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Schwarz C, Balean O, Dumitrescu R, Ciordas PD, Marian C, Georgescu M, Bolchis V, Sava-Rosianu R, Fratila AD, Alexa I, Jumanca D, Galuscan A. Total Antioxidant Capacity of Saliva and Its Correlation with pH Levels among Dental Students under Different Stressful Conditions. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:3648. [PMID: 38132232 PMCID: PMC10743087 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13243648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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(1) Background: This cross-sectional study conducted at the Faculty of Dental Medicine, Timisoara, Romania, between December 2022 and February 2023 aims to assess salivary total antioxidant capacity and pH levels in dental students experiencing non-stressful and stressful situations and explore potential correlations between these factors. (2) Methods: Saliva samples were collected during two different periods: before an Oral Health course and before the Oral Health exam, under stressful conditions. Ethical principles were followed, and informed consent was obtained. Data on age, gender, health status, drug use, smoking habits, and anxiety levels were recorded. Saliva was collected using the draining method and pH was measured using indicator paper strips. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was determined using a commercial assay kit. Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics, Student's t-test to compare pH and TAC between study groups, and Pearson's correlation coefficient to analyze the correlation between salivary pH and TAC within each group, with p < 0.05 indicating significance. (3) Results: This study involved 80 participants, comprising 26 males and 54 females, all enrolled in the 5th year of the Oral Health course, with ages ranging from 20 to 53 and a mean age of 23.62 (±4.19) years. Pearson's correlation results show a statistically significant negative relationship between the STAI test and TAC during the stress-free period (-0.02 **, N = 80, p < 0.01). (4) Conclusions: There are variations in saliva's antioxidant capacity in response to different stress conditions. Dental students experienced a higher level of stress before academic assessments compared to the non-stress period during the course.
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- Christoph Schwarz
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (O.B.); (R.D.); (V.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (O.B.); (R.D.); (V.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (O.B.); (R.D.); (V.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pta Eftimie Murgu Nr. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (P.D.C.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology, Victor Babeş University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Pta Eftimie Murgu Nr. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (P.D.C.); (C.M.)
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- Functional Sciences Department, Physiology Discipline, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timisoara, 2 Eftimie Murgu Sq., 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (O.B.); (R.D.); (V.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (O.B.); (R.D.); (V.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Goethestraße 70, 80336 München, Germany;
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- Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad, 310045 Arad, Romania;
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (O.B.); (R.D.); (V.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (O.B.); (R.D.); (V.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Clinic of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. no 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Schwarz C, Hajdu AI, Dumitrescu R, Sava-Rosianu R, Bolchis V, Anusca D, Hanghicel A, Fratila AD, Oancea R, Jumanca D, Galuscan A, Leretter M. Link between Oral Health, Periodontal Disease, Smoking, and Systemic Diseases in Romanian Patients. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2354. [PMID: 37628551 PMCID: PMC10454691 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11162354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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(1) Background: The link between oral and systemic health is becoming increasingly obvious. Oral diseases, particularly periodontitis, have been linked to various diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, among others. This survey aimed to assess the oral health condition of individuals, considering both their overall health and periodontal status, by performing oral examinations and collecting data using questionnaires. (2) Methods: After obtaining approval from the University's Ethics Committee, the study was carried out from 2021 to 2022 at the Department of Oral Health, located in the Emergency Municipal Hospital in Timisoara, Timis County, Romania. Bivariate correlations were performed using nonparametric Spearman's Rho using SPPS software version 23. To assess the importance of smoking frequency related to the severity of periodontitis diagnosis, the ANOVA Simple test (one-way) and Hochberg GT2 post hoc analysis were utilized. The chi-squared test was employed for nominal variables. A significance level of 0.05 (alpha = 0.05) was adopted for all statistical tests. (3) Results: There is a significant positive association between the frequency of systemic disease and the severity of the periodontitis diagnosis taken as a total, Rho (242) = 0.151, p < 0.05, and taken as a stage, Rho (242) = 0.199, p < 0.01, thus as the severity of the diagnosis increases, the patient presents comorbidities. Hochberg GT2 post hoc analysis indicates that the non-smoking group has statistically significantly lower diagnostic severity (Mdif = -0.81, p = 0.01), with a strong effect size (Cohen's d = 0.73). (4) Conclusions: The findings are increasingly indicating a potential association between oral diseases and a range of systemic diseases. The impact of periodontal disease on the quality of life is significant, especially in individuals with associated systemic conditions and present risk factors.
