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The Argenta Classification for Positional Plagiocephaly in Infants: An Inter- and Intra-Rater Reliability Study

Applied Sciences
Positional plagiocephaly is a common condition in infants, characterized by asymmetrical posterior occipital flattening due to external mechanical pressure. The Argenta classification is an observational diagnostic tool that classifies plagiocephaly into
Hilla Sarig Bahat, Naama Eyal, Lisa David, Rachel B. Zauberman, Yaara Verfel-Kaplan, Hagit Hel Or, Yoav Alkan   +6 more
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Cephalometric Analysis of the Facial Skeletal Morphology of Female Patients Exhibiting Skeletal Class II Deformity with and without Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthrosis. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2015
This study evaluated the differences in the facial morphological characteristics of female patients exhibiting skeletal class II deformity with and without temporomandibular joint osteoarthrosis.Eighty-three female patients with skeletal class II ...
Shuo Chen, Jie Lei, Kai-Yuan Fu, Xing Wang, Biao Yi   +4 more
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Coordinated Architectural and Chemical Reinforcement in the Crushing Mandible of a Soldier Termite

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The crushing mandible of a soldier termite withstands substantial biting loads despite lacking mineral. Its cuticle is partitioned: convex teeth pair hardness and zinc enrichment with aligned chitin fibers for contact durability, while stiffer concave regions between teeth carry bending loads.
Andrew Tran Nguyen, Patryk Wąsik, Juan Fernando Cucuyame Morales, Marie Kate Palau, Adrian Francisco Duran Ornelas, Phani Saketh Dasika, Jin Hee Kim, Radhika Laxminarayana, Eric Hintsala, Greta Chang, Junzhi Liao, Lizhi Sun, Nathan Lord, Atsushi Arakaki, Paul Bardunias, Pablo Zavattieri, David Kisailus   +16 more
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A Proof‐of‐Concept Assessment of a Novel Wearable Eyelid Muscle Device: A Pre‐Clinical Animal Cadaver Study for Eyelid Closure Restoration

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces a soft wearable eyelid sling device incorporating a hydraulic soft artificial muscle (SAM) for achieving complete closure of an eyelid. The SAM is driven by a cam mechanism that provides a displacement profile closely matched with those of a healthy eyelid.
Patrick Pruscino, Phuoc Thien Phan, James Davies, Bibhu Sharma, Tianruo Guo, Chi Cong Nguyen, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do   +7 more
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Collision‐Resilient Winged Drones Enabled by Tensegrity Structures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Based on structures of birds such as the woodpeck, this article presents the collision‐resilient aerial robot, SWIFT. SWIFT leverages tensegrity structures in the fuselage and wings which allow it to undergo large deformations in a crash, without sustaining damage. Experiments show that SWIFT can reduce impact forces by 70% over conventional structures.
Omar Aloui, Raphael Zufferey, William Stewart, Mohammad Askari, Simon Jeger, Dario Floreano   +5 more
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Cross‐Scale Hierarchical Targeted Delivery System Based on Small‐Scale Magnetic Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article reviews a cross‐scale hierarchical targeted delivery system that integrates magnetic continuum robots and magnetic microrobots. By combining rapid long‐range navigation with precise microscale targeting, the system overcomes key limitations of single‐scale approaches.
Junjian Zhou, Zhiqiang Chen, Yuanbiao Ma, Zhiqiang Tang, Qianqian Wang   +4 more
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A 10-Year Review of the Efficacy of Cranial Remolding Orthosis Treatment and Factors That Influence Outcomes for Infants with Isolated Deformational Plagiocephaly

Children
Background/objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the overall efficacy and treatment outcomes of CROs in the treatment of isolated deformational plagiocephaly and investigate the variables that influence treatment efficacy.
Anna L. Trebilcock, Jill L. Findley, J. Suzanne Cherry, Jeffrey A. Kasparek, Melody M. Gordon, Stephen P. Beals, Timothy R. Littlefield   +6 more
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GPR124 Alleviates Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption by Enhancing Microvascular Endothelial Function after Traumatic Brain Injury

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Our study reveals the protective role of GPR124 in maintaining BBB integrity and promoting neurological recovery following TBI. It makes a significant contribution by uncovering a novel molecular interaction between GPR124 and FGFBP1 and linking this to activation of the Wnt/β‐catenin signaling pathway in vascular repair mechanisms.
Chen Wang, Lin Cai, Qiuyuan Gong, Yang Yang, Yuqing Liang, Xinyu Niu, Lai Wei, Ze Liu, Shengju Wu, Yinghui Men, Yaohui Tang, Jun Ding, Hengli Tian, Hao Chen   +13 more
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3D-printed cranial helmet therapy for the treatment of deformational plagiocephaly

Frontiers in Pediatrics
IntroductionDeformational Plagiocephaly (DP) is the most common cranial deformity in infants. It may be treated using molding cranial helmet therapy (CHT) or active counter-positioning (ACP).
Huthaifa Atallah, Rabee Naeem, Raghad Albeetar, Titeana Qufabz, Mahmoud AlFatafta, Amneh Alshawabka, Anas S. Said, Anthony McGarry, Evelin Derkács, Dorottya Varga, Bálint Molics   +10 more
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The Characterisation of the Craniofacial Morphology of Infants Born With Zika Virus; Innovative Approach for Public Health Surveillance and Broad Clinical Applications

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Background: This study was carried out in response to the Zika virus epidemic, which constituted a public health emergency, and to the 2019 WHO calling for strengthened surveillance for the early detection of related microcephaly.
Ashraf Ayoub, Leonardo de Freitas Silva, Peter Mossey, Dhelal Al-Rudainy, Dhelal Al-Rudainy, Adriana Marques de Mattos, Idelmo Rangel Garcia Júnior, Alan Quigley, Xiangyang Ju   +8 more
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