Retrospective and Observational Study to Assess the Efficacy of Citicoline in Elderly Patients Suffering From Stupor Related to Complex Geriatric Syndrome.
Retrospective and observational study to assess the efficacy of citicoline in elderly patients suffering from stupor related to complex geriatric syndrome.
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Clin Interv Aging. 2012; 7: 113-8
Putignano S, Gareri P, Castagna A, Cerqua G, Cervera P, Cotroneo AM, Fiorillo F, Grella R, Lacava R, Maddonni A, Marino S, Pluderi A, Putignano D, Rocca F
A significant percentage of elderly subjects (50%-80%) suffering from sub-acute ischemic cerebrovascular disease, with or without moderate or severe cognitive memory decline and with or without associated behavioral and psychological symptoms, shows a complex syndrome. This syndrome is related to the progressive impairment of health conditions and/or stressing events (ie, hospitalization), characterized by confusion and/or stupor, which are consequently difficult to manage and require a great deal of care. Geriatric patients often suffer from multiple chronic illnesses, may take numerous medications daily, exhibit clinical instability, and may experience worsening of medical conditions following cerebral ischemic events and thus have an increased risk of disability and mortality. There are several studies in literature which demonstrate the efficacy of citicoline, thanks to its neuroprotective function, for the recovery and in postischemic cerebral rehabilitation. It has been shown that, even soon after an ischemic stroke, administration of oral citicoline (500-4000 mg/day) improves the general conditions evaluated with the Rankin scale and the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale 12. In particular, it has been shown that the CDP-choline improves the cognitive and mental performance in Alzheimer’s dementia and vascular dementia. We have evaluated the administration of citicoline in geriatric patients following a protocol of intravenous study on improvement of individual performances.
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“Transport distraction osteogenesis for reconstruction of mandibular defects”: our experience.
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J Maxillofac Oral Surg. 2011 Jun; 10(2): 93-100
Nanjappa M, Natashekara M, Sendil Kumar C, Kumaraswamy SV, Keerthi R, Ashwin DP, Gopinath AL
Mandibular defects usually involve a combination of osseous and soft tissue deficiency and are among the most challenging problems in maxillofacial surgery, many options are available for mandibular reconstruction. One of the options discussed in literature recently being distraction osteogenesis.The aims and objectives of the study were to evaluate clinically the technique of distraction osteogenesis to reconstruct mandibular defects, using indigenous transport distractors, and to evaluate the efficacy of Indigenous transport distraction osteogenesis device.A prospective, experimental study was designed to examine the use of transport distraction osteogenesis in the treatment of defects of the mandible. Four patients with defects of the mandible were subjected to distraction osteogenesis with indigenously manufactured distraction device. The regenerate was assessed clinically and radiographically.The results showed that the regenerate was clinically as hard as the adjacent unaffected mandible and radiologic evidence of bone regeneration was observed. The major advantage being regeneration of hard tissue and soft tissue components without the morbidity of donor site, so that functional rehabilitation of the patient is possible.Thus from our study it is shown that transport distraction osteogenesis using indigenous distractors is a reliable yet affordable option for reconstruction of mandibular defects.
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Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with a large mid face defect secondary to Basal cell carcinoma.
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J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2011 Jun; 11(2): 137-41
Rao PL, Parkash H, Jain V, Raut A
The art of maxillofacial prosthetics restores esthetics and function in patients with gross developmental or acquired defects of face and helps them to restore hope and ambition to lead a useful life. This valuable service provided by maxillofacial prosthodontist lifts the morale of the patient and thus aids in physical well being and quality of life. Diagnosis and treatment planning should include attention to each detail prior to rehabilitation process. This paper describes a clinical case of mid face defect due to basal cell carcinoma, rehabilitated with facial prosthesis and intraoral obturator.
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Management of compromised ridges: a case report.
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J Indian Prosthodont Soc. 2011 Jun; 11(2): 125-9
Manoj SS, Chitre V, Aras M
Complete denture therapy is an age old form of dental treatment. Ridge atrophy poses a clinical challenge towards the fabrication of a successful prosthesis. Extreme resorption of the maxillary and mandibular denture bearing areas results in sunken appearance of cheeks, unstable and non retentive dentures with associated pain and discomfort. This article describes the step by step rehabilitation procedure of a patient with atrophic ridges using a hollow maxillary complete denture with cheek plumpers attached to it and the recording of neutral zone to ensure a stable mandibular denture.
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United Seating & Mobility and Affiliates Complete Stock Purchase of Medical …
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