Publications by authors named "M J Castaldi"
A workshop on concordance and oral hygiene was held in February 2024. To address the topic, a systematic review aimed at investigating the effectiveness of motivational interventions in improving oral hygiene and focusing on periodontal clinical indices outcomes was designed. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed and Scopus electronic databases to identify relevant articles published up to 2024.
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- This study focuses on placenta accreta (PA), a condition where the placenta abnormally attaches to the uterus, potentially leading to complications for both the mother and baby.
- It investigated the effectiveness of early diagnosis using ultrasound and MRI, finding that these imaging methods are highly accurate in assessing the severity of PA and could inform better clinical decisions.
- The results showed that MRI had a high success rate in confirming the diagnosis, and identifying risk factors like maternal age and previous CT scans, which can help in planning safer delivery methods to reduce complications.
(1) Background: Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs are a common medical condition among dental hygienists and dentists, making them a common occupational risk for dental professionals. The purpose of the work was to collect information about the dental professions and their habits to highlight what can be good practices to be carried out to prevent any musculoskeletal disorders. (2) Methods: To identify habits and problems inherent in the professional activity of dental hygienists and dentists, a questionnaire was formulated on the use of enlarging systems.
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- * The article introduces a new method called top-down drug discovery (TD), which involves searching through a large database of fungi to find genetic locations that produce molecules targeting specific human proteins, like cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs).
- * Researchers successfully discovered two new molecules that inhibit CDKs and improved one of them to enhance its selectivity and effectiveness, showcasing the potential of TD for developing innovative medicines.
Introduction: Race-based associations in medicine are often taught and learned early in medical education. Students and residents enter training with implicit and explicit biases from their educational environments, further propagating biases in their practice of medicine. Health disparities described out of context can lead trainees to develop harmful stereotypes.
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