Maxillofacial surgery in Angola: overcoming challenges, advancing care through online collaboration.

Purpose: This study aims to document the experiences of the authors during a maxillofacial humanitarian mission in Angola, with a focus on assessing the challenges faced by local maxillofacial surgeons. Additionally, the study evaluates the role of internet-based tools in planning and executing such missions to enhance the efficiency and impact of future interventions.

Material And Methods: THE STUDY INVOLVED TWO PARTS: (1) An online survey conducted with maxillofacial surgeons across various regions of Angola to assess local needs, difficulties, and obstacles before the mission.

Analysis of palatal marginal alveolar exostosis and palatal torus using cone-beam computed tomography.

The aim of the present study was to analyze palatal marginal alveolar exostosis (PMAE) and palatal torus (PT). Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) of the maxilla in multiplanar sections and volumetric renderings were used to assess this. PT and PMAE were classified according to location and morphology.

Saving lives and restoring hope: Enhancing outcomes through comprehensive understanding of maxillofacial surgery in disaster medicine.

This article delves into the profound impact of various types of disasters, examining some specific contexts. It provides insights into the unique challenges posed by different disasters, ultimately highlighting the invaluable role of maxillofacial surgery in addressing the critical healthcare needs of affected populations. A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to analyze the role of maxillofacial surgery in disaster management.

Predicting the Future Focus of Orthognathic Surgery: Outcome-Driven Planning and Treatment With Function, Esthetics, and Occlusion as Key Indicators.

As an international group of orthognathic surgeons, we believe the next big thing in orthognathic surgery will be a clinical and research focus on patient-oriented outcomes and improved quality of life. We expect to see advances in diagnosis and treatment planning, materials development, and patient management.

Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Features of Venous Involvement: A Detective's Task.

Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis are rare types of histopathological substrates within the spectrum of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) with a very poor prognosis. They are characterized by a widespread fibroproliferative process of the small caliber veins and/or capillaries with sparing of the larger veins, resulting in a pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension phenotype. Clinical presentation is unspecific and similar to other PAH etiologies.

A Pilot Study Exploring Practices that Support the Longevity of Community Gardens Supported by Religious Organizations.

Unlabelled: Current food production methods in the United States (US) contribute to environmental degradation as well as food insecurity. Food production by means of community gardens has the potential to reduce the deleterious effects of current production methods. However, many community gardens face challenges that hinder their longevity, thereby reducing the likelihood of the support they might provide for environmentally sustainable food production and decreased food insecurity for community members.

Evaluation of Two Species of Macroalgae from Azores Sea as Potential Reducers of Ruminal Methane Production: In Vitro Ruminal Assay.

The utilisation of seaweeds as feed supplements has been investigated for their potential to mitigate enteric methane emissions from ruminants. Enteric methane emissions are the primary source of direct greenhouse gas emissions in livestock and significantly contribute to anthropogenic methane emissions worldwide. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the nutritional role and the in vitro effect on cumulative gas and methane production of (native species) and (invasive species), two species of red algae from the Azorean Sea, as well as the ability to reduce biogas production when incubated with single pasture ( and ) as substrate.

Postoperative nausea and vomiting in orthognathic surgery: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a frequently reported adverse event following orthognathic surgery. The aim of this work is to conduct a systematic review of the literature on the subject, and to discuss the role of maxillofacial surgeons and the steps that can be taken to prevent or control PONV in orthognathic surgery.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines, using the search strategy: (orthognathic AND (nausea OR vomiting)).

The median lingual foramen in the era of orthognathic virtual surgical planning.

The median lingual foramen (MLF), which contains neurovascular bundles, is located in an area commonly considered safe for surgical procedures. However, published reports of severe complications after interventions in the mandibular symphysis area indicate the need for caution when approaching this region surgically. The aim of this study was to evaluate the vertical location of the MLF and the median lingual canal (MLC) by measuring the distances of these landmarks to the root apex of the lower central incisors (LCI) and to the menton cephalometric point (Me) on pre-orthognathic surgery cone beam computed tomography scans (N = 100).

Exploring the relationship between the number of systematic reviews and quality of evidence: an orthognathic surgery-based study.

Objective: We analyzed the quality and quantity of systematic reviews (SRs) of orthognathic surgery, the most frequently published topic in maxillofacial surgery.

Study Design: We searched the PubMed database for SRs of orthognathic surgery with no restriction on the language of publication date. We assessed the certainty of evidence presented according to the guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocol and the Leiden Manifesto using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach.

