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Functional morphology of the pharyngeal teeth of the ocean sunfish, Mola mola

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Many fish use a set of pharyngeal jaws in their throat to aid in prey capture and processing, particularly of large or complex prey. In this study—combining dissection, CT scanning, histology, and performance testing—we demonstrate a novel use of pharyngeal teeth in the ocean sunfish (Mola mola), a species for which pharyngeal jaw anatomy had ...
Benjamin Flaum, Michael J. Blumer, Mason N. Dean, Laura J. Ekstrom   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intraoral lipoma: Report of 3 cases

Dental Research Journal, 2011
Lipoma, a benign tumor of adipose tissue is one of the most common benign neoplasms of the body. However, its occurrence in oral cavity is very rare. It accounts for 1 to 4% of benign neoplasms of mouth affecting predominantly the buccal mucosa, floor of
RamanPreet Kaur, Shikha Kler, Amandeep Bhullar   +2 more
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Closure of the nasal cavities in the treatment of refractory hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia [PDF]

, 1997
From a cohort of 35 patients with hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), 12 patients have undergone closure of the one or both nasal cavities during the last three years for refractory epistaxis.
Howard, DJ, Lund, VJ
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A contribution to the anatomy of two rare cetacean species: The hourglass dolphin (Cephalorhynchus cruciger) and the spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract The anatomical description of the hourglass dolphin (Cephalorhynchus cruciger) and the spectacled porpoise (Phocoena dioptrica) remains largely unexplored, due to limited specimen availability and preservation challenges. This study employed digital imaging techniques, conventional histology, and computed tomography to provide visualization of
Jean‐Marie Graïc, Tommaso Gerussi, Bruno Cozzi, Rebecca M. Boys, Brian Chin Wing Kot, Matthew R. Perrott, Kane Fleury, Tabris Yik To Chung, Henry Chun Lok Tsui, Emma Burns, Trudi Webster, Stuart Hunter, Emma L. Betty, Odette Howarth, Carolina Loch, Sophie White, Steve Dawson, William Rayment, Ros Cole, Derek Cox, Tom Waterhouse, Hannah Hendriks, Anton van Helden, Muriel Johnstone, Ramari Oliphant Stewart, R. Ewan Fordyce, Karen A. Stockin   +26 more
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Pediatric Dental Education Improves Interprofessional Healthcare Students’ Clinical Competence in Children’s Oral Health Assessment [PDF]

, 2020
Primary care and healthcare providers can facilitate children’s timely referral to a dental home. However, there are few studies of providers’ oral health knowledge and clinical skills.
Niranjan, Remya
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Interaction between extracellular matrix molecules and microbial pathogens: evidence for the missing link in autoimmunity with rheumatoid arthritis as a disease model. [PDF]

, 2014
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation followed by tissue rebuilding or fibrosis. A failure by the body to regulate inflammation effectively is one of the hallmarks of RA.
Bella, Blombäck, Chang, De Almeida, De Rycke, Everse, Fan, Gregersen, Hynes, Ioan-Facsinay, Klareskog, Li, Mahdi, McInnes, Meyer, Mikuls, Mundlos, Panayi, Perry, Ruiz-Esquide, Scher, Scott, Sofat, Symmons, Van Beers, van der Woude, van Heemst, Vincent, Wegner, Wellcome Trust Case Control Consortium, Weyand, Williams   +31 more
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Patterns of interspecific variation in labial microarchitecture among anthropoid primates and the evolution of the hominin lips

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Comparative histological and semi‐automated image analysis of primate lips: Masson's trichrome‐stained sagittal sections were segmented to quantify the connective tissue, adipose, and muscular components, enabling interspecific comparisons of labial architecture.
Liat Rotenstreich, Kfir Eliyahu, Nir Edery, Lior Moss, Saleem Eben Bari, Assaf Marom   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Descriptive, comparative, and functional anatomy of the facial musculature in cattle (Bos taurus)

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Facial expressions can provide insight into animal emotions and pain, but no standardized system for assessing the entire facial display in cattle (Bos taurus Linnaeus) exists. The Facial Action Coding System (FACS), originally developed for humans, identifies distinct facial movements based on mimetic muscles.
Maja Söderlind, Bridget Cain, Katrina Ask, Jean‐Francois Valarcher, Elin Hernlund, Pia Haubro Andersen, Marie Rhodin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sjögren Disease—B Cells at the Brink: From Autoimmunity to Lymphomagenesis and the Rise of Novel B Cell–Targeted Therapies

Arthritis &Rheumatology, EarlyView.
Sjögren disease (SjD) is a common systemic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the exocrine glands, resulting in dryness. Patients frequently exhibit extraglandular manifestations affecting various organ systems. To date, there are no US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)‐approved disease‐modifying therapies for SjD. In this review, we
Rachael A. Gordon, Sara S. McCoy
wiley   +1 more source

The Impact of Cerebral Palsy on the Health, Functions, and Habits of the Oral Cavity Among Children in Sulaimani City

Sulaimani Dental Journal, 2018
Objective: Identify the impact of Cerebral Palsy (CP) on oral health, function, and habits. Methods: A thorough examination of the oral mucosa in one hundred CP children was carried out after obtaining detailed medical and dental histories.
Dana Ahmed, Balkees Garib
doaj   +1 more source