Use of Mandibular Advancement Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Treatment in Adults

Abstract Introduction: This article is based on Clinical Guidelines for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) established by a taskforce coordinated by the Brazilian Sleep Association. Objective: The aim of this article is to evaluate the available scientific evidence regarding the efficacy, adherence and safety of using mandibular advancement devices (MAD) as a therapeutic course for treating…

The Irritating Effects of Exposure to Formaldehyde in User Students of the Human Anatomy Laboratory

Formaldehyde has commonly been used as an embalming agent in theanatomy laboratory besides being used during production of wood, resins and plastics. Thiscurrent study involved the measurement of formaldehyde exposure level among anatomylaboratory workers and medical students in an atomy laboratory using the NlOSH 2541method. The study determined the symptoms resulted from formaldehyde exposure usingself-reported…

An Anatomical Study of the Musculus Flexor Digitorum Brevis

Author: Humberto Ferreira Arquez Abstract Background: The present study documents valuable new data onthe anatomical variations of the musculus flexor digitorum brevis in anadult Colombian population, this muscle and in particular its fourthslip, has a significant clinical and surgical importance. The fourth slipis undergoing a phylogenetic degeneration. The purpose of this studyis to conduct an…

World Health Organization African Region. Int Arch Med. 2017;10(34)

WHE Programme demonstrates gains in health security Investments made in WHO’s Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) in the African Region are beginning to yield dividends, following the reform of WHO’s work in emergencies. The capacity of the WHO Secretariat to support Member States to detect and rapidly respond to epidemics and ensure health security in the…

Healing incisional surgical wounds using Rose Hip oil in rats

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3823/2309 Abstract Purpose: To evaluate incisional surgical wound healing in rats by using Rose Hip (Rosa rubiginosa L.) oil. Methods: Twenty-one days after the oophorectomy procedure, twenty-seven female, adult, Wistar rats were distributed into three groups: Control group (wound treatment with distilled water); Collagenase group (treatment with collagenase ointment); and Rose Hip group (wound treatment with Rose…

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