Early detection of interstitial lung disease in rheumatic diseases: A joint statement from the Portuguese Pulmonology Society, the Portuguese Rheumatology Society, and the Portuguese Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Society.

Introduction: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in connective tissue disease (CTD). Early detection and accurate diagnosis are essential for informing treatment decisions and prognosis in this setting. Clear guidance on CTD-ILD screening, however, is lacking.

Lung Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Prediction of Progression in Patients With Nonidiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Interstitial Lung Disease: A Pilot Study.

Purpose: Correlate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters at baseline with disease progression in nonidiopathic pulmonary fibrosis interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Materials And Methods: Prospective observational cohort study, in which patients with non-idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ILD underwent MRI at baseline (1.5 T).

Seasonal Effect of Grass Nutritional Value on Enteric Methane Emission in Islands Pasture Systems.

Quantifying entericCH from grazing systems is a challenge for all regions of the world, especially when cattle feed mostly on pasture throughout the year, as pasture quality varies with the seasons. In this study, we examine the influence of seasonality on enteric methane emissions in the Azores, considering the most recent IPCC updates, to minimise errors in estimating enteric methane emissions in this region. For this purpose, samples of corn and grass silage, different types of concentrate, and pasture were collected throughout the year, and their nutritional value and digestibility were determined according to standard conventional methods.

Compartmentation of photosynthesis gene expression in C4 maize depends on time of day.

Compared with the ancestral C3 state, C4 photosynthesis occurs at higher rates with improved water and nitrogen use efficiencies. In both C3 and C4 plants, rates of photosynthesis increase with light intensity and are maximal around midday. We determined that in the absence of light or temperature fluctuations, photosynthesis in maize (Zea mays) peaks in the middle of the subjective photoperiod.

Segmentation-Based Analysis of T2- and T1-Weighted Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Images Provides Adequate Observer Agreement in the Evaluation of Interstitial Lung Disease.

Objective: The aim of the study is to quantify observer agreement in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) classification of inflammatory or fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Methods: Our study is a preliminary analysis of a larger prospective cohort. The MRI images of 18 patients with ILD (13 females; mean age, 65 years) were acquired in a 1.

Influence of the Season on the Nutritive Value and Gas Production of and L. in Ruminant Feed.

Using invasive plants in animal production can provide an economical and eco-sustainable competitive advantage in a globalized market. The and the L. are invasive plants historically used by Azorean farmers as an alternative ruminant water source in the summer.

A Longitudinal Study with a Laser Methane Detector (LMD) Highlighting Lactation Cycle-Related Differences in Methane Emissions from Dairy Cows.

Reversing climate change requires broad, cohesive, and strategic plans for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions from animal farming. The implementation and evaluation of such plans demand accurate and accessible methods for monitoring on-field CH concentration in eructating breath. Therefore, this paper describes a longitudinal study over six months, aiming to test a protocol using a laser methane detector (LMD) to monitor CH emissions in semi-extensive dairy farm systems.

Bioprospecting essential oils of exotic species as potential mitigations of ruminant enteric methanogenesis.

The inclusion of essential oils (EOs) in the diet of ruminants is one of the strategies used to alter ruminal microbial fermentation, improving feed efficiency, while simultaneously reducing enteric methane (CH) production. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of three new EOs from plants exotic to the Azores, (PU) (HG) and (CJ), on biogas production kinetics and CH production. Three levels of EOs (40, 80, and 120 μL/g dry matter (DM) were added to the basal diet to evaluate ruminal fermentation using the gas production technique.

Should orthognathic surgery be performed in growing patients? A scoping review.

The aim of this study was to determine whether the benefits of orthognathic surgery in a growing individual outweigh its risks. A scoping review was performed according to the PRISMA-ScR guideline. A bibliographic search from MEDLINE, Cochrane Library and LILACS was conducted until February 1, 2022.

Alternative Forages as Roughage for Ruminant: Nutritional Characteristics and Digestibility of Six Exotic Plants in Azores Archipelago.

This study aimed to evaluate the nutritional potential of unconventional plants: , , , , , and , as an alternative roughage for ruminants. Chemical composition, gross energy, in vitro gas production, kinetics, and digestibility of dry matter and organic matter in vitro were determined for each species. The obtained results showed variations between the studied forages concerning crude protein, and the different fiber fractions: NDF, ADF, and ADL The with a relative food value of 92.

Which sports have a higher risk of maxillofacial injuries?

Objectives: Sports etiology is one of the most common causes of maxillofacial injuries. This work aimed to provide an up-to-date review of sports-related maxillofacial injuries.

Methods: An updated review was conducted on Pubmed and Google Scholar.