Gnathic Schwannomas: A Report of Two Cases and Systematic Review of the Literature.

Background: The intraosseous schwannoma (IS) is a benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor postulated to arise de novo or from nerve fibers in preexisting nutrient canals. ISs are uncommon and comprise less than 1% of neoplasms originating in bone. We herein present two cases of mandibular schwannomas-the first case was a 66-year-old female with a four-month history of pain and pressure associated with an anterior mandibular radiolucency, and the second case was an asymptomatic 12-year-old female with separate radiolucencies of her mandibular symphysis and right posterior mandible.

Sarcopenia: Etiology, Nutritional Approaches, and miRNAs.

Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and function, dramatically affects the quality of life. Although there is a consensus that sarcopenia is a multifactorial syndrome, the etiology and underlying mechanisms are not yet delineated. Moreover, research about nutritional interventions to prevent the development of sarcopenia is mainly focused on the amount and quality of protein intake.

Thermographic imaging in a dog with macroglossia from an encircling, strangulating lingual linear foreign body.

A dog presented 16 hours after an acute onset of severe generalized lingual swelling from an unknown cause. The dog had recently chewed a deer carcass. Initial physical examination and diagnostic testing did not reveal an underlying cause, and supportive care was provided.

Life Is a Stage: Autistic Perspectives on Neurotypicality.

Background: Professional interventions for autistic people often encourage the development of neurotypical behavior. However, the pressure to appear or behave neurotypically has been associated with negative mental health outcomes. Consequently, autistic perspectives on the concept of neurotypicality are a critical area for empirical research.

Prevalence and risk factors for gallstone disease.

Gallstone disease is a main public health problem. The overall prevalence data range from 3.9% in the pre-echographic era to 13.