Post COVID-19 sequelae: A prospective observational study from Northern India

Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 15(5), P. 254 - 260

Published: Oct. 29, 2021

Post COVID-19 sequelae are a constellation of symptoms often reported after recovering from COVID-19. There is need to better understand the clinical spectrum and long-term course this entity. The aim study describe features risk factors post in North Indian population. This prospective observational was conducted at tertiary healthcare centre Northern India between October 2020 February 2021. Patients aged >18 years with laboratory-confirmed were recruited least two weeks diagnosis, details captured. A total 1234 patients followed up for median duration 91 days (IQR: 45-181 days). Among them, 495 (40.1%) had persistent post-discharge or recovery. In 223 (18.1%) patients, resolved within four weeks; 150 (12.1%) till 12 weeks, 122 (9.9%) beyond diagnosis/symptom-onset Most common included myalgia (10.9%), fatigue (5.5%), shortness breath (6.1%), cough (2.1%), insomnia (1.4%), mood disturbances (0.48%) anxiety (0.6%). who hospitalized more likely report as feature long COVID. Hypothyroidism (OR: 4.13, 95% CI: 2.2-7.6, p-value < 0.001) hypoxia (SpO2 ≤ 93%) 1.7, 1.1-2.4, 0.012) identified COVID sequelae. conclusion, (22%), 9.9% syndrome. Myalgias, dyspnoea symptoms. hypothyroidism during acute illness higher

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Correlation between Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Posture Evaluated trough the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD): A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(7), P. 2652 - 2652

Published: April 2, 2023

Background: Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a series of that affect the muscles and joint. Symptoms include joint pain, muscle limitation mouth opening. One several multifactorial diseases, temporomandibular dysfunction has mostly been linked to five etiological factors: occlusion, trauma, severe pain stimuli, parafunctional activities, psychological elements, including stress, anxiety, depression. The position human body as it is displayed in space referred posture. Several nerve pathways regulate posture, through ligaments, TMD posture each other. purpose this study evaluate possible correlation between meta-analysis literature; Methods: A literature search was performed on PubMed, Lilacs, Web science, articles published from 2000 31 December 2022 were considered, according keywords entered. term “temporomandibular disorders” combined with “posture”, using Boolean connector AND; Results: At end research, 896 studies identified conducted 3 engines. Only three chosen draw up present systematic summarizing article’s main findings. showed forest plot analysis Conclusions: This TMD. Nerve probably both mandibular Further clinical will be needed confirm hypothesis indicate conclusions or interpretations.

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The Association between COVID-19 Related Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Temporomandibular Disorders, and Headaches from Childhood to Adulthood: A Systematic Review

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(3), P. 481 - 481

Published: March 12, 2023

Objective: The coronavirus belongs to the family of Coronaviridae, which are not branched single-stranded RNA viruses. COVID-19 creates respiratory problems and infections ranging from mild severe. virus features mechanisms that serve delay cellular immune response. host’s response is responsible for pathological process leads tissue destruction. Temporomandibular disorders manifested by painful jaw musculature joint areas, clicks, or creaks when opening closing mouth. All these symptoms can be disabling occur during chewing patient yawns even speaks. pandemic situation has exacerbated anxieties amplified vulnerability individuals. Therefore, this mechanism, how may have increased incidence temporomandibular perceived. purpose review evaluate whether COVID-19-related anxiety caused an increase in dysfunction adults children. Methods: PubMed, Web Science, Lilacs, Scopus were systematically searched, until 30 July 2022, identify studies presenting: connection between with disorders. Results: From 198 papers, 4 included. Literature shown state uncertainty led type disorder, although all agree. Seventy-three identified after viewing four search engines; at end screening phase, only considered met PECO, planned inclusion, exclusion criteria. showed a statistically significant correlation p < 0.05. Conclusions: agreed there association

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Investigation on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(8), P. 5004 - 5004

