VEGF, Microvessel Density, and CD44 as Inflammation Markers in Peri-implant Healthy Mucosa, Peri-implant Mucositis, and Peri-implantitis: Impact of Age, Smoking, PPD, and Obesity.

Several biologic processes affect the supporting peri-implant tissue leading to implant failure and complications, mainly referred to inflammation that is still poorly investigated in the peri-implant soft tissues. Our aim was to investigate in peri-implant healthy mucosa, peri-implant mucositis, and peri-implantitis the expression of some angiogenesis markers highly associated with inflammation, and evaluate its relationships with age, smoking, peri-implant pocket depth (PPD), and body max index (BMI). Moreover, we wanted to study the impact of these clinical parameters in the disease pathogenesis.

Nutritional status in hemodialysis patients: options for on-line convective treatment.

Although hemodialysis (HD) has improved the life expectancy of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), uremic patients continue to experience high morbidity and mortality. Two of the most important risk factors for morbidity and mortality are protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) and inflammation. The causes for PEM in ESRD are numerous.

Nutritional therapy in chronic kidney disease.

In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), specialized nutritional therapy may help reduce the risk of electrolyte imbalances, vitamin deficiencies, and protein energy malnutrition. Protein-restricted diets may slow the progression of renal disease and decrease the risk of morbidity and mortality in patients with CKD. In this review, we discuss some of the major nutritional concerns in individuals with CKD and offer practical recommendations for dietary therapy.