J Natl Med Assoc
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Advances in medical science and in preventive dentistry have changed the context of oral health. The American population is living longer with numerous complex chronic diseases. This paper is to raise awareness about the impact of multiple chronic diseases and their associations with oral diseases. ⋯ High occurrences of chronic diseases generally occur in aging as well as disadvantaged populations. Serious infections, slow healing, prolonged bleeding, and hospitalizations can escalate in patients with uncontrolled chronic diseases. A multidisciplinary team-based approach to patient management can minimize complications and unexpected challenges.
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Burning Mouth syndrome (BMS) is a relatively common oral neurosensory disorder known for oral burning pain. In that there is a relative absence of oral clinical findings and systemic causation, the diagnosis of BMS is challenging. ⋯ The lip component of chronic orofacial pain is potentially an important concern with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic orofacial pain. Discussion regarding the etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of this condition is provided.
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This study investigates the association between statin use and all-cause mortality, as well as the association between statin use and incident diabetes or prediabetes among African Americans. ⋯ Statin use was associated with a 20% decrease in all-cause mortality but an 80% increased risk of incident diabetes/prediabetes. Clinicians should consider the implications of these findings when prescribing statins to patients in this population.
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A personal anecdote highlighting the myriad myths and misconceptions about why men don't often report domestic violence and the steps that society can take to ensure that everyone who has experienced such violence gets the resources and support they need.
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As a prevalent persistent respiratory disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is featured by airflow limitation and chronic inflammation. This study focused on the identification of immune-related hub genes in COPD. ⋯ This study analyzed the potential biological functions enriched by COPD-IMDEGs, identified ten genes as biological markers for diagnosing COPD, and predicted potential drugs for treating COPD.