Infectology

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

MARCH 08, 2024

[The Importance of Dental Prevention for Our Health]

KOVÁCS Noémi, NÉMETH Anikó

[In Hungary, people’s oral hygiene is very poor and signs of this can be seen from a very young age. The development of good oral hygiene habits should start after birth and be maintained throughout life in order to prevent the development of oral diseases. However, the consequences of poor oral hygiene are not only visible in the oral cavity, but can also have a detrimental effect on the whole organ system, leading to the development of serious diseases. To prevent these, health professionals at all levels of health care need to take preventive action.]

HUN 2024;37(01)

Journal of Nursing Theory and Practice

MARCH 08, 2024

[Effects of Illegal Drugs on Oral Health]

HALÁSZ Henrietta , NÉMETH Anikó

[Drug use is still on the rise today, with designer drugs being particularly dangerous. In addition to the general effects on the body, we must also mention the negative effects on the oral cavity. Many people do not realise that oral health can also be at risk, although oral lesions can develop as a result of poor oral hygiene, infections or neurological symptoms caused by the way in which the drug is used, or even by the way in which it is taken. In addition to dental caries, it is important to mention oral infections, tooth wear, or even Kaposi’s sarcoma due to possible HIV infection. Recognition of these oral lesions and of illegal drug use is not only a task for dental professionals, but also for the whole health care system.]

HUN 2024;37(01)

Hypertension and nephrology

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

[Important effects of renin-angiotensin system and angiotensin receptor blockers. Focus on valsartan]

FARSANG Csaba

[Blockade of AT1-receptors causes arteriolar vasodilation leading to the decrease the total peripheral resistance (TPR), the aldosterone secretion, and the sodium reabsorption in renal tubuli with reduction of the intraglomerular pressure.]

HUN 2024;28(1)

Hypertension and nephrology

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

[Changes/new developments in pediatric nephrology I. – Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR)]

MÁTTYUS István

[In the case of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), the abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder to the kidneys increases the risk of pyelonephritis and, in severe cases, causes kidney damage.]

HUN 2024;28(1)