Total antioxidant capacity of venous blood, blood plasma, and serum of patients with periodontitis, and the effect of Traumeel S on these characteristics.

INTRODUCTION: Periodontal diseases are among the most common chronic infections in humans. Chronic low-level bacteremia and a septicemic inflammatory response have been suggested as a pathogenetic link between periodontal disease and atherosclerosis, diabetes and other systemic diseases. All this significantly increases the relevance of the search for the means for treatment and prevention of periodontal diseases. The aim of the present study was to evaluate blood count and the antioxidant capacity of venous blood, blood plasma, and serum in patients with periodontitis and control subjects with healthy periodontal tissues, and to investigate the effect of the homeopathic medication Traumeel S on the antioxidant capacity of venous blood, plasma, and serum. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was performed using venous blood of 21 individuals with chronic periodontitis and 22 healthy subjects. Reduction properties of venous blood, blood plasma, and serum were investigated using the method of reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium, proposed by Demehin et al. RESULTS: The data showed that there was no significant difference in venous blood hemoglobin levels or erythrocyte counts between the groups, while significantly higher leukocyte counts were observed in the periodontitis group (P<0.05). The antioxidant capacity of blood plasma was significantly higher in the periodontitis group than it was in the controls (P<0.05). Meanwhile, the antioxidant capacity of serum was significantly lower in the periodontitis group as compared with controls (P<0.05). The preparation Traumeel S had no effect on the antioxidant capacity of venous blood or blood plasma in the studied groups. CONCLUSIONS: Compared to healthy individuals, the antioxidant capacity of blood plasma in patients with periodontitis was higher, while the antioxidant capacity of serum was lower. The homeopathic medication Traumeel S had no effect on the antioxidant capacity of venous blood, blood plasma, or serum. Our findings concerning the elevated leukocyte counts in venous blood of patients with periodontitis confirm the presumption that periodontal diseases cause low-grade systemic inflammation induced by the host response to periodontal bacteria.

Estudio de los Valores de Hemograma en Niños con Caries Temprana de la Infancia Severa / Study of Hemogram Values in Children with Severe Early Childhood Caries

RESUMEN: La caries temprana de la infancia severa (CTI-S) es una enfermedad crónica que afecta a niños menores de 6 años, produce dolor, infección y destrucción de los tejidos dentales. El dolor que experimentan los niños con CTI-S puede llevar a hábitos alimenticios alterados que pueden causar deficiencias nutricionales. El objetivo fue evaluar los valores de hemograma en niños con CTI-S y compararlos con los valores normales de referencia para la edad. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo observacional. Se analizaron las fichas y hemogramas de 47 niños con CTI-S, clasificados como ASA 1, atendidos bajo anestesia general en el Hospital de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile. Se tomaron en cuenta los valores del hemograma en relación a: Hematocrito, Hemoglobina y VCM. Se realizaron test descriptivos para las variables en estudio y se utilizó el testt para comparar los valores de hemograma con los valores normales de referencia. Se encontró una disminución de los valores de hematocrito en 4 pacientes (8,5 %) y una disminución del valor de VCM en 17 pacientes (36,7 %). Se encontraron diferencias significativas al comparar los promedios obtenidos en relación a hematocrito, VCM y hemoglobina en niños con CTI-S con el promedio de referencia (p <0,001). De acuerdo con los resultados obtenidos en este estudio, podemos concluir que los niños con caries temprana de la infancia severa, tienen alteraciones en los valores promedio de hemograma en relación a hematocrito, hemoglobina y VCM.

ABSTRACT: Severe early childhood caries (S-ECC) is a multifactorial chronic disease that affects children under 6 years of age, produces pain, infection and destruction of the dental tissues. The pain experienced by children with SECC may lead to altered eating habits that may cause nutritional deficiencies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the hemogram values in children with severe early childhood caries, and compare them with age population reference values. An observational retrospective study was carried out. We analyzed the medical records and their respective hemograms of 47 children with S-ECC, classified as ASA1, attended at the Chilean Air Force Hospital under general anesthesia. The hemogram values were taken into account in relation to: hematocrit, hemoglobin and mean corpuscular volume (MCV). Descriptive tests were carried out for the variables under study and the t-test was used to compare the hemogram values with the normal reference values. A decrease in hematocrit values was found in 4 patients (8.5 %) and a decrease in the value of MCV in 17 patients (36.7 %). Significant differences were found when comparing the averages obtained in relation to hematocrit, hemoglobin and MCV in children with S-ECC with the reference average (p <0.001). According to the results obtained, in this study, we can conclude that children with severe early childhood caries, have alterations in the average of hemogram values in relation to hematocrit, hemoglobin and MCV.

