Although it has been established that aspiration of pharyngeal bacteria is the major route infection in development nosocomial pneumonia, colonization mucosa by respiratory pathogens shown to be a transient phenomenon. It suggested dental plaque may constitute an additional, possibly more stable, reservoir pathogens. The purpose this study was assess prevalence oral potential group elderly (mean age = 75.9 yrs) chronic‐care‐facility residents (n 28) and age‐, gender‐, race‐matched outpatient...

The broad goal of the Tuskegee Legacy Project (TLP) study was to address, and understand, a range issues related recruitment retention Blacks other minorities in biomedical research studies. specific aim this analysis compare self-reported willingness Blacks, Hispanics, Whites participate as subjects studies, measured by Likelihood Participation (LOP) Scale Guinea Pig Fear Factor (GPFF) Scale. Questionnaire, 60 item instrument, administered 1,133 adult non-Hispanic 4 U.S. cities. findings...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence is increasing, with current estimates at 1/68–1/50 individuals diagnosed an ASD. Diagnosis based on behavioral assessments. Early diagnosis and intervention known to greatly improve functional outcomes in people Diagnosis, treatment monitoring prognosis of ASD symptoms could be facilitated biomarkers complement Mass spectrometry (MS) proteomics may help reveal for In this pilot study, we have analyzed the salivary proteome compared neurotypical...

Objectives. We compared the influence of awareness Tuskegee Syphilis Study and presidential apology for that study on willingness Blacks, non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics to participate in biomedical research. Methods. The Legacy Project Questionnaire was administered 1133 adults 4 US cities. This 60-item questionnaire addressed issues related recruitment minorities into studies. Results. Adjusted multivariate analysis showed that, with Blacks were nearly times as likely have heard Study, more...

The phrase, 'legacy of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study', is sometimes used to denote belief that Blacks are more reluctant than Whites participate in biomedical research studies because infamous study syphilis men run by U.S. Public Health Service from 1932-72. This paper first attempt assess directly accuracy this within a multi-city, multi-racial, large-scale, detailed random survey. We administered Legacy Project (TLP) Questionnaire 826 and non-Hispanic White adults three cities. While had...

The bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes suggests that the dental visit may offer a largely untapped opportunity to screen for undiagnosed diabetes. To better examine this potential opportunity, data from National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2004 were used determine if larger proportion of patients with periodontal disease as compared those without would be recommended screening according American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines. also...

We assessed the impact of parity on tooth loss among American women and examined mediators this relationship.

To compare the glycemic control in non-smoking patients with type 2 diabetes according to their periodontal and dental status.This cross-sectional study investigated previously diagnosed under antidiabetic medication. Clinical data fasting blood glucose (FBG) levels were collected from medical records. Patients divided into three groups diagnosis: no or mild periodontitis (NO/MILD, n=96), moderate severe (MOD/SEV, n=74) edentulous (n=141). FBG compared between groups. Logistic regression was...

Background: This study examined conditions under which gingival crevicular blood (GCB) could be used to obtain a useful glucose reading screen for undiagnosed diabetes during routine dental visits. Methods: GCB and capillary finger‐stick (CFB) readings obtained with glucometer were compared 46 patients recruited from an urban university clinic. Study participants divided into two groups based on probing depth or bleeding (BOP) at the site of collection sample. Group 1 had collected sites...

While parity (number of children) reportedly is related to tooth loss, the relationship between and dental caries has not been extensively investigated. We used path analysis test a theoretical model that specified influences levels through care, psycho- social factors, health damaging behaviors in 2635 women selected from NHANES III dataset. found while increased was associated with greater level total (DFS), untreated (DS). The mechanisms by which caries, however, remain undefined. Further...

This analysis was conducted to determine whether there is a difference among blacks, Hispanics, and whites in their perception of risks associated with participating either biomedical study or cancer screening.The Tuskegee Legacy Project Questionnaire, which focused on research subject participation, administered two different surveys (1999-2000 2003) seven cities. The Cancer Screening Questionnaire 2003 three cities.The sample across the consisted 1,064 781 1,598 non-Hispanic whites....

Background: This pilot study examines whether a novel diabetes screening approach using gingival crevicular blood (GCB) could be used to test for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) during periodontal visits. Methods: Finger‐stick (FSB) samples from 120 patients and GCB those with adequate bleeding on probing (BOP) were collected special collection cards analyzed HbA1c levels in laboratory. The Pearson correlation coefficient was measure between FSB values 75 paired samples. A receiver–operator...

Elder mistreatment (EM) is a potentially fatal and largely unrecognised problem in the United States. The purpose of this study was to determine prevalence EM busy clinics specifically, we report on feasibility screening for as well appropriate instrumentation screening.Prevalence estimates elder vary, but recent data from national sample community-residing adults over 60 years age indicate that 11.4% older some form mistreatment. There paucity research related dental medical understand such...

Abstract Aims: The Kungsholmen Elders Oral Health Study evaluated the oral health status of generally healthy, community‐dwelling persons aged 80 years and over living in Stockholm, Sweden. This paper reports periodontal disease findings evaluates distribution by sociodemographic factors. Methods: Eligible were identified through Project, an ongoing, longitudinal, population‐based study older adults. A total 121 subjects received a examination. Results: mean pocket probing depth was 2.6 mm...

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2010; 20: 222–229 Objectives. The aim this retrospective cohort study was to examine whether exposure early childhood protein‐energy malnutrition (ECPEM) is related worsened periodontal status in the permanent dentition during adolescence. Design. A trained clinician/researcher examined 96 persons aged 12–19 living rural Haiti using WHO diagnostic criteria (Community Periodontal Index, 1997). Malnutrition data participants had been collected...