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A protocol of patient selection and more frequent home visits have significantly reduced peritonitis episodes in CAPD patients using Y-set with Amuchina. However, no change in dropout rates were observed.
Certain general aspects of diabetes mellitus (DM) and the diagnostic procedures for assessing metabolic compensation are reviewed. A series of indications to be followed in dental treatment in the DM patient is then reviewed in order to avoid complications.
The paper reports a case of ameloblastoma in a patient aged two and half. The natural history of the disease is described together with therapy used.
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The purpose of this work is to compare survival and drop-out in 2 groups of patients undergoing either CAPD (42 pts) or standard HD (48 pts) as first treatment, from November 1981 to December 1988. Mean age and number of risk factors were not significantly different. At the end of the study 50.0% of pts on CAPD and 37.5% on HD were still on first treatment; clinical problems were the most frequent cause of drop-out. The total period of observation was significantly higher in the CAPD group (1391.0 months vs 850.4), but the life table analysis showed no significant differences in the incidence of death and of drop-out in the two groups. The follow-up of the CAPD group was subdivided into two periods, due to the fact that a scheme for clinical and social survey of patients undergoing dialysis and a policy of more frequent home visits were introduced at the end of 1985. A significant decrease of peritonitis episodes was observed in the second period.
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The onset of a protein-energy malnutrition represents a real risk for patients on CAPD. In order to verify the nutritional status and the effectiveness of the dietetic surveillance in preventing this complication, dietary intake, anthropometric measurements and biochemical parameters were monitored in 46 patients (27 males, 19 females, mean age: 58.7 +/- 14.8 years), suffering from ESRF and treated with CAPD, for a total observation period of 1731.67 months (mean: 37.64 +/- 25.17 months). The mean glucose concentration in the dialysate was 2.00 +/- 0.36 g/dl, the glucose reabsorption from dialysate per kg of ideal body weight (kg-IBW) was equivalent to 5.1 kcal, the mean dialysate protein loss was 13.08 +/- 5.52 g/day and the incidence of peritonitis episodes was 1 every 30.38 months-patient. The daily total caloric intake (by mouth and dialysate) was 30.8 kcal/kg-IBW with a normal subdivision for each diet component: there were not statistically significant differences in distribution according to age, sex and in the follow-up. The mean daily value of protein intake (PI) evaluated by dietary interviews was 0.99 g/kg-IBW, with a significant increase 1 year since the beginning of CAPD; the PI evaluated from urea nitrogen appearance was 1.22 g/kg-IBW. The PI remained stable later in the follow-up and in patients that made use of dietetic supplements, the mean daily increase by this way was 0.47 g/kg-IBW. Anthropometric measurements showed a statistically significant increase of %RBW after 1 year and of TS and % body fat after 3 years.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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The results of an epidemiological study on the incidence of caries in the school population of Val Pellice are reported. The purpose of the study was to acquire new knowledge on the dental health of infants and prepare a suitable prophylaxis and treatment plan.
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The data collected in a sample of 531 pupils of the primary schools of Val Pellice aged between 7 and 10 have been examined. These data suggest with sufficient reliability that periodontal disease is a threat even in this age segment.
An epidemiological investigation carried out in a population of children aged between six and twelve is reported. The relationship between caries and type of filling encountered was analysed.
Data concerning the evaluation of tooth brushing collected during odontostomatological screening in Val Pellice are reported. The screening was carried out by a dental team from Turin's Mauriziano Hospital and covered a population of 531 children aged between six and twelve.
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A new method for computerized epidemiological data is proposed. Personal experience in a study of 531 children of school age from the Val Pellice is reported.