Arthroscopic anatomy of the anteromedial wall of the temporomandibular joint: Implications in articular disc displacement.

Numerous anatomical and imaging studies have established a close relation between disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the medial wall of the TMJ. These studies have revealed a direct association between disc displacement without reduction (DDWoR) and the occurrence of fatty degeneration within the superior fascicle of the lateral pterygoid muscle (SPLM). While the aetiology of this phenomenon remains unclear, it has been suggested that it stems from the interaction between this muscle fascicle and the bony surface of the medial wall of the joint.

The long Pentraxin PTX3 serves as an early predictive biomarker of co-infections in COVID-19.

Background: COVID-19 clinical course is highly variable and secondary infections contribute to COVID-19 complexity. Early detection of secondary infections is clinically relevant for patient outcome. Procalcitonin (PCT) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are the most used biomarkers of infections.

Arthroscopic osteoplasty of the medial and anteromedial wall of temporomandibular joint: surgical technique and anatomical considerations.

The anterior displacement of the articular disc is the most frequent cause of pathological alterations in the TMJ. Although it is an extremely common pathology, there is no certainty about the aetiopathogenesis of this disease. The main aim of the present report is to describe new anatomical findings that could help clarifying the aetiopathogenesis of this disease and determine a typology of treatment based on the cause of the disease.

Symptoms of Prenatal Depression Associated with Shorter Telomeres in Female Placenta.

Background: Depression is a common mood disorder during pregnancy impacting one in every seven women. Children exposed to prenatal depression are more likely to be born at a low birth weight and develop chronic diseases later in life. A proposed hypothesis for this relationship between early exposure to adversity and poor outcomes is accelerated aging.

Metformin and insulin treatment prevent placental telomere attrition in boys exposed to maternal diabetes.

Shortened leukocyte and placental telomeres associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) suggest this exposure triggers telomere attrition contributing to adverse outcomes. We applied high resolution Single Telomere Length Analysis (STELA) to placenta from GDM pregnancies with different treatment pathways to determine their effectiveness at preventing telomere attrition. Differences in telomere length between control (N = 69), GDM lifestyle intervention (n = 14) and GDM treated with metformin and/or insulin (n = 17) was tested by Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) followed by group comparisons using Fisher's least significant difference.

Persistence of anxiety symptoms after elective caesarean delivery.

Background: In the UK, 11.8% of expectant mothers undergo an elective caesarean section (ELCS) representing 92 000 births per annum. It is not known to what extent this procedure has an impact on mental well-being in the longer term.

Perceval Less Invasive Aortic Replacement Register: multicentric Spanish experience with the Perceval S bioprosthesis in moderate-high-risk aortic surgery.

Objectives: The development of new percutaneous and surgical techniques has reduced the risk associated with aortic valve replacement procedures. We present the results of a Spanish register after initiating a programme for sutureless prostheses in moderate-high-risk patients.

Methods: This prospective multicentre study was carried out from November 2013 to November 2016.

Telomere length heterogeneity in placenta revealed with high-resolution telomere length analysis.

Introduction: Telomeres, are composed of tandem repeat sequences located at the ends of chromosomes and are required to maintain genomic stability. Telomeres can become shorter due to cell division and specific lifestyle factors. Critically shortened telomeres are linked to cellular dysfunction, senescence and aging.

Impact and characteristics of the non-Caucasian population in hospital admissions for diabetes onset during 2003-2010.

Aims: To assess the prevalence of non-Caucasian patients in hospital admissions for onset of symptomatic diabetes mellitus during the 2003-2010 period, and to analyze the characteristics differentiating them from the Caucasian population at diagnosis and 2 years later.

Material And Methods: A retrospective, observational study.

Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged 18-40 years admitted for de novo symptomatic diabetes from January 2003 to October 2010.

Duloxetine in the treatment of adolescents with somatoform disorders: a report of two cases.

Background: Our goal was to evaluate the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of duloxetine in the treatment of children and adolescents with somatoform disorder.

Results: We describe two cases, those of an 11-year old girl and a 17-year old boy, evaluated in our Department after being studied by a Pediatrician and Neuropediatrician due to complex physical symptoms. The evaluations to rule out medical causes were normal.