a week later were normal (1130 mg/dL), raising the possibility of a laboratory error. Lymphocyte subsets in peripheral blood were normal. IgG titers to the SARS-COV2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins were consistent with COVID-19 immunity from prior immunization. He was treated with low-dose oral prednisone with resolution of his symptoms and has been slowly tapering prednisone as tolerated. Discussion This case report raises the possibility that PMR may be triggered by an immune response to the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in susceptible individuals. However, further studies involving a larger population are required to assess whether this association is causative or rather coincidental.
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Fowler S, Hauk S, Hannett K, McGoey B, Ravell J. ELEVATED BASELINE SERUM TRYPTASE AND HEREDITARY ALPHA TRYPTASEMIA (HAT). Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.08.929] [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: 11/11/2022]
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Wilson C, Hannett K, Hauk S, Fowler S, McGoey B, Younus M. ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION TO OMEPRAZOLE AFTER NEGATIVE PANTOPRAZOLE ALLERGY TESTING. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.08.741] [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: 11/11/2022]
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O'Neal LY, Nusstein J, Drum M, Fowler S, Reader A, Ni A. Comparison of Maxillary Lateral Incisor Infiltration Pain Using the Dentapen and a Traditional Syringe: A Prospective Randomized Study. J Endod 2022; 48:840-844. [PMID: 35421407 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.04.008] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The anterior maxillary infiltration is one of the more painful dental injections. The Dentapen is an electronic syringe that utilizes computer-controlled delivery technology to administer dental local anesthesia at a slow controlled rate. The purpose of this prospective, randomized, single-blind study was to evaluate solution deposition pain of a maxillary lateral incisor infiltration using the Dentapen with the slow flow rate (1.8 mL/162 seconds) and ramp-up setting compared to a traditional syringe infiltration at a flow rate of 1.8 mL/60 seconds. METHODS One hundred thirty adults were administered a maxillary lateral incisor infiltration with the Dentapen and a traditional syringe at two separate appointments in a single blind manner. The infiltrations of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine were given at a rate of 1.8 mL/162 seconds with the ramp-up feature for the Dentapen and 1.8 mL/60 seconds for the traditional infiltration. The pain of solution deposition was recorded on a visual analog scale. At the conclusion of the study, subjects selected their preferred injection technique. The data were analyzed statistically using paired t-tests, a mixed-effect model, and odds ratio. RESULTS The pain of solution deposition was significantly less for the Dentapen injection than the traditional injection (p<0.001). With the Dentapen device, 16% experienced moderate pain and for the traditional syringe, 39% experienced moderate pain. Overall, 75% of subjects preferred the Dentapen injection over the traditional injection. CONCLUSION The Dentapen, using the slow flow rate and ramp-up mode, significantly reduced the pain of solution deposition for maxillary lateral incisor infiltrations.
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- Leigh Yarborough O'Neal
- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics, The Ohio State University. Currently she is practicing endodontics in Charleston, SC
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Associate Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Emeritus Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University.
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- Assistant Professor, Division of Biostatistics, College of Public Health, The Ohio State University
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Crump B, Reader A, Nusstein J, Drum M, Fowler S, Draper J. Prospective Study on PDL Anesthesia as an Aide to Decrease Palatal Infiltration Pain. Anesth Prog 2022; 69:10-17. [PMID: 35377934 DOI: 10.2344/anpr-68-03-03] [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] [Received: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 05/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this prospective randomized study was to assess using a periodontal ligament (PDL) injection as an aide to decrease palatal infiltration pain. METHODS A total of 133 subjects randomly received a PDL injection and alternative palatal infiltration or a mock PDL injection and conventional palatal infiltration at 2 separate appointments. PDL injection was given in the mid-palatal sulcus of the maxillary first molar. Mock PDL injection consisted of only needle insertion. All subjects then received a palatal infiltration administered into the blanched gingival tissue 3 mm (alternative palatal infiltration) or 7 mm (conventional palatal infiltration) from the gingival collar. Subjects recorded needle insertion and solution deposition pain using a Heft-Parker visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS The combined PDL injection and alternative palatal infiltration had significantly decreased mean VAS ratings for needle insertion and solution deposition pain (P < .0001). Incidence of moderate/severe pain for needle insertion and solution deposition was reduced from 65% to 1% and from 65% to 2%, respectively. CONCLUSION Providing PDL anesthesia into the mid-palatal sulcus of the maxillary first molar and then administering an alternative palatal infiltration into the blanched collar around the PDL molar site led to significant reductions in needle insertion and solution deposition pain compared with a mock PDL and conventional palatal infiltration.
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- Brian Crump
- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Emeritus Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Associate Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Assistant Professor, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Maldonado J, Beach M, Wang Y, Perez P, Yin H, Pelayo E, Fowler S, Alevizos I, Grisius M, Baer A, Walitt B, De Giorgi V, Alter H, Warner B, Chiorini J. HCV Infection Alters Salivary Gland Histology and Saliva Composition. J Dent Res 2022; 101:534-541. [PMID: 35045743 PMCID: PMC9052835 DOI: 10.1177/00220345211049395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common blood-borne chronic infection in the United States. Chronic lymphocytic sialadenitis and sicca syndrome have been reported in chronic HCV infection. Up to 55% of these patients may have xerostomia; the mechanisms of the xerostomia and salivary gland (SG) hypofunction remain controversial. The objectives of this project are to establish if xerostomia associates with SG and HCV infection and to characterize the structural changes in SG and saliva composition. Eighteen HCV-infected patients with xerostomia were evaluated for SG dysfunction; 6 of these patients (patients 1–6) were further evaluated for SG histopathological changes and changes in saliva composition. The techniques used include clinical and laboratory assessment, SG ultrasonography, histological evaluation, sialochemical and proteomics analysis, and RNA in situ hybridization. All the HCV patients had low saliva flow, chronic sialadenitis, and SG fibrosis and lacked Sjögren syndrome (SS) characteristic autoantibodies. Further evaluation of a subgroup of 6 HCV patients (patients 1–6) demonstrated diffuse lymphocytic infiltrates that are predominantly CD8+ T cells with a significant increase in the number of inflammatory cells. Alcian Blue/periodic acid–Schiff staining showed significant changes in the ratio and intensity of the acinar secretory units of the HCV patients’ minor SG. The submandibular glands showed significant ultrasonographic abnormalities in the parenchyma relative to the parotid glands. Significant changes were also observed in the concentration of sodium and mucin 5b. Although no significant correlation was observed between the lymphocytic infiltrates and the years of HCV chronic infection, a positive correlation was observed between HCV RNA–positive epithelial cells and the years of HCV infection. Consistent with the low saliva flow and xerostomia, patients showed changes in several markers of SG acinar and ductal function. Changes in the composition of the saliva suggest that HCV infection can cause xerostomia by mechanisms distinct from SS.
