Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg
November 2024
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of common conditions that can have significant detrimental impact on patients functional, emotional and social wellbeing. The aim of this systematic review is to collate and summarise the literature reporting patients' experience of TMD. This helps put the condition into the context of the patient themselves and their interaction with healthcare professionals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBr J Oral Maxillofac Surg
November 2024
Facial trauma is a common presentation to the emergency department, encompassing a spectrum from soft tissue injuries to fractures of the facial skeleton. Beyond the evident physical consequences, patients frequently face significant psychosocial issues, which are often overlooked in the recovery phase of treatment. The purpose of this review was to establish the experiences of patients following facial trauma using qualitative patient-reported data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntra-articular corticosteroids are a popular treatment choice for joint-associated pain and inflammation in horses despite recent work on the metabolic effects of these drugs. The goal of this project was to compare metabolic effects between intra-articular (IA) triamcinolone acetonide (TA) and an autologous protein solution (APS). Five mixed-breed geldings (4-9 years) were utilized for this project.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncreasing demand for size-resolved identification and quantification of microplastic particles in drinking water and environmental samples requires the adequate validation of methods and techniques that can be used for this purpose. In turn, the feasibility of such validation depends on the existence of suitable certified reference materials (CRM). A new candidate reference material (RM), consisting of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) particles and a water matrix, has been developed.
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