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- Christoph Schwarz
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Goethestraße 70, 80336 München, Germany;
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (C.S.); (A.I.H.); (R.S.-R.); (V.B.); (D.A.); (A.H.); (R.O.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
- Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara “Victor Babes”, 2 Eftimie Murgu Square, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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Damian LR, Dumitrescu R, Alexa VT, Focht D, Schwartz C, Balean O, Jumanca D, Obistioiu D, Lalescu D, Stefaniga SA, Berbecea A, Fratila AD, Scurtu AD, Galuscan A. Impact of Dentistry Materials on Chemical Remineralisation/Infiltration versus Salivary Remineralisation of Enamel-In Vitro Study. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:7258. [PMID: 36295323 PMCID: PMC9612028 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The aim of this study is to evaluate salivary remineralisation versus chemical remineralisation/infiltration of enamel, using different dentistry materials. The enamel changes were studied using confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), and the depth of lesions and demineralisation/remineralisation/infiltration percentage were calculated. Additionally, the macro elemental composition of the teeth was performed using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). Two studies were performed: (i) demineralisation of enamel in 3% citric acid and infiltration treatment with infiltration resin (Icon, DMG), remineralisation with Fluor Protector (Ivoclar Vivadent) and artificial saliva pH 8; and (ii) enamel demineralisation in saliva at pH 3 and remineralisation at salivary pH 8. The results showed that, firstly, for the remineralisation of demineralised enamel samples, Fluor Protector (Ivoclar Vivadent) was very effective for medium demineralised lesions followed by saliva remineralisation. In cases of deep demineralisation lesions where fluoride could not penetrate, low viscosity resin (Icon, DMG, Hamburg) effectively infiltrated to stop the demineralisation process. Secondly, remineralisation in salivary conditions needed supplementary study over a longer period, to analyse the habits, diet and nutrition of patients in detail. Finally, demineralisation/remineralisation processes were found to influence the macro elemental composition of enamel demineralisation, with natural saliva proving to be less aggressive in terms of decreasing Ca and Mg content.
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- Lia-Raluca Damian
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Food Engineering, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300645 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Agriculture, University of Life Sciences “King Michael I” from Timișoara, Calea Aradului No. 119, 300641 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian University Munich, Goethestr. 70, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Centre for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department I, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Dumitrescu R, Sava-Rosianu R, Jumanca D, Balean O, Damian LR, Fratila AD, Maricutoiu L, Hajdu AI, Focht R, Dumitrache MA, Daguci C, Postolache M, Vernic C, Galuscan A. The Impact of Parental Education on Schoolchildren's Oral Health-A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study in Romania. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:ijerph191711102. [PMID: 36078817 PMCID: PMC9518154 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The present study is part of the first national oral health survey for children in Romania. The aim of this study was to determine caries prevalence in correlation with the level of the parents' education, preventive behavior, and socioeconomic parameters in 11-14-year-old schoolchildren in Romania. A cross-sectional epidemiological survey was designed and conducted in 2019-2020. The sampled children were selected from 49 schools distributed in rural and urban areas of Romania, including its capital. Data were collected using the Oral Health Questionnaire for Children developed by the World Health Organization and described in the WHO Oral Health Surveys-Basic Methods, 5th edition, 2013, after positive informed consent. To express prevalence and severity of carious lesions, International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) criteria were recorded in school for 814 schoolchildren (388 boys and 426 girls) aged between 11 and 14 years old (mean age 12.29 ± 0.6). Elements regarding the specificity of the child (gender, age, and parental education) were tabulated against preventive behavior. The parents' education was correlated with three clinical indices in order to assess the existence or lack of certain significant differences among schoolchildren in Romania. In terms of correlation between the mother's education and preventive behavior, results showed a significant positive correlation in case of dental check-ups (rs = 0.08 *, p < 0.05), brushing (rs = 0.02 **, p < 0.01), and use of different types of dental hygiene aids (rs = 0.06 **, p < 0.01) and a negative correlation with tooth pain or discomfort (rs = -0.01 **, p < 0.01). A statistically significant positive relationship was highlighted between the mother's education and the presence of restorations (rs = -0.09 **, p < 0.01). Regarding the father's education, there was a positive relationship with oral hygiene behavior (rs = 0.18 **, p < 0.01) but a negative relationship with the D3T index (rs = -0.18 **, p < 0.01). In conclusion, there was a strong correlation between the parents' education, preventive behavior, and oral health status of Romanian schoolchildren.
