Facial Movements Extracted from Video for the Kinematic Classification of Speech.

Speech Sound Disorders (SSDs) are prevalent communication problems in children that pose significant barriers to academic success and social participation. Accurate diagnosis is key to mitigating life-long impacts. We are developing a novel software solution-the Speech Movement and Acoustic Analysis Tracking (SMAAT) system to facilitate rapid and objective assessment of motor speech control issues underlying SSD.

Effectiveness of the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol for Children With Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Comorbidities When Delivered in a Dyadic and Group Format.

Purpose: The current study is a Phase I clinical study with the goal of determining feasibility and the effectiveness of the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol (K-SLP) for children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and comorbidities. We hypothesized that K-SLP intervention would result in improved outcomes and maintenance of treatment effect at 3-4 months postintervention.

Method: Single-subject experimental design with multiple baselines across behaviors was replicated across a group of six children.

"A sweet in a polythene is not sweet": men's perceptions of their roles and experiences with family planning in East Uganda.

The significance of men's influence as partners in contraceptive decision-making and family size is often understated, particularly in patriarchal societies. Understanding men's experiences and perceptions of family planning is necessary to address women's unmet needs for contraception. This study examined men's involvement in contraceptive use and decision-making in the Busoga region of east Uganda.

Biomimetic scaffold and 3D bioprinting in dental application: A review.

Biomimetic scaffold and 3D bioprinting technologies have emerged as promising avenues in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, offering innovative approaches to address the limitations of conventional tissue engineering methods. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements, challenges, and future prospects in the field of biomimetic scaffold fabrication and 3D bioprinting techniques.