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- Orthopedic and orthodontic features in patients with Apert syndrome: review of literature
Abstract: In the PubMed accessible literature, studies about maxillo-facial features of Apert Syndrome and about its interdisciplinary orthodontic and surgical treatment is rare. Apert's syndrome is a malformation characterized by craniosynostosis, midface hypoplasia, ocular manifestations (hypertelorism) and syndactyly of the h..
- A Pilot Study of a Device and Drug Therapy for ADHD
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. The medical community has been largely unable to standardize an accepted definition of ADHD as indicated by the medical community′s differing definitions accor..
- Therapeutic Video Games for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD, Pharmaceuticals, and Videogames: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Diagnosis rates of ADHD in children range from 3-11% compared to 4% in adults.1-3 Diagnosis of ADHD rose 42% from 2003–2004 to 2011–2012.2 In 2011, 3.5 million children were being treated with therapeutics as reported by their parents.2 Stimulant medications such as amphetam..
- EVALUATION OF PAIN DURING RAPID MAXILLARY EXPANSION TREATMENTS: A REVIEW
Abstract : Objective: to evaluate pain perception during rapid maxillary expansion treatments considering the type ofactivation protocol, the type of anchoring, the gender and the age association with perception of pain.Materials and methods: rating of six studies from 2000 to 2017 featuring in literatureResults: patients reporte..
- Open bite and treatment in growing patient
Abstract : The aim of this study is presenting a review about the open-bite treatment in the growing patient in order to assess the effectiveness of the early treatment in reducing open bite. Methods: Literature review has been conducted through PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, LILACS, VHL, and WEB OF SCIENCE. Results and Conclu..
- Miniscrew - Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander (Marpe): A Efficient Alternative Treatment of axillary Transverse Deficiency
Abstract: Maxillary deficiency is a very common problem in orthodontic patients. Various appliances and treatment protocols have been developed and used; the most common is rapid maxillary expansion (RME) performed with a tooth-anchor expander. However it has been a general perception that the predictability of orthopedic expans..
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of clear aligners therapy in orthodontic tooth movement
Abstract : The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness, in the dental movement, of orthodontic therapy with invisible aligners. This is a literature review conducted by using several scientific databases to search for studies that answer to our question. Among selectionated studies, although not all of them enjoyed a l..
- Corticotomy, a surgical technique to accelerate orthodontic dental movement
Abstract: Corticotomy is a surgical method employed to accelerate orthodontic dental movement in adult patients. It refers to osteotomy of cortical bone and leads to a faster bone turnover and to a state of local transient osteopenia, with a lower resistance to dental displacement. A review of literature on electronic database P..
- The use of Frankel -3 in Class III Malocclusion: Short term and Long term effects
Abstract : The aim of this article is to make a revision of literature to investigate the effectiveness of therapy with Frankel III in children affected by class III malocclusion, differentiating between short-term and long-term effects...
- The effectiveness of Herbst appliance in II class malocclusion
Abstract : The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of using Herbst Appliance in II class malocclusion caused by a backward mandibular position. Herbst has an high clinical success rate, indeed it is one of the most used devices. Materials and method: For this review scientific articles found in data base like PubM..
- The role of orthodontist in OSAS diagnosis during childhood.
Abstract : In the last years OSAS in children is becoming object of large scientific interest. Indeed, in the last 10 years, more than 1000 articles have been written about pediatric OSAS. The role of this article is to describe the disease and show why the orthodontist has a special role in recognizing the affected patients...
- Place-based psychosocial interventions in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
Abstract : Hurricane Maria impacted the island of Puerto Rico with winds exceeding 155 miles per hour. The heavy winds and floods and mud slides caused cause destruction to natural and built environment. The island was deprived of drinking water, electricity, communications, access to medical facilities or obtain life saving medi..
- Clinical features of maxillary lateral incisor agenesis and associated dental anomalies: a systematic review
Abstract : The maxillary lateral incisor is the second most frequently missing tooth in the dental arch. The aim of this study was to review literature data for maxillary lateral incisor agenesis, unilateral and bilateral, and associated dental anomalies in an orthodontic population. Research suggests that several clinical feat..
