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Two men with multiple disabilities carry out an assembly work activity with the support of a technology system	2013	Department of Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Bari , 70100 Bari , Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Developmental neurorehabilitation Periodical, Abbrev. Dev.Neurorehabil Pub Date Free Form Oct Volume 16 Issue 5 Start Page 332 Other Pages 339 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101304394; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1751-8431; 1751-8423 Accession Number PMID: 24020878 Language eng SubFile Case Reports; Journal Article; IM DOI 10.3310/phr04020 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24020878 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To assess whether two persons with multiple disabilities could learn a work activity (i.e., assembling trolley wheels) with the support of a technology system. METHOD: After an initial baseline, the study compared the effects of intervention sessions relying on the technology system (which called the participants to the different workstations and provided feedback and final stimulation) with the effects of intervention sessions carried out without technology. The two types of intervention sessions were conducted according to an alternating treatments design. Eventually, only intervention sessions relying on the technology system were used. RESULTS: Both participants managed to assemble wheels independently during intervention sessions relying on the technology system while they failed during sessions without the system. Their performance was strengthened during the final part of the study, in which only sessions with the system occurred. CONCLUSION: Technology may be critical in helping persons with multiple disabilities manage multi-step work activities. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Lancioni,G.E., Singh,N.N., O'Reilly,M.F., Green,V.A., Oliva,D., Campodonico,F. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Extended interactive voice response telephony (IVR) for relapse prevention after smoking cessation using varenicline and IVR: a pilot study	2013	Healthy Heart Program, Providence Health Care, St, Paul's Hospital, 1081 Burrard Street, Vancouver B,C, V6Z 1Y6, Canada. bmcnaughton@providencehealth.bc.ca.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full BMC public health Periodical, Abbrev. BMC Public Health Pub Date Free Form 10-Sep Volume 13 Issue Start Page 824 Other Pages 2458-13-824 Notes LR: 20151119; ClinicalTrials.gov/NCT00832806; JID: 100968562; 0 (Benzazepines); 0 (Nicotinic Agonists); 0 (Quinoxalines); W6HS99O8ZO (Varenicline); OID: NLM: PMC3848019; 2013/05/06 [received]; 2013/08/30 [accepted]; 2013/09/10 [aheadofprint]; epublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1471-2458; 1471-2458 Accession Number PMID: 24020450 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1186/1471-2458-13-824 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24020450 Abstract BACKGROUND: There is a significant resumption of smoking following smoking cessation using varenicline. Both smoking cessation medications and counseling have been shown to increase smoking quit rates at one year. Thus, the combination of varenicline and interactive voice response (IVR) telephony followed by extended IVR may further improve smoking cessation rates at one and two years. METHODS: 101 participants were recruited from the community via newspaper advertisement. They attended a group counseling session and were given smoking information booklets from the Canadian Cancer Society. After 12 weeks of varenicline and 9 IVR calls, all participants who had quit smoking were randomized into 2 groups matched by levels of motivation and addiction as per baseline questionnaire score. The intervention group continued to receive bi-weekly IVR support for weeks 13-52. The control group no longer received IVR. The primary end-point was self-reported abstinence and exhaled carbon monoxide levels of less than 10 ppm for weeks 12, 52 and 2 years. Data were analyzed by Fisher's exact test or Wilcoxon rank-sum test. RESULTS: Of the 101 participants, 44 (43%) had stopped smoking after 12 weeks of varenicline and 9 IVR calls. Of these, 23 (52%) were randomized to receive IVR calls from weeks 13 to 52.At 52 weeks, 26 (59%) participants remained smoke-free. Of the 23 with IVR, 12 (52.2%) stopped smoking compared to 14 of 21 (66.7%) without IVR. At 2 years, 40 of the 44 (90.9%) randomized participants were contacted and 24 of the 44 (54.5%) came in for testing. Fourteen (13% of the original cohort, 30% who were abstinent at 12 weeks and 53% who were abstinent at 52 weeks) remained smoke-free. Five of the 23 (21.7%) randomized to IVR and 9 of the 21 (42.9%) randomized to no IVR remained smoke-free at 2 years. CONCLUSIONS: In this pilot study of an apparently healthy population, extended IVR did not affect abstinence rates. There was no relapse prevention benefit in offering 9 months of continued IVR to subjects who had stopped smoking after receiving 3 months of varenicline and IVR treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrial.gov: NCT00832806. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors McNaughton,B., Frohlich,J., Graham,A., Young,Q.R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130910 PMCID PMC3848019 Editors
