ABSTRACT Background Current treatments for knee osteoarthritis (OA) offer limited functional and structural improvements. Compared to age‐ and gender‐matched controls, patients with knee OA show a higher prevalence of muscle weakness, which negatively affects their ability to exercise—a key factor in enhancing physical mobility and delaying disease ...
Kenney Ki Lee Lau +6 more
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Healthcare professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding the management of temporomandibular joint disorders: a multicenter, cross-sectional study. [PDF]
Pan L +7 more
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18‐FDG PET in the Evaluation of Therapeutic Response of Necrotizing Otitis Externa
PET performed well in assessing the therapeutic response of NEO, with excellent sensitivity but low specificity of visual analysis. A complementary quantitative analysis was useful to distinguish between satisfactory and insufficient partial responses. ABSTRACT Objective The duration of antibiotic treatment for necrotizing otitis externa (NEO) and the ...
Lucie Lécolier +5 more
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Dropped jaw as a feature of suspected nutritional encephalopathy in a cat
Abstract A 3‐year‐1‐month‐old female neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented for reluctance to jump over 3 months. Neurological and orthopaedic examinations, laboratory tests and cerebrospinal fluid analysis were unremarkable. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed mild bilateral symmetrical intra‐axial changes in the caudal brainstem.
Eleftheria Skovola +3 more
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Lifespan‐Extending Endogenous Metabolites
Endogenous metabolites act as mediators of longevity by modulating conserved cellular pathways. We summarize mechanistic evidence linking specific metabolites to lifespan and healthspan benefits across model systems, with discussion of clinical evidence, translational opportunities, and remaining knowledge gaps.
Yizhou Jiang, Jing‐Dong J. Han
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Dentists' awareness in Kuwait of the role of physical therapy management of temporomandibular joint disorders: a cross-sectional study. [PDF]
Boshehri O, Alshatti T, Elsayed W.
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Temporomandibular disorders and neck disability in individuals with cervical disc herniation
Abstract The primary aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in patients with cervical disc herniation. The secondary aim was to investigate the relationship between neck disability, neck pain, sociodemographic factors, TMD, and TMJ pain.
Turgay Altunalan +3 more
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Evaluation of mandibular functional limitation in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders and the relationship with other psychosocial factors. [PDF]
Hoa NN +5 more
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