Recircumscription of the Nepenthes alata group (Caryophyllales: Nepenthaceae), in the Philippines, with four new species [PDF]
An overview of Nepenthes in the Philippines is presented. Four new species, Nepenthes extincta sp. nov., N. kitanglad sp. nov., N. kurata sp. nov. and N. leyte sp. nov.
Martin Cheek, Matthew Jebb
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Coloration in different areas of facial skin is a cue to health: The role of cheek redness and periorbital luminance in health perception [PDF]
Looking healthy is a desirable trait, and facial skin color is a predictor of perceived health. However, skin conditions that cause dissatisfaction with appearance are specific to particular facial areas. We investigated whether color variation in facial
Alex L Jones, Richard P Russell
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Cheek tooth repulsion aided by computer-assisted surgery in 16 equids [PDF]
This retrospective case series reports on the use of computer-assisted surgery (CAS) to perform cheek tooth repulsion in 16 equids. Thirteen of the 16 subjects in this case series had a mandibular cheek tooth repulsed, and 3 had a maxillary cheek tooth ...
Micaël D. Klopfenstein Bregger +5 more
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A Giant Maxillary Mucocele Presenting Left Cheek Swelling [PDF]
A paranasal sinus mucocele is an epithelial-lined, mucus-containing sac that completely fills the sinus and forms an expandable cystic structure. It most commonly affects the frontal and ethmoidal sinuses, and rarely the maxillary and sphenoid sinuses ...
Moon Seung Baeg +2 more
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IntroductionThe use of cosmetics has become a habit for women. However, their influence on the microbial diversity of the skin has rarely been studied.MethodsHerein, the effect of cosmetics containing complex polysaccharides on the skin bacterial ...
Shumao Cui +11 more
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Customised Ball Attachment Retained Cheek Plumpers to Enhance Facial Aesthetics: A Case Report [PDF]
Facial aesthetics plays a very important role in dentistry. Loss of teeth leads to the resorption of alveolar ridges, loss of support to the facial musculature resulting in diminished facial muscle tone, all of which lead to the slumping of the cheek ...
PRIYANKA PAVANKUMAR PATIL, VNV Madhav
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Reconstructive Modalities According to Aesthetic Consideration of Subunits of the Cheek after Wide Excision of Skin Cancer [PDF]
Background Defects of the cheek present a reconstructive challenge because of the visibility of the site, as well as the limited local tissue supply. In addition, the cheek abuts several structures with expressive function, such as the eye, mouth, and ...
Joo Hyun Kim +6 more
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Utility of a Newly Designed Film Holder for Premolar Bitewing Radiography [PDF]
Introduction: Bitewing radiography is a valuable technique for assessment of proximal caries, alveolar crest and periodontal status. Technical errors during radiography result in erroneous radiographic interpretation, misdiagnosis, possible ...
Yaser Safi +6 more
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Genetic composition of an exponentially growing cell population [PDF]
We study a simple model of DNA evolution in a growing population of cells. Each cell contains a nucleotide sequence which randomly mutates at cell division. Cells divide according to a branching process. Following typical parameter values in bacteria and
Antal, Tibor, Cheek, David
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A Rare Pleomorphic Adenoma in an Uncommon Area: A Case Report [PDF]
The Pleomorphic Adenoma is the most frequent benign tumor of the salivary glands. The cheeks, lips and gingiva are rare sites of appearance. The objective of this study is to report a case of a Pleomorphic Adenoma arising from the buccal mucosa.
Nicolas Solano +4 more
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