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Medicine, General & Internal
Grzegorz Zielinski, Michal Ginszt, Magdalena Zawadka, Katarzyna Rutkowska, Zuzanna Podstawka, Jacek Szkutnik, Piotr Majcher, Piotr Gawda
Summary: The study examined the relationship between stress levels measured by the PSS-10 questionnaire and masticatory muscle activity, finding that perceived stress may be associated with muscular asymmetry during functional clenching activities.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Kwang-Ho Choi, O. Sang Kwon, Lakhyung Kim, So Min Lee, Ui Min Jerng, Jeeyoun Jung
Summary: This study found that sEMG measurement of SCMM is useful for TMD diagnosis, with higher POC values in the healthy control group compared to the TMD group. ROC analysis showed that the AUC value of SCMM was greater than MM, indicating the importance of SCMM in TMD diagnosis.
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Kumar Chandan Srivastava, Deepti Shrivastava, Zafar Ali Khan, Anil Kumar Nagarajappa, Mohammed Assayed Mousa, May Othman Hamza, Khalid Al-Johani, Mohammad Khursheed Alam
Summary: The study found a 36.99% prevalence of TMD among dental students in Saudi Arabia, with pain in the jaw, temple, and peri-auricular area being the most common symptoms. Female, married, and clinical-level students were significantly more at risk of TMD. Anxiety and parafunctional behaviors were shown to increase the risk of developing TMD.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Grzegorz Zielinski, Aleksandra Bys, Jacek Szkutnik, Piotr Majcher, Michal Ginszt
Summary: The study aimed to analyze and compare the electromyographic patterns of masticatory muscles in subjects with active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) within upper trapezius, patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and healthy adults. The results showed that both MTrPs in the upper trapezius and TMDs are associated with changes in electromyographic patterns of masticatory muscles.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Aya Maeda-Iino, Yuki Osako, Shoko Nakagawa, Kotaro Takahashi, Yasuhiko Oga, Minami Furukawa-Sainoki, Marina Harada, Mika Fukushima, Shouichi Miyawaki
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the relationship between masseter muscle activity during wakefulness and TMD-related symptoms, psychosocial status, and pain-related disability.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Keunhyo Lee, Seungchul Chon
Summary: This study aimed to compare muscle thickness, muscle tone, and maximum mouth opening in subjects with and without temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Patients with TMD showed decreased muscle thickness and increased muscle tone in the masseter and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles, as well as reduced maximum mouth opening compared to non-TMD patients. Strong correlations were found between muscle thickness and tone in both relaxed and clenched states in the SCM muscle.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Carolina Ferreira de Macedo, Anelise Sonza, Alexia Nadine Puel, Adair Roberto dos Santos
Summary: This study investigated the muscle oxygenation and pain immediately after dry needling (DN) application in patients with myogenous temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). The results showed an increase in tissue oxygen saturation in the masseter muscle after DN, but pain also increased.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ORAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Malgorzata Pihut, Malgorzata Kulesa-Mrowiecka
Summary: This article discusses medical emergencies that occur in patients with temporomandibular disorders, which pose significant challenges for clinicians. Examples of these emergencies include disc displacement without reduction and sudden contraction of the inferior part of the lateral pterygoid muscle. The article also explores sudden attacks of pain associated with secondary trigeminal neuralgia and other emergencies such as myofascial pain syndrome, traumatic and inflammatory states of the temporomandibular joints, subluxation, and consequences of intense occlusive parafunctions. The recommended therapeutic methods for these emergencies are described, emphasizing the potential for permanent damage to the soft tissue structures of the temporomandibular joints if incorrect treatment and rehabilitation are implemented.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Susan W. Herring, Zi-Jun Liu, Katherine L. Rafferty, Michael C. Baldwin, Atriya Salamati, Cambria Cunningham, Birkin Owart, Basma Tamasas
Summary: This study assessed the masticatory function and musculoskeletal structure after multiple Botulinum neurotoxins (BoNT) treatment. The results showed that although muscle function can mostly be regained after each injection, multiple doses of BoNT caused extensive damage to the muscles and decreased bone density in the mandible.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Yundong Liu, Tao Yin, Mi He, Changyun Fang, Shifang Peng
Summary: This study investigated the association between congenitally missing teeth and temporomandibular disorders (TMD). A cross-sectional analysis of 586 control participants and 583 participants with congenitally missing teeth revealed a higher prevalence of TMD in the group with congenitally missing teeth. Therefore, TMJ evaluation and multidisciplinary strategies are necessary when treating patients with congenitally missing teeth.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Abbie Suttle, Peng Wang, Fabiana C. Dias, Qiaojuan Zhang, Yuhui Luo, Lauren Simmons, Andrey Bortsov, Inna E. Tchivileva, Andrea G. Nackley, Yong Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates that overactive TRPV4 neurons contribute to pain in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) by potentiating the release of CGRP. Targeting TRPV4 and CGRP may be of clinical potential in alleviating TMD pain.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Susan W. Herring, Zi-Jun Liu, Katherine L. Rafferty, Michael C. Baldwin, Atriya Salamati, Cambria Cunningham, Birkin Owart, Basma Tamasas
Summary: This study found that rabbits receiving multiple doses of BoNT showed extensive muscle damage, including muscle atrophy and decreased bone density, especially during the recovery period after treatment.