Assessment of coronary artery disease risk in 5463 patients undergoing cardiac surgery: when is preoperative coronary angiography necessary?	2013	Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minn.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery Periodical, Abbrev. J.Thorac.Cardiovasc.Surg. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 146 Issue 5 Start Page 1055 Other Pages 1063, 1064.e1; discussion 1063-1064 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 0376343; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/05/05 [received]; 2013/06/10 [revised]; 2013/06/26 [accepted]; 2013/09/04 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1097-685X; 0022-5223 Accession Number PMID: 24012061 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM DOI 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2013.06.046 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24012061 Abstract OBJECTIVES: We sought to critically analyze the routine use of conventional coronary angiography (CCA) before noncoronary cardiac surgery and to assess clinical prediction models that might allow more selective use of CCA in this setting. METHODS: We studied 5463 patients undergoing aortic valve surgery, mitral valve surgery, or septal myectomy with or without coronary artery bypass grafting from 2001 to 2010. Preoperative CCAs were evaluated for the presence of significant coronary artery disease (CAD). Random forests and logistic regression methods were used to determine the predictors of significant (>/=50%) coronary stenosis. RESULTS: Preoperative CCA was performed in 4711 patients (86%). Two thirds of those with angina, previous myocardial infarction, or percutaneous coronary intervention had significant CAD found on CCA, versus one third of patients free of these risk factors (P Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher The American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Published by Mosby, Inc Data Source Authors Thalji,N.M., Suri,R.M., Daly,R.C., Dearani,J.A., Burkhart,H.M., Park,S.J., Greason,K.L., Joyce,L.D., Stulak,J.M., Huebner,M., Li,Z., Frye,R.L., Schaff,H.V. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130904 PMCID Editors
Diversity and technological potential of lactic acid bacteria of wheat flours	2013	Department of Agricultural and Forestry Science, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Food Microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Food Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 36 Issue 2 Start Page 343 Other Pages 354 Notes CI: Copyright (c) 2013; JID: 8601127; 0 (Acids); 0 (Bacterial Proteins); 33X04XA5AT (Lactic Acid); EC 3.4.- (Peptide Hydrolases); OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/01/08 [received]; 2013/06/29 [revised]; 2013/07/09 [accepted]; 2013/07/18 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1095-9998; 0740-0020 Accession Number PMID: 24010616 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1016/j.fm.2013.07.003 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24010616 Abstract Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were analysed from wheat flours used in traditional bread making throughout Sicily (southern Italy). Plate counts, carried out in three different media commonly used to detect food and sourdough LAB, revealed a maximal LAB concentration of approximately 4.75 Log CFU g(-1). Colonies representing various morphological appearances were isolated and differentiated based on phenotypic characteristics and genetic analysis by randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)-PCR. Fifty unique strains were identified. Analysis by 16S rRNA gene sequencing grouped the strains into 11 LAB species, which belonged to six genera: Enterococcus, Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc, Pediococcus and Weissella. Weissella cibaria, Lactobacillus plantarum, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides and Leuconostoc citreum were the most prevalent species. The strains were not geographically related. Denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) analysis of total DNA of flour was used to provide a more complete understanding of the LAB population; it confirmed the presence of species identified with the culture-dependent approach, but did not reveal the presence of any additional LAB species. Finally, the technological characteristics (acidifying capacity, antimicrobial production, proteolytic activity, organic acid, and volatile organic compound generation) of the 50 LAB strains were investigated. Eleven strains were selected for future in situ applications. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Elsevier Ltd Data Source Authors Alfonzo,A., Ventimiglia,G., Corona,O., Di Gerlando,R., Gaglio,R., Francesca,N., Moschetti,G., Settanni,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130718 PMCID Editors
