Calorimetry is an indisputable diagnostic method. Over the years, there has been an improvement i... more Calorimetry is an indisputable diagnostic method. Over the years, there has been an improvement in the equipment and methods for measuring the calor that accompanies various processes. Using a thermal camera, we can measure the surface temperature of the skin at the beginning and the end of each skin allergy test. They are epicutaneous, cutaneous, and percutaneous. In case of a positive reaction, allergic inflammation is observed with the obligatory symptoms, one of which is warming (calor). Measuring and visualizing this warming is essential in the diagnosis of allergic reaction. The methodology of imaging the skin areas and processing the results is the key point in the objectivity of the study. Diagnostic skin allergy tests report mainly immunopathological reactions of the first and fourth types (Coombs and Gel classification). Their course is different and this necessitated the development of various thermovisiographic imaging methods. Through the results of our thermal imaging ...
International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 2020
Summary: A lot of latex products are used every day in medical and dental practice, as well as in... more Summary: A lot of latex products are used every day in medical and dental practice, as well as in households. This could lead to the development of sensibilisation amongst work-related groups of people, as well as in patients. Reactions that could be seen are not only affecting the skin, presented mainly like allergic contact dermatitis, but might be also severe life-threatening ones. The aim is to present a case of allergic reaction tolatex during regular skin prick testing. Clinical case: We present a clinical case of 47-year-old woman who has been forwarded to the Department of Imaging and Oral Diagnostics, Faculty of dental medicine, Medical University-Sofia, for testing the sensitization to latex products because of history for burning sensation, throbbing and itching in the area of the hard palate, lips and the pick of the tongue after regular dental clinical examination with latex gloves. Results: Three different types of testing were conducted for proving a latex allergy- serological examination: ImmunoCAP Phadia, prick-test and epicutaneous test. Additional testings were performed for clarifying the general allergic status of the patient. Conclusion: The diagnosing of sensitization to latex proteins seems to be easily doable but in fact it turns out to be challenging in clinical settings. Despite the performed three diagnostic tests (which are with different results), of great importance turns out to be the prick-testing and the initial clinical symptoms of allergic reaction which is manifested with feeling for edema and itching in the oral cavity. The administration of adrenaline, corticosteroids and antihistamines, included in the protocol for management of emergency situations in this specific case prevented the development of more severe condition.
The compex dental focal sanitation is a novel method in dental medicine, which entails specific d... more The compex dental focal sanitation is a novel method in dental medicine, which entails specific dental diagnostic and treatment (2). The relationship between focal doctrine from dental origin and systemic disease directs our attention to some unexpected causes. The aim of this study is to observed the opinion of patients about focal dental diagnostic and treatment in order to better organize and improve dental care. 88 patients compromised patients (43 on hemodialysis and 45 with renal transplants) completed tailored survey. Key words: hemodialysis, renal transplantation, dental focus.
Calorimetry is an indisputable diagnostic method. Over the years, there has been an improvement i... more Calorimetry is an indisputable diagnostic method. Over the years, there has been an improvement in the equipment and methods for measuring the calor that accompanies various processes. Using a thermal camera, we can measure the surface temperature of the skin at the beginning and the end of each skin allergy test. They are epicutaneous, cutaneous, and percutaneous. In case of a positive reaction, allergic inflammation is observed with the obligatory symptoms, one of which is warming (calor). Measuring and visualizing this warming is essential in the diagnosis of allergic reaction. The methodology of imaging the skin areas and processing the results is the key point in the objectivity of the study. Diagnostic skin allergy tests report mainly immunopathological reactions of the first and fourth types (Coombs and Gel classification). Their course is different and this necessitated the development of various thermovisiographic imaging methods. Through the results of our thermal imaging ...
International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 2020
Summary: A lot of latex products are used every day in medical and dental practice, as well as in... more Summary: A lot of latex products are used every day in medical and dental practice, as well as in households. This could lead to the development of sensibilisation amongst work-related groups of people, as well as in patients. Reactions that could be seen are not only affecting the skin, presented mainly like allergic contact dermatitis, but might be also severe life-threatening ones. The aim is to present a case of allergic reaction tolatex during regular skin prick testing. Clinical case: We present a clinical case of 47-year-old woman who has been forwarded to the Department of Imaging and Oral Diagnostics, Faculty of dental medicine, Medical University-Sofia, for testing the sensitization to latex products because of history for burning sensation, throbbing and itching in the area of the hard palate, lips and the pick of the tongue after regular dental clinical examination with latex gloves. Results: Three different types of testing were conducted for proving a latex allergy- serological examination: ImmunoCAP Phadia, prick-test and epicutaneous test. Additional testings were performed for clarifying the general allergic status of the patient. Conclusion: The diagnosing of sensitization to latex proteins seems to be easily doable but in fact it turns out to be challenging in clinical settings. Despite the performed three diagnostic tests (which are with different results), of great importance turns out to be the prick-testing and the initial clinical symptoms of allergic reaction which is manifested with feeling for edema and itching in the oral cavity. The administration of adrenaline, corticosteroids and antihistamines, included in the protocol for management of emergency situations in this specific case prevented the development of more severe condition.
The compex dental focal sanitation is a novel method in dental medicine, which entails specific d... more The compex dental focal sanitation is a novel method in dental medicine, which entails specific dental diagnostic and treatment (2). The relationship between focal doctrine from dental origin and systemic disease directs our attention to some unexpected causes. The aim of this study is to observed the opinion of patients about focal dental diagnostic and treatment in order to better organize and improve dental care. 88 patients compromised patients (43 on hemodialysis and 45 with renal transplants) completed tailored survey. Key words: hemodialysis, renal transplantation, dental focus.
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