Seatbelt use and risk of major injuries sustained by vehicle occupants during motor-vehicle crashes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies [PDF]
BackgroundIn 2004, a World Health Report on road safety called for enforcement of measures such as seatbelt use, effective at minimizing morbidity and mortality caused by road traffic accidents.
A Akobeng +53 more
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Abstract Background Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 (B. lactis HN019) is a probiotic bacterial strain with immunomodulatory properties. Its benefits have been observed in healthy and systemically compromised animals with periodontitis (PD). Our objective was to investigate the local and systemic effects of the systemic administration of B.
Átila V. V. Nobre +10 more
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‘old foley’s in a new bottle’- USE OF FOLEY’S CATHETER IN ANTERIOR MAXILLARY WALL FRACTURES [PDF]
Management of comminuted zygomaticomaxillary fractures are is an entity that has always tested the skill of surgeons. A variety of methods have been coined over the years for management of these fractures.
Kothandaraman, Srikamakshi +2 more
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Abstract Background This study investigated the association of inflammatory markers in saliva, plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) with cognitive decline and periodontitis. Methods Patients with Alzheimer disease (AD, n = 52), mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 51), subjective cognitive decline (SCD, n = 51), and controls (n = 76) between 50 and 80 ...
Kåre Buhlin +5 more
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The importance of nutrition in patients with maxillofacial injuries [PDF]
Dear Editor Maxillofacial injuries, which affect the face, jaw, and mouth, can arise from various incidents, including accidents, sports-related injuries, and physical altercations.
Mehrdad Shahraki +2 more
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A randomized trial of brief intervention strategies in patients with alcohol-related facial trauma as a result of interpersonal violence [PDF]
Facial trauma is associated with male gender, low socioeconomic status, alcohol misuse, and violence. Brief intervention (BI) for alcohol is effective at reducing consumption in patients presenting with facial trauma.
Ayoub, A. +7 more
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Abstract Background Direct comparative data on periodontal regeneration (PR) versus extraction and implant placement remain limited. Tooth‐specific periodontal conditions such as furcation involvement and overall tooth prognosis may dictate success or failure of such treatment.
Yousef T. Amrou +5 more
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Characteristics of Pediatric Dental Injuries and Predictive Factors for Long Treatment Duration
Objectives This study was performed to identify the characteristics of oral and maxillofacial injuries in children and determine factors influencing a treatment duration of more than 1 month using medical records.
Yuki Sakamoto +5 more
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Perforatationstrauma im Gesichtsschädel. Eine ungewöhnliche Verletzung beim Skifahren [PDF]
Facial perforation injuries are very rare. We describe a case of a 48-year-old man who sustained a perforation trauma from an 11 cm long wooden tree branch in the middle of the face in a skiing accident.
Günkel, S +3 more
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CT‐Based Comparison of Tracheostomy Placement Accuracy: Open Versus Percutaneous Approaches
This study provides the first objective CT‐based comparison of tracheostomy placement accuracy between open surgical and percutaneous techniques in 503 patients. Both methods achieved comparable stoma positioning relative to the cricoid cartilage, while patient factors and surgeon expertise had a greater impact on placement accuracy than the surgical ...
Emad E. Khoury +4 more
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