Adolescents' response to pictorial warnings on the reverse panel of cigarette packs: a repeat cross-sectional study	2015	Centre for Tobacco Control Research, Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirlingshire, UK.; Centre for Tobacco Control Research, Institute for Social Marketing, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirlingshire, UK.; Centre fo	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Tobacco control Periodical, Abbrev. Tob.Control Pub Date Free Form Mar Volume 24 Issue e1 Start Page e93 Other Pages 7 Notes CI: Published by the BMJ Publishing Group Limited. For permission to use (where not already granted under a licence) please go to http://group.bmj.com/group/rights-licensing/permissions.; GR: C312/A8721/Cancer Research UK/United Kingdom; JID: 9209612; OTO Place of Publication England ISSN/ISBN 1468-3318; 0964-4563 Accession Number PMID: 24005566 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2013-050999 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24005566 Abstract BACKGROUND: The UK (UK) became the third country in the European Union to require pictorial warnings on the back of cigarette packs, in October 2008. METHODS: A repeat cross-sectional survey was conducted with 11-16-year-olds in the UK between August and September 2008 (N=1401) and August and September 2011 (N=1373). At both waves the same text warnings appeared on the front and back of packs, with the only difference being the inclusion of images on the back of packs to support the text warnings in 2011. Warning related measures assessed were salience (noticing, looking closely at warnings), depth of processing (thinking about warnings, discussing them with others), comprehension and credibility (warning comprehensibility, believability and truthfulness), unaided recall, persuasiveness (warnings as a deterrent to smoking), avoidance techniques (eg, hiding packs) and a behavioural indicator (forgoing cigarettes due to warnings). RESULTS: For never smokers, warning persuasiveness and thinking about what warnings are telling them when the pack is in sight significantly increased from 2008 to 2011, but warning comprehensibility significantly decreased. For experimental smokers, there was a significant increase from 2008 to 2011 for warning persuasiveness, believing warnings and considering them truthful. For regular smokers, there were no significant changes from 2008 to 2011, except for an increase in hiding packs to avoid warnings and a decrease in warning salience. CONCLUSIONS: Including pictorial images on the back of cigarette packaging improved warning persuasiveness for never and experimental smokers, but had a negligible impact on regular smokers. The findings have implications for warning design. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Moodie,C., Mackintosh,A.M., Hastings,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130904 PMCID Editors
Notes from the field: electronic cigarette use among middle and high school students - United States, 2011-2012	2013		Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full MMWR.Morbidity and mortality weekly report Periodical, Abbrev. MMWR Morb.Mortal.Wkly.Rep. Pub Date Free Form 6-Sep Volume 62 Issue 35 Start Page 729 Other Pages 730 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 7802429; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1545-861X; 0149-2195 Accession Number PMID: 24005229 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI mm6235a6 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 24005229 Abstract Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are battery-powered devices that provide doses of nicotine and other additives to the user in an aerosol. Depending on the brand, e-cigarette cartridges typically contain nicotine, a component to produce the aerosol (e.g., propylene glycol or glycerol), and flavorings (e.g., fruit, mint, or chocolate). Potentially harmful constituents also have been documented in some e-cigarette cartridges, including irritants, genotoxins, and animal carcinogens. E-cigarettes that are not marketed for therapeutic purposes are currently unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and in most states there are no restrictions on the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. Use of e-cigarettes has increased among U.S. adult current and former smokers in recent years; however, the extent of use among youths is uncertain. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Perception of tourists regarding the smoke-free policy at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand	2013	Health Administration Department, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, 420/1 Rajvithi Road, Rajthevi District, Bangkok 10400, Thailand. nithats@gmail.com	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International journal of environmental research and public health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Environ.Res.Public.Health. Pub Date Free Form 30-Aug Volume 10 Issue 9 Start Page 4012 Other Pages 4026 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 101238455; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC3799520; 2013/06/11 [received]; 2013/08/13 [revised]; 2013/08/15 [accepted]; epublish Place of Publication Switzerland ISSN/ISBN 1660-4601; 1660-4601 Accession Number PMID: 23999549 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.3390/ijerph10094012 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23999549 Abstract This study was conducted during February-March 2012 to determine the perception