Medical cannabis for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome: a retrospective, open-label case series.

Background: The use of cannabis for treating fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) has not been comprehensively investigated. Thus, we have assessed the efficacy and adverse events (AEs) of short- and long-term medical cannabis (MC) treatment for FMS.

Methods: Data were obtained from medical reports archived in the pain clinic of Ponderano (Italy; retrospective study).

Cognitive behavioral group intervention for Alzheimer caregivers.

Long-term caregiving of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) frequently induces a relevant distress enhanced by inadequate coping strategies. This study aimed to explore the impact of cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) group intervention on AD patients' caregivers. In particular, reduction in caregivers' global care needs and in anxiety and depression has been investigated.

[Levels of burden of Alzheimer disease caregivers].

Introduction: Our aim was to investigate the caregiver burden by means of scales to quantify the perceived burden, and the anxiety and depression levels.

Methods: Seventy-seven caregivers of patients with Alzheimer disease or other kinds of dementia (19 males and 58 females) admitted to the Alzheimer Evaluation Unit of Milan Niguarda Ca'Granda Hospital, were enrolled and filled in Caregiver Burden Inventory (CBI) and the short form of the Anxiety and Depression scale (AD-R). The statistical analysis demonstrates that caregiver with relatives affected by more severe cognitive impairment (patients) show significant levels of burden and anxiety.

Evaluation of frictional forces during dental alignment: an experimental model with 3 nonleveled brackets.

Introduction: The aim of this in-vitro study was to evaluate the frictional forces generated by various combinations of brackets and orthodontic wires by using an experimental model with 3 nonleveled brackets to gain a better understanding of the resistance to sliding during dental alignment and leveling.

Methods: Two kinds of orthodontic brackets were tested: passive self-ligating brackets and conventional twin stainless steel brackets. The following wires were tested: 3 nickel-titanium (.

An immunohistochemical, histological, and electron-microscopic study of the human periodontal ligament during orthodontic treatment.

The periodontal ligament lies between the hard tissues of alveolar bone and cementum of teeth and serves to anchor the tooth to the alveolus and functions as a cushion between these hard tissues to migrate occlusal force during mastication. This tissue is always exposed to mechanical stress during mastication. When occlusal forces exceed the adaptive capacity of the periodontal ligament, the periodontal ligament tissue will be injured and then occlusal trauma will occur.