[Comparison of 4 plasmapheresis procedures]. / Vergleich von vier Verfahren zur Plasmapherese.

In recent years the collection of plasma has been increasingly carried out by apparative plasmapheresis. In the University Hospitals of Göttingen and Würzburg the plasmapheresis machines PCS from Haemonetics, Autopheresis-C from Baxter, as well as Plasmapur-Monitor from Organon-Teknika, were compared with each other and with the conventional centrifugation of blood bags; experiences in routine use were complemented by specific studies. Altogether, the apparative methods distinguished themselves through a high quality of retransfused blood and collected plasma. Furthermore, practicability, donor compatibility and donor safety resulted in good acceptance by both donors and staff.

La Biometría hemática desde la optica de la homeopatía: hemograma, citometríahemática, citología hemática / The biometrics from the viewpoint of homeopathy: CBC, citometría hemática, hematic cytology

Las pruebas de laboratorio son un complemento importante para que el médico homeópata recopile la totalidad de los datos con que se manifiesta la enfermedad de sus pacientes. Uno de los exámenes más habituales a los que se puede recurrir es la biometría hemática, el cual ofrece una orientación conveniente sobre los mecanismos que se activan en el organismo ante un estímulo nocivo determinado,mediante información detallada sobre los elementos formes de la sangre: serie blanca, serie roja y plaquetas. Se presentan a continuación las consideraciones más importantes sobre las variables que se estudian mediante un hemograma, pues aunque ninguno delos valores que nos puede proporcionar se encuentra en los repertorios clásicos,es evidente que nos ofrece información sobre signos tan importantes o comunescomo anemia, hemorragias, trombosis, tromboflebitis o abscesos, todos ellos ensus diferentes modalidades.

Laboratory tests are an important complement to the homeopath. They help to collect all the data manifested by the patient´s disease. One of the most common tests to which the homeopath can turn to is the Cell Blood Count, which offers a convenient guidance of the mechanisms that are activated in the body to a determined noxious stimulus, through detailed information about the blood cells: white,red and platelets count.The following are the most important considerations of the variables that are studied by a CBC, as though none of the values that we can find is in the classical repertoire, it is evident that offers very important information on common signs such as anemia, bleeding, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis or abscess, all in their different ways.

La Biometría hemática desde la Óptica de la Homeopatía: hemograma, citometríahemática, citología hemática / ff

Las pruebas de laboratorio son un complemento importante para que el médico homeópata recopile la totalidad de los datos con que se manifiesta la enfermedad de sus pacientes. Uno de los exámenes más habituales a los que se puede recurrir es la biometría hemática, el cual ofrece una orientación conveniente sobre los mecanismos que se activan en el organismo ante un estímulo nocivo determinado,mediante información detallada sobre los elementos formes de la sangre: serie blanca, serie roja y plaquetas. Se presentan a continuación las consideraciones más importantes sobre las variables que se estudian mediante un hemograma, pues aunque ninguno delos valores que nos puede proporcionar se encuentra en los repertorios clásicos,es evidente que nos ofrece información sobre signos tan importantes o comunescomo anemia, hemorragias, trombosis, tromboflebitis o abscesos, todos ellos ensus diferentes modalidades. (AU)

Laboratory tests are an important complement to the homeopath. They help to collect all the data manifested by the patient´s disease. One of the most common tests to which the homeopath can turn to is the Cell Blood Count, which offers a convenient guidance of the mechanisms that are activated in the body to a determined noxious stimulus, through detailed information about the blood cells: white,red and platelets count.The following are the most important considerations of the variables that are studied by a CBC, as though none of the values that we can find is in the classical repertoire, it is evident that offers very important information on common signs such as anemia, bleeding, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis or abscess, all in their different ways. (AU)