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- J.O. Maldonado
- AAV Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Mass Spectrometry Facility, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- AAV Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Transfusion Medicine, Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Salivary Disorders Unit, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- AAV Biology Section, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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Chen LS, Nusstein J, Drum M, Fowler S, Reader A, Guo X. Effect of a Combination of Nitrous Oxide and Intraligamentary Injection on the Success of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Patients with Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis. J Endod 2021; 47:1890-1895. [PMID: 34492232 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.08.013] [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] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this prospective study was to determine the effect of a combination of nitrous oxide/oxygen and 1 set of supplemental intraligamentary/periodontal ligament (PDL) injections followed by a second set of PDL injections on anesthetic success in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis (SIP). METHODS Ninety-four patients with a mandibular posterior tooth diagnosed with SIP received nitrous oxide/oxygen and an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) with 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. Patients rated the pain of PDL injections and endodontic access on a visual analog scale. If moderate to severe pain was felt during treatment, the operator administered 1 set of supplemental PDL injections with 4% articaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. If moderate to severe pain was felt again during treatment, the operator administered a second set of supplemental PDL injections. Anesthetic success was defined as having no to mild pain during endodontic treatment. RESULTS The success of the IANB with nitrous oxide was 44% (95% confidence interval [CI], 34%-54%). The overall anesthetic success rate (IANB with PDL injections) was increased from 69% (95% CI, 60%-78%) with 1 set of PDL injections to 80% (95% CI, 72%-88%) with a second set of PDL injections. CONCLUSIONS Although the second set of PDL injections increased anesthetic success, it was not sufficient to ensure complete pulpal anesthesia.
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- Lo-Shen Chen
- Practice Limited to Endodontics, Worthington, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Biostatistics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Kushnir B, Fowler S, Drum M, Nusstein J, Reader A, Dds MB. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Effect on IANB Injection Pain and Mandibular Pulpal Anesthesia in Asymptomatic Subjects. Anesth Prog 2021; 68:69-75. [PMID: 34185865 DOI: 10.2344/anpr-68-01-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) does not always result in successful pulpal anesthesia. Nitrous oxide may increase the success of the IANB. The purpose of this investigation was to study the effect of nitrous oxide/oxygen (N2O/O2) on IANB injection pain and mandibular pulpal anesthesia in asymptomatic subjects. One hundred five asymptomatic subjects received an IANB after the administration of N2O/O2 or room air/oxygen (air/O2) at 2 separate appointments. After the IANB, subjects rated their level of pain for each phase of the injection (needle insertion, needle placement, and solution deposition) using a Heft Parker visual analog scale. Pulpal anesthesia was evaluated with an electric pulp tester for 60 minutes. The mean pain rating for all 3 injection phases showed a statistically significant reduction in pain when N2O/O2 was used compared with Air/O2 (P < .05). Odds ratios demonstrated a statistically significant increase in IANB success for the N2O/O2 group compared with the air/O2 group. N2O/O2 administration statistically decreased pain for all 3 injection phases of the IANB. In addition, nitrous oxide statistically increased the likelihood of pulpal anesthesia for posterior mandibular teeth. However, the incidence of pulpal anesthesia was not 100%.
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- Ben Kushnir
- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.,Private practice, Columbus, Ohio
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- Associate Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Emeritus Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Emeritus Associate Professor, Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Patterson M, Gozdzik M, Peña-Sánchez J, Fowler S. A183 TELEHEALTH USE IN RURAL SASKATCHEWAN AND INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE OUTCOMES. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2021. [PMCID: PMC7958767 DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwab002.181] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Appropriate management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often requires multiple specialist appointments per year. Living in rural locations may pose a barrier to regular specialist care. Saskatchewan (SK) has a large rural population. Prior to COVID-19, telehealth (TH) in SK was not routinely used for either patient assessment or follow up. Furthermore, TH was exclusively between hospitals and specific TH sites without direct contact using patient’s personal phones. Aims The objective of this study was to assess the differences in demographics, disease characteristics, outcomes, and health care utilization between patients from rural SK with IBD who used TH and those who did not. Methods A retrospective chart review was completed on all rural patients (postal code S0*) with IBD in SK who were followed at the Multidisciplinary IBD Clinic in Saskatoon between January 2018 and February 2020. Patients were classified as using TH if they had ever used it. Information on demographics, disease characteristics, and access to IBD-related health care in the year prior to their last IBD clinic visit or endoscopy was collected. Data was not collected for clinic visits after March 1, 2020 as all outpatient care became remote secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mean, standard deviations, median and interquartile ranges (IQR) were reported. Mann-Witney U and Chi-Square tests were used to determine differences between the groups. Results In total, 288 rural SK IBD patients were included, 30 (10.4%) used TH and 258 (89.6%) did not. Patient demographics were not significantly different between the two groups; although, there was a statistically significant difference in the proportion of ulcerative colitis patients (17% TH vs. 38% non-TH, p=0.02). The percentage of patients with clinical remission was 87% for TH patients and 74% for non-TH patients (p=0.13). There were no significant differences in health care utilization patterns and biochemical markers of disease, including c-reactive protein (CRP) and fecal calprotectin (FCP) (p>0.05). Conclusions Prior to the pandemic, a small percentage of patients with IBD in rural SK ever used TH. A small proportion of UC patients used TH. No significant differences in disease characteristics, outcomes, or health care utilization were identified. Further study is warranted to identify barriers to use of this technology to tailor care to this patient group and improve access to care, especially now as the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the use of virtual care. Funding Agencies None
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- M Patterson
- Internal Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Shahmoradi A, Fowler S, Peña-Sánchez J. A182 INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AMONG SENIORS IN SASKATCHEWAN. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwab002.180] [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
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition comprised of two major disorders: ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD).The age of onset for many patients with UC and CD is between 15 and 30 years, with a second peak between 50 and 80 years of age.
