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Br Dent J
October 2024
Department of Paediatric Dentistry, Edinburgh Dental Institute, UK.
Aims To determine the words that paediatric dental team members perceive to be effective and ineffective for describing dental procedures and instruments to children and to assess if these are influenced by the age and gender of the child.Methods A voluntary, anonymous questionnaire was distributed to paediatric dental staff in NHS Scotland. Questions included participants' demographics, which words they perceive to be effective and ineffective for describing 11 dental procedures and instruments, and whether word choice was affected by the gender and/or age of the patient.
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August 2024
Internal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, USA.
Social determinants of health, such as food insecurity, can significantly impact patient welfare, potentially increasing the prevalence of chronic illnesses while hindering their management, as shown in previous data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. This study aimed to investigate the association between food insecurity and other social determinants of health with hyperlipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and hypertension. To that end, self-reported data on food security from clinical encounters and biological data from medical records were collected.
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January 2024
Internal Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, USA.
This editorial explores the challenges faced by families with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) when it comes to travel, drawing parallels with the difficulties experienced in attending routine doctor's appointments. The disruptions to routine, preparation of supplies, and the fear of unfamiliar environments often make travel seem like an unattainable dream for these families. Despite these challenges, some families showcase resilience and determination, managing to travel with their loved ones.
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March 2023
Professor of Clinical Effectiveness, University of Dundee, UK; Professor of Clinical Dental Research, University of Manchester, UK; Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean, NHS Education for Scotland, Scotland, UK.
Pilot Feasibility Stud
April 2022
Dental Health Services Research Unit, Dundee Dental School, The University of Dundee, 9th Floor, Park Place, Dundee, DD1 4HN, UK.
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