ARCHIVES OF ORAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Giuseppe Minervini, Rocco Franco, Maria Maddalena Marrapodi, Luca Fiorillo, Gabriele Cervino, Marco Cicciu
Summary: The physical and psychological effects of war can have far-reaching and long-lasting impacts. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) among war veterans diagnosed with PTSD. The results showed that war veterans with PTSD had a higher prevalence of TMD signs and symptoms compared to those not exposed to war.
JOURNAL OF ORAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Bingmei Shao, Haidong Teng, Shiming Dong, Zhan Liu
Summary: This study investigates the mechanical differences in different groups of TMD patients through biomechanics and explains the mechanical pathogenesis of TMD. The results indicate that TMD patients have significantly greater contact stresses in the joints, especially for bilateral TMD patients. Excessive protection leads to greater stress on the affected side and increased TMD risk on the asymptomatic side. Clinically, abnormal stress distributions of the disc may result in poor buffering and articular clicking, while asymmetric distributions of the articular fossa may cause deviation of mouth opening or inconsistent TMJ loading.
COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lili Xu, Ling Zhang, Junlan Lu, Shuai Fan, Bin Cai, Kerong Dai
Summary: This study investigated the impact of head posture on masseter muscle electrical activity in TMD patients and healthy subjects. The findings suggest that physical therapists should focus on patient education and appropriate rehabilitation programs to reduce muscle activity in TMD patients.
ANNALS OF PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Clarissa Giebel, Katarzyna Lion, Maria Mackowiak, Rabih Chattat, P. N. Suresh Kumar, Monica Cations, Mark Gabbay, Wendy Moyle, Giovanni Ottoboni, Joanna Rymaszewska, Adrianna Senczyszyn, Dorota Szczesniak, Hilary Tetlow, Elzbieta Trypka, Marco Valente, Ilaria Chirico
Summary: This international study found that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an indirect impact on people living with dementia and informal carers in five countries. The pandemic has limited access to support services, hindered remote support, and led to declines in cognitive and physical health among those with dementia. The study highlights the need for better access to support services for people affected by dementia.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Malgorzata Radwan-Oczko, Iga Sokol, Katarzyna Babuska, Joanna E. Owczarek-Drabinska
Summary: Oral mucosa lesions (OMLs) vary in prevalence among different populations, and some have characteristic mucosal manifestations. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of OMLs in patients attending an outpatient dental clinic.
Article
Oncology
Tamara Ownsworth, Katarzyna Lion, Ursula M. Sansom-Daly, Kerryn Pike, Eng-Siew Koh, Georgia K. B. Halkett, Mark B. Pinkham, Raymond J. Chan, Haryana M. Dhillon
Summary: The provision of psychological support for adults with primary brain tumors in Australia varies according to discipline, setting, and management phase. System-level barriers, such as limited resources and funding, insufficient staff time, lengthy waitlists and costs, are the most frequently identified challenges.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malgorzata Radwan-Oczko, Kinga Bandosz, Zofia Rojek, Joanna E. Owczarek-Drabinska
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of oral mucosa lesions in elderly patients, with oral lichenoid diseases, lingual changes, and small nodules being the most common conditions. Females were more likely to be diagnosed with OLDs, lingual changes, and oral candidiasis, while males were more likely to have lingual changes, small nodules, and OLDs. The impact of oral health on quality of life was emphasized, and the study aimed to fill the gap in research on oral mucosa lesions in the elderly population of European countries.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Rehabilitation
Wendy Moyle, Jenny Murfield, Katarzyna Lion
Summary: This study critically evaluates the use of Telenoid for therapeutic purposes with older adults and highlights its potential for communication and mood improvement. However, challenges including technical issues, operator training, and acceptability need to be addressed.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Clarissa Giebel, Katarzyna M. Lion, Klara Lorenz-Dant, Aida Suarez-Gonzalez, Catherine Talbot, Emily Wharton, Jacqueline Cannon, Hilary Tetlow, Jochen Rene Thyrian
Summary: This systematic review examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with dementia living in the community or in residential care. The findings indicate that the pandemic has had negative effects on the cognition, physical functioning, and behavior of people with dementia, as well as limited access to care and poorer mental and social health.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Clarissa Giebel, Catherine V. Talbot, Emily Wharton, Klara Lorenz-Dant, Aida Suarez-Gonzalez, Jacqueline Cannon, Hilary Tetlow, Katarzyna M. Lion, Jochen Rene Thyrian
Summary: This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on unpaid dementia carers worldwide. The findings indicated that the pandemic had negative effects on the caregiving tasks, burden, and well-being of unpaid dementia carers. Policy initiatives should focus on providing better mental health support and formal care services for unpaid carers and their relatives with dementia, and further research is needed to explore the long-term implications of carer needs in light of care home restrictions and care delivery.
