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World J Clin Cases
October 2024
Basic Sciences, Biomedical Stomatology Research Group, Universidad de Antioquia U de A, Medellín 050010, Colombia.
Mucosal ulcers are a common yet often overlooked complication during orthodontic treatment, significantly impacting patient comfort and compliance. This letter aims to highlight the prevalence, potential causes, and management strategies for mucosal ulcers in orthodontic patients. By reviewing recent literature and clinical observations, we underscore the necessity for proactive measures and tailored interventions to mitigate the incidence and severity of these lesions.
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January 2025
Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology, Biomedical Cyclotron Facility, University of California Los Angeles, 780 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, USA.
Rheumatology (Oxford)
August 2024
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Objectives: Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by widespread microangiopathy and fibrosis of skin and visceral organs. Left ventricle involvement is usually subclinical, characterized by systolic and/or diastolic dysfunction. The global longitudinal strain (GLS), a validated and reliable technique for the measurement of ventricular longitudinal deformation by means of echocardiography, may detect subclinical systolic dysfunction of SSc myocardium.
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July 2024
Center for Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Healthcare (Basel)
June 2024
Clinical and Experimental Medicine Department, Magna Graecia University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy.
This review aims to analyze the effectiveness of motivational interviewing (MI) in enhancing therapeutic adherence and compliance in adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially considering the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. IBD, which includes conditions such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, affects over 10 million people globally. It significantly impacts both physical and psychological well-being, leading to challenges in therapeutic adherence.
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