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Cureus
December 2024
Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, International University of Health and Welfare, Fukuoka, JPN.
Background: Several studies have suggested that approximately 10 hours of inactivity can reduce motor performance. Specifically, restricted lower limb movement may impair postural stability, subsequently increasing the incidence of falls. However, the relationship between postural sway and its related factors remains unclear.
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January 2025
Department of Orofacial Pain and Jaw Function, Public Dental Services, Folktandvården Stockholm, Eastmaninstitutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Background: Approximately 30% of the adult population experiences symptoms under the concept of temporomandibular disorder (TMD). To identify patients with TMD who may require further evaluation, three screening questions (3Q/TMD) have been introduced.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the prevalence of self-reported TMD and the amount of treatment received by patients in the Public Dental Service in Stockholm and how many were referred to an orofacial pain specialist.
Natl J Maxillofac Surg
November 2024
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
Special care is required for the management of jaw lesions in pediatric population. The following article describes the decompression technique as the least aggressive approach for the management of pediatric mandibular odontogenic keratocyst. A custom-made acrylic splint was fabricated around teeth, and it was attached to a piece of Foley's catheter to be used as a decompression port.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSouth Dakota's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) volunteer participation is declining, and projected to further decrease over the next decade. To minimize this deficit, South Dakota's Department of Health recommends that rural firefighters assist EMS in high-acuity calls to decrease the burden on EMS personnel in an effort to improve volunteer retention. Bridging the Gap from Rural Trauma to Rural Healthcare aimed to create educational training opportunities for firefighters when assisting EMS.
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January 2025
College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU.
This research explores the types and effectiveness of occlusal splints in managing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). TMDs encompass a range of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions affecting the jaw, causing pain, limited movement, and discomfort. Occlusal splints, also known as bite guards, are commonly used in dentistry to alleviate TMD symptoms by relaxing jaw muscles, preventing joint trauma, and protecting teeth.
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