AGING & MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Family Studies
Katarzyna Malgorzata Lion, Wendy Moyle, Monica Cations, Sally Day, Lihui Pu, Jenny Murfield, Mark Gabbay, Clarissa Giebel
Summary: This study aimed to explore the changes in formal social support after the implementation of COVID-19 public health measures and how these restrictions affected people living with dementia and their informal carers in Australia. The findings highlighted the pre-pandemic limitations of the aged care system in Australia and the additional burden placed on informal carers supporting people with dementia during the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING
(2022)
Article
Gerontology
Wendy Moyle, Lihui Pu, Jenny Murfield, Billy Sung, Deepa Sriram, Jacki Liddle, Mohamed Estai, Katarzyna Lion
Summary: This study conducted a qualitative assessment of aged care technology needs and found that current technologies are not meeting the needs of end-users. The study supports the Technology Acceptance Model, showing that perceived usefulness and ease of use are key factors in determining acceptance of gerontechnology.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED GERONTOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ilaria Chirico, Clarissa Giebel, Katarzyna Lion, Maria Mackowiak, Rabih Chattat, Monica Cations, Mark Gabbay, Wendy Moyle, Alessandro Pappada, Joanna Rymaszewska, Adrianna Senczyszyn, Dorota Szczesniak, Hilary Tetlow, Elzbieta Trypka, Marco Valente, Giovanni Ottoboni
Summary: This study aimed to explore the use of technology and its perceived effects across different settings and countries. The results showed that technology can reduce the challenges faced by people with dementia and informal carers during COVID-19, but its effectiveness in healthcare is limited. Barriers include lack of digital literacy and appropriate digital environments, and help and supervision from carers are also necessary.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Joanna Elzbieta Owczarek-Drabinska, Patrycja Nowak, Malgorzata Zimolag-Dydak, Malgorzata Radwan-Oczko
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of oral mucosa lesions (OMLs) in children and investigate the correlation between specific types of OMLs and gender and age. The results showed a prevalence of 5.21% in minors, with aphthae being the most common diagnosis. Boys were more commonly affected, and traumatic erosion and ulcers were more frequently found in males.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Georgia Harris, Stephanie Jones, Mark B. Pinkham, Katarzyna M. Lion, Tamara Ownsworth
Summary: This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) semi-structured interview for assessing depression in adults with a primary brain tumour. Fifty adults with a primary brain tumour were recruited and administered various assessments. The results showed excellent interrater reliability and strong construct validity in the MADRS.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Chelsea Nicol, Mark B. Pinkham, Katarzyna Lion, Matthew Foote, Angela McBean, Mary Higgins, Elizabeth Conlon, Tamara Ownsworth
Summary: This study examines the treatment outcomes and patient reported outcomes of Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery (GKSRS) for benign brain tumour, highlighting the individualistic nature of coping and adjustment in the context of GKSRS.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Katarzyna M. Lion, Kerryn E. Pike, Haryana M. Dhillon, Eng-Siew Koh, Mark B. Pinkham, Joanne Shaw, Georgia K. B. Halkett, Tamara Ownsworth, BRAINS Program Invest
Summary: This qualitative study aimed to understand the specific psychosocial support pathways for people with brain tumors and their families from the perspectives of Australian healthcare professionals. The study found that there are challenges in fitting people into the existing care system, benefits of longer-term care coordination and interdisciplinary connections, and the impact of brain tumors on the whole family. Despite established psychosocial care pathways, service access varied and lacked continuity for individuals with lower-grade glioma and benign tumors. As a result, healthcare professionals recognize the need for improved access to care coordination and multidisciplinary psychosocial care tailored to the varying needs of people with brain tumors and their families.
Article
Nursing
Katarzyna M. Lion, Jenny Murfield, Deepa Sriram, Billy Sung, Glenda Cook, Mohamed Estai, Cindy Jones, Barbara Klein, Jacki Liddle, Lihui Pu, Wendy Moyle, AACT Collaborative
Summary: The aim of this study is to explore the experiences and perceptions of industry, academic, and research professionals regarding technologies used in aged care and to identify priorities for future development. The findings suggest that the existing technology does not meet the needs of older people, aged care personnel, and the system in general.
CONTEMPORARY NURSE
(2023)
