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Open AccessSecondary analysis of potential associations between oral health and infection-related parameters in patients with severe heart failure—results of a German cohort
Aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate whether oral health parameters would be associated with infection-related parameters and overall survival of patients with severe heart failure (HF).
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Open AccessMolecular detection of Babesia spp. in dogs in Germany (2007–2020) and identification of potential risk factors for infection
In Europe, canine babesiosis is most frequently caused by Babesia canis and Babesia vogeli, and occasionally by Babesia gibsoni.. In Germany, B. canis is recognized as endemic. The aims of this study were to asse...
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Learning curves and procedural times in Senhance®-robotic assisted fundoplication: results from 237 consecutive patients undergoing robotic fundoplication in a single center as part of the European TRUST Robotic Surgery Registry Study
Gastroesophageal reflux disease requiring an operative solution is common. Minimally invasive surgery to generate an anti-reflux barrier at the distal esophagus following the principle of the “floppy Nissen” t...
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Open AccessArrest of root caries with an adjuvant chlorhexidine–fluoride varnish over a 12-months observation period: a QLF-analyzed, placebo-controlled, randomized, clinical trial (RCT)
This study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of an adjuvant chlorhexidine–fluoride varnish (Cervitec F) for prevention and arrest of root caries on elderly participants using quantitative light-induced flu...
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Open AccessOral health-related quality of life in patients with heart failure and left ventricular assist devices—results of a cross-sectional study
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to compare oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of patients with left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and heart failure (HF).
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Open AccessComparison of periodontal parameters between patients with ischemic and dilative cardiomyopathy
This cross-sectional study aimed in the comparison of periodontal parameters, number of remaining teeth and oral behaviour between patients with ischemic- (ICM) and non-ischemic dilative cardiomyopathy (DCM).
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PFNA and DHS for AO/OTA 31-A2 fractures: radiographic measurements, morbidity and mortality
For this retrospective cohort study, we assessed pertrochanteric fracture types AO/OTA 31-A2. PFNA and DHS were the devices used. We determined both devices in relation to peri-operative variables, postoperati...
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Open AccessOral health-related quality of life of patients after heart transplantation and those with heart failure is associated with general health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients after heart transplantation (HTx) and those with heart failure (HF).
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Comprehensive assessment of dental behaviour and oral status in patients with tongue piercing—results of a cross-sectional study
Aim of this cross-sectional case-control study was the comprehensive examination of oral health, oral behaviour and oral health-related quality of life of patients with tongue piercing. Furthermore, different ...
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Open AccessMultiplex PCR of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid in children enhances the rate of pathogen detection
Culturing of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid is a commonly used method for pathogen detection in pneumonia. However, the sensitivity is low, especially in patients pre-treated with anti-infective agents. Th...
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Open AccessFactor-XIII activity in patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis and active bleeding: a prospective observational study
Coagulation factor XIII plays a key role in fibrin clot stabilization and epithelial healing. Under chronic inflammatory conditions involving bleeding and an activation of the coagulation cascade, the FXIIIa i...
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Oral health-related quality of life depending on dental and periodontal health in different patients before and after liver transplantation
The aim of this study was to evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) depending on dental and periodontal health of different patients before and after liver transplantation (pre- and postLTx)...
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Long-term results of surgically treated calcaneal fractures: an analysis with a minimum follow-up period of twenty years
Long-term results after treatment of calcaneal fractures are rare. For this reason, we conducted a retrospective follow-up after a minimum of 20 years post surgery.
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Open AccessExtrakardiale Manifestation der Lipoprotein(a)-Erhöhung – Gehäuftes Auftreten von peripherer arterieller Verschlusskrankheit und Stenosen der Arteria carotis
Ein Zusammenhang zwischen erhöhten Lp(a)-Werten und der Inzidenz der KHK ist eindeutig belegt. Die Bedeutung einer Lp(a)-Erhöhung für die Entstehung einer Arteriosklerose mit extrakardialer Manifestation ist b...
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Electrical myostimulation improves left ventricular function and peak oxygen consumption in patients with chronic heart failure: results from the exEMS study comparing different stimulation strategies
Electromyostimulation (EMS) of thigh and gluteal muscles is a strategy to increase exercise capacity in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). The aim of this non-randomised pilot study was to investigate ...
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Open AccessHELP apheresis in hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease: efficacy and adverse events after 8,500 procedures
Low density lipoprotein (LDL-C) apheresis is a last treatment option for hypercholesterolemic patientsresistant to conservative lipid-lowering therapy. In a retrospective analysis of 8,533 heparin-induced extr...
