Systemic lupus erythematosus complicated by noncirrhotic portal hypertension: A case report and review of literature.

A 48 year-old Chinese woman suffering from polyarthritis, irregular fever and trichomadesis was admitted to the hospital. A diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) was made based on polyarthritis, pancytopenia, reduced complement 3, multiple positive autoantibodies, a positive Coomb's test and protein in her urine. In addition, splenomegaly was detected during physical examination and confirmed by abdominal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging, indicating that the patient had SLE and portal hypertension.

[Fixed orthodontic treatment combined with surgical fenestration in the treatment of impacted mandibular first molars].

Purpose: To investigate the treatment of impacted mandibular first molars by straight wire appliance technique, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

Methods: Eight patients with first mandibular impacted molars were treated with MBT straight wire appliance. Surgical fenestration was done after sufficient space created.

Short-term microbiological effects of scaling and root planing and essential-oils mouthwash in Chinese adults.

Objective: To assess the short-term effect of scaling and root planing (SRP) and essential-oils mouthwash on the levels of specific bacteria in Chinese adults.

Methods: Fifty Chinese adults with chronic periodontitis were randomly assigned to full-mouth SRP or a 7-d essential-oils mouthwash regimen. In addition, 22 periodontally healthy adults used essential-oils mouthwash for 7 d.

[Relationship between periodontitis and levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein].

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between periodontitis and the traditional risk factors of coronary heart disease (CHD), as well as the role in the mechanisms responsible for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in the relationship of peridontitis and CHD.

Methods: A periodontal examination was conducted on a total of 356 subjects, and community periodontal index of treatment needs (CPITN) was obtained from each subject. Periodontal status was categorized into TN < or =2, TN=3, TN=4 three groups according to the CPITN indexes.