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- Ramona Dumitrescu
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Goethestraße 70, 80336 München, Germany
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- Department of Psychology, West University of Timisoara, 300223 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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- Oral Health and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 020021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oral Health, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200585 Craiova, Romania
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- Department of Program Implementation and Coordination, Romanian Ministry of Health, 010024 Bucharest, Romania
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- Discipline of Computer Science and Medical Biostatistics, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania
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Sava-Rosianu R, Campus G, Matichescu A, Balean O, Dumitrache MA, Lucaciu PO, Daguci L, Barlean MC, Maricutoiu L, Postolache M, Dumitrescu R, Jumanca D, Galuscan A. Caries Prevalence Associated with Oral Health-Related Behaviors among Romanian Schoolchildren. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:6515. [PMID: 34204253 PMCID: PMC8296518 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18126515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Oral health-related behaviors and living conditions play an important role in general and oral health. This study aimed to evaluate caries prevalence and severity in schoolchildren residing in rural and urban areas of Romania, and to correlate these with oral health-related behaviors. An estimation of the required sample size was conducted (sampling error of ±3% at a 95% confidence level), followed by the stratification of administrative units and then the selection of 49 schools. The Hurdle approach was used to analyze the dataset, requiring two sets of analyses for each outcome variable: a multilevel binary model to predict prevalence, and a multilevel Poisson analysis using only non-zero values. The mean and standard deviation (SD) for the dentinal caries index was 4.96 (5.33). Girls were more likely to have non-zero restoration codes (β = 0.14, SE = 0.08, p < 0.05). Low education levels of each parent were associated with an increased likelihood of having non-zero carious tooth surfaces (β = 0.23, SE = 0.06, p = 0.01; β = 0.22, SE = 0.06, p < 0.01). The presence of cavities was predicted by the consumption of carbonated soft drinks (β = 0.19, SE = 0.07, p < 0.01), candies (β = 0.13, SE = 0.06, p < 0.01), sweetened milk (β = 0.12, SE = 0.06, p < 0.05), tea (β = 0.16, SE = 0.08, p < 0.05), or cocoa (β = 0.13, SE = 0.06, p < 0.05). Furthermore, the non-zero values of the dentinal caries index were more likely in rural schools (β = -0.37, SE = 0.11, p < 0.01), and a negative association between the county development index and the fillings/restorations index (β = -0.01, SE = 0.01, p < 0.05) was also established. The outcome of this research highlights that the presence of caries (dentinal caries index) in Romanian schoolchildren is influenced by their socioeconomic background, as well as their specific consumption behaviors.
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- Ruxandra Sava-Rosianu
- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (R.S.-R.); (O.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Department of Restorative, Preventive and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 7, 3012 Bern, Switzerland;
- Department of Surgery, Microsurgery and Medicine Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Sassari, Viale San Pietro 3/c, 07100 Sassari, Italy
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (R.S.-R.); (O.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (R.S.-R.); (O.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Oral Health and Community Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, UMP “Carol Davila”, 020021 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Department of Oral Health, “Iuliu Hatieganu” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania;
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 200585 Craiova, Romania;
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- Department of Oro-Dental Diagnosis and Geriatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania;
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- Department of Psychology, West University of Timisoara, 300223 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Program Implementation and Coordination, Romanian Ministry of Health, 010024 Bucharest, Romania;
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (R.S.-R.); (O.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (R.S.-R.); (O.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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- Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Centre in Oral Health, Department of Preventive, Community Dentistry and Oral Health, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes”, 300040 Timisoara, Romania; (R.S.-R.); (O.B.); (D.J.); (A.G.)
