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Instability of the dental, skeletal and soft tissues is one of the most frequently associated problems with orthodontic correction of Class II division 1 malocclusion. Objective: To evaluate the stability of post-retention changes in skeletal type II orthodontic patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusion.…

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) administration and the temporary 48-h calf removal (CR) in a long-term progesterone (P4)-based protocol in suckled Nelore cows. In all, 150 cows were randomly submitted to P4 protocol as follows. At day 0…

Pityriasis versicolor is a superficial infection of the stratum corneum caused by Malassezia yeasts. It is reported in a high incidence especially in warm and humid areas; clinical manifestations include scaly hypopigmented or hyperpigmented macules in characteristic areas of the body: chest, back, abdomen and…

This report describes a case of severe methemoglobinemia in a baby fed with a homemade decoction of silverbeet (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla). Lay people and health professionals must be aware of possible risks associated with the use of folk herbal remedies in infants that, despite…

Traumatic abdominal hernia is a very rare condition with less than 70 reported cases, in spite of an increase in the incidence of trauma. Often, the trauma to the abdomen results in damage to solid or to the hollow viscus. The trauma causing TAWH can…

Paranasal sinus fungus balls are a form of fungal infection, mostly associated with the maxillary sinus. They are noninvasive lesions that usually develop in immunocompetent individuals with no predisposing factors. Fungus balls are mostly related to Aspergillus species, whereas Mucor species have been rarely reported.…

In experiments on rats was simulated the behavioral depression caused by social isolation and chronic inflammation. It was found in slices of the medial prefrontal cortex that behavioral depression was attained by the inhibition of the basal glutamatergic synaptic transmission in the layer V pyramidal…

Preoperative laboratory tests are a component of   the evaluation of the patient for the operation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the necessity of preoperative blood tests in outpatient surgery in children. This study was performed in the pediatric surgery clinic between January…

Recent years have witnessed considerable transformation of workspaces that not only depends on the nature of the organization or work but also comes from factors, including globalization, Information Technology and Communication and environmental concerns. The major challenges facing workspace transformation are cost rationalization, activity distribution…

Change has became an ordinary part of today’s business world. However, organizations running transformation activities are often confronted by a lot of challenges. Studies of change or transformation execution show that 60 – 70 per cent of intended changes were either not delivered on time,…