Facial dysmorphism in congenital rubella syndrome.

Purpose: To investigate the dysmorphic facial features in congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) and describe their associations with ocular and systemic features.

Methods: The medical records of children diagnosed with CRS between 2016 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed for ocular and systemic features. CRS was diagnosed either on the basis of positive serology for rubella antibodies or with the classic triad of congenital cataract, sensorineural hearing loss, and congenital heart defect.

Correlation of aqueous humor electrolytes with serum electrolytes in cataract patients.

Purpose: To correlate the aqueous humor electrolytes with serum electrolytes in patients with cataract.

Methods: In this study, 348 eyes of patients undergoing cataract surgery, who had presented between 1 January 2019 and 30 June 2020, were included. Serum electrolytes were obtained and 0.

Temporary anchorage devices - Mini-implants.

Orthodontists are accustomed to using teeth and auxiliary appliances, both intraoral and extraoral, to control anchorage. These methods are limited in that it is often difficult to achieve results commensurate with our idealistic goals. Recently, a number of case reports have appeared in the orthodontic literature documenting the possibility of overcoming anchorage limitations via the use of temporary anchorage devices-biocompatible devices fixed to bone for the purpose of moving teeth, with the devices being subsequently removed after treatment.