Publications by authors named "B Summer"
Aim: To analyse whether some selected inflammatory biomarkers collected from venous blood and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) were associated with the outcome of non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Materials And Methods: Two-hundred and nine patients affected by periodontitis were enrolled in the study, who had undergone steps I and II therapy as well as a non-surgical re-instrumentation (NSRI) of periodontal pockets after 6 months. Serum (SE), plasma (PL) and GCF samples were quantitatively analysed for the following inflammatory biomarkers: active matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and surfactant protein D (SP-D).
Objective: To investigate the association between interleukin-8 (IL-8) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and total oral fluid (TOF) and the responsiveness to steps 1 and 2 of periodontal therapy.
Materials And Methods: One-hundred and fifty-nine patients affected by periodontitis received steps 1 and 2 of periodontal therapy. At baseline, TOF and GCF samples were collected and analysed for IL-8 (Il-8/IL-8) using flow cytometry.
Article Synopsis
- Children's skin is highly vulnerable to UV radiation, making parental sun protection crucial for young kids.
- A study evaluated parental sun protection behaviors at two different times (2010/11 and 2018/19) in Bavaria to see if there were any trends over time.
- Results showed an increase in overall sun protection measures used by parents, but emphasized a need for better promotion of the use of sunglasses and awareness of UV index.
A literature review and expert consensus statement on diagnostics in suspected metal implant allergy.
J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
August 2024
Background: Although rare, allergic reactions to metal implants represent a diagnostic challenge in view of missing guidelines.
Objectives: To develop an European expert consensus on characteristics of metal allergy reactions and the utility of various diagnostic tools in suspected metal implant allergy.
Methods: A nominal group technique (NGT) was applied to develop consensus statements.