Editorial Introduction: Epigenomics and Prevalent Skeletal Disorders

Editorial: Genomics and Epigenomics of Tumor and Aging Cells

It is well established that aberrant DNA methylation, as well as genetic heterogeneity are the hallmarks of malignancies. More recently, it was shown that similar features are accompanying many degenerative processes and in particular aging. However, distinct specific processes of malignant transformation or aging may be characterized by the different changes within particular cell genomics and...

Relationship between Features of Desks and Chairs and Prevalence of Skeletal Disorders in Primary School Students in Abadan

BackgroundSitting on inappropriate benches, as well as the poor posture (body position) during the years of growth, can lead to spinal disorders, fatigue and discomfort in students. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between features of desks and chairs and prevalence of some musculoskeletal disorders in primary school students in Abadan.Materials and MethodsThis cross-sectional s...

تعیین وضعیت انحناهای ستون فقرات گردنی، پشتی و کمری  با میزان شیوع اختلالات  اسکلتی- عضلانی پشت در کارگران یک صنعت خودروسازی

Background and Aim: One of the most prevalent occupational diseases and conditions is musculo-skeletal disorders (MSDs) that impose expensive medical-recompense expenses, organic damages, and work-time wasting. The aim of this study was to detect spine curvatures (cervical, back/ low back, lumbar) and prevalence of musculo-skeletal disorders in assembly workers of Bahman automobile company, Teh...

Editorial: “Disease-Only” alleles and genotypes in complex disorders?

Occlusal plane flattening by miniscrew in skeletal open bite:a case report

Introduction: Different factors such as respiratory disorders , genetics, facial growth pattern , tongue malfunction and malposition are associated with anterior open bite. Skeletal open bite is often appeared by increased posterior dentoalveolar height of maxilla and backward rotation of mandible. Many treatment approaches have been developed for treatment of increased facial height problems. ...