Publications by authors named "W Adler"
Background: In order to successfully perform orthodontic mini-implant procedures successfully for the subsequent anchoring of orthodontic appliances, it is crucial to know the palatal bone thickness. This is usually assessed using two-dimensional radiographs. The purpose of this study was to use a three-dimensional digital imaging measurement method to provide information on palatal bone volume and bone thickness and to make recommendations on the optimal and safe insertion site and angle for palatal mini-implants.
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- The study focuses on the diagnostic challenges of colposcopy in women aged 50 and older, particularly those with postmenopausal status and transformation zone type 3 (TZ3), highlighting the role of endocervical curettage (ECC) in diagnosing cervical lesions.
- By analyzing data from colposcopies performed at Erlangen University Hospital between 2016 and 2023, researchers correlated Pap and HPV results with histologic findings from ECC.
- The findings reveal that ECC can effectively detect significant lesions, including high-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) and invasive carcinoma, even in patients with normal colposcopic results, underscoring its importance in diagnostic procedures.
Aim: Numerous studies have evaluated elastography for the staging of liver fibrosis. Fewer studies were performed investigating the prognostic relevance using transient elastography (TE), although with promising results. This study was designed to evaluate the prognostic relevance of ARFI elastography.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Team or group cohesion is a multifaceted construct with a variety of definitions and measurement instruments. However, most of these measures are context and group-specific and/or time-consuming. There is no adaptable and economic measure of group cohesion in Germany.
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- The study investigates how manual therapy (MT) affects posture in patients with temporomandibular disease (TMD) compared to healthy individuals.
- A total of 30 subjects were analyzed, with 15 healthy participants and 15 TMD patients, using rasterstereographic imaging to assess posture.
- Results show significant differences in pelvic tilt, surface rotation, and kyphotic apex between the groups, suggesting that MT positively influences posture in TMD patients, which may aid in their treatment.