Cost of illness of oral lichen planus in a U.K. population--a pilot study.

Objective: To assess the economic burden of oral lichen planus (OLP) from the perspective of the healthcare provider in a U.K. population.

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws and its relevance to children--a review.

Bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (BRONJ) has been detailed extensively in adults, but to date, there have been no similar cases in children. Members of the dental team may treat children prescribed bisphosphonate therapy often for management of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). There is uncertainty as to how best treat this patient group.

Description of an orthopedic-geriatric model of care in Australia with 3 years data.

Aim: Orthopedic-geriatric units have been established worldwide to improve the care of older patients admitted with fractures. This study describes one type of orthopedic-geriatric model which has been implemented in Victoria, Australia, named the Orthopedic Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service (OARS) and evaluates patient characteristics and outcomes including inpatient mortality.

Methods: Eight hundred and thirty-four consecutive admissions under OARS between May 2003 and May 2006 were analyzed.