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J Formos Med Assoc
March 2025
Department of Otolaryngology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan; Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan. Electronic address:
Purpose: To demonstrate the effects of postoperative oropharyngeal rehabilitation on inflammatory mediators and antioxidant capacity in adults with obstructive sleep apnea.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study enrolled participants without blinding between January 2020 and December 2022. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea were divided into a conservative treatment group (n = 17), surgery group (n = 23), or surgery combined with oropharyngeal rehabilitation (surgery + rehabilitation) group (n = 19).
J Hand Ther
March 2025
College of Physical Education, Anqing Normal University, Anqing, China.
Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common peripheral nerve entrapment syndrome that can be treated in a variety of ways, including manual therapy, massage, and acupuncture.
Purpose: Traditional conservative treatment techniques have been widespread used for treatment of patients with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), such as manual therapy, massage, and acupuncture. However, there appears to be no consensus about the benefits of traditional conservative treatment techniques for patients with CTS.
Semin Vasc Surg
March 2025
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is an inflammatory condition affecting the joints of patients with peripheral neuropathy; its prevalence is as high as 7.5%. It is commonly seen in patients with diabetes and poses a significant public health burden.
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March 2025
Department of Prosthodontics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Dental veneers are a popular option for enhancing smile aesthetics. While both ceramic and composite veneers are effective, achieving optimal outcomes often requires meticulous planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. A woman in her early 30s presented with dissatisfaction due to poorly executed direct composite veneers from teeth #15 to #25, which led to biofilm accumulation and gingival inflammation.
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March 2025
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, JSS Dental College and Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Though the incidence of maxillofacial injuries in children is lower compared to their adult counterparts, nasal bone and mandibular fractures are among the most commonly encountered. Management and treatment of mandibular fractures, in particular condylar, in this population is challenging due to anatomical and functional considerations, and conservative management remains the treatment of choice. This case report highlights an innovative technique of conservative management using orthodontic brackets and a myofunctional appliance in a patient who sustained a condylar fracture after falling from his bicycle.
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