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J Clin Med
January 2025
Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T 3A9, Canada.
As the face ages, the skin, fat, muscle, and fascia descend, and the underlying bone, cartilage, and teeth may lose mass. Oculofacial aging is a multifactorial process that is influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This review summarizes the patterns of oculofacial aging that are observed across populations, including variations in periorbital hollowing, eyelid ptosis, and skin elasticity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnn Plast Surg
January 2025
Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.
Introduction: Giant basal cell carcinoma (GBCC) is a rare and aggressive subtype of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), characterized by a diameter of ≥5 cm and a potential for deep tissue invasion. This study aimed to present our experience with the surgical management of GBCC in the maxillofacial region, focusing on resection and immediate reconstruction strategies.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 5926 patients with BCC in the maxillofacial region from 2010 to 2020, with a specific emphasis on 32 patients diagnosed with GBCC.
J Clin Med
December 2024
Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Paracelsus Medical University, Breslauer Strasse 201, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany.
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is the most common joint disease, characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage. Intra-articular hyaluronic acid (IAHA) injections are a well-established non-surgical treatment. This retrospective study analyzed knee OA patients receiving IAHA combined with niacinamide injections, assessing pain reduction in relation to patient data, the number of injections, and radiological findings.
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December 2024
Ophthalmology, Benha University Hospitals, Benha University, Qalubiya, EGY.
Joint degeneration characterized by cartilage deterioration and bone wear is the hallmark of osteoarthritis (OA), a condition that worsens over time. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the most common effective treatment for OA. Conventional therapy training (CTT) is the standard intervention; we are testing whether intensive therapy training (ITT) provides different results when used preoperatively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Pediatr Surg
December 2024
Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Via Gerolamo Gaslini 5, 16147, Genova, Italy; Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, DINOGMI, Università di Genova, Largo Paolo Daneo 3, 16132, Genova, Italy; Pediatric Thoracic and Airway Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Via Gerolamo Gaslini 5, 16147, Genova, Italy.
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