This summary is based on a series of articles published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology (2013, 40 Supplement 14)
This is an update of the summary presented on December 17th, 2013. Based on our readers’ comments and questions, we have sought answers from the author. Due to their importance, we chose to present those in an updated post. Dr. Edmund Bailey What would be the recommended dosing and schedule for combining the two medications? […]
This post is based on the Canadian Medical Association guidelines for managing the paediatric patient with an acute asthma exacerbation Source: CMA Infobase: Clinical Practice Guidelines Database (CPGs) Access the resource in PDF Context Children with acute asthma exacerbations frequently present to an emergency department with signs of respiratory distress. The most severe episodes are potentially life-threatening. Effective treatment […]
This case is presented by Dr. Neel Joshi I have a 17-year old female patient who has had viral gastroparesis for the past 4 years. It’s a chronic condition that causes her to vomit and/or have stomach acids reflux in her mouth multiple times throughout the day. I don’t believe there is an associated eating disorder […]
This summary is basedon the article published in Nutrition: Pathologic bone alterations in celiac disease: Etiology, epidemiology, and treatment (January 2014, Supplement) Context Low bone mineral density (BMD), osteopenia, and osteoporosis are frequent complications of celiac disease (CD). The etiology of pathologic bone alterations in CD is multifactorial; however, two main mechanisms are involved: intestinal malabsorption and chronic […]
This summary is based on the article published in the Journal of Human Hypertension: Calcium channel blocker-induced gingival enlargement (June 2013) Context Despite the popularity and wide acceptance of the calcium channel blockers (CCBs) by the medical community, their oral impact is rarely recognized or discussed. CCBs, as a group, have been frequently implicated as an etiologic […]
This summary is based on the article published by the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: Orofacial Syndromes: An Approach Towards Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management. A Systematic Review (January 2013) Context Currently, there are more than 4,000 genetic disorders identified to date, of which orofacial syndromes form a considerable part. Genetic factors either in […]
This summary is based on the article published in Advances in Dental Research: Approaches to Caries Prevention and Therapy in the Elderly (September 2013) Context The population of the world is aging. A greater proportion of older people are retaining increasing numbers of natural teeth. Aging is associated with changes in oral architecture and muscle weakness, making personal oral […]