The diffusion-tensor imaging reveals alterations in water diffusion parameters in acute pediatric concussion.

Wide-spread visualization methods which are computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are not sensitive to mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). However, mTBI may cause changes of cerebral microstructure that could be found using diffusion-tensor imaging. The aim of this study is to reveal the impact of acute mTBI (no more than 3 days after trauma) on diffusion parameters in corpus callosum, corticospinal tract, and thalamus in children (aged 14-18).

[Clinical experience in the use of nanohybrid composite material Filtek Z550].

The paper presents the results of clinical studies on the effectiveness of nanohybrid composite Filtek Z550 (3M ESPE) for the restoration of class I cavities.

[The enzymes of glutamate and organic phosphate metabolism in the saliva in fluorosis (clinical and experimental research)].

Activities of glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase, glutamate dehydrogenase, gamma-glutamyl transferase were reduced in unstimulated pooled saliva of 15-year-old adolescents with endemic fluorosis, vs. those without fluorosis. This point to reduced production of glutamate which is indispensable for bacterial growth.