Publications by authors named "A C Mastroianni"
Objectives: The present systematic review aimed to evaluate if cortical bone perforation is effective in enhancing periodontal surgery and guided bone regeneration (GBR) in humans.
Materials And Methods: Electronic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane CENTRAL up to October 31st, 2023. Grey literature was also searched.
Contemporary understanding of the mechanisms of disease increasingly points to examples of "genetic diseases" with an infectious component and of "infectious diseases" with a genetic component. Such blurred boundaries generate ethical, legal, and social issues and highlight historical contexts that must be examined when incorporating host genomic information into the prevention, outbreak control, and treatment of infectious diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRoutine childhood vaccination is a crucial component of public health in Canada and worldwide. To facilitate catch-up from the global decline in routine vaccination caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and toward the ongoing pursuit of coverage goals, vaccination programs must understand barriers to vaccine access imposed or exacerbated by the pandemic. We conducted a regionally representative online survey in January 2023 including 2036 Canadian parents with children under the age of 18.
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- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to various outcomes, from benign lesions to invasive cancers, particularly affecting the cervix and head and neck regions.
- The way HPV affects individuals varies greatly, influenced by the virus's ability to stay hidden and dodge the host's immune response, with the oral mucosa being a key area of infection.
- The review emphasizes the need for awareness about the potential for malignant transformation in HPV-related lesions, highlighting the importance of prevention and early detection in improving outcomes for those affected.
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- Acute respiratory tract infections (ARI) are prevalent and lead to serious health issues, particularly in vulnerable populations like the elderly and immunocompromised individuals.
- A study analyzed 3,578 nasopharyngeal swabs and found that 930 samples tested positive for respiratory viruses, with notable variations in viral infections across different age groups.
- The research highlights the importance of understanding the epidemiology of respiratory viruses, the prevalence of co-infections, and the need for rapid diagnostic tests in clinical settings to improve treatment outcomes and decrease hospitalizations.