Condylar volume and positional changes following a bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy in skeletal class II and III malocclusions

Abstract Background Mandibular condyle remodeling and displacement are post-orthognathic surgery concerns that can potentially lead to occlusal issues after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy.This retrospective study examined the relationship between condylar volume changes and position alterations after surgery in patients with skeletal clas

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In-depth transcriptomic analysis of Anopheles gambiae hemocytes uncovers novel genes and the oenocytoid developmental lineage

Abstract Background Hemocytes are immune cells that patrol the mosquito hemocoel and mediate critical cellular defense responses against pathogens.However, despite their importance, a comprehensive transcriptome of these cells was lacking because they constitute a very small fraction of the total cells in the insect, limiting the study of hemocyte

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Investigation of the Psychometric Properties of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Recommended for General Medical Practitioners, on a Sample of Patients with Impaired Motor Functions

The aim of the study is to investigate the psychometric characteristics of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) on a sample of patients with impaired motor functions.HADS was used to examine the current psychoemotional state of 73 women and 27 men aged 62.1±13.7 years who were in the hospital for inpatient rehabilitation for moto

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