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We aim to determine if there are differences in disease characteristics, outcomes, and IBD-related health care utilization between elderly patients with IBD diagnosed at a young age compared to those diagnosed later in life.
Methods
A retrospective chart review of elderly (age ≥ 60 years) patients with IBD was conducted.Patients aged ≥ 60 years who were seen at the Saskatchewan Multidisciplinary IBD Clinic at the Royal University Hospital from 2012 to 2020 were included. Information on demographics, disease characteristics, and access to IBD-related health care was collected. Patients were divided in two groups according to age of diagnosis: <60 and ≥ 60 years. Chi-squares were used to compare the groups. Charts with missing data were omitted in the final analysis. Three patients with indeterminant colitis were excluded from the analyses. Logistic regression models were built to obtain odds ratios (OR) with their corresponding 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) and considering potential confounders.
Results
In total, 264 patients were included in the study; 210(79.5%) diagnosed <60 and 54(20.5%) ≥ 60. The mean age of diagnosis was 47.21(SD=16.18), [<60=41.69(SD=13.25), ≥60=68.00(SD=6.264)].Cross tabulation (Table 2) of age of diagnosis and patient’s characteristics (sex, IBD type, and clinical remission at last visit, current use of biologics and steroids) confirmed lack of inter-variable significance. However, in the same analysis individuals diagnosed ≥ 60 were more likely to be on 5-ASA therapy compared to their counterparts diagnosed before the age of 60. Logistic regression model results demonstrated that: Patients diagnosed ≥ 60 years were 2.06 (1.12–3.80, 95% CI) times more likely to be using 5-ASA therapy.Patients in clinical remission were 3.04 (95% CI, 1.65–5.61) times more likely to be using biologic therapy.
Conclusions
Thus far, the results indicate significant correlation between use of 5-ASA in patients diagnosed age ≥60. In the same cohort, clinical remission was also linked to current use of biologics agents. On further analysis, with data stratification based on type of IBD, the same significance did not hold true, likely associated with low power within the stratified group. Clinical remission with those diagnosed ≥60 years while on biologics treatment, may reflect the specific disease type and inflammatory pathways responsible for second wave of IBD diagnosis in later ages.Patients diagnosed later in life were less likely to have IBD-related hospitalization or surgery, likely a reflection of shorted disease history.
Funding Agencies
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- A Shahmoradi
- Internal Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Marques Santos J, Fowler S, Jennings D, Brass C, Porter L, Porter R, Sanderson R, Peña-Sánchez J. A19 HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FIRST NATIONS AND THE GENERAL POPULATION WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN SASKATCHEWAN. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwab002.018] [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
Indigenous patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have expressed concerns about barriers to access IBD care. The limited evidence of IBD among Indigenous people highlights the need for studies evaluating access to IBD care in this population.
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We aimed to compare health care utilization between First Nations (FNs) and individuals from the general population (GP) diagnosed with IBD in Saskatchewan (SK).
Methods
A population-based retrospective cohort study was conducted using administrative health databases of SK from 1998 to 2017 fiscal years. As a patient-oriented research initiative, outcomes of interest were chosen in collaboration with Indigenous patients and family advocates. A validated algorithm requiring multiple health care contacts was applied to identify incident IBD cases. The self-declared FN status variable was used to divide IBD cases between FNs and the general population (GP). To balance the groups, 1:5 age and sex matching was applied. Cox-proportional models were used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Stratified analysis was completed for those diagnosed before and after 2008 (pre- and post-biologic eras).
Results
A matched cohort with 696 IBD incident cases was created (FN=116, GP=580). Comparing health care utilization of FNs and individuals from the GP with IBD, there were no statistically significant differences in outpatient gastroenterology visits (FNs=81.0%, GP=83.6%), colonoscopies (FNs=91.4%, GP=86.9%), and surgeries for IBD (FNs=31.0%, GP=33.5%). We observed differences in prescription claims for any medication for IBD (FNs=79.3%, GP=89.3%) and 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) claims (FNs=75.9%, GP=81.4%). The HRs adjusted by rural/urban residence and diagnostic type showed differences in prescription claims for any IBD medication (HR=0.52, 95%CI 0.41–0.65) and 5-ASA (HR=0.57, 95%CI 0.45–0.72). In the pre-biologic era, FNs had a lower risk of having a prescription claim for any IBD medication (HR=0.32, 95%CI 0.23–0.45) and 5-ASA (HR=0.33, 95%CI 0.24–0.47), respectively. These differences were not significant in the post-biologic era.
Conclusions
Our study identified an inverse association between FN status and having prescription medication claims for IBD in SK. We considered multiple confounding variables when evaluating this association but could not control by disease severity. Thus, this association might reflect a barrier to access IBD medications or that FNs with IBD might present a milder disease. Further studies should continue evaluating access to IBD care, medication use, and disease severity among FNs living with IBD.
Funding Agencies
Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research (SCPOR), Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), and College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.
