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Souza ATP, Freitas GP, Lopes HB, Weffort D, Adolpho LF, Gomes MPO, Oliveira FS, Almeida ALG, Beloti MM, Rosa AL. Efficacy of mesenchymal stem cell-based therapy on the bone repair of hypertensive rats. Oral Dis 2024. [PMID: 38764359 DOI: 10.1111/odi.15004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Hypertension disrupts the bone integrity and its repair ability. This study explores the efficiency of a therapy based on the application of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to repair bone defects of spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). METHODS First, we evaluated SHR in terms of bone morphometry and differentiation of MSCs into osteoblasts. Then, the effects of the interactions between MSCs from normotensive rats (NTR-MSCs) cocultured with SHR (SHR-MSCs) on the osteoblast differentiation of both cell populations were evaluated. Also, bone formation into calvarial defects of SHR treated with NTR-MSCs was analyzed. RESULTS Hypertension induced bone loss evidenced by reduced bone morphometric parameters of femurs of SHR compared with NTR as well as decreased osteoblast differentiation of SHR-MSCs compared with NTR-MSCs. NTR-MSCs partially restored the capacity of SHR-MSCs to differentiate into osteoblasts, while SHR-MSCs exhibited a slight negative effect on NTR-MSCs. An enhanced bone repair was observed in defects treated with NTR-MSCs compared with control, stressing this cell therapy efficacy even in bones damaged by hypertension. CONCLUSION The use of MSCs derived from a heathy environment can be in the near future a smart approach to treat bone loss in the context of regenerative dentistry for oral rehabilitation of hypertensive patients.
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- Alann Thaffarell Portilho Souza
- Bone Research Lab, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- School of Dentistry, Metropolitan University Center of the Amazon (UNIFAMAZ), Belém, Brazil
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- Bone Research Lab, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
- School of Dentistry, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil
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- Bone Research Lab, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Bone Research Lab, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Bone Research Lab, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Bone Research Lab, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Bone Research Lab, Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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Tharakan A, Desai DP, Gupta R, Wambugu V, Biola HR, Granger BB. Applying the RE-AIM framework to evaluate an educational model to "close the gap" and improve health equity in uncontrolled hypertension. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2024; 119:108053. [PMID: 37976672 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.108053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To use the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to evaluate an educational model addressing self-management of uncontrolled hypertension. METHODS We used a pre-post single cohort design to identify minoritized patients with uncontrolled hypertension (systolic > 160 mmHg and/or diastolic > 100 mmHg). Trained Ambassadors provided telephone outreach, skill-based blood pressure (BP) monitoring, and goal-setting for 4 months. Follow-up occurred at 7 months. We evaluated the initiative using the RE-AIM framework and quantitative analysis for process and outcome measures post-intervention. RESULTS Among Black patients (n = 345), the average age was 55.4 years (8.7), half identified as male (n = 173, 50.1 %); many were uninsured (n = 159, 46.1 %). Engagement in calls occurred for 67.8 % (n = 234) of the cohort; monitor distribution was 22.9 % (n = 79); and goal setting occurred for 64 patients. BP improved for 40 % of the cohort (mean pre: 168/98 mmHg, mean post: 150/89 mmHg; p < 0.0001) and 40 % of patients' last known BP was < 140/90. CONCLUSIONS RE-AIM evaluation of the Closing the Gap initiative suggests that the model is associated with BP reduction in high-risk Black patients. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS An educational model for patient-centered hypertension management in low-income populations is feasible and addresses self-monitoring barriers.
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- Anna Tharakan
- Duke University, Durham, USA; Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Durham, USA.
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- Duke University, Durham, USA; Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Durham, USA.
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- Duke University, Durham, USA; Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Durham, USA.
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- Duke University, Durham, USA; Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Durham, USA.
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- Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy, Durham, USA; Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, USA.