- Orthodontic management of missing maxillary lateral incisors: a systematic review
Abstract : Agenesis of maxillary lateral incisor often present a significant clinical challenge for orthodontists because, in a number of cases, the treatment duration is prolonged and the treatment outcome may be compromised. The aim of this article is to outline some of the traits of the multidisciplinary management of agenesis..
- The relationship between temporomandibular disorders and posture: a systematic review
Abstract : Nowadays temporomandibular disorders are often critically reviewed both on a diagnostic and a therapeutic point of view. This happens as a result of the huge number or patients visiting a specialist because of articular dysfunctions, temporo-mandibular pain, headaches, postural and muscular disorders recognizing as a c..
- A Critical Review of the Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease in South Asians (Indians)
Abstract: The prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) in South Asian (Indians) populations continues to be greater than the prevalence observed in people of European descent. The death rate attributed to CHD is also greatest in India. Through a combination of unique risk factors, potential causes for this observed difference ..
- A Gain of Function NKCC2 Mutation in a Patient with Chronic Cyclic Edema
Abstract: Background: We report a 20 y.o. female with chronic cyclic edema who has a homozygous R116H substitution in the SLC12A1 gene. The patient was normotensive without any serum electrolyte or metabolic acid-base abnormalities. Urine studies showed significantly reduced 24 hr excretion of Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca2+, and Mg2+..
- Intraosseous cavernous hemangioma: A rare nasal tumour
Abstract : The nasal cavity harbors a wide variety of benign and malignant neoplasms. Benign neoplasms include those arising in epitelial and soft tissues. Hemangioma is an infrequent neoplasm of the nasal cavity, mostly arising in the mucosa and rarely in the bone. We report a case of an intraosseous cavernous hemangioma arising..
- A Case Study of Teaching Public Health to Graduate Students in Speech Language Pathology
Abstract : Orienting speech language pathology graduate students about the core areas of public health and building relevant associated competencies in this area is becoming more and more important in the field...
- A brief overview of the role of CA 15.3 in breast cancer
Review: Cancer antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) is an epitope of the transmembrane glycoprotein MUC1 (mucin 1 or polymorphic epithelial mucin). Mucins line the surface of epithelial cells in several organs and protect the body from infections as prevent the pathogen from reaching the cell surface. It is overexpressed in several cancer..
- Tyrosine kinases inhibitors: interactions and safe use
Abstract : Tyrosine kinases inhibitors (TKI) are small molecules that interfere with cell signalling and target selected malignancies. The concern associated with oral drugs is related to their low and unpredictable bioavailability. In the past years, several TKI have been introduced in oncology and the risk of serious drug-drug ..
- Wormhole of Mind
My opinion: I never realized that my recent awakening about the existence of Einstein-Rosen bridges (wormholes) in the space-time fabric will lead me to revisit one of my all time favorite movie - Ghost (1990) [1]. When Sam the Ghost is searching for poltergeist in the subway, it was portrayed that while standing on the subway pla..
- Naming the nomenclatures: Dotting the Antidotes, Antagonizing the Antagonists
My opinion: In our pursuit to explore and explain for ourselves about what happens if the "antagonists" are administered prior to the "agonists", we realized that we may have been naming our medications incorrectly although it can be considered honest mistake or outright ignorance on our behalves. The medications that initiated an..
- Water or Wipe: Implications for Human Papilloma Virus Associated Cancers?
Abstract: It's commendable statistic that was deciphered by Islami et al (2016). It is interesting question raised by them whether the trends of receptive anal intercourse may explain the trends towards anal cancer incidence among various countries. However, they could have also reflected in their discussions whether plain water..
- Is It Time to Review The RUSH For Start Times in Operating Rooms from Patients' Perspectives? Our Limited Data Results Over One Month Period Based On Yes-No-Don't Know (YNDK) Scale
Introduction: Quality assurance (QA) has become an essential ingredient of healthcare delivery. QA methods can review patient safety processes for patients across various healthcare locations [1-10], QA also involves catering to the patient satisfaction scores. One of the initiative for peri-operative efficiency and time management ..
- Relationship between the tongue posture and positional vertigo
Case Report: This is acase report and the illustrations attached in the article...
