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A systematic review and network meta-analysis was carried out to assess the efficacy of different intrasocket interventions immediately after mandibular third molar surgery to prevent alveolar osteitis (AO). An electronic search was undertaken using EMBASE, Cochrane Library, MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, LILACS, and grey literature. We reviewed studies published up to September 2019 and included 37 randomized controlled trials (6175 mandibular third molar surgeries in 4716 patients). The pairwise meta-analysis showed that the incidence of AO decreased significantly when an intrasocket intervention was performed (risk ratio 0.39 [0.30, 0.52]; p less then 0.0001). Platelet-rich fibrin (odds ratio 0.28; 95% CI [0.10, 0.71]), chlorhexidine gel 0.2% (0.52 [0.32, 0.95]), eugenol paste (0.06 [0.00, 0.77]), recombinant bovine growth factor (0.07 [0.00, 0.97]), colloidal silver gelatin sponge (0.05 [0.00, 0.74]), and acellular dermal matrix (0.04 [0.00, 0.74]) were significantly more effective than the placebo. Platelet-rich fibrin and chlorhexidine 0.2% gel had a large number of included studies and patients per comparison. Overall, there was moderate evidence to support the use of platelet-rich fibrin or chlorhexidine 0.2% gel in the socket for the prevention of AO after mandibular third molar surgery.

The aim of the study was to assess changes in the upper respiratory tract and sleep quality in patients who were suffering from midfacial hypoplasia and treated with the movement of underdeveloped middle segment of the face with an Le Fort III osteotomy and distraction.

In this study patients aged 7-19, suffering from Crouzon syndrome, Apert syndrome, or other craniosynostosis were treated with Le Fort III osteotomy and midface distraction. Patients were subjected to radiological examination and polysomnography before and after the treatment. Typical anthropometric points were identified on lateral cephalograms, and were used to take linear and angular measurements. The surface and the volume of the upper respiratory tract were measured with the Dolphin Imaging software. Apnoea Hypopnea Index (AHI) was used to assess the sleep quality.

In all 18 patients the analysis showed statistically significant changes of the AHI and in the linear, angular and volumetric measurements. Mean change of the volume of t observation of patients over time and monitoring of treatment stability.Metastasis of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) to the cervical lymph nodes has a significant impact on prognosis. trans-Tamoxifen Accurate staging of the neck is important in order to deliver appropriate treatment for locoregional control of the disease and for prognosis. The management of the neck in early, low volume disease (clinically T1/T2 oral cavity tumours) has long been debated. The risk of occult nodal involvement in cT1/T2 OSCC is estimated around 20-30%. We describe the natural evolutionary history of OSCC and its patterns of spread and metastasis to the local lymphatic basins. We discuss most published literature and studies on management of the clinically negative neck (cN0). Particular focus is given to prospective randomized trials comparing the outcomes of upfront elective neck dissection against the observational stance, and we summarize the results of the sentinel node biopsy studies. The paper discusses the significance of the primary tumour histological characteristics and specifically the tumour's depth of invasion (DOI) and its impact on predicting nodal metastasis. The DOI has been incorporated in the TNM staging highlighting its significance in aiding the treatment decision making and this is reflected in world-wide oncological guidelines. The critical analysis of all available literature amalgamates the existing evidence in early OSCC and provides recommendations in the management of the clinically N0 neck.

Muscle mass is frequently reduced in older patients experiencing injurious falls and may further reduce during hospitalization for bone fracture. In these patients, renal function may be overestimated, because it is usually calculated using serum creatinine, which is strictly related to muscle mass. We evaluated if creatinine levels change during hospitalization in older patients with fracture. We also assessed the role of cystatin C as a more appropriate marker of renal function, comparing estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) according to different formulas based on creatinine and/or cystatin C levels.

Patients aged 65+ years, consecutively hospitalized for fracture, were enrolled in a prospective cohort study. Creatinine and cystatin C levels were measured at baseline and in the post-operative period; eGFR was calculated using six equations based on creatinine and/or cystatin C.

425 patients were enrolled (mean age 84 years, mean creatinine 0.97mg/dL, mean cystatin C 1.53mg/L). trans-Tamoxifen Creatinine levels significantly decreased after surgery (p<0.001), while cystatin C remained stable. According to creatinine-based formulas, eGFR was < 60mL/min/1.73 m

in 29-30% at baseline and only in 17% participants in the post-operative period. Conversely, according to equations including cystatin C, eGFR was < 60mL/min/1.73 m

in half to three-quarters of the sample at all assessments.

In older fractured patients, creatinine levels decline during hospital stay and may possibly overestimate renal function, whereas cystatin C remains stable. Whether cystatin C is a more reliable marker of renal function in this specific population should be further investigated.

In older fractured patients, creatinine levels decline during hospital stay and may possibly overestimate renal function, whereas cystatin C remains stable. Whether cystatin C is a more reliable marker of renal function in this specific population should be further investigated.

Sympathetic activity (SA) is increased in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and is associated with poor outcomes. However, its clinical implications are less understood in HF with mid-range (HFmrEF) and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). We aimed to study SA across left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF) groups and its association with clinical outcomes.

SA estimated by norepinephrine (NE) levels was determined in 742 consecutive outpatients with chronic HF 348 (47%) with HFrEF, 116 (16%) HFmrEF, and 278 (37%) HFpEF. After a mean follow-up of 15 months, 17% died. Adjusted analyses showed that patients with HFpEF and HFmrEF had lower estimated marginal means of NE levels compared to HFrEF (278 and 116 pg/mL, respectively, vs. 348 pg/mL; p-value=0.005). Adjusted Cox regression analyses showed that high norepinephrine levels independently predicted all-cause mortality (ACM) in all 3 groups. The strongest associations between high NE levels and cardiovascular mortality (CVM) were observed in HFmrEF (HR 4.