Publications by authors named "M Glick"
Interventions for preventing oral mucositis in people receiving cancer treatment: photobiomodulation.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
December 2024
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of photobiomodulation for the prevention of oral mucositis in people undergoing treatment for head and neck cancers, other solid cancers, and haematological cancers.
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- The text discusses the relationship between population health and public health, highlighting their distinct yet interconnected roles in achieving better health outcomes for communities.
- Population health emphasizes the analysis of health determinants in specific groups to inform targeted interventions, while public health focuses on broader preventive measures for entire populations.
- The integration of both fields is crucial for addressing health disparities, improving the efficiency of health systems, and creating effective, equitable health programs.
This executive summary can be used by all key stakeholders involved in creating, disseminating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating oral health policies in the African region to leverage research and accelerate the implementation of the WHO Global and African Regional Strategies on Oral Health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe status of oral health research in the World Health Organization (WHO) African region is unclear, yet the need for such information is central to moving an oral health agenda forward. Such an agenda is essential for effectively translating research into actionable practices and supporting regional strategies. The aim of this scoping review was to provide data on the scope and output of oral health research in the WHO African region to be used as a starting point for establishing a research agenda that can affect oral health in the region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Oral diseases are a major global public health problem, impacting the quality of life of those affected. While consensus exists on the importance of high-quality, evidence-informed guidelines to inform practice and public health decisions in medicine, appropriate methodologies and standards are not commonly adhered to among producers of oral health guidelines. This study aimed to systematically identify organizations that develop evidence-informed guidelines in oral health globally and survey the methodological process followed to formulate recommendations.
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