- A case study of teaching research methods in health promotion to African American doctoral students
Abstract: It is challenging for doctoral level programs in public health and health promotion to build advanced level research competencies in minority students. The purpose of this case study was to present a research methods course that caters specifically to African American doctoral students and builds health promotion compe..
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in tuberculous meningitis with hydrocephalus-An Indian experience
Abstract: Introduction- Hydrocephalus is one of the commonest complications of tuberculous meningitis (TBM). Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has evolved as an alternative to shunt surgeries for obstructive hydrocephalus in TBM. It offers the opportunity to keep the patient free of foreign material and its associated compl..
- To be, or Not to be - Apt William Shakespeare HAMLET Words Define Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR - Scenarios in India
My Opinion: Joshi (2015) [1] prospectively investigated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an Indian hospital scenario. However, the paper did not provide the reasons why 153 out of 413 in-hospital “witnessed” arrests were not considered for resuscitation attempts (the numbers, who did not qualify for CPR after in-hospital..
- Unilateral Hearing Loss Following Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Abstract : The ototoxicity associated wih carbon monoxide is rare and is usually associated with chronic exposure. The pathophysiological mechanisms include hypoxia due to decreased import of oxygen and free rad..
- Evaluation of Different Adhesive Systems on Dentin Bond Strength
Abstract: The objective of this paper was to compare the in vitro effect of a conventional and three self-etching adhesive systems as regards bond strength to human dentin substrate by means of the microtensile test. A total of eight sound third molars were used. The teeth had their roots embedded in acrylic resin and underwent ..
- Unicorn of Anesthesia: Can Mythical cumulative electromagnetic Vector of Human Brain explain induction- Reversal of Anesthesia?
Abstract: There is a popular "myth" that once upon a time, there was an animal "Unicorn" with single horn arising from its forehead and it existed during the ancient civilizations thousands of years ago as pres..
- Sudden Unilateral Hearing Loss After non-Otologic Surgery
Abstract: A 61-year-old woman presented with sudden right-sided hearing loss with tinnitus, immediately after of laparoscopic oophorectomy. The patient is blind due to congenital retinitis pigmentosa. Physical ..
- BSN272 Prevents Western Diet-Induced Atherosclerosis and Excess Weight Gain in ApoE-/- Mice
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine whether BSN272 could prevent the development of hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis in ApoE-/- knockout mice fed a Western (high fat and cholesterol, high sugar) diet. Background: BSN272 is a combination drug therapy consisting of D-tagatose and polydatin. D-tagatose..
- Honorariums: How can they be so difficult to devise?
Abstract: Honorariums (for organizing conferences and for managing journals): How can they be so difficult to devise? As only zilch comes free and nobody wants their conferences or their journals to be zilches, the society should decide and conclude to invariably pay their organizers and their editors unless the society keeps co..
- Do We Owe Our Life Expectancy To Dental Care (or To Dentistry)? Certainly-To Some Extent
Abstract: Even in the 21st century, the United States (U.S.) health care law continues to endorse dental insurance coverage only as an option for adults and children, despite making health insurance coverage almost mandatory with provisions for penalty (fee) on the non-compliant. Our perspective’s write-up wants to make the ca..
- Predictive value of procalcitonin in respiratory adenovirus infections in children with elevated C-reactive protein levels
Abstract : Abstract: Adenoviruses (ADV) often cause respiratory infections. They have, in contrast to other respiratory viruses via a potential acute phase parameter (C-reactive protein, leukocytes and interleukin 6) to trigger. ADV infections are associated with increased secretion of IL-6 and TNF-?lpha, which activates the ..
- Does the Decision-to-incision Time Affect Neonatal Outcomes in the Emergency Cesarean Section?
Abstract : OBJECTIVES We examined whether the decision-to-incision (D-I) interval of 30 min in women undergoing emergency C-section is meaningful for actual clinical outcomes of neonates. We also examined the co..
- 4-Week Toxicity and Toxicokinetic Oral Gavage Study with Polydatin in Rats
Abstract: Objective: This study determined the toxicity and toxicokinetics of polydatin when administered via oral gavage to Sprague Dawley rats daily for 4 weeks. Background: Polydatin continues to be investig..
