BACKGROUND Retention of mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mask and mouth-to-face shield ventilation techniques is poorly understood. METHODS A prospective randomised clinical trial was undertaken in January 2004 in 70 candidates randomly assigned to training in mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-mask or mouth-to-face shield ventilation. Each candidate was trained for 10 min, after which tidal volume, respirator...

introduction: breast neoplasia is the most common cancer among women in both developed and developing countries. over 1.15 million women in the world detecting with breast neoplasia each year and the mortality rate is 502,000 cases from this cancer. the purpose of this study was to describe how iranian women perform breast self-examination. materials and methods: in this cross-sectional study 4...

statement of the problem burning mouth syndrome (bms) is a condition presented with burning sensation without any pathologic changes of oral mucosa. since there are no accurate diagnostic criteria and because symptoms are so variable the studies have shown different prevalence. limited studies have been performed to estimate prevalence, of bms in iran and worldwide. purpose this research was co...

esophageal melanocytosis is a rare and benign condition, characterized by melanocytic proliferation of the esophageal squamous epithelium with heavy melanin deposition. the etiology and pathogenesis has not been exactly known but it seems to be a chronic stimulus such as gastroesophageal reflux. this condition is very rare and about 35 cases have been reported so far, most of which have been fr...

Lip carcinoma is one of the most frequent conditions affecting general population. It among ten common neoplasms, but despite advances in research and therapy, its prognosis has not improved a significant way past few years, making it challenge medical field surgical treatment. This study was conducted with aim evaluating available reconstructive options for treatment lip carcinomas order to de...

Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy and uses of fine needle aspiration cytology with histopathology in diagnosis lesions oral cavity. Method: The single-centre, prospective, non-randomised controlled trial was conducted at departments Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Pathology Allama Iqbal Medical College/Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan, from January 10 to August 10, 2021, comprised patie...