BACKGROUND Little evidence exists to guide treatment of alopecia areata (AA). The current practices in treatment of children compared to adults and of progressive stages of hair loss are unknown. The objective of this study was to examine the current practices of southeastern United States dermatologists for the treatment of AA. METHODS Dermatologists were sent anonymous questionnaires regard...

INTRODUCTION Good radiographs are required for endodontic therapy and because some patient's are intolerant to intraoral films and/or sensors, this can cause complications in endodontic treatment. Extraoral film placement can be used to obtain clinically diagnostic and working radiographs. MATERIALS AND METHODS The no. 2 receptor was placed against the model's cheek and centered in the molar-...

Cyber sextortion attacks are security and privacy threats delivered to victims online, distribute sexual material in order force the victim act against their will. This continues be an under-addressed concern society. study investigated social engineering phishing email design influence techniques susceptibility cyber attacks. Using a quantitative methodology, survey measured with focus on four...

The aim of this prospective research was to assess soft tissue morbidity in the symphyseal region after bone graft harvesting. Thirty patients, with average age 45 years, underwent symphyseal bone graft harvesting followed up for a period of 12 months. Follow-up involved neurosensory testing of 2-point discrimination, static light touch, brush directional stroke, pinprick, and thermal discrimin...