Published: April 16, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a contemporary, information-driven innovative technology. Prosthetic dentistry, also known as prosthodontics, the restoration and reconstruction of missing teeth utilizing implants for permanent removable prostheses. It enhances healthy soft hard tissues, promoting oral health. This study examined use artificial in prosthodontics to diagnose abnormalities create patient-specific Two researchers searched Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, EBSCO host, Science Direct, Web (MEDLINE, WOS, KJD). Articles on AI English were reviewed. We collected following broad article aspects: research control groups, assessment methodology, outcomes, quality rankings. methodological using latest scientific findings. The findings statistically evaluated ANOVA. Titles abstracts revealed 172 AI-related dentistry studies, which analyzed this research. Thirty-eight papers eliminated. According evaluation, was found have significantly increased prosthodontics. Despite vast number studies documenting applications, description data illustrated breakthroughs highlighting its automatically produced diagnostics, predicting analytics, classification or verification tools.

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Economic inequalities and temporomandibular disorders: A systematic review with meta‐analysis

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 50(8), P. 715 - 723

Published: May 11, 2023

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a common and debilitating condition that affects millions of people globally. Despite extensive research on TMDs, the exact causes these conditions remain unclear. However, various factors, including genetics, injury stress, have been implicated in their development. In addition to traditional risk literature suggests socioeconomic status (SES) may also play role development progression TMDs. By synthesizing available evidence, this review will provide comprehensive understanding SES TMDs inform targeted interventions reduce burden among individuals with lower SES.We conducted systematic followed recommendations Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020. PubMed, Scopus Lilacs were searched using terms: ((socio-economic OR economic status) AND (temporomandibular temporomandibular joint) from inception until February 10, 2023. We applied following questions: (P) Participants consisted human subjects. (E) The Exposure low stats. (C) Comparison: subjects reporting compared medium-high status. (O) Outcome diagnosis. Review Manager version 5.2.8 (Cochrane Collaboration; 2014) software was perform pooled analysis.The included 14 607. Among them, 631 reported income, 1880 4617 blue-collar workers 7478 white-collar or entrepreneurs. those income belonging 12.93% (679/5248) presented sign/symptoms TMD diagnosis whereas 10.6% (997/9358) high income/white-collar worker.We observed slightly higher prevalence Further is needed better understand relationship develop effective income.

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Subacute thyroiditis following COVID-19: A systematic review

Frontiers in Endocrinology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14

Published: April 5, 2023

Subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is a self-limiting thyroid inflammatory disease occurring specifically after upper respiratory tract infections. Since COVID-19 leading to multi-organ involvements, we aimed systematically review the literature regarding SAT secondary COVID-19.We searched Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, Web of Science, ProQuest, and LitCovid databases using terms "subacute thyroiditis" "COVID-19" their synonyms from inception November 3, 2022. We included original articles patients with COVID-19. Studies reporting vaccination or symptoms' manifestation before infection were not included.Totally, 820 retained. Having removed duplicates, 250 remained, out which 43 (40 case reports three series) total 100 patients, eventually selected. The aged 18-85 years (Mean: 42.70, SD: 11.85) 68 (68%) women. time onset symptoms varied zero 168 days 28.31, 36.92). most common neck pain in 69 (69%), fever 54 (54%), fatigue weakness 34 (34%), persistent palpitations 31 (31%). ultrasonographic findings hypoechoic regions 73 (79%), enlarged 46 (50%), changes vascularity 14 (15%). Thirty-one (31%) hospitalized, treated as outpatients. Corticosteroids preferred treatment both inpatient outpatient settings (25 inpatients (81%) 44 outpatients (65%)). Other treatments nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nine (29%) 17 (25%)) beta-blockers (four (13%) seven (10%)). After mean duration 61.59 (SD: 67.07), 21 (23%) developed hypothyroidism thus, levothyroxine-based was used six these rest did receive levothyroxine.SAT seems manifest almost similarly conventional SAT. However, except for series, lack studies has limited quality data at hand.