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Danielescu C, Obadă O, Juverdeanu R, Muscalu A, Ionescu-Scarlat A, Dumitrescu R, Untu R. OUTCOMES OF SURGERY IN PROLIFERATIVE VITREORETINOPATHY. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2016; 120:328-331. [PMID: 27483713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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AIM To present the anatomical and functional outcomes of surgery in cases of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment complicated (at presentation) by proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective study of the cases operated upon by a single surgeon between October 2012 and September 2014. RESULTS A total of 49 eyes of 49 patients had PVR at presentation (12 cases with PVR stage B, 21 with stage C and 16 with stage D). 82% had a VA < or = 0.05 at presentation. Peripheral retinectomy was the primary surgery in 57% of cases. Reinterventions was required in 16.3% of the cases (silicon oil extraction was not considered reintervention). Although at the first postoperative examination 32% of eyes had an IOP > 21 mmHg without medication, only 8% retained a high lOP at the last visit. At the last visit 73.4% of eyes presented attached retina (an additional 6% had an attached macula under silicone oil, but sub retinal fluid in the inferior quadrants). A final VA > or = 0.05 was recorded in 67.3% of eyes (of which half had VA > or = 0.1) CONCLUSIONS: In cases presenting with retinal detachment complicated by PVR the possibility of reinterventions and the risk of intraocular hypertension should be considered. Unfortunately, even some cases with favorable anatomical outcome will not present ambulatory vision. Keywords:
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Dumitrescu R, Mehedintu C, Briceag I, Purcărea VL, Hudita D. Metformin-clinical pharmacology in PCOs. J Med Life 2015; 8:187-92. [PMID: 25866577 PMCID: PMC4392089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance characterizes polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOs). Metformin is the oldest insulin sensitizer used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In PCOs, metformin decreases the serum lipids, androgen and insulin; induces ovulation and regular menstrual cycle; increases the pregnancy rate.
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- R Dumitrescu
- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
,Gynecology Department, “Dr. I. Cantacuzino Hospital”, Bucharest, Romania
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- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
,Gynecology Department, “Nicolae Malaxa Hospital”, Bucharest, Romania
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- Gynecology Department, “Dr. I. Cantacuzino Hospital”, Bucharest, Romania
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- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Dumitrescu R, Mehedintu C, Briceag I, Purcarea VL, Hudita D. The polycystic ovary syndrome: an update on metabolic and hormonal mechanisms. J Med Life 2015; 8:142-5. [PMID: 25866568 PMCID: PMC4392092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOs) is a public health important disease, affecting one in five women at reproductive age. The clinical implications include reproductive, metabolic and psychological features. This article reviews the literature data related to the new metabolic and hormonal mechanisms in PCOs. Recognizing the real diagnostic of PCOs, using the right criteria, is a challenge in current practice.
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- R Dumitrescu
- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
,Gynecology Department, “Dr. I. Cantacuzino Hospital”, Bucharest, Romania
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- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
,Gynecology Department, “Nicolae Malaxa Hospital”, Bucharest, Romania
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- Gynecology Department, “Dr. I. Cantacuzino Hospital”, Bucharest, Romania
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- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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Dumitrescu R, Liu Z, Marian C, Llanos A, Yang Y, Spear S, Kallakury B, Seillier-Moiseiwitsch F, Freudenheim J, Mason J, Shields P. Abstract B51: Factors associated with DNA methylation and folate in breast tissue and plasma from healthy normal women. Cancer Prev Res (Phila) 2008. [DOI: 10.1158/1940-6207.prev-08-b51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
B51
Introduction
There is increasing evidence that changes in methylation are important in breast carcinogenesis. Little is know about the etiology for changes in methylation. One-carbon metabolism involved in the transfer of methyl groups for DNA methylation and synthesis plays a role in breast carcinogenetic process, possibly in part by contributing to changes in DNA methylation. Folic acid is a critical substrate for this pathway, together with vitamins B6 and B12 as cofactors.