and support regarding smoke-free policy among tourists at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, Thailand. In this cross-sectional study, 200 tourists (n = 200) were enrolled by convenience sampling and interviewed by structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, chi-square, and multinomial logistic regression were adopted in the study. Results revealed that half (50%) of the tourists were current smokers and 55% had visited Thailand twice or more. Three quarter (76%) of tourists indicated that they would visit Thailand again even if it had a 100% smoke-free regulation. Almost all (99%) of the tourists had supported for the smoke-free policy (partial ban and total ban), and current smokers had higher percentage of support than non-smokers. Two factors, current smoking status and knowledge level, were significantly associated with perception level. After analysis with Multinomial Logistic Regression, it was found that perception, country group, and presence of designated smoking room (DSR) were associated with smoke-free policy. Recommendation is that, at institution level effective monitoring system is needed at the airport. At policy level, the recommendation is that effective comprehensive policy needed to be emphasized to ensure smoke-free airport environment. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Sirichotiratana,N., Yogi,S., Prutipinyo,C. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130830 PMCID PMC3799520 Editors
Associations of diabetes mellitus, insulin, leptin, and ghrelin with gastroesophageal reflux and Barrett's esophagus	2013	Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Electronic address: jhr@umi	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. Gastroenterology Pub Date Free Form Dec Volume 145 Issue 6 Start Page 1237 Other Pages 44.e1-5 Notes LR: 20150423; CI: Copyright (c) 2013; GR: K24 DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24 DK080941/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 DK034933/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK087708/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01DK087708/DK/NI Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1528-0012; 0016-5085 Accession Number PMID: 23999171 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM DOI 10.1053/j.gastro.2013.08.052 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23999171 Abstract BACKGROUND & AIMS: Insulin and leptin have proliferative and anti-apoptotic effects. Ghrelin promotes gastric emptying and secretion of growth hormone and inhibits inflammation. We assessed whether diabetes mellitus and serum levels of insulin, leptin, and ghrelin are associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus. METHODS: We conducted a case-control study in 822 men undergoing colorectal cancer screening who were recruited to also undergo upper endoscopy. We identified 70 with Barrett's esophagus; 80 additional men with Barrett's esophagus were recruited shortly after their clinical diagnoses. Serum levels of insulin, leptin, and ghrelin were assayed in all 104 fasting men with Barrett's esophagus without diabetes and 271 without diabetes or Barrett's esophagus. Logistic regression was used to estimate the effects of diabetes and levels of insulin, leptin, and ghrelin on GERD and Barrett's esophagus. RESULTS: Among men with GERD, diabetes was inversely associated with Barrett's esophagus (adjusted odds ratio [OR] = 0.383; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.179-0.821). Among nondiabetics, hyperinsulinemia was positively associated with Barrett's esophagus, but the association was attenuated by adjustment for leptin and ghrelin. Leptin was positively associated with Barrett's esophagus, adjusting for obesity, GERD, and levels of insulin and ghrelin (OR for 3(rd) vs 1(st) tertile = 3.25; 95% CI: 1.29-8.17); this association was stronger in men with GERD (P = .01 for OR heterogeneity). Ghrelin was positively associated with Barrett's esophagus (OR for an increment of 400 pg/mL = 1.39; 95% CI: 1.09-1.76), but inversely associated with GERD (OR for 3(rd) vs 1(st) tertile = 0.364; 95% CI: 0.195-0.680). CONCLUSIONS: Based on a case-control study, leptin was associated with Barrett's esophagus, particularly in men with GERD. Serum insulin level was associated with Barrett's esophagus, but might be mediated by leptin. Serum ghrelin was inversely associated with GERD, as hypothesized, but positively associated with Barrett's esophagus, contrary to our hypothesis. Additional studies are needed in men and women to replicate these findings. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher AGA Institute. Published by Elsevier Inc Data Source Authors Rubenstein,J.H., Morgenstern,H., McConell,D., Scheiman,J.M., Schoenfeld,P., Appelman,H., McMahon,L.F.,Jr, Kao,J.Y., Metko,V., Zhang,M., Inadomi,J.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130830 PMCID PMC3914630 Editors
