Abstract JMDC, Inc.(JMDC) has created a database, using data collected from health
insurance societies in Japan, consisting of ledgers of insureds, claims (for hospitalization …

Background Oral decay prior to a hospital medical-surgical procedure is a risk factor for the
development of postoperative complications. However, perioperative oral practices as a …

Background Postoperative pneumonia is the third most common complication after surgery,
and its occurrence is associated with a poor prognosis in patients. Perioperative …

Real‐world evidence used for regulatory, payer, and clinical decision‐making requires
principled epidemiology in design and analysis, applying methods to minimize confounding …

Objective Research has shown a positive relationship between pulmonary and periodontal
disease. However, the relationship remains unclear. The aim of this meta-analysis was to …

This study aims to investigate the impact of dental care utilization status on the occurrence of
fatal complications such as cerebral/cardiovascular disease (CVD) and infectious diseases …

Perioperative oral management is widely recognized in the healthcare system of Japan.
Conventionally, the surgeon refers patients with oral problems to a dental or oral surgery …

Abstract Purpose of Review Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) has a high incidence
among health care–associated infections. Oral care is a standard intervention for the …

Dental and oral management (DOM) is a long-established treatment modality. This scoping
review aimed to narratively review previous studies, examine the effects of perioperative …

Purpose To investigate the association between the use of topical β-blockers and
subsequent asthma attacks in glaucoma patients with asthma. Methods This was a …