Psychological characteristics and associations with weight outcomes two years after gastric bypass surgery: Postoperative eating disorder symptoms are associated with weight loss outcomes.

This study investigated symptoms of eating disorder, depression, and anxiety among Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients two years after surgery, and the relationship between these characteristics and weight loss. Respondents completed assessment questionnaires including Eating Disorder Inventory-2 (EDI-2), Harvard Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), and questions related specifically to binge eating. Forty-five patients (8 men, 37 women) out of 65 (67%) responded.

Do postoperative psychotherapeutic interventions and support groups influence weight loss following bariatric surgery? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and nonrandomized trials.

Bariatric surgery is currently considered the most effective treatment of severe obesity, but considerable individual variations in weight loss results have been reported. We therefore conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies investigating the effect of psychotherapeutic interventions and support groups on weight loss following bariatric surgery. A literature search was conducted in the databases PubMed and PsycINFO, identifying nine eligible studies reporting results of the effect of psychotherapeutic interventions and support groups on weight loss following bariatric surgery.

Post-traumatic stress symptoms and childhood abuse categories in a national representative sample for a specific age group: associations to body mass index.

Background: Studies of specific groups such as military veterans have found that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is linked to adverse health outcomes including unhealthy weight. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between PTSD symptoms, experiences of childhood trauma and weight in a community sample.

Methods: A stratified random probability survey was conducted in Denmark by the Danish National Centre for Social Research between 2008 and 2009 with 2,981 participants born in 1984, achieving a response rate of 67%.

Microfractures in metal-ceramic and all-ceramic implant-supported fixed dental prostheses caused by superstructure fixation.

The effect of ceramic veneering on the passivity of fit of cast metal and CAD/CAM-fabricated zirconia ceramic implant-supported three-unit cement-retained restorations was investigated, as well as the effect of misfit stress on the marginal integrity of ceramic veneers. Superstructures were fabricated using cast metal or by CAD/CAM milling of presintered or HIP zirconia ceramic (n=10). Before and after veneering, strain gages were used to measure in vitro the strain developed in all the restorations as a result of superstructure fixation.

Awareness and education of patients receiving bisphosphonates.

Background: Bisphosphonates are used to fight osteoporosis and for treating malignancies. In 2003, the first case reports appeared that described bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw (BONJ). The aim of this study was to assess patient awareness of the adverse effects of bisphosphonates in order to improve cooperation among doctors and between doctors and patients.

Sensitivity of transillumination for detecting microcracks in feldspathic and zirconia ceramic materials.

Statement Of Problem: Despite good clinical success rates of ceramic restorations, fractures of substructures made from high-strength dental ceramics remain an issue. Transillumination of ceramic restorations has been proposed as a means of quality assurance.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the sensitivity of transillumination and the fluorescent penetrant method (FPM) in detecting microcracks in zirconia and feldspathic ceramic materials.

In vitro fracture resistance of copy-milled zirconia ceramic posts.

Statement Of Problem: Current copy-milling systems allow for the fabrication of 1-piece zirconia ceramic posts and cores, which can be used in combination with ceramic crowns to restore endodontically treated teeth in an esthetic manner. However, limited data are available on the fracture resistance of copy-milled zirconia ceramic posts.

Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the fracture resistance of prefabricated posts made from zirconia ceramic and fiber-reinforced composite resin with the fracture resistance of copy-milled zirconia ceramic posts.