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- J Marques Santos
- University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Muskoday First Nation, Muskoday, SK, Canada
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- One Arrow First Nation, North Battleford, SK, Canada
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- York Factory First Nation, York Factory, MB, Canada
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- James Smith Cree Nation, Kinistino, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Jorgensen SJ, Micheli F, White TD, Van Houtan KS, Alfaro-Shigueto J, Andrzejaczek S, Arnoldi NS, Baum JK, Block B, Britten GL, Butner C, Caballero S, Cardeñosa D, Chapple TK, Clarke S, Cortés E, Dulvy NK, Fowler S, Gallagher AJ, Gilman E, Godley BJ, Graham RT, Hammerschlag N, Harry AV, Heithaus M, Hutchinson M, Huveneers C, Lowe CG, Lucifora LO, MacKeracher T, Mangel JC, Barbosa Martins AP, McCauley DJ, McClenachan L, Mull C, Natanson LJ, Pauly D, Pazmiño DA, Pistevos JCA, Queiroz N, Roff G, Shea BD, Simpfendorfer CA, Sims DW, Ward-Paige C, Worm B, Ferretti F. Emergent research and priorities for shark and ray conservation. ENDANGER SPECIES RES 2021. [DOI: 10.3354/esr01169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Pascoe J, John J, Fowler S, Narahari K, Challacombe B, Mcgrath J. Benchmarking current nephrectomy practice in malignant disease in England: An analysis of the BAUS complex operation registry. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)33206-7] [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: 10/23/2022] Open
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John J, Pascoe J, Fowler S, Colquhoun A, Rowe E, Challacombe B, McGrath J. Benchmarking radical cystectomy – analysis of the British Association of Urological Surgeons national database. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)34138-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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John J, Pascoe J, Fowler S, Walton T, Johnson M, Aning J, Challacombe B, McGrath J. Radical prostatectomy for Gleason 3+3 prostate cancer; who, how and why? Analysis of the British Association of Urological Surgeons complex operations database. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)33889-1] [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: 10/23/2022] Open
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Whiting D, Hamdoon M, Fowler S, Challacombe B, Napier-Hemy R, Sriprasad S. Complications after radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma according to age: Analysis from the British Association of Urological Surgeons Nephrectomy Audit. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)32648-3] [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: 11/25/2022] Open
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Tan W, Marchese M, Sridhar A, Hellawell G, Mossanen M, Fowler S, Colquhoun A, Kelly J, Trinh QD. Defining factors associated with quality surgery following radical cystectomy: Analysis of the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) cystectomy audit. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)34149-5] [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: 11/27/2022] Open
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Whiting D, Fowler S, Challacombe B, Napier-Hemy R, Madaan S, Sriprasad S. Partial versus radical nephrectomy for T1 renal tumours in octogenarians: Analysis from the British Association of Urological Surgeons Nephrectomy Audit. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)32645-8] [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: 10/23/2022] Open
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Stamos A, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Fowler S, Beck M. An Evaluation of Ibuprofen Versus Ibuprofen/Acetaminophen for Postoperative Endodontic Pain in Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis and Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis. Anesth Prog 2020; 66:192-201. [PMID: 31891295 DOI: 10.2344/anpr-66-03-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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: 11/11/2022] Open
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The purpose of this investigation was to compare ibuprofen versus an ibuprofen/acetaminophen combination for postoperative pain control in a patient model specific to teeth diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis. One hundred and two patients presenting with moderate to severe pain from a maxillary or mandibular posterior tooth diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis were included. Following local anesthetic administration, complete endodontic cleaning and shaping was performed. Patients were randomly assigned to receive identically appearing tablets of ibuprofen 200 mg or a combination of ibuprofen 200 mg/acetaminophen 216.7 mg with instructions to take 3 tablets every 6 hours as needed for pain. Patients were also given a prescription for an escape medication to take if the study medications did not adequately control their pain. A 4-day diary was used to record pain ratings and medication use. Moderate to severe pain was experienced by 59-61% of the patients on postoperative day 1 and 50-57% of the patients on day 2, with the pain ratings decreasing over the next 2 days. There were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups in postoperative pain, percussion pain, or medication use. There was no difference between ibuprofen and the combination of ibuprofen/acetaminophen in the reduction of postoperative pain following endodontic debridement in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis.
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- Alex Stamos
- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Emeritus Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Assistant Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University
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- Emeritus Associate Professor, Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University
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Osei JA, Peña-Sánchez J, Fowler S, Muhajarine N, Kaplan GG, Lix LM. A60 THE INCIDENCE OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IS DECREASING IN SASKATCHEWAN: A POPULATION-BASED COHORT STUDY. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwz047.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background
Canada has one of the highest inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence rates worldwide, although within Canada rates vary. Evidence show increasing incidence rates of IBD in Ontario (i.e. adults aged 30–60), stable in Alberta and decreasing in Manitoba. Additionally, higher incident rates of IBD have been identified among urban regions compared to rural regions. There is limited data on the incidence of IBD in Saskatchewan.
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The study objectives were to 1) estimate IBD incidence rates in Saskatchewan from 1999 to 2016, and 2) test for differences in IBD incidence rates for rural and urban regions of Saskatchewan.
Methods
A population-based study was conducted using linked provincial administrative health databases. Individuals age 18+ old with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) were identified using a validated case definition. Generalized linear models with a negative binomial distribution were used to estimate incidence rates and incidence rate ratios (IRR) adjusted for age group, sex, and rurality with 95% confidence intervals (95%CI).
Results
In total, 4,908 newly diagnosed individuals with IBD were included. The average annual incidence rate of IBD decreased from 75 (95%CI 67–84) per 100,000 people in 1999 to 15 (95%CI 12–18) per 100,000 population in 2016. This decrease was evident in both UC (from 36/100,000 [95%CI 31–42] in 1999 to 6/100,000 [95%CI 4–8] in 2016) and CD (37/100,000 [95%CI 32–42] in 1999 to 8/100,000 [95%CI 6–10] in 2016). A significant decline of 6.9% (95%CI 6.2–7.6) in the average annual incidence of IBD was estimated between 1999 and 2016 (see Figure 1). Urban residents had a greater overall risk of IBD (IRR=1.19, 95%CI 1.11–1.27) than rural residents. This risk difference was statistically significant for CD (IRR=1.25, 95%CI 1.14–1.36), but not UC (IRR=1.08, 95%CI 0.97–1.19).