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Hisaki F, Aga M, Tomitani N, Okawara Y, Harada N, Kario K. Daily self-reported behavioural efficacy records on hypertension digital therapeutics as digital metrics associated with the reduction in morning home blood pressure: post-hoc analysis of HERB-DH1 trial. Hypertens Res 2024; 47:120-127. [PMID: 37717116 DOI: 10.1038/s41440-023-01434-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Digital therapeutics for hypertension, proven effective in the HERB-DH1 trial, enable patients to record and track their daily actions and achievements to improve their lifestyles using an app. However, the association between recording daily behaviours and blood pressure (BP) reduction has not yet been investigated. We conducted a post-hoc analysis to investigate the relationship between them in the HERB-DH1 trial. We defined the counts of daily records of antihypertensive behaviour taken by the patient into the app as daily self-reported behavioural efficacy records (SER). SER was categorised into quartiles, and the trend of changes from baseline to week 12 in morning home systolic blood pressure (SBP), salt intake checklist score, and body weight was assessed. A total of 156 patients with hypertension were included in the analysis. A higher total count of SER was associated with greater SBP reduction (P for trend: 0.049). Patients with a higher SER for salt intake and weight reduction showed reductions in SBP (P for trend: 0.034 and 0.027, respectively). Furthermore, patients with higher salt intake SER exhibited a decrease in the salt intake checklist scores, and patients with greater weight reduction SER experienced a reduction in body weight (P for trend: 0.001 and 0.007, respectively). SER during digital therapeutics is associated with a reduction in morning home SBP in patients with hypertension. Enhancing patients' intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy, as evaluated by the SER, can play an important role in reducing BP by promoting lifestyle improvement. Daily self-reported behavioural efficacy records (SER) defined as the number of patient's app inputs of recall of day-by-day activity of behaviours at the end of the day, is partially affected by self-efficacy and affinity of app, resulting in the effectiveness of digital therapeutics.
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- Fumi Hisaki
- CureApp, Inc. Medical Division, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, Shimotsuke, Tochigi, Japan.
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Ma Q, Cheng C, Chen Y, Wang Q, Li B, Wang P. Effect and prediction of physical exercise and diet on blood pressure control in patients with hypertension. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36612. [PMID: 38115342 PMCID: PMC10727525 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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The study aims to explore the current status of hypertension control and its predictors in patients with hypertension in China and provide evidence for preventing and controlling hypertension. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 300 hypertensive patients who visited the Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from February 20, 2023 to March 11, 2023. The patients were divided into a well-controlled group and an untargeted-control group according to their hypertension control status. A total of 294 subjects, including 83 in the well-controlled group and 211 in the untargeted-control group, were included in the analysis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that hypertensive patients with high BMI and family history of hypertension were risk factors for hypertension control. Married status was a protective factor for hypertension control. SVM optimized the model with γ = 0.001 and a penalty factor of C = 0.001. The prediction accuracy of the final model was 80.9%. The findings indicated that BMI, family history of hypertension, and marital status were independent predictors of blood pressure control. Further studies are warranted to illustrate potential mechanisms for improving hypertensive patients' blood pressure control.
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- Qiang Ma
- Department of Police Physical Skills Training, Anhui Vocational College of Police Officers, Hefei, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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Koracevic G, Micic S, Stojanovic M, Zdravkovic M. A Need for Improvement in the Definition of Resistant Arterial Hypertension. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59040803. [PMID: 37109761 PMCID: PMC10145005 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 04/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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With the medical and social importance of resistant arterial hypertension (HTN) in mind, we had three goals in this paper: to study the definitions of resistant HTN in the guidelines on the topic, to analyze them, and to suggest some improvements. We found (at least) eleven insufficiencies in the definition of resistant HTN: (1) different blood pressure (BP) values are used for diagnoses; (2) the number of BP measurements is not specified; (3) the time-frame for the definition is not obtained; (4) it fails to provide normal or target or controlled BP values; (5) secondary HTN is not currently defined as true resistant HTN, but as apparently treatment-resistant HTN; (6) the definition usually directly incorporates BP cut-offs for systolic BP (sBP) and diastolic BP (dBP) making the diagnosis temporary; (7) stress is not included in the exclusion strategy for resistant HTN; (8) there is potentially a need to introduce a category of recovered resistant HTN; (9) to what degree do healthy lifestyle measures have to be fulfilled to consider it as sufficient to change the diagnosis from "apparent treatment-resistant HTN" to the "resistant HTN"; (10) sBP values normal-for-the-age for 61 and 81 year old patients in some guidelines fulfill the criterion for resistant HTN; (11) it probably ought to read "In the absence of contraindications and compelling indications…" in the others. We believe that it is better to use the phrase "above the target BP" for the definition of (treatment) resistant HTN, because the whole story of resistant HTN is related to non-responders to antihypertensive treatment. Therefore, as we treat to target and not to normal values, it is appropriate to define resistant HTN as an insufficiency to reach the target BP values. Moreover, the definition of (treatment) resistant HTN should not be universal for every patient with HTN, but it should be age-related: (treatment) resistant HTN is elevated BP over the target/normal BP values. Using this modification, there will be no need to automatically change the definition of resistant HTN when we change the BP targets in the future.
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- Goran Koracevic
- Department for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Center Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia
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- Clinic for Nephrology, University Clinical Center Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Nis, 18000 Nis, Serbia
- Institute for Treatment and Rehabilitation Niska Banja, 18000 Nis, Serbia
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- University Hospital Medical Center Bezanijska Kosa, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
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