- Effect of BSN272 on Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerosis in LDLr-/- Mice
Abstract : This study was designed to compare the effects of D-tagatose with BSN272 on serum lipids and prevention of atherosclerosis in LDLr-/- mice. BSN272 is a combination drug of D-tagatose and polydatin (tr..
- Etiology of Non-Syndromic Facial Asymmetry: experimental study
Abstract: The identification of skeletal problems in a growing patient need a carefully treatment planning. Skeletal asymmetry in a growing patient should be treated in a conservative way, unlike the same dismorphosis in a patient that have completed his growth therapy is exclusively surgical. The etiopathogenesis of facial asym..
- Influence of occlusal features and orthodontic treatment on temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review
Abstract : Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common diseases of the craniofacial region characterized by functional disturbances of the masticatory system. The etiology of TMJ is multifactorial, involving a large number of direct and indirect etiological factors, with occlusion playing only a minor part (only 10-20%), without..
- Treatment Options in Pseudo-Third Class Malocclusions: a Systematic Review
Abstract : The third Class malocclusion1 is fortunately a non frequent skeletal malocclusion, infant in europe is reported with an occurrence of 1-4% in Caucasian population2, meanwhile there is an highest percentage in italian’s population3. However, we need to distinguished the real third class from the so-called “pseudo-th..
- Comparison Between 3d and 2d Images in Diagnosis and Treatment of Facial Asymmetries: a Systematic Review
Abstract : PA cephalogram has been used in orthodontic for the treatment of asymmetry1,2. The PA cephalogram provides information useful for facial asymmetric evaluation and for evaluation of the craniofacial skeleton and dentoalveolar structures in frontal plane3. We know how PA cephalogram is a projection of a three-dimensional..
- Comparison of Frankel Regulator and Cervera Appliance in Functional Treatment of Class II Malocclusions: A Systematic Review
Abstract : Background: The Class II Malocclusion is the most frequent dento-skeletal anomaly that involves one third of all orthodontic patients. So many appliances have been described in the literature for treating this malocclusion, in particular when it’s indicated to obtain a mandibular advancement. The aim of this study is..
- Van der woude syndrome. Cardinal signs, epidemiology, associated features, differential diagnosis and treatment: a review
Abstract : The Van der Woude syndrome (VWS), is a rare autosomal dominant disease due to a genetic mutation. The cardinal sign of this syndrome are labial fistulas. It is often associated with cleft lip, labial and palate. Cleft lip in 66.2% of cases, labial in 16,5% of cases and palatal in 17.3% of cases. The treatment of fistul..
- "Not Hesitate, Use Etomidate: Use Etomidate, Not Hesitate!" Alternates Opine, "Whyn't Ketamine!"
Abstract: The human population is NEITHER getting smaller in terms of weight gain trends NOR healthier in terms of cardiovascular health trends. Irrespective of fluctuating time-trends in regards to cardiovascular mortality, cardiovascular diseases' societal burden related to cardiovascular morbidity may be increasing overall, r..
- Does Naloxone Infusion Improve Recovery from Delirium in Intensive Care Unit? A Worth Exploring Project Into An Uncharted Domain
Abstract: Hypoactive delirium is difficult to differentiate from over-sedation and is often treated as such. However, hyperactive delirium with its agitation component is easily identified and differentiated by the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) personnel. This type of delirium irrespective of its underlying etiologies or risk factor..
- A New Nominal Scale (Yes-No-Don't Know-YNDK Scale) and Its Correlation with Standard Ordinal Scale (Numerical Rating Scale-NRS): Our Experience Among University Based Pain Clinic Patients
Abstract: Background: There are variety of pain scales available for use by the health care providers to assess patients' pain. Numerical rating scales (11-point 0-10 NRS) are one of the most commonly used pain..
- Evaluation of techniques used for disimpaction and uprighting of mandibular second molars: a systematic review
Abstract : The second molars developed, like all the other teeth, by the dental lamina which starts to form at the level of stomodeo between the VI and VII weeks of intrauterine life. These teeth, and in particular second mandibular molars may develop some eruptive path alterations that determine their impaction or inclusion agai..
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