Analysis of pipe sticking due to wellbore uncleanliness using machine learning.

Pipe sticking is a major problem that can result in significant downtime, lost productivity, and increased costs. The aim of this study is to develop an accurate and effective predictive model for pipe sticking due to wellbore uncleanliness using a range of classification algorithms. In this research work, the drilling data from two different reservoirs in India was pre-processed and eviscerated to ensure that it was suitable to process using classification algorithms.

The effect of lockdown during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on maxillofacial injuries in a level I trauma centre: a comparative study.

Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic forced many governments to impose nation-wide lockdowns. Government legislation forced limited travel on the population with restrictions on the normal way of life to limit spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The aim of this study is to explore the effects of lockdown on the presentation of maxillofacial trauma in a level I trauma centre.

Antimicrobial regimens used in the treatment of mandibular fractures in UK maxillofacial units: changes over 12 years.

In the case of most mandibular fractures, the prescription of antimicrobials for more than 24 hours postoperatively confers no clinical benefit. To establish the prescribing patterns for mandibular fractures in UK OMFS units, and to compare them with those used 12 years ago, we did a telephone and email survey of OMFS units in the UK. Antimicrobials were prescribed for more than 24 hours postoperatively by 76 units (65%) (considerably fewer than the 82 (87%) in 2005).

Neck recurrence after level I-IV or I-III selective neck dissection in the management of the clinically N0 neck in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: Controversy remains regarding extending the level I-III selective neck dissection (SND) to include level IV in the management of the clinically N0 (cN0) neck in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).

Methods: Histologic and follow-up data of 87 patients with previously untreated OSCC undergoing I-IV SND and 41 undergoing I-III SND between 2002 and 2006 were reviewed.

Results: Of the 98 I-IV SNDs performed, 4 had involvement of level IV.