Conclusions
A decreasing trend in IBD incidence in Saskatchewan was identified after adjusting for age group, sex, and rural/urban region of residence. Around 150 new cases of IBD are still diagnosed annually in Saskatchewan, but this estimate is lower than estimates from other provinces. Urban dwellers have a 25% higher risk of CD onset compared to their rural counterparts. This finding could suggest the presence of specific risk factors in urban settings that require further investigation. Health care providers and decision-makers should plan IBD-specific health care programs taking into account these specific IBD rates in Saskatchewan.
Funding Agencies
College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan
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- J A Osei
- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Medicine and Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Heisler C, Mirza R, Kits O, Zelinsky S, Veldhuyzen van Zanten S, Nguyen GC, MacMillan MA, Lakatos PL, Targownik L, Fowler S, Rioux KP, Jones J. A61 FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE: REDUCING BARRIERS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO IBD SPECIALTY CARE ACROSS CANADA. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwz047.060] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background
Canada has the highest global age-adjusted incidence and prevalence rates of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Resulting from compounding prevalence and limited resources, timely access to specialty care is a challenge faced by patients and healthcare providers. Despite this issue, there has been no published research elucidating the patient perspective using qualitative approaches to compare and contrast the patient experience across Canada.
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To elicit a qualitative data stream to better understand phenomena related to access to healthcare for Canadians living with IBD from a patient-centered perspective.
Methods
Patients diagnosed with IBD (≥18 years of age) were recruited from gastroenterology clinics and communities through IBD specialists and Crohn’s & Colitis Canada. To ensure geographic diversity and representation, patients were recruited from urban and rural regions. In order to acquire multiple access perspectives, patients were invited to bring a family member who was involved in their care to the focus groups. Co-facilitated by a researcher and a patient research partner, the focus groups were held in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. All focus groups were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded for themes. Themes were distilled through qualitative thematic analysis using Atlas.ti software to ascertain congruence or discordance of IBD specialty care access experiences.
Results
A total of 63 participants were recruited in fourteen focus groups across seven provinces. The majority of participants were female (41/63, 65%) and from urban/suburban regions (34/63, 54%). The mean age of participants was 48 years (SD=16 years, range=16 to 77 years). Preliminary analyses illustrated three patient-identified access barrier themes: 1) Lack of multidisciplinary care (psycho-social and nutrition support), 2) Diagnostic delay, and 3) Inability to effectively receive and provide communication with healthcare providers. In response, four solutions were proposed: 1) Integration of holistic care into the clinical practice, 2) Readily accessible psycho-social and nutritional support, 3) Increased patient advocacy, and 4) Continuity and liaison through provision of a healthcare navigator resource.
Conclusions
The complexity of specialty care access for IBD patients in Canada cannot be underestimated. It is vital to possess a robust understanding of healthcare system structures, processes, and the significant impact these factors have on patients and the care received. Through the use of patient-centered exploration of barriers and facilitators, access to IBD specialty care in Canada can be better understood and improved on both a provincial and national scale.
Funding Agencies
CIHRNova Scotia Health Authority Research Fund
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- C Heisler
- Gastroenterology, Research Services, QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Patient Research Partner, 100 Mile House, BC, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Gastroenterology, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- IBD Centre, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Peña-Sánchez J, Jennings D, Andkhoie M, Brass C, Bukassa-Kazadi G, Fowler S, Johnson-Jennings M, Marques Santos JD, Osei JA, Porter L, Porter R, Quintin C, Sanderson R, Teucher U. A4 A FRAMEWORK TO STUDY INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwz047.003] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic condition with significant life-threatening disease-related complications and reductions in quality of life if left untreated. Despite available research about IBD in the general population, there is limited-to-no evidence about IBD among Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world.
Aims
We aimed to define a collaborative framework, estimate the prevalence and incidence rates of IBD among First Nations in Saskatchewan, Canada, and explore perceptions of IBD among Indigenous peoples in the province.
Methods
This study began when Indigenous patients shared their health experiences with IBD with research team members. An interdisciplinary research team was formed including Indigenous patient and family advocates (IPFAs, Indigenous patients living with IBD and parents of an Indigenous person with IBD), an IBD gastroenterologist, knowledge users, and Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers. Our research team committed to raise awareness of IBD among Indigenous peoples within Indigenous communities and among health care providers and to advocate for better healthcare and well-being by providing evidence of IBD among Indigenous peoples living with IBD in Saskatchewan. We defined a mixed methodology. The first phase of the study used Saskatchewan administrative health data to estimate the prevalence and incidence rates with 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) of IBD among First Nations. The second phase of the study will use a photovoice methodology to gather “the voices” of Indigenous peoples with IBD, encouraging self-interpretation of pictures, engaging their communities, and empowering them with the study findings.
Results
The IPFAs play a critical role in the project by sharing their experiences and defining the directions of the project, as well as defining our research framework (Figure 1). Preliminary results show that the prevalence of IBD among First Nations in Saskatchewan increased from 66 (95%CI 65–68) per 100,000 population in 1999 to 148 (95%CI 145–151) per 100,000 people in 2015. In contrast, the incidence rates appear to be stable over time, 11/100,000 (95%CI 4–24) in 1999 and 11/100,000 (95%CI 5–20) in 2015. We started recruiting participants for the photovoice study in September 2019.
Conclusions
This ground-breaking patient-driven study is the first stage to improve health among Indigenous peoples living with IBD in Saskatchewan. This project will generate community-engaged knowledge and expertise to inform the development of an Indigenous IBD framework that could promote better and knowledge-based healthcare for Indigenous peoples with IBD in Canada and worldwide.
