Publications by authors named "J A Skupien"
Objective: Scientific scrutiny has proved the safety and benefits of caffeine to treat apnoea of prematurity (AOP). However, there is no consensus on the effects of this treatment on sleep, especially considering the key role of adenosine and early brain development for sleep maturation. We systematically reviewed studies with sleep as a primary and/or secondary outcome or any mention of sleep parameters in the context of caffeine treatment for AOP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to investigate the influence of different obturation techniques compared to cold lateral compaction on the success rate of primary non-surgical endodontic treatments.
Materials And Methods: Systematic searches were performed for studies published up to May 17, 2022 in MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, EMBASE, and Grey Literature Reports. Randomized clinical trials and nonrandomized (nonrandomized clinical trials, prospective or retrospective) studies that evaluated the success rate of primary non-surgical endodontic treatments obturated with the cold lateral compaction (control) and other obturation techniques were included.
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- The study aimed to examine how tamoxifen affects tooth loss in women who have survived breast cancer, using a sample of 140 participants and assessing various sociodemographic and dental factors.
- Results indicated that breast cancer survivors on tamoxifen for over a year experienced significantly increased tooth loss, with a mean of 12.96 missing teeth, and factors like age and dental care usage also contributed to this issue.
- The conclusion highlighted that prolonged tamoxifen use correlates with greater tooth loss, suggesting a need for enhanced oral health care strategies for breast cancer survivors undergoing this treatment.
Background: The Leishmaniases are on the top of the global list of tropical neglected diseases. The number of infected dogs in South America is estimated in millions and correlated to disease cases in humans, especially in Brazil. Equines may get infected too and can play a role in the epidemiological chain.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of the present study was to compare the prevalence of dental caries between crack cocaine users and a control group. The study included 106 participants in each group matched for age, sex, and exposure to tobacco. Crack cocaine users were selected from institutions for the treatment of chemical dependency, and the control group was recruited from a public school and among patients who sought dental care.
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