Management of ankyloglossia by functional frenuloplasty using diode laser.

Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is a condition present since birth that results in restricted movement of the tongue due to the attachment of the lingual frenulum. The condition affects breastfeeding, speaking, swallowing, occlusion, and proper tongue posture. Tongue ties vary in degree of severity from mild cases of mucus membrane bands to complete tongue ties where the tongue adheres to the floor of the mouth.

The Supervisees' Perspectives Concerning the Clinical Supervision of Radiologic Sciences Students at Clinical Sites: Implications and Future Directions.

Introduction: Clinical supervision (CS) is essential to practice-based learning in radiology. The assessment of the effectiveness of CS is essential to ensure the success of the process and to provide high-quality patient care.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the CS of both Diagnostic Radiography (DR) and Nuclear Medicine (NM) technology students studying at Kuwait University.

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Work-Related Lower Back Pain among Radiographers in the State of Kuwait.

Background: Work-related lower back pain (WrLBP) is a global health issue and a rising concern in the State of Kuwait. The prevalence and the risk factors of WrLBP among radiographers are not well documented.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine the one-year prevalence, characteristics, impact, and physical risk factors of WrLBP among radiographers in the State of Kuwait.

Knowledge and Awareness of Colorectal Cancer among General Public of Kuwait.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common type of cancer and also the fourth most common cause of cancer related death in both men and women worldwide. The CRC is considered to be the second killer in Kuwait after breast cancer. Aim: to assess and identify the level of knowledge and awareness of colorectal cancer with regards to risk factors, symptoms and screening/imaging procedures among general public in the State of Kuwait.

Effect of mA Reduction on Image Quality Parameters and Patient Dose in Computed Tomography Imaging.

Purpose: To establish the extent of dose reduction that can be achieved using a computed tomography (CT) quality assurance phantom with various user-defined protocols at different milliamperage (mA) settings and kilovoltage peak (kVp) without affecting image quality.

Methods: Images of a CT quality assurance phantom containing line-pair patterns and 3 tissue-equivalent inserts in water were acquired with different mA settings on 4 different CT scanners. The kVp was kept constant at 120 while the mA was changed in increments of 20, from 30 mA to 190 mA.

Are women in Kuwait aware of breast cancer and its diagnostic procedures?

The aim of this study was to examine the knowledge and awareness of women in Kuwait with regard to risk factors, symptoms and diagnostic procedures of breast cancer. A total of 521 questionnaires were distributed among women in Kuwait. Results showed that 72% of respondents linked breast cancer factors to family history, while 69.

Quality of images acquired with and without grid in digital mammography.

In this study, we assessed the quality of digital mammography images acquired with a grid and without a grid for different kVp values. A digital mammography system was used for acquisition of images of the CIRS Model 015 Mammography Accreditation Phantom. The images were obtained in the presence of the grid and then with the grid removed from the system.