Funding Agencies
CIHRSaskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research (SCPOR)
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- J Peña-Sánchez
- Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Muskoday First Nation, Muskoday, SK, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Indigenous Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- One Arrow First Nation, Bellevue, SK, Canada
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- York Factory First Nation, York Factory, MB, Canada
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- Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- James Smith Cree Nation, Kinistino, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Fowler S, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Beck M. Pulpal Anesthesia of Adjacent Teeth Following Infiltration of 2% Lidocaine With 1:100,000 Epinephrine in the Maxillary Lateral Incisor and First Molar. Anesth Prog 2020; 66:14-19. [PMID: 30883235 DOI: 10.2344/anpr-65-04-03] [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] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to determine anesthetic success in adjacent teeth following a primary infiltration of the maxillary lateral incisor and first molar using 1.8 mL of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. Three hundred eight asymptomatic subjects received an infiltration of a cartridge of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine over the maxillary lateral incisor (163 subjects) or first molar (145 subjects). Pulpal anesthesia of the injected tooth and adjacent mesial and distal teeth was monitored with the electric pulp tester in 2-minute cycles for a total of 60 minutes. No response from the subject at the maximum output (80 reading) of the pulp tester was used as the criterion for pulpal anesthesia. Comparisons of the odds of pulpal anesthesia (defined as an 80/80 response to electric pulp testing over 60 minutes) between the experimentally injected tooth and adjacent teeth were analyzed using mixed-models, repeated-measures logistic regression. When compared with the lateral incisor infiltration, the adjacent mesial tooth (central incisor) and distal tooth (canine) achieved statistically lower anesthetic success. When compared with the first molar, the mesial tooth (second premolar) did not differ statistically. However, significant differences were shown between the first molar and the second molar, with the distal tooth (second molar) achieving a statistically higher rate of pulpal anesthesia, which was related to a better duration of anesthesia. For asymptomatic patients, local anesthesia of the adjacent mesial (central incisor) and distal (canine) teeth to the infiltrated lateral incisor had lower pulpal anesthetic success. Because standard infiltration anesthesia of the lateral incisor is of short duration, repeating the infiltration at 30 minutes will result in a high incidence of pulpal anesthesia for 60 minutes. Local anesthesia of the adjacent distal tooth to the first molar (second molar) had a statistically higher rate of total pulpal anesthesia than the infiltrated first molar due to the longer duration of pulpal anesthesia. However, if pulpal anesthesia is required for 60 minutes in the first and second molars, the clinician may need to add an additional infiltration to ensure anesthesia.
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- Sara Fowler
- Assistant Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Emeritus Associate Professor, Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Nero JD, Benguzzi M, Pena-Sanchez J, Fowler S. A121 LACK OF CRP RESPONSE IN CROHN’S DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH LOWER RATES OF BIOLOGIC THERAPY: RESULTS OF A SINGLE CENTER CASE-CONTROL STUDY. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwz006.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- J D Nero
- University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, BC, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Capetillo J, Drum M, Reader A, Fowler S, Nusstein J, Beck M. Anesthetic Efficacy of Intranasal 3% Tetracaine plus 0.05% Oxymetazoline (Kovanaze) in Maxillary Teeth. J Endod 2019; 45:257-262. [PMID: 30803532 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 12/03/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Needle-free anesthetic delivery is a promising alternative to traditional anesthetic routes of administration. The purpose of this study was to determine the patient preference for and pulpal anesthetic efficacy of a 3% tetracaine plus 0.05% oxymetazoline (Kovanaze) nasal spray in maxillary lateral incisors and first premolars. METHODS Fifty adult subjects randomly received a 3% tetracaine plus 0.05% oxymetazoline (Kovanaze) nasal spray and mock infiltration or a mock nasal spray and 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine infiltration at the maxillary lateral incisor or first premolar in 2 appointments spaced at least 1 week apart in a single-blind cross-over design. Pulpal anesthesia was evaluated with an electric pulp tester. Side effects and subject preferences were also recorded. RESULTS Anesthetic success was significantly lower for the Kovanaze nasal spray and mock infiltration (22%-37%) than for the mock nasal spray and lidocaine infiltration (89%-91%). Subjects reported more unwanted effects (nasal drainage and congestion, burning, pressure, and sinus congestion) after the Kovanaze nasal spray and mock infiltration than the mock spray and maxillary infiltration. Before participating in the study, more subjects (56%) preferred the nasal spray route versus a standard infiltration (44%). After experiencing both routes of administration, 100% of subjects preferred the standard infiltration. CONCLUSIONS The 3% tetracaine plus 0.05% oxymetazoline (Kovanaze) nasal spray provided significantly less successful pulpal anesthesia than the lidocaine infiltration, was less preferable, and caused more unwanted effects.
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- Jeremy Capetillo
- The Ohio State University, Currently he is in practice limited to endodontics in Warren and Canfield, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Fowler S, Crowley C, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Beck M. Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block Injection Pain Using a Computer-Controlled Local Anesthetic Device (CCLAD): A Prospective, Randomized Study. Anesth Prog 2019; 65:231-236. [PMID: 30715932 DOI: 10.2344/anpr-65-03-11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 11/11/2022] Open
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There is evidence that the Computer-Controlled Local Anesthetic Device (CCLAD) decreases the pain of oral injections. The purpose of this study was to evaluate injection pain of the inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) using the CCLAD in an upright position versus a supine position. Additionally, we evaluated solution deposition pain with the CCLAD when compared to previous studies using a traditional syringe. One hundred ten asymptomatic subjects were randomly given IANBs using 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine while in an upright sitting position and supine position, at 2 different appointments, spaced at least 2 weeks apart. Each subject rated the pain for needle insertion, needle placement, and solution deposition on a Heft-Parker visual analogue scale. Pain ratings were compared between the upright and supine positions using a repeated-measures analysis of variance with post hoc testing using the Tukey-Kramer procedure. Moderate to severe pain was reported by 10% to 13% of the patients for needle insertion, 74% to 75% for full needle placement, and 8% to 10% for solution deposition. There was no significant difference between groups for phases of the injection. When comparing the injection phases within the groups, the needle placement phase of the injection was statistically more painful than both the needle insertion phase and solution deposition phase ( p = .0001). Using the CCLAD, IANB injection pain of the supine and upright positions was not statistically different. Needle placement was the most painful phase of the injection. Solution deposition pain was less with the CCLAD when compared to other studies of the IANB using a traditional syringe.
