Latent Profiles of Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients of Reproductive Age and Associations With Reproductive Concerns.

Aim: To identify distinct profiles of fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) among breast cancer patients of reproductive age, investigate the relationship between these profiles and reproductive concerns and explore potential risk factors encompassing sociodemographic, clinical and reproductive characteristics.

Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2022 to September 2022.

Methods: A convenience sample of 210 reproductive-aged breast cancer patients completed a questionnaire that included a general information section, the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF) and the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale (RCAC).

The prevalence of oral mucositis after radiotherapy in patients with Head and Neck Cancer and its associated factors: a meta-analysis.

Objectives: Although the discussion about oral mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) patients has become a prominent issue, its incidence and influencing factors have not been thoroughly synthesized. This meta-analysis aims to integrate the prevalence and associated factors of radiation-induced oral mucositis among HNC patients.

Methods: This study searched the following electronic databases: PubMed, the Cochrane Database, the Web of Science, EMBASE, CNKI, the Wanfang Database, and the VIP Database.

A nomogram and online calculator for predicting depression risk in obese Americans.

Background: Obese patients with depression face higher risks of adverse events. However, depression is often misdiagnosed and undertreated in this group. This study aimed to identify predictors of depression and create a nomogram and calculator to assess depression risk in obese Americans.

Pre-hospital symptom clusters and symptom network analysis in decompensated cirrhotic patients: A cross-sectional study.

Aims: To generate pre-hospital symptom networks, explore core, bridge and sentinel symptoms, identify pre-hospital symptom clusters and analyse relationship between influencing factors and symptom clusters in decompensated cirrhosis patients.

Design: A cross-sectional study design using the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology checklist.

Methods: Demographical, physiological, psychological and sociological characteristics and the pre-hospital symptoms of 292 decompensated cirrhotic patients were collected from October 2021 to March 2023 in China.

The importance of biofilm contamination control for dental unit waterlines: a multicenter assessment of the microbiota diversity of biofilm in dental unit waterlines.

Background: The biofilm formation in Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWLs) could become an important cause of infection during dental care, which could put immunocompromised individuals at risk of cross-infection. The aim of this study was to characterize the microbial communities of biofilms among DUWLs using high-throughput sequencing technology.

Methods: Twenty-nine biofilm samples were obtained from 24 dental chair units at 5 hospitals and 2 dental clinics.

Mediation Effects of Coping Styles on Fear of Progression and Reproductive Concerns in Breast Cancer Patients of Reproductive Age.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate reproductive concerns among breast cancer patients of reproductive age, analyze the influencing factors, explore the relationship between coping styles, fear of progression (FOP), and reproductive concerns, and identify the multiple effects of coping styles on the relationship between FOP and reproductive concerns among Chinese breast cancer patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted among breast cancer patients in four tertiary grade A hospitals in Fujian, China, from January 2022 to September 2022. A total of 210 patients were recruited to complete paper-based questionnaires, which included the general data questionnaires, the Reproductive Concerns After Cancer Scale (RCACS), the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FOP-Q-SF), and the Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ).

Change in Mineral Status After Bariatric Surgery: a Meta-analysis.

Background: The risk of protein and vitamin deficiencies after bariatric surgery has been well studied, but the change in mineral status has not gotten enough attention. This study aimed to perform a meta-analysis regarding the change in mineral levels after bariatric surgery and the prevalence of postoperative mineral deficiency, with subgroup analyses of different surgical procedures, study regions, and follow-up time.

Methods: CENTRAL, PubMed, and EMBASE were searched for related articles.

Prevalence of dental anxiety among adults in China: a Meta-analysis.

Objectives: This study aimed to systematically evaluate the prevalence of dental anxiety in Chinese adults and to provide references for decision making on oral healthcare.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Ebsco, Embase, The Cochrane Library, WanFang Data, CNKI, and VIP database to collect cross-sectional studies on dental anxiety in Chinese adults from the establishment of the databases to 30 September 2022. After literature screening, data extraction, and evaluation of the risk of bias in the included studies by two researchers independently, R 4.

Optimal exposure to docetaxel in adjuvant chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer.

What Is Known And Objective: Drug-induced neutropenia is the main reason for the dose limitation of docetaxel in patients with breast cancer. The area under the drug concentration-time curve (AUC) of docetaxel is associated with neutropenia. However, the optimal exposure to docetaxel for receiving postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy remains unclear.

Prevalence of periodontal disease in pregnancy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to systematically assess the epidemic trend of periodontal disease in pregnancy.

Data: Eligibility criteria comprised studies that reported periodontitis and the periodontal indicators of BOP (+) or CAL≥4 mm or PD≥4 mm among pregnant women. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were applied where applicable.

Disinfection methods of dental unit waterlines contamination: a systematic review.

Severe contamination of dental unit waterlines was found in healthcare settings. The benefits of decontamination methods are controversial. The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate disinfection methods in contamination control of dental unit waterlines.

Effects of decisional conflict, decision regret and self-stigma on quality of life for breast cancer survivors: A cross-sectional, multisite study in China.

Aims: To examine the differences in decisional conflict, decision regret, self-stigma and quality of life among breast cancer survivors who chose different surgeries, as well as the effects of decisional conflict, decision regret and self-stigma on quality of life.

Design: Observational study.

Methods: Paper and online surveys were used to collect data from March to September 2020.

Causes of Emergency Bleeding after Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy in Adult Periodontitis Patients: A Retrospective Analysis.

Background: Emergency gingival uncontrollable bleeding after nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) could be caused by a variety of factors; local oral factors are the main cause of gingival bleeding in most patients. Because the doctor will do a good job of evaluating the patient's physical condition before nonsurgical periodontal therapy. This study is subjected to evaluate the possible factors associated with emergency uncontrollable bleeding within 24-48 hours after NSPT.

The Application of Silver to Decontaminate Dental Unit Waterlines-a Systematic Review.

The contamination of dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) is a major health concern since it can pose cross-infection risks among dental professionals and their patients. Silver is one of the widely used metals in medical fields due to its superior antimicrobial properties. Silver-based agents have been commercially available for the decontamination of dental unit water currently.

Anti biofilm effect of low concentration chlorine containing disinfectant assisted by multi enzyme detergent in dental unit waterlines.

The highly structured biofilms on the surface of internal tubing are regarded as the most important source of water pollution in the dental unit waterline (DUWL). Herein, the study aimed to evaluate the anti-biofilm effect of combined application of chlorine-containing disinfectant with multi-enzyme detergent in the dental unit waterline. Six dental units were included and randomly divided into two groups - Group A was treated with chlorine-containing disinfectant and multi-enzyme detergent; Group B was treated only with chlorine-containing disinfectant as control.

Retrospective study on the effectiveness of a prevention strategy in a dental hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of a prevention strategy against the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection among dental hospital staff over a 3-month period.

Materials And Methods: The effectiveness of the prevention strategy, which adopted healthcare staff protective measures, including patient triage and correct usage of personal preventive equipment, was evaluated by SARS-CoV-2 detection and serological testing. Patients who visited the Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China, between January 31 and March 1 (lockdown period) and March 2 and April 27 (reopening period) in 2020 and in the same period in 2019 were included in the study.

Influence of usage history, instrument complexity, and different cleaning procedures on the cleanliness of blood-contaminated dental surgical instruments.

Our study assessed the factors that influence the resistance of blood residues on dental surgical instruments to washer-disinfector-based cleaning procedures in a clinical setting. The use of 2 additional cleaning methods-presoaking and scrubbing by hand-and the use of newer and/or less structurally complex instruments significantly increased the efficacy of washer-disinfector cleaning.