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Oral Health and Teledentistry Interest during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 10(16), P. 3532 - 3532

Published: Aug. 11, 2021

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has significantly changed access to dental treatments. Methods: data related oral health and teledentistry topics were collected from the open database Google Trends. analyzed material was 19 June 2016 6 2021 among anonymous search engine users. following expressions analyzed: “dental care”, “emergency “oral health”, ”periodontitis”, “teledentistry”, “is it safe go dentist”, “COVID-19” ”PPE dentist”. Results: During first lockdown in 2020, a significant increase care” phrase queries detected, with simultaneous decrease regular questions, as well peak for “periodontitis” preceded by lower interest health.” number of searches stated “teledentistry” increased during time 5 times “PPE dentist” 30 times. risk visiting studio seen almost 40 query dentist.” Conclusions: imprinted stigma on care. In this difficult epidemiological situation, might become helpful solution.

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Gaucher: A Systematic Review on Oral and Radiological Aspects

Medicina, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 59(4), P. 670 - 670

Published: March 28, 2023

Background and Objectives: Gaucher disease (GD) is a lysosomal storage disorder with the genetic autosomal recessive transmission. Bone involvement prevalent finding in disease. It causes deformity limits daily activities quality of life. In 75% patients, there bone involvement. This review aims to evaluate principal findings jaw by Cone-beam computed tomography (CBTC) X-ray orthopantomography; Materials Methods: PubMed, Web Science, Lilacs Scopus were systematically searched until 31 December 2022. addition, manual search was performed using bibliography selected articles Google Scholar search. Clinical studies that considered radiographic radiography group patients affected GD. Results: Out 5079 papers, four included. The main are generalized rarefaction enlarged narrow space, anodontia. Conclusions: exact mechanism manifestation probably due infiltration cells marrow and, consequently, destruction architecture. All long bones potential means skeletal manifestation. more than maxilla, features cortical thinning, osteosclerosis, pseudocystic lesions, mental demineralization, flattening head condyle, effacement anatomical structures, thickening maxillary sinus mucosa. dentist plays crucial role diagnosing treating these patients. Sometimes diagnosis can be made simple panoramic radiograph. affected, mandible particularly involved.

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Infection Control in Dental Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Is Changed?

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 3903 - 3903

Published: Feb. 22, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed our lives. Since the SARS-CoV-2 was discovered, many studies have been done on transmission mode, its replication within humans, and survival even in outside environment inanimate surfaces. Undoubtedly, health care workers faced greatest risks because of their close contact with potentially infected patients. Of these, dental professionals are certainly among most vulnerable categories, precisely infection occurs airborne virus. treatment patients office profoundly, respecting all preventive measures towards patient practitioners themselves. aim this paper is to understand whether protocols for prevention dentists remained after acute phase pandemic. In particular, study analyzed habits, protocols, measures, any costs incurred era

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The Role of Social Media in Communication and Learning at the Time of COVID-19 Lockdown—An Online Survey

Dentistry Journal, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(2), P. 48 - 48

Published: Feb. 10, 2023

This study aimed to assess orthodontic postgraduate students’ use of social media during the COVID-19 lockdown. Ninety-four students (67 master’s and 27 doctoral students) were enrolled in asked fill an online questionnaire by answering questions regarding their The frequency distributions percentages calculated using SPSS software. results showed that 99% used media. most frequently type was Facebook, 94%, followed YouTube, 78%, Instagram, 65%, while Twitter Linkedin less, no one Blogger. About 63% elements learn more about orthodontics staging, biomechanics, various approaches managing cases. 56% tried uploading downloading scientific papers, lectures, movies, presentations, e-books from media, communication with professionals searches products reported 47% responses. On other hand, 43% responses favored sharing information posts for teaching discussion purposes. Generally, plays leading roles with, learning of, supervision patients a far

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