Oral Rehabilitation of an Edentulous Patient Using Two-Segment Le Fort I Repositioning and Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses.
Oral rehabilitation of an edentulous patient using two-segment le fort I repositioning and implant-supported fixed prostheses.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2013 Mar-Apr; 28(2): e106-11
Abdel-Azim T, Fantuzzo J, Batalocco G, Cho S, Ercoli C, Morton D
Anteroposterior (AP)… Continue reading
Cocaine Abuse and Sleep Apnea in Severe Obesity.
Cocaine Abuse and Sleep Apnea in Severe Obesity.
J Addict Med. 2013 Mar 20;
Marzullo P, Menegatti M, Guzzaloni G, Fanari P, Uccelli E, Tagliaferri MA, Aimaretti G, Liuzzi A
Obesity is a cause of sleep breathing disorders that… Continue reading
Changes to the Cardiac Biomarkers of Non-Elite Athletes Completing the 2009 London Marathon.
Changes to the cardiac biomarkers of non-elite athletes completing the 2009 London Marathon.
Emerg Med J. 2013 Mar 19;
Baker P, Davies SL, Larkin J, Moult D, Benton S, Roberts A, Harris T
INTRODUCTION: Many studies have demonstrated a… Continue reading
[Alcohol Intoxication and Suicidality.]
[Alcohol Intoxication and Suicidality.]
Psychiatr Prax. 2013 Mar 18;
Wetterling T, Schneider B
Objective: Although there is a rich literature showing that addictive disorders are important risk factors for suicide, corresponding studies on suicidal behavior are rare. This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of alcohol intoxication on suicidal behavior.Methods: Prospective study. All patients admitted to a psychiatric department providing the psychiatric services for a district of Berlin (250,000 inhabitants) within 15 month.Results: Within this period 184 persons were admitted after showing suicidal behaviour (n = 227 admissions). 54.3 % of them were alcohol intoxicated (BAC > 1 g/l). Apart from substance use disorders the most common diagnoses were adjustment disorders (41.0 %), followed by depressive disorders (27.3 %). 28.2 % committed a… Continue reading
A Prospective Study of Neurocognitive Changes 15 Years After Chronic Inhalant Abuse.
A prospective study of neurocognitive changes 15 years after chronic inhalant abuse.
Addiction. 2013 Mar 13;
Cairney S, O’ Connor N, Dingwall KM, Maruff P, Shafiq-Antonacci R, Currie J, Currie BJ
AIMS: In a previous study, neurological and cognitive deficits reflecting central nervous system (CNS) disruption from chronic inhalant abuse showed substantial recovery after 2 years’ abstinence. Functional recovery was progressive, with recovery rates dependent on the degree of impairment prior to abstinence, and severity and duration of initial abuse. Persistent deficits occurred in those with previous ‘lead encephalopathy’ from leaded petrol abuse. The current study examined recovery in the same cohort 15 years after baseline. DESIGN: Prospective cohort design. SETTING: Two remote Aboriginal communities in Arnhem Land, Australia. PARTICIPANTS: Using baseline group classifications, 27 healthy controls, 60 ex-chronic inhalant abusers and an additional 17 with previous lead encephalopathy were assessed. MEASUREMENTS: Standard neurological, ocular-motor and cognitive functions and blood lead levels. FINDINGS: Chronic (non-encephalopathic) inhalant abusers showed elevated blood lead levels and abnormal scores on most tasks at baseline. At 2 years’ abstinence, blood lead was reduced but remained elevated and most scores had normalized. By 15 years, blood lead and all performance scores were equivalent to healthy controls for this group (P?>?0.05). The encephalopathic group was more severely impaired… Continue reading
The Difficult Concussion Patient: What Is the Best Approach to Investigation and Management of Persistent (>10 Days) Postconcussive Symptoms?
The difficult concussion patient: what is the best approach to investigation and management of persistent (>10 days) postconcussive symptoms?
Br J Sports Med. 2013 Apr; 47(5): 308-13
Makdissi M, Cantu RC, Johnston KM, McCrory P, Meeuwisse WH
Concussion in sport typically recovers clinically within 10 days of injury. In some cases, however, symptoms may be prolonged or complications may develop. The objectives of the current paper are to review the literature regarding the difficult concussion and to provide recommendations for an approach to the investigation and management of patients with persistent symptoms.A qualitative review of the literature on concussion in sport was conducted with a focus on prolonged recovery, long-term complications and management including investigation and treatment strategies. MEDLINE and Sports Discus databases were reviewed.Persistent symptoms (>10 days) are generally reported in 10-15% of concussions. This figure may be higher in certain sports… Continue reading