Abnormal sympathetic nerve activity in women exposed to cigarette smoke: a potential mechanism to explain increased cardiac risk	2013	Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California;	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full American journal of physiology.Heart and circulatory physiology Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Physiol.Heart Circ.Physiol. Pub Date Free Form 15-Nov Volume 305 Issue 10 Start Page H1560 Other Pages 7 Notes LR: 20150423; GR: K23 HL098744/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; GR: K23-HL-098744/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; GR: MO1-RR00865/RR/NCRR NIH HHS/United States; JID: 100901228; 0 (Tobacco Smoke Pollution); OID: NLM: PMC4073979; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/08/30 [ahe Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1522-1539; 0363-6135 Accession Number PMID: 23997107 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM DOI 10.1152/ajpheart.00502.2013 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23997107 Abstract In women, cardiac deaths attributable to tobacco exposure have reached the same high levels as men. Normally, sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) fluctuates according to the menstrual phase, but in habitual smokers, SNA levels remain constant. Our purpose is to extend these observations to other groups of women exposed to tobacco smoke and to explore potential mechanisms. We hypothesize that women exposed to secondhand smoke, but not former smokers, have nonfluctuating SNA compared with never smokers, and that impaired baroreflex suppression of SNA, and/or heightened central SNA responses, underlie this nonfluctuating SNA. We also hypothesize that female smokers have impaired nocturnal blood pressure dipping, normally mediated by modulation of SNA. In 49 females (19 never, 12 current, 9 former, 9 passive smokers), SNA was recorded (microneurography) during high- and low-hormone ovarian phases at rest, during pharmacological baroreflex testing, and during the cold pressor test (CPT). Twenty-four hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring was performed. Current and passive smokers, but not former smokers, had a nonfluctuating pattern of SNA, unlike never smokers in whom SNA varied with the menstrual phase. Baroreflex control of SNA was significantly blunted in current smokers, independent of menstrual phase. In passive smokers, SNA response to CPT was markedly increased. Nondipping was unexpectedly high in all groups. SNA does not vary during the menstrual cycle in active and passive smokers, unlike never and former smokers. Baroreflex control of SNA is blunted in current smokers, whereas SNA response to CPT is heightened in passive smokers. Smoking cessation is associated with return of the altered SNA pattern to normal. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Middlekauff,H.R., Park,J., Agrawal,H., Gornbein,J.A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130830 PMCID PMC4073979 Editors
Effects of full-mouth scaling on the periodontal health of Indigenous Australians: a randomized controlled trial	2013	Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, School of Dentistry, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia; Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Journal of clinical periodontology Periodical, Abbrev. J.Clin.Periodontol. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 40 Issue 11 Start Page 1016 Other Pages 1024 Notes LR: 20151119; CI: (c) 2013; JID: 0425123; OTO: NOTNLM; 2013/08/03 [accepted]; 2013/09/01 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 1600-051X; 0303-6979 Accession Number PMID: 23992525 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; D; IM DOI 10.1111/jcpe.12152 [doi] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 23992525 Abstract BACKGROUND: Simplified periodontal therapy might be a pragmatic strategy for public health programmes targeting Indigenous Australian adults. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate oral health effects of single-visit, non-surgical periodontal therapy compared to no treatment. METHODS: This parallel-group, randomized, open label clinical trial enrolled 273 Indigenous Australians aged >/=18 years with periodontitis. Intervention participants received full-mouth periodontal scaling and root planing during a single visit while the control group received no treatment. Endpoints were summary variables derived from clinical assessments of probing depth, clinical attachment loss, plaque, calculus and gingival bleeding before treatment and 3 months later. RESULTS: Endpoints could be calculated for 169 participants with follow-up data. Compared to the control group, there were statistically significant reductions in extent of shallow pockets: PD >/=4 mm (mean difference -2.86, [95% CI -5.01 to -0.71], p = 0.009) and gingival bleeding (mean difference -0.25, [95% CI -0.43 to -0.08], p = 0.005) but not deeper pockets PD >/=5 mm (mean difference -0.48, [95% CI -1.78 to 0.82], p = 0.468) or plaque scores. CONCLUSIONS: Periodontal therapy produced improvements in shallow periodontal pockets and measures of gingival bleeding in these Indigenous Australians. Descriptors Links Book Title Database Publisher John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Data Source Authors Kapellas,K., Do,L.G., Bartold,P.M., Skilton,M.R., Maple-Brown,L.J., O'Dea,K., Brown,A., Celermajer,D.S., Slade,G.D., Jamieson,L.M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20130901 PMCID Editors

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