Publications by authors named "Matthew A Makara"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore how symptoms like pain, dryness, and fatigue categorize patients with Sjögren's disease, an area that lacks extensive research.
- Researchers analyzed data from two sources, identifying four distinct clusters of symptoms among participants, revealing variations in symptom severity and quality of life.
- The findings suggest that patients reporting higher symptom burdens, despite lower disease severity in tests, are more likely to use immunomodulatory treatments, indicating a disconnect between symptom experience and clinical metrics.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to understand the patient experience of Sjögren's disease (SjD) through a survey that included input from both patients and healthcare providers, highlighting symptoms, quality of life, and financial impact.* -
- Key findings revealed that the most prevalent symptoms were dry mouth and dry eyes, with significant impairments reported in aspects of quality of life such as sex life, social activities, and job performance.* -
- The survey participants expressed a need for new therapies that specifically address dryness, fatigue, and the risk of lymphoma, along with noting a considerable yearly financial burden associated with their condition.*
Objective: To define the association between oral and systemic manifestations of Sjögren syndrome (SS) and quality of life (QOL).
Methods: We analyzed a cross-sectional survey conducted by the Sjögren's Foundation in 2016, with 2961 eligible responses. We defined oral symptom and sign exposures as parotid gland swelling, dry mouth, mouth ulcers/sores, oral candidiasis, trouble speaking, choking or dysphagia, sialolithiasis or gland infection, and dental caries.
Background: Social and spatial factors are an important part of individual and community health. The objectives were to identify food establishment sub-types and evaluate prevalence of diabetes, obesity, and recommended fruit and vegetable consumption in relation to these sub-types in the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used.