Association of maxillofacial injuries with traumatic brain injuries in paediatric patients: a case-control study.

Background: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most challenging conditions to accurately diagnose in children, and many TBIs are underdiagnosed. Patients with maxillofacial injury may be at risk for TBI. The objective of this study was to analyse the association between maxillofacial injuries and TBI among paediatric patients.

Simple Method for Re-tightening IMF Wires without Breakage.

Aim: This clinical technique aims to retighten intermaxillary fixation (IMF) wires when loosened intra/postoperatively.

Background: Intermaxillary fixation is one of the most important steps to obtain stable and functional occlusion in maxillofacial trauma. However, IMF wires tend to loosen over time.

Discrimination Against Muslims in the USA and Couple Interactions: An Actor-Partner Interdependence Model.

Muslims in the USA experience unfair treatment and direct exposure to discriminatory acts because of their religion. Trauma stemming from discrimination can strengthen couples' relationships as they find solace in each other, or strain relationships if couples struggle to cope with the stress. This study examined the relationship between experiencing anti-Muslim hate and couples' interactional quality.

Relationship satisfaction in Black heterosexual couples: The role of self-compassion and openness.

The study examined how Black heterosexual couples cope with the impact of racial discrimination on their relationship. The Vulnerability Stress Adaptation (VSA) model was utilized to examine the role of self-compassion in mitigating negative interaction in the relationship and how racial discrimination might disrupt this protective process. Further, the influence of open communication on the relationship between negative interaction and overall relationship satisfaction was explored.

Validity of laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in determining age and sex from tooth specimens.

Background: To determine age and sex from tooth specimens using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS).

Materials And Methods: A total of 170 human teeth samples between age of 15-86 years of both male and female sex were obtained for the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the tooth samples were mounted and ground sections of about 1.