Objectives: Since the formation of skeletal malocclusions is closely linked to general craniofacial development, it is crucial to understand the anatomy and growth patterns of the skull base. This study aimed to assess the morphometry of the occipital condyle (OC) on CBCT scans of Class III skeletal malocclusion subjects and compare the findings with those of skeletal Class I malocclusion subjects.
Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on CBCT images based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria.
In Türkiye, anti-tobacco legislation (Law No. 4207 on the Prevention and Control of Harms of Tobacco Products) aims to ensure a "tobacco-free" life for current and future generations. However, there are observations of violations in the hospitality sector.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Long-term survival outcomes are crucial for accurately determining the effectiveness of treatment in an indolent disease like thymoma. We aimed to analyze the clinical findings in terms of survival and relapse patterns with a median follow up of 105 months (8.7 years) in patients with thymoma and myasthenia gravis who underwent minimally invasive surgery between 2002 and 2015.
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November 2024
Background: Nursing students need educational approaches that provide sufficient knowledge and practice opportunities to improve their skills.
Aim: To analyze the benefits of incorporating partial task trainers into virtual patients, focusing on the effectiveness, performance, self-confidence, satisfaction and knowledge scores among senior nursing students in urinary catheterization for patients with acute urinary retention.
Design: A randomized, quasi-experimental design.