[Accidental Injuries of Milk Teeth and their Treatment]
RÓZSA Barbara1, NÉMETH Anikó2,3
MAY 03, 2024
Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice - 2024;37(2)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55608/nover.37.0006
Review
RÓZSA Barbara1, NÉMETH Anikó2,3
MAY 03, 2024
Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice - 2024;37(2)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55608/nover.37.0006
Review
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[Accidental injuries to milk teeth are a common occurrence in young children. Many people – if the injury does not seem serious – do not even consider it a serious injury, because „it’s just a milk tooth” and „another one will grow in its place”. Because of these misconceptions, the aim of this article is to raise awareness of the forms and possible consequences of traumatic injuries to milk teeth and to familiarise health professionals with the treatment of these injuries, thus highlighting the importance of dental care for children, even in the most mildly apparent cases, to protect the germs of the teeth to be eroded.]
Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice
[Diabetes affects the whole body, altering fundamental metabolic processes. The number of people with diabetes is gradually increasing, with a growing proportion of younger and younger people affected. While significant lifestyle changes are needed to manage diabetes, some form of medication is also essential. Often, only the importance of exercise and diet is brought to patients’ attention by professionals, overlooking the importance of oral prevention. A number of oral conditions (e.g. dry mouth, gingivitis) can occur in people with diabetes as a result of poor oral hygiene. It is important to raise awareness of these conditions and how to prevent them at all levels of healthcare.]
Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice
[The high blood pressure disease is one of the primary risk factors for the development of other cardiovascular diseases. The aim of the present study was to assess the medication habits, sleep quality, and quality of life of patients aged 45 and older living with hypertension.
Our study was a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted in 2022 in the form of an online questionnaire among patients aged 45 and older suffering from hypertension (n=143). The data collection tools included the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (8 items), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, EQ-5D-5L, and a self-designed questionnaire.
Lower age was associated with higher levels of medication adherence (R=-0.36; p=0.024). Patients who regularly visited their general practitioner showed more consistent medication intake (p=0.048). Adequate sleep quality positively influenced the quality of life (p<0.001).
Regular visits to the general practitioner not only facilitate medication adherence but also provide an excellent opportunity for patient education and health promotion. Therefore, it has paramount importance to draw the attention of hypertensive patients to the role of regular check-ups with their general practitioner, which can contribute to the prevention of complications arising from hypertension.]
Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice
[Technical progress in the modern age is rapidly expanding in the fields of health and medicine. Telemedicine is taking off, and global digitalisation is opening up new horizons in all segments of healthcare. Telemedicine has been evolving for decades and can provide a relevant toolkit for preventive and curative care, patient monitoring, and interactions between professionals. Its role is essential for the prevention and better management of common dental diseases. However, in addition to its many advantages, it also has limitations that challenge both professionals and patients visiting the care system.]
Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice
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Clinical Neuroscience
Although headaches are often comorbid with psychological symptoms, the underlying psychological processes, e.g. the role of personality dimensions as headache determinants remains unclear. Studies found associations between headaches and various personality traits; according to the Big Five model of personality, persons suffering from headaches exhibit a higher rate in neuroticism, while a lower rate in extraversion, openness to experiences and positive emotions.
Lege Artis Medicinae
[Hypothyroidism is common in the elderly. Frequent causes of hypothyroidism include autoimmune disease of the thyroid gland, previous thyroid surgery and radioiodine therapy. Symptoms may be atypical, and the level of serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) must be measured as a part of the biochemical workup. Elevated serum TSH levels have to be confirmed with a repeated tests, which must be completed by measuring the serum thyroxine level too. The recommended and relevant replacement therapy for hypothyroidism is levothyroxine sodium administration. Levothyroxine sodium is orally only partially absorbed since it is affected by food, minerals, drugs and the composition of the tablet. The initial hormone replacement dose should be low if any heart disease is suspected. The main risk of levothyroxine sodium therapy is its over supplementation, the side effects of which may include anxiety, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, and atrial fibrillation. Subclinical hypothyroidism with elevated serum TSH level but with a T4 level in its reference range may be considered as a mild form of hypothyroidism. Studies published so far did not prove the positive effect of substitution therapy for non-goitrous subclinical hypothyroidism, especially in elderly patients.]
Clinical Neuroscience Proceedings
[Multiple sclerosis (MS) may impact quality of life, careers and family plans of the affected individuals. The current treatments with disease modifying therapies aim to prevent people with MS (pwMS) from disability accumulation and progression. Different countries have different reimbursement policies resulting in inequalities in patient care among geographical regions. Access to anti-CD20 therapies for relapsing MS is restricted in Hungary because therapy of individual cases only is reimbursed. In the light of the latest research and national guidelines, 17 Hungarian MS experts agreed on 8 recommendations regarding relapsing pwMS using the Delphi round method. Strong agreement (> 80%) was achieved in all except one recommendation after three rounds, which generated a fourth Delphi round. The experts agreed on treatment initiation, switch, follow-up and discontinuation, as well as on special issues such as pregnancy, lactation, elderly population, and vaccination. Well-defined national consensus protocols may facilitate dialogue between policymakers and healthcare professionals and thus contribute to better patient care in the long run.]
Clinical Oncology
[The possibility of detecting pancreatic cancer (PC) at a potentially curable stage depends on early diagnosis and the ability to identify and screen high-risk populations before symptoms appear. Identifying high-risk populations is challenging and optimal screening tools remain unclear (1).]
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Clinical Neuroscience
Is there any difference in mortality rates of atrial fibrillation detected before or after ischemic stroke?2.
Clinical Neuroscience
Neuropathic pain and mood disorders in earthquake survivors with peripheral nerve injuries3.
Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice
[Correlations of Sarcopenia, Frailty, Falls and Social Isolation – A Literature Review in the Light of Swedish Statistics]4.
Clinical Neuroscience
[Comparison of pain intensity measurements among patients with low-back pain]5.
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