Background/purpose: The value of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) projections of panoramic radiography for diagnosing TMJ osteoarthritis is not completely elucidated.This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy and reliability of panoramic TMJ radiography to detect bony lesions in patients with TMJ osteoarthritis.Materials and methods: This
Oblique lateral interbody fusion combined with different internal fixations for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine disease: a finite element analysis
Abstract Background Little is known about the biomechanical performance of different internal fixations in oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF).Here, finite element (FE) analysis was used to describe the biomechanics of various internal fixations and compare and explore the stability of each fixation.Methods CT scans of a patient with lumbar dege
IMPACT OF MIGRATION ON TUBERCULOSIS AND HIV EPIDEMIC SITUATION IN RUSSIA
The growing changes in migration and mobility of the population in Russia require additional study of the epidemic situation related to infectious diseases and evaluation of preparedness of specialized medical services and existing resources of the health ORTHO-SLEEP care system.Assessment of the incidence rates shows the higher figures among forei
Diverse Mechanisms of Protective Anti-Pneumococcal Antibodies
The gram-positive bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of pneumonia, otitis media, septicemia, and meningitis in children and adults.Current prevention and treatment efforts are primarily pneumococcal conjugate vaccines that target Raw Cones the bacterial capsule polysaccharide, as well as antibiotics for pathogen clearance.While t