Research Papers
Sleep characteristics and psychological symptoms in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma before and after intensity-modulated radiotherapy and concurrent chemotherapy.
Psychology, health & medicine • 2015 • Vol. 20 (6)
Sleep disturbances and psychological distress are the most common adverse effects associated with cancer diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study was to examine sleep and psychological characte…
Li, L; Mo, Y; Qin, L
Levels of the antimicrobial proteins lactoferrin and chromogranin in the saliva of individuals with oral dryness.
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 113 (1)
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Many individuals in an aging society experience oral dryness. Maintaining the flow of saliva and the presence of antimicrobial substances is important to maintain oral health. T…
Koide, K; Mizuhashi, F; Mizuhashi, R
Is a polymorphism in 10q25 associated with non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate? A meta-analysis based on limited evidence.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 53 (1)
Non-syndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate (NSCL/P) is one of the most common defects in the human facial structure. A polymorphism, rs7078160 in 10q25, has been reported to be involved in …
Guo, Z; Li, C; Li, Z
Surgical planning and microvascular reconstruction of the mandible with a fibular flap using computer-aided design, rapid prototype modelling, and precontoured titanium reconstruction plates: a prospective study.
The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery • 2015 • Vol. 53 (1)
The standard of mandibular reconstruction has increased since the introduction of computer-assisted design (CAD) and rapid prototype modelling (RPM) for surgical planning. Between 2008 and 2013, a pr…
Morla, A; Obispo, C; Pages, C
Surgical management of trigeminal neuralgia in elderly patients using a small retrosigmoidal approach: analysis of efficacy and safety.
Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery • 2015 • Vol. 76 (1)
BACKGROUND: Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most common causes of facial pain with the highest incidence in individuals > 60 years old. Despite the proven efficacy and safety of microvascular deco…
Barges-Coll, J; Martinez-Anda, J; Perez-Pena, N
Esculetin (6,7-dihydroxycoumarin): a potential cancer chemopreventive agent through suppression of Sp1 in oral squamous cancer cells.
International journal of oncology • 2015 • Vol. 46 (1)
Esculetin (6,7-dihydroxycoumarin), a coumarin compound, is known to inhibit proliferation and induce apoptosis in several types of human cancer cells and is regarded as a promising chemotherapeutic a…
Chae, J; Cho, J; Cho, J
Plasmablastic lymphoma: a rare and exuberant cutaneous emergence in an immunocompetent patient.
International journal of dermatology • 2015 • Vol. 54 (5)
de Moraes, F; Magalhaes, T; Pineiro-Maceira, J
Use of transalveolar sutures to maintain vestibular depth and manipulate keratinized tissue following alveolar ridge reduction and implant placement for mandibular prosthesis.
Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons • 2015 • Vol. 73 (1)
Reconstruction of the totally edentulous patient with dental implants has become routine treatment with predictable outcomes. Firm keratinized tissue surrounding the implants and adequate vestibular …
Agarwal, V; Deeb, G; Deeb, J
Clinical features of and genetic predisposition to drug-induced Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis in a single Korean tertiary institution patients-investigating the relation between the HLA -B*4403 allele and lamotrigine.
European journal of clinical pharmacology • 2015 • Vol. 71 (1)
PURPOSE: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are rare but fatal adverse mucocutaneous reactions to certain drugs. Recent studies suggest that ethnicity and genetic pre…
Kim, S; Koh, B; Lee, J
Qualitative description of dental hygiene practices within oral health and dental care perspectives of Mexican-American adults and teenagers.
Journal of public health dentistry • 2015 • Vol. 75 (2)
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to identify dental hygiene themes voiced by adults and teenagers of Mexican origin [or Mexican Americans (MAs)] and place these themes within the larger …
Aguirre-Zero, O; Maupome, G; Westerhold, C
Comparative study of decalcification versus nondecalcification for histological evaluation of one-wall periodontal intrabony defects in dogs.
Microscopy research and technique • 2015 • Vol. 78 (1)
Biological reactions between biomaterials and surrounding tissues, analyzed by histology, may be important predictors of clinical healing pattern and selection of slide preparation techniques require…
Choi, H; Han, J; Park, S
Developing a nurse-delivered frenulotomy service.
Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery • 2015 • Vol. 152 (1)
OBJECTIVES: Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) describes a short lingual frenulum that can lead to breastfeeding difficulties. It affects between 4% and 10% of infants and can be treated by frenulotomy. We d…
De, S; Flynn, A; Kasbekar, A
A case of HIV-associated diffuse infiltrative lymphocytosis syndrome simulating primary Sjogren syndrome and BALT Lymphoma.
Acta reumatologica portuguesa • 2015 • Vol. 40 (1)
Diffuse infiltrative lymphocytic syndrome is a clinical identity that can be part of the spectrum of Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection. It is characterized by sicca symptoms, parotid and lachrym…
Ines, L; Rovisco, J; Santiago, T
L-glutamine decreases the severity of mucositis induced by chemoradiotherapy in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer: a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Oncology reports • 2015 • Vol. 33 (1)
The incidence of severe mucositis in the oral cavity, pharynx and larynx is high among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) receiving chemoradiotherapy (CRT), resulting in significant pain and im…
Hayashi, N; Inohara, H; Ito, T
Oral lichen planus with antibodies to desmogleins 1 and 3.
The Journal of dermatology • 2015 • Vol. 42 (1)
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder involving the skin or mucous membranes. Previous studies have demonstrated that some LP patients showed positive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assa…
Aizu, T; Kaneko, T; Kinjyo, C
Understanding treatment effect mechanisms of the CAMBRA randomized trial in reducing caries increment.
Journal of dental research • 2015 • Vol. 94 (1)
The Caries Management By Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) randomized controlled trial showed that an intervention featuring combined antibacterial and fluoride therapy significantly reduced bacterial load an…
Chaffee, B; Cheng, J; Cheng, N
CBCT in orthodontics: assessment of treatment outcomes and indications for its use.
Dento maxillo facial radiology • 2015 • Vol. 44 (1)
Since its introduction into dentistry in 1998, CBCT has become increasingly utilized for orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and research. The utilization of CBCT for these purposes has been fa…
Kapila, S; Nervina, J
What are the cancer risks from dental computed tomography?
Journal of dental research • 2015 • Vol. 94 (1)
Aps, J; Bollen, A; Hujoel, P
Comparison of outcomes of locoregionally advanced oropharyngeal and non-oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma over two decades.
Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology • 2015 • Vol. 26 (1)
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) has emerged as a causative agent and positive prognostic factor for oropharyngeal (OP) head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC). This prompts inquiry into whe…
Blair, E; Cohen, E; Das, L
[Association between periodontal pockets and health-related behaviors of workers].
Sangyo eiseigaku zasshi = Journal of occupational health • 2015 • Vol. 57 (1)
OBJECTIVE: Periodontal disease is a chronic disease caused by bacterial infection, and frequently develops in adulthood. As the disease is closely related to lifestyle, it is important to clarify its…
Ichihashi, T; Muto, T; Nishinoue, N