Research Papers
MicroRNA expression profile of Lacrimal Glands in rabbit autoimmune dacryoadenitis model.
International journal of medical sciences • 2020 • Vol. 17 (17)
Purpose: To identify the differential expression of microRNAs (miRs) and the related gene networks and signal pathways in lacrimal glands (LGs) of rabbit autoimmune dacryoadenitis. Methods: Autoimmun…
Bian, L; Chen, S; Gao, M
Silencing of SPP1 Suppresses Progression of Tongue Cancer by Mediating the PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway.
Technology in cancer research & treatment • 2020 • Vol. 19
BACKGROUND: In the present study, we aimed to find an effective target for the treatment of tongue cancer using gene chip screening and signal pathway research. METHODS: We used microarray screening …
Lai, Y; Li, L; Zhang, Q
Squamous cell carcinoma implantation in gastrostomy orifice. Case report.
Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil) • 2020 • Vol. 18
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is used to provide enteral nutritional support for patients with obstructive oropharyngeal or esophageal neoplasms. The placement of the catheter is considered saf…
Campos Junior, E; Faria, F; Martinez, L
Diagnostic Methods, Clinical Guidelines, and Antibiotic Treatment for Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis: A Narrative Review.
Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology • 2020 • Vol. 10
The most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis is infection by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS), commonly known as strep throat. 5-15% of adults and 15-35% of children in the United State…
Ghaffari, M; Mustafa, Z
Understanding Behcet's Disease in the Context of Innate Immunity Activation.
Frontiers in immunology • 2020 • Vol. 11
Behcet s disease (BD) is a heterogeneous condition consisting of idiopathic systemic vasculitis affecting large and small blood vessels of different types (i.e., arteries, veins, or capillaries). The…
Andrade, L; de Souza, A; Perazzio, S
Serological Evidence for the Association Between Epstein-Barr Virus Infection and Sjogren's Syndrome.
Frontiers in immunology • 2020 • Vol. 11
BACKGROUND: Exposure to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection has been hypothesized to be an important risk factor for multiple rheumatic diseases, but the serological evidence so far for its role in Sj…
Chen, R; He, Y; Ji, Z
Primary Sjogren's Syndrome of Early and Late Onset: Distinct Clinical Phenotypes and Lymphoma Development.
Frontiers in immunology • 2020 • Vol. 11
OBJECTIVES: To study the clinical, serological and histologic features of primary Sjogren's syndrome (pSS) patients with early (young </=35 years) or late (old >/=65 years) onset and to explore the d…
Argyropoulou, O; Baldini, C; Binutti, M
Implementation fidelity of school oral health programs at a District in South Africa.
PLoS One • 2020 • Vol. 15 (11)
BACKGROUND: It is important that components contributing to success of a program are well understood to ensure better outcomes and strengthen interventions. Hence the purpose of the study was to asse…
Igumbor, J; Molete, M; Stewart, A
Retrospective Clinical Study of a Freely Removable Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prosthesis by a Microlocking System.
BioMed research international • 2020 • Vol. 2020
This retrospective clinical study was conducted to evaluate the clinical usefulness of a freely removable microlocking implant prosthesis (MLP) that was developed to overcome the problems with conven…
Bae, E; Bae, H; Cho, W
Monitoring of oral health teams after National Primary Care Policy 2017.
Revista de saude publica • 2020 • Vol. 54
OBJECTIVE: To monitor the number of oral health teams implemented in the Family Health Strategy after National Primary Care Policy 2017. METHODS: This is a study of quantitative, descriptive and anal…
Aleman, J; Cavalcanti, Y; Lucena, C
Hyposalivation, oral health, and Candida colonization in independent dentate elders.
PLoS One • 2020 • Vol. 15 (11)
Hyposalivation is an important problem in elders and could interfere with several oral functions and microbial ecology. While the number of independent elders who retain more natural teeth increases …
Buranarom, N; Komin, O; Matangkasombut, O
Alzheimer's Disease-Like Pathology Triggered by Porphyromonas gingivalis in Wild Type Rats Is Serotype Dependent.
Frontiers in immunology • 2020 • Vol. 11
Periodontal disease is a disease of tooth-supporting tissues. It is a chronic disease with inflammatory nature and infectious etiology produced by a dysbiotic subgingival microbiota that colonizes th…
Diaz-Zuniga, J; Jimenez-Union, M; Melgar-Rodriguez, S
Shotgun metagenome sequencing identification of a set of genes encoded by Actinomyces associated with medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
PLoS One • 2020 • Vol. 15 (11)
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is intractable and severely affects a patient's quality of life. Although many cases of MRONJ have been reported in the past decade, the disease pa…
Hirabayashi, A; Hiraki, A; Maruoka, Y
Halofuginone functions as a therapeutic drug for chronic periodontitis in a mouse model.
International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology • 2020 • Vol. 34
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease caused by host immune response, resulting in a loss of periodontium and alveolar bone. Immune cells, such as T cells and macrophages, play a critical role in …
Lv, X; Wang, B; Wang, J
Epidemiology and pathological progression of erythematous lip lesions in captive sun bears (Helarctos malayanus).
PLoS One • 2020 • Vol. 15 (12)
This study investigates the occurrence of erythematous lip lesions in a captive sun bear population in Cambodia, including the progression of cheilitis to squamous cell carcinoma, and the presence of…
Broadis, N; Denk, D; Dussart, P
Three-dimensional misfit between Ti-Base abutments and implants evaluated by replica technique.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB • 2020 • Vol. 28
OBJECTIVE: An important factor affecting the biomechanical behavior of implant-supported reconstructions is the implant-abutment misfit. This study evaluated the misfit between Ti-Base abutments and …
Bergamo, E; Bonfante, E; Cardoso, K
Graphene oxide nano-filler based experimental dentine adhesive. A SEM / EDX, Micro-Raman and microtensile bond strength analysis.
Journal of applied biomaterials & functional materials • 2020 • Vol. 18
AIM: The study aimed to assess graphene oxide (GO) adhesive and its dentin interaction using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), MicroRaman spectroscopy and Microtensile bond strength (muTBS). MATERI…
Abduljabbar, T; Al Deeb, M; Al-Hamdan, R
[<<Surgery First>> or two-stage protocol for the comprehensive rehabilitation of patients with combined deformities of the jaws].
Stomatologiia • 2020 • Vol. 99 (6)
The review article examines the methodology for the complex treatment of patients with occlusion anomalies without prior orthodontic treatment, the problems of treating patients with combined jaw def…
Libin, P; Nabiev, F; Ryakhovski, S
[A Case of a Bronchial Foreign Body (Artificial Tooth) in the Right Middle Bronchus Without Respiratory Symptoms].
Journal of UOEH • 2020 • Vol. 42 (4)
Patients with bronchial foreign bodies often present with subjective symptoms, mainly cough, and removing the foreign bodies is difficult. Bronchial foreign bodies are mostly located in the right low…
Hara, S; Hashimoto, K; Iwanaga, Y
How massed practice improves visual expertise in reading panoramic radiographs in dental students: An eye tracking study.
PLoS One • 2020 • Vol. 15 (12)
The interpretation of medical images is an error-prone process that may yield severe consequences for patients. In dental medicine panoramic radiography (OPT) is a frequently used diagnostic procedur…
Eder, T; Huettig, F; Keutel, C