Hypovitaminosis D in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma: Is a risk factor of developing this neoplasia?

Background: Hypovitaminosis D raised a significant public health concern due to its potential association with various diseases, including Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC). The objective of this study was to compare serum 25(OH)D3 levels between individuals with and without OSCC, and by subgroups based on their smoking habits.

Material And Methods: A case-control study was conducted utilizing progressive multicenter recruitment, involving 46 patients with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) and 65 controls.

Invisible, Uncontrollable, Unpredictable: Illness Experiences in Women with Sjögren Syndrome.

: Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) is a chronic degenerative rheumatic disease. Because of its chronic nature, it significantly affects the quality of life of those who suffer from it. : This qualitative study investigated disease experience among women suffering from SS to understand its impact on their overall well-being.

Traumatic dental injuries sustained during Chile's civil unrest: A case series study.

Background/aim: During Chile's period of social unrest, numerous people suffered physical trauma due to the use of police force. However, there have been no reports regarding traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) suffered in this context. This study aims to describe the dental trauma of patients injured by police during the social unrest period in Chile from 2019 to 2021.

Illness Experience and Quality of Life in Sjögren Syndrome Patients.

Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a disease with autoimmune features that affects mainly women and compromises the health-related quality of Life (HRQoL); it is important to evaluate illness experience for a better understanding of the life situation of the patient. The aim of the study was to summarize the individual life experiences and determine the impact of HRQoL and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and their correlation with health self-assessment in women with SS. The life experiences evaluation employed a concept mapping design to structure qualitative content obtained from semi-structured interviews.

Illness Experiences of Chilean Women With Sjögren's Syndrome: The Patient Perspective.

Objective: Sjögren's syndrome (SS) challenges everyday functioning and well-being. The aim of this study was to structure and summarize the life experiences of Chilean women with SS in an integrated model.

Methods: Interviews from a previous study yielded 75 experiences of living with SS.