Patient preferences in severe COPD and asthma: a comprehensive literature review

Patient preferences in severe COPD and asthma: a comprehensive literature review

BACKGROUND Management of chronic incurable diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma is difficult. Incorporation of patient preferences is widely encouraged. PURPOSE To summarize original research articles determining patient preference in moderate-to-severe disease. METHODS Acceptable articles consisted of original research determining preferences for any asp...

Fatigue Assessment Scales: A comprehensive literature review

Background & Aims of the Study: Fatigue is one of the most important issues relating with safety and other aspects of human life. To understand fatigue and its relative factors and causes, there is a need to useful instruments, such as self-reported scales. The purpose of this study is to identify and present useful self-reported scales to measure fatigue. Materials & Methods: Data were extrac...

Complaints and patient satisfaction: a comprehensive review of the literature

resilon: a comprehensive literature review

bonding to dentin is a promising property, which can prevent leakage and improve the sealing ability of endodontic filling materials. resilon was developed and recommended initially because the existing root canal filling materials did not bond to root canal dentin. since its introduction in 2004, numerous reports have been published regarding various aspects of this material. this article aime...

Bilateral Dentigerous Cysts in a Non-Syndromic Patient: Literature Review and Report of a Case

Introduction: Dentigerous cysts (DCs) are the most common developmental cysts of the jaws, mostly associated with impacted third molars and canines. Multiple or bilateral DCs are rare and typically occur in association with some syndromes including cleidocranial dysplasia and Gorlin-Goltz. The occurrence of multiple DCs is rare in the absence of these syndromes. Case Presentation: A 28-year-ol...