Nasal Irrigation With Saline Solution for Pediatric Acute Upper Respiratory Infections: A Systematic Review.

Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are defined as infectious diseases confined anatomically to the upper respiratory tract, with a duration of up to 28 days. Treatment for URTIs in pediatrics typically involves antipyretics and decongestants and, at times, antibiotics, despite most infections being viral. Nasal irrigation with saline solution is frequently used as an adjunct treatment for URTI symptoms.

Effects of the morphology and structural cycles of Sabellaria wilsoni Lana & Gruet, 1989 (Annelida: Sabellariidae) reefs on the associated macrofauna.

Despite their ecological importance, there has been insufficient investigation of reefs constructed by polychaetes of the family Sabellariidae in tropical regions. The present study compared macrofauna associated with Amazonian Sabellaria wilsoni reefs with focus on different morphologies (platform vs. hummock reefs) during distinct annual phases of structural development (preserved, eroded, and recuperation).

Resolving the conflictive phylogenetic relationships of Oceanites (Oceanitidae: Procellariiformes) with the description of a new species.

The family Oceanitidae, formerly considered a subfamily of Hydrobatidae, includes all the small storm-petrels of the southern hemisphere. The ancestor-descendent relationships and evolutionary history of one of its genera, Oceanites, have been partially studied, yielding contrasting results. We revised the phylogenetic relationships of this group using Bayesian inference (BI) based on new sequence data of the mitochondrial gene Cytb and linear morphological measurements of all species and five subspecies-level taxa in Oceanites, including a new taxon from the Chilean Andes.

Simultaneous arthroscopy of upper and lower compartments of the temporomandibular joint.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy is a well-established technique for managing internal derangement of the joint, providing comprehensive intra-articular treatment. While upper compartment interventions generally yield positive outcomes, challenges remain in accessing and treating the lower compartment due to its limited volume and the size of available instruments. This technical note introduces a novel method for simultaneous arthroscopy of both TMJ compartments using an ultrafine optic (0.