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View article: 136 Sleep and Porphyromonas gingivalis K-Capsular IgG Serotypes: A Study in the Old Order Amish
136 Sleep and Porphyromonas gingivalis K-Capsular IgG Serotypes: A Study in the Old Order Amish Open
Introduction Sleep problems and periodontal disease have a bidirectional relationship and are independently linked with depression, dementia, and metabolic disease. Inadequate sleep can worsen inflammation, a hallmark of periodontal diseas…
View article: Evaluation of 2 Lateral Flow Rapid Tests in the Diagnosis of Chagas Disease in the Washington Metropolitan Area
Evaluation of 2 Lateral Flow Rapid Tests in the Diagnosis of Chagas Disease in the Washington Metropolitan Area Open
We compared the accuracy of the Stat-Pak and Chagas Detect Plus with a latent class analysis. Sensitivity values of 89.7% and 91.9% and specificities of 97.1% and 80.3%, respectively, were seen in the serodiagnosis of Chagas disease in His…
View article: Psychological Stress: A Predisposing and Exacerbating Factor in Periodontitis
Psychological Stress: A Predisposing and Exacerbating Factor in Periodontitis Open
Purpose of Review This review focuses on recent advances in our understanding of the interactions between psychological stress, the immune system, and periodontitis, including the dynamic role of host stress responses in altering immune fu…
View article: Use of a Latent Class Analysis in the Diagnosis of Chronic Chagas Disease in the Washington Metropolitan Area
Use of a Latent Class Analysis in the Diagnosis of Chronic Chagas Disease in the Washington Metropolitan Area Open
Background The diversity of individuals at risk for Trypanosoma cruzi infection in the United States poses challenges for diagnosis. We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared tests in the Washington…