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The Hidden Burden of Hemifacial Spasm: A Systematic Review of Non‐Motor Symptoms

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by involuntary contractions of facial muscles. Traditionally regarded as a motor condition, HFS encompasses a spectrum of non‐motor symptoms that are often overlooked but significantly affect patients’ quality of life.
Miriam Carvalho Soares, Jacy Bezerra Parmera, Pedro Augusto Sampaio Rocha‐Filho   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Expression of MMP-13 in Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc Derangement and Osteoarthritis [PDF]

, 2017
Objective: MMP-13 performs digestion of collagen, which is a primary component of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disc. This study evaluated the expression of MMP-13 in patients with anterior disc displacement with (ADDwR) and without ...
Almeida, Luis Eduardo, Azevedo, Marina, Camejo, Flavio, Doetzer, Andrea, Olandoski, Marcia, Perotto, Juliano Henrique   +5 more
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Low‐Cost and Detunable Wireless Resonator Glasses for Enhanced Eye MRI With Concurrent High‐Quality Whole‐Brain MRI

Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT PurposeTo develop a wearable wireless resonator glasses design that enhances eye MRI signal‐to‐noise ratio (SNR) without compromising whole‐brain image quality at 7 T. MethodsThe device integrates two detunable LC loop resonators into a lightweight, 3D‐printed frame positioned near the eyes.
Ming Lu, Xiaoyue Yang, Jason E. Moore, Pingping Li, Adam W. Anderson, John C. Gore, Seth A. Smith, Xinqiang Yan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Epiglottis Collapse in Individuals With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated upper airway collapse during sleep. The epiglottis, often overlooked in conventional assessments, has emerged as a site of significant obstruction in OSA.
Dan Chen, Li Zhou, Qi‐Ying Zeng, Yu‐Yin Liu, Jia‐Jing Yang, Rui Liu, Zhi‐Hang Zhou, Fei‐Fei Chen, Li Tang, Fang‐Qi Liang, Hong‐Liang Yi, Su‐Ru Liu   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pain experience and behavior management: efficacy of photobiomodulation as an adjunct to local anesthesia in MIH patients—a randomized split-mouth clinical study

Frontiers in Neurology
BackgroundPain management in children with Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) poses challenges for pediatric dentists. MIH affects the enamel of the first permanent molars and incisors, increasing the risk of cavities, hypersensitivity, and making ...
Aneta Olszewska, Magdalena Roszak, Aleksandra Szymczak, Elżbieta Paszyńska, Agata Czajka-Jakubowska   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Immunohistochemical Expression of Matrix Metalloprotease-2 and Matrix Metalloprotease-9 in the Disks of Patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose Matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) are tissue-remodeling enzymes that function during the remodeling process, such as in immune-inflammatory diseases.
Almeida, Luis Eduardo, Ambros, Viviane, Azevedo, Marina, Caporal, Karina, Leonardi, Rosy, Noronha, Lucia, Trevilatto, Paula C.   +6 more
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Trauma-Associated Tinnitus: Audiological, Demographic and Clinical Characteristics [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Tinnitus can result from different etiologies. Frequently, patients report the development of tinnitus after traumatic injuries. However, to which extent this specific etiologic factor plays a role for the phenomenology of tinnitus is still ...
Azevedo, Andréia, Binetti, Ana Carolina, Coelho, Claudia, de Ridder, Dirk, Elgoyhen, Ana Belen, Figueiredo, Ricardo, Kleinjung, Tobias, Koller, Michael, Kreuzer, Peter M., Landgrebe, Michael, Langguth, Berthold, Lehner, Astrid, Mohr, Markus, Poeppl, Timm B., Rates, Marcelo, Schecklmann, Martin, Staudinger, Susanne, van de Heyning, Paul, Vanneste, Sven, Vielsmeier, Veronika, Zeman, Florian   +20 more
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Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea (2024)

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic disorder characterized by abnormal breathing during sleeping. OSA can damage various organs throughout the body and is burdensome, both socially and economically. Moreover, as OSA has been increasingly studied in recent years, new evidence‐based guidelines for its diagnosis and surgical ...
Working Group of Guideline for the Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Adult OSA, Subspecialty Group of Laryngopharyngology, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Subspecialty Group of Voice, Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese Medical Association, Editorial Board of Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chronic Traumatic Dental Occlusion: Its Impact on Temporomandibular Joint and Systemic Health, and Clinical Management Strategies

Australian Dental Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose Traumatic dental occlusion (TDO) is a multifactorial and dynamic clinical condition that extends beyond localised tooth wear and has been reported to be associated with alterations in temporomandibular joint biomechanics, neuromuscular function and overall masticatory system performance. While acute dental trauma often receives greater
Furkan Akkılıç, Hacer Balkaya
wiley   +1 more source

Orofacial muscles activity in children with swallowing dysfunction and removable functional appliances [PDF]

, 2019
Swallowing dysfunction is a frequent disorder among children and refers to an altered tongue posture and abnormal tongue movement during swallowing. Removable functional appliance is one of the treatments applied by dentistry to correct this disorder ...
Giustino, Valerio, Martines, Francesco, Messina, G iuseppe, Pirino Alessio, Rizzo, Serena, Scoppa Fabio.   +5 more
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