Methods
Ninety four healthy woemn with no history of cancer who were undergoing reduction mammoplasty were recruited to our study. All participants completed a structured interview and donated breast tissue and blood. p16INK hypermethylation and global methylation phenotypes were analyzed using pyrosequencing assays. LINE-1 elements were used to serve as a marker for global methylation. Plasma folate concentrations were quantified using the Immulite 1000 system. Breast folate levels were measured using the standard microbiological assay. We used Spearman correlation coefficients, t-tests and logistic regression models to describe the associations between folate levels and methylation phenotypes and other characteristics of these women.
Results
p16 INK promoter hypermethylation was identified in 31% of the breast tissues analyzed. Global methylation level range was 65.3-82.8% (mean=73.8%, median=73.3% and SD=4.6%). Plasma folate levels were significantly associated with age (p-value= 0.01), race (p-value <0.0001), prior pregnancy (p-value= 0.02), current smoking (p-value= 0.02), history of alcohol consumption (p-value= 0.03), history of cancer in the family (p-value= 0.0002) and also with global methylation phenotype (p-value= 0.04). Breast folate levels were significantly associated with prior pregnancy (p-value= 0.0001), history of alcohol consumption (p-value= 0.02), history of cancer in the family (p-value <0.0001) and weakly associated with p16 INK promoter hypermethylation (p-value= 0.06). When the difference between breast and plasma folate concentrations was analyzed in relationship to the demographic characteristics we observed several significant associations with race (p-value <0.0001), pregnancy (p-value <0.0001), current smoking (p-value= 0.01), history of alcohol consumption (p-value= 0.02), history of cancer in the family (p-value <0.0001) and family history of breast cancer (p-value= 0.03).
Conclusions
Both systemic and tissue-specific folate levels appear to influence methylation phenotypes, especially in relationship with other risk factors such as age, race, smoking, drinking and history of cancer in the family. These findings may provide further insights in the understanding of gene-nutrient interactions in the determination of breast cancer susceptibility.
Supported by: DOD BC022346
Citation Information: Cancer Prev Res 2008;1(7 Suppl):B51.
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- Ramona Dumitrescu
- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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- Lombardi Comp. Cancer Ctr. at Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC, Tufts University, Boston, MA, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
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Ihra G, Dumitrescu R, Kepka A, Coraim F, Aloy A. Right aortic arch and aortic aneurysm leading to near-complete compression of the trachea after coronary artery surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 1998; 12:437-8. [PMID: 9713734 DOI: 10.1016/s1053-0770(98)90199-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- G Ihra
- Department of Anaesthesiology and General Intensive Care Medicine, University of Vienna, Austria
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Kapral S, Gollmann G, Dumitrescu R, Weinstabl C, Lehofer F. A.221 Tramadol added to mepivacaine prolongs the duration of brachial plexus blockade. Br J Anaesth 1996. [DOI: 10.1016/s0007-0912(18)31076-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Grobnicu M, Niculescu IT, Dumitrescu R. Detection of antibody responses to natural rubella infection by single radial haemolysis test. Arch Roum Pathol Exp Microbiol 1982; 41:43-6. [PMID: 7052017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Niculescu IT, Zilisteanu E, Cretescu L, Matepiuc M, Dumitrescu R, Oprescu E, Bodnar C, Cuteanu I, Vlad A, Mogos A. Influenza virus split vaccines. Effect of priming infection on serologic response in humans. Arch Roum Pathol Exp Microbiol 1979; 38:147-54. [PMID: 262510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Popovici M, Coşman M, Olinescu E, Voicescu V, Dumitrescu R, Israil A. Comparative study on biological markers efficiency with epidemiological applications in human infections produced by Klebsiella. Arch Roum Pathol Exp Microbiol 1979; 38:33-42. [PMID: 546371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Herzovi F, Dumitrescu R. [Epidemiology of infant deaths at home and the problem of sudden death]. Rev Pediatr Obstet Ginecol Pediatr 1976; 25:69-78. [PMID: 821126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Popovici M, Szégli L, Georgescu C, Năcescu N, Dumitrescu R. [Importance of etiological diagnosis in acute intestinal disorders (diarrheal disease)]. Microbiol Parazitol Epidemiol (Bucur) 1973; 18:359-64. [PMID: 4793222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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