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Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
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- Health & MedicineOpen access
Effectiveness of oxidative therapies in mature oral biofilms: A systematic review and meta-analysis
To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of oxidative therapies in disrupting and reducing mature oral biofilms (≥ 48 h) and to assess treatment effects across different oxidative modalities. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Twe...
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BACKGROUND: This first part of the S2k guidelines is an update of the 2015 S1 European guidelines based on the structured assessment of clinically relevant topics by the panel of experts. It is complemented by Part 2, which deals with treatments. OBJECTIVES: These guidelines aim...
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BACKGROUND: Lung-resident (rEos) and inflammatory (iEos) eosinophil subtypes were initially characterized in mouse models of asthma and have been proposed to contribute differentially to inflammation and remodeling in human allergic asthma (AA). While microRNAs (miRNAs) and their...
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Canine periodontitis is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases for dogs over two years of age. Periodontal pockets may serve as a reservoir for opportunistic bacteria including Pasteurella stomatis, Neisseria animaloris, and Streptococcus canis; however, data on their antimic...
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Patterns of electronic cigarette and heated tobacco product use among adults in Lithuania
The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) is increasing globally. The pattern of dual and poly-use raises concerns about compounding hazards. However, in Lithuania, there is a lack of comprehensive evaluation of use patterns. To characteri...
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Cancer remains a major health burden in Lithuania, emphasizing the importance of effective undergraduate oncology education. This paper describes the structure and key features of the integrated oncology curriculum at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU). Oncology...