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- Sara Fowler
- Assistant Professor and Predoctoral Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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- Emeritus Associate Professor, Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus
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Fuller M, Younkin K, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Fowler S. Postoperative Pain Management with Oral Methylprednisolone in Symptomatic Patients with a Pulpal Diagnosis of Necrosis: A Prospective Randomized, Double-blind Study. J Endod 2018; 44:1457-1461. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 03/30/2018] [Revised: 05/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Carpenter C, Kennedy M, Arendts G, Schnitker L, Eagles D, Mooijaart S, Fowler S, LaMantia M, Han J. 243 Accuracy of Emergency Department Delirium Screening: A Diagnostic Meta-Analysis. Ann Emerg Med 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.08.248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Wang S, Pena-Sanchez J, Fowler S. A104 PREGNANCY OUTCOMES IN WOMEN WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE AND EXPOSURE TO BIOLOGICS - A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY. J Can Assoc Gastroenterol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jcag/gwy009.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- S Wang
- Department of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Community Health & Epidemiology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Cook O, Nusstein J, Drum M, Fowler S, Reader A, Draper J. Anesthetic Efficacy of a Combination of 4% Prilocaine/2% Lidocaine with Epinephrine for the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind Study. J Endod 2018; 44:683-688. [PMID: 29459150 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2018.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 12/01/2017] [Revised: 01/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Prilocaine plain has a high pH and concentration (4%), which could decrease the pain of injection and increase success. The purpose of this study was to compare pain associated with anesthetic solution deposition and the degree of pulpal anesthesia obtained with the combination of prilocaine and lidocaine versus a lidocaine and lidocaine combination when used for inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANBs). METHODS One hundred eighteen asymptomatic subjects were randomly given a combination of 1 cartridge of 4% prilocaine plain plus 1 cartridge of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine or a combination of 2 cartridges of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine for the IANB at 2 separate appointments. Subjects rated the pain associated with anesthetic solution deposition of injection. Mandibular teeth were tested with an electric pulp tester every 4 minutes for 57 minutes. Anesthesia was considered successful when 2 consecutive 80 readings were obtained within 17 minutes and the 80 reading was continuously sustained for 57 minutes. Comparisons for anesthetic success were analyzed using the exact McNemar test, and pain ratings associated with anesthetic solution deposition were analyzed using multiple Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank tests; both were adjusted using the step-down Bonferroni method of Holm. RESULTS Four percent prilocaine plain was significantly less painful upon anesthetic solution deposition. Pulpal anesthetic success was not significantly different between the 2 combinations. CONCLUSIONS The combination of 4% prilocaine plain plus 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine did not increase pulpal anesthetic success for IANBs compared with a combination of 2 cartridges of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine. Pain associated with anesthetic solution deposition from the first cartridge of 4% prilocaine plain was significantly less when compared with the first cartridge of 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine.
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- Olivia Cook
- Private Practice Limited to Endodontics, Madison, Mississippi
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Department of Management Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Beus H, Fowler S, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Beck M, Jatana C. What Is the Outcome of an Incision and Drainage Procedure in Endodontic Patients? A Prospective, Randomized, Single-blind Study. J Endod 2018; 44:193-201. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2017.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 09/23/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Crowley C, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Fowler S, Beck M. Anesthetic Efficacy of Supine and Upright Positions for the Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block: A Prospective, Randomized Study. J Endod 2017; 44:202-205. [PMID: 29208402 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2017.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION It has been recommended to place patients in an upright position after administration of an inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB), theoretically allowing the anesthetic to diffuse in an inferior direction and resulting in better pulpal anesthesia. The purpose of this study was to compare an upright versus a supine position on the success of pulpal anesthesia when an IANB was administered in asymptomatic teeth. METHODS One hundred ten asymptomatic subjects were randomly given IANBs by using 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine while they were in an upright position and supine position at 2 different appointments spaced at least 2 weeks apart. Pulpal anesthesia was measured in the molars, premolars, and incisors with an electric pulp tester in 4-minute cycles for 60 minutes. Anesthetic success was defined as the subject achieving 2 consecutive 80 readings within 15 minutes of the injection and sustaining the 80 reading for 60 minutes. Success was analyzed by using a mixed model logistic regression. RESULTS Pulpal anesthesia for the supine position was not statistically more successful than the upright position in the second molars (73% vs 65%), first molars (59% vs 54%), lateral incisors (28% vs 23%), and central incisors (11% vs 8%), respectively. The supine position significantly improved success in the second premolars (63% vs 53%) and first premolars (75% vs 64%). CONCLUSIONS The supine and upright positions were equally successful in the molars and anterior teeth. The supine position was more successful in the premolars. However, clinically, neither position for the IANB administration would provide complete pulpal anesthesia.
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- Chase Crowley
- Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Biosciences, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Bonar T, Nusstein J, Reader A, Drum M, Fowler S, Beck M. Anesthetic Efficacy of Articaine and Lidocaine in a Primary Intraseptal Injection: A Prospective, Randomized Double-Blind Study. Anesth Prog 2017; 64:203-211. [PMID: 29200372 DOI: 10.2344/anpr-64-04-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 11/11/2022] Open
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Additional studies are needed to evaluate intraseptal anesthesia in the mandibular first molar. The purpose of this study was to compare the anesthetic efficacy of a primary intraseptal injection of articaine and lidocaine, administered with a computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery (CCLAD) system, in asymptomatic mandibular first molars. Using a crossover design, 100 subjects randomly received intraseptal injections of 1.4 mL of 4% articaine and 2% lidocaine, both with 1:100,000 epinephrine, at 2 separate appointments. Injections were given in the interdental papillae, mesial (0.7 mL) and distal (0.7 mL) to the first molar. An electric pulp tester was used to test for pulpal anesthesia. Pain of injection, postoperative pain, and pulse rate were also evaluated. Data were statistically analyzed. Anesthetic success rate for the mandibular first molar was 32% for articaine and 30% for lidocaine, with no statistically significant difference (p = .8689) between the two. No significant differences were found between formulations for pain of injection. The intraseptal injection did not cause a clinically meaningful increase in pulse rate. Postoperative pain decreased each day with no significant differences between formulations. In conclusion, a primary intraseptal injection does not achieve a high success rate of pulpal anesthesia in the mandibular first molar.
