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Latent TGF-beta binding protein-1 plays an important role in craniofacial development

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract Objective: This study aims to replicate the phenotype of Ltbp1 knockout mice in zebrafish, and to address the function of LTBP1 in craniofacial development. Methods: Whole mount in situ hybridization (WISH) of ltbp1 was performed at critical periods of zebrafish craniofacial development to exp...

Neuromuscular fitness in early life and its impact on bone health in adulthood: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Objective: To systematically review the literature to verify the relationship between neuromuscular fitness indicators in childhood/adolescence and bone strength variables in adulthood. Data sources: A systematic review was conducted in PUBMED, SCOPUS, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, ...

Cirurgia “sem corte”: ciência ou apenas estratégia de marketing?

Periodontia; 30 (3), 2020
The so-called "blunt" or flapless surgery is considered less traumatic or invasive. However, as there is a need for rupture of the epithelial tissue performed by surgical drills or other means, the term is conceptually incorrect and known as marketing. The objective of the present study is to discuss the...

Delirium as the first presentation of lung adenocarcinoma brain metastasis

Clasificación del tubérculo suprameatal y análisis morfométrico con enfoque quirúrgico del hueso temporal
Classification of the suprameatal tubercle and morphometric analysis with a surgical approach to the temporal bone

Rev. argent. neurocir; 33 (4), 2019
Introducción: El hueso temporal es una estructura valiosa en el abordaje de patologías intracraneales a la fosa media y posterior, requiriendo en ocasiones la realización de petrosectomías anteriores, posteriores o abordajes combinados para la resección de tumores en dichas regiones. El propósito d...

Firearm-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries in Brazilian Children and Teenagers

Abstract Objective To evaluate and describe musculoskeletal injuries by firearms in children and adolescents attended in a major trauma center. Methods This was a retrospective study that evaluated the medical records of < 18 years old patients who were victims of injuries by firearms and who presen...

Postoperative Chronic Osteomyelitis in the Long Bones - Current Knowledge and Management of the Problem

Abstract Chronic postoperative osteomyelitis represents an important health problem due to its significant morbidity and low mortality rate. This pathology is challenging because of difficulties in understanding the pathogenesis and the decision-making involving the treatment. The present article had the...

Oral Administrations of Hancornia speciosa Gomes Latex Do Not Increase Bone Neoformation

Abstract Objective The present work aimed to evaluate the systemic effect of H. speciosa latex on bone neoformation. Methods For this, the latex was collected and diluted to 3% and 50%. A total of 28 Wistar rats were submitted to surgery to create a 5 mm diameter defect in the parietal bone. This exper...

Enchondromas of the Hand: A 20-year Experience

Abstract Objective Enchondromas are the commonest tumors of the bones of the hand. Treatment approaches vary. The present article presents the characteristics of the tumors, diagnostic methods, and treatments. Methods We discuss the approach used in our institution, where we have treated 48 patients wi...

Serie de Casos Clínicos: Displasia Osteofibrosa Craneofacial. Resolución Quirúrgica

INTRODUCCIÓN: La Displasia Fibrosa Ósea Craneofacial es una lesión ósea benigna en la que se da una sustitución de tejido óseo normal por tejido fibro-óseo. Desarrollada a partir de una mutación genética. Subordinada en variantes: monostósica y polistósica. Escasos casos son reportados sobre m...