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- Tera Bonar
- Former Graduate Student in Endodontics (currently in practice limited to endodontics, Beachwood, Ohio), The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor and Chair, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Professor, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Associate Professor and Advanced Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Assistant Professor and Predoctoral Program Director, Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Emeritus Associate Professor, Division of Oral Biology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Fowler S. Successful pulpal anesthesia for symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. J Am Dent Assoc 2017; 148:267-271. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2017.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Ryan D, Niven R, Burhan H, Corless J, Diver S, Fowler S, Menzies D, O’Driscoll R, Scott S, Sehgal N, Vyas A, Allen D, Blakey J, Kane B. S3 The uk’s largest severe asthma multidisciplinary team meeting; experience from the first 18 months. Thorax 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209333.9] [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: 11/04/2022]
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Demirbag M, Tavernier G, Morris T, Hince K, Ustabasi C, Jones D, Fowler S. S54 CPAP reduces exacerbations in tracheobronchomalacia. Thorax 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2016-209333.60] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Bultema K, Fowler S, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Beck M. Pain Reduction in Untreated Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis Using Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel): A Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind Trial. J Endod 2016; 42:1707-1712. [PMID: 27769675 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 07/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/21/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION In the treatment of patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis, endodontic debridement is a predictable method to relieve pain. However, there are clinical situations in which emergency care cannot be provided immediately. An unexplored treatment option in these cases may be the use of a long-acting anesthetic to reduce pain in untreated irreversible pulpitis. Some medical studies have shown potential for infiltrations of liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel; Pacira Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA) to prolong pain relief and reduce opioid use postoperatively. The Food and Drug Administration has approved Exparel only for infiltrations; therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare an infiltration of liposomal bupivacaine versus bupivacaine for pain control in untreated, symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. METHODS Ninety-five emergency patients received 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine via infiltration or an inferior alveolar nerve block to relieve their initial presenting pain. Patients then randomly received either 4 mL liposomal bupivacaine (13.3 mg/mL) or 4 mL 0.5% bupivacaine with 1:200,000 epinephrine by infiltration. Patients received a diary for the day of the appointment and 3 days postinjection to record soft tissue numbness, pain levels, and analgesic (non-narcotic and narcotic) use. RESULTS No significant differences (P < .05) were found between the 2 anesthetic formulations for pain or the use of pain medications. A statistically higher level of soft tissue numbness was found on days 1 to 3 for the liposomal bupivacaine group. CONCLUSIONS Although liposomal bupivacaine had some effect on soft tissue anesthesia, it did not reduce pain to manageable clinical levels in patients presenting with untreated, symptomatic irreversible pulpitis.
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- Kristy Bultema
- Division of Endodontics, Private Practice Limited to Endodontics, Beavercreek, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.
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- Division of Endodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Division of Biosciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Goray M, Fowler S, Szkuta B, van Oorschot R. Shedder status—An analysis of self and non-self DNA in multiple handprints deposited by the same individuals over time. Forensic Sci Int Genet 2016; 23:190-196. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2016.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2015] [Revised: 04/14/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Henderson JM, Pitcher D, Steenkamp R, Fowler S, Keeley FX. Patient and disease factors predictive of adverse perioperative outcomes after nephrectomy. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2016; 98:314-9. [PMID: 27087323 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2016.0126] [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: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to determine the patient and disease factors predictive of adverse perioperative outcomes after nephrectomy using the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) audit database. METHODS All nephrectomies entered on the BAUS database for the year 2012 were included and ten patient or disease factors were selected for analysis. Logistic regression was used to calculate the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) (0.5 = no better than chance, 1.0 = perfect prediction) for each variable and 500 bootstrap samples were used to determine variable selection. RESULTS Data were captured for 6,031 nephrectomies in 2012. World Health Organization performance status (WHO-PS) (AUC: 0.733) and anaemia (AUC: 0.696) were the most significant predictors of 30-day mortality in univariate analysis. WHO-PS (AUC: 0.626) and anaemia (AUC: 0.590) also predicted complications classified as Clavien-Dindo grades III-V. Anaemia (AUC: 0.722) and clinical T stage (AUC: 0.713) predicted need for transfusion. CONCLUSIONS Adverse perioperative outcomes after nephrectomy are predicted by clinical presentation with haematuria, poor WHO-PS and higher TNM (tumour, lymph nodes, metastasis) stage. This study used surgeon collected data as opposed to an administrative database, which may have advantages in terms of accuracy and breadth of data fields. These data form a basis for preoperative patient counselling and informed consent for nephrectomy. They can also be used as a standard against which surgeons and hospitals can compare their own results.
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- British Association of Urological Surgeons
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Sebastian R, Drum M, Reader A, Nusstein J, Fowler S, Beck M. What Is the Effect of No Endodontic Debridement on Postoperative Pain for Symptomatic Teeth with Pulpal Necrosis? J Endod 2016; 42:378-82. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2015.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2015] [Revised: 12/03/2015] [Accepted: 12/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Holmes LJ, Tavernier G, Fowler S, Hince K, Niven RM. P159 The use of omalizumab in severe asthma is associated with a decline in blood eosinophils. Thorax 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2015-207770.296] [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: 11/03/2022]
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Schadt S, Simon S, Kustermann S, Boess F, McGinnis C, Brink A, Lieven R, Fowler S, Youdim K, Ullah M, Marschmann M, Zihlmann C, Siegrist Y, Cascais A, Di Lenarda E, Durr E, Schaub N, Ang X, Starke V, Singer T, Alvarez-Sanchez R, Roth A, Schuler F, Funk C. Minimizing DILI risk in drug discovery — A screening tool for drug candidates. Toxicol In Vitro 2015; 30:429-37. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2015.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2015] [Revised: 08/28/2015] [Accepted: 09/20/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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