BACKGROUND Interrupter respiratory resistance (Rint) is reported to be useful in evaluating lung function in poorly collaborating patients. However, no reference values are available from large samples of preschool children using the standard interrupter method. The aim of this study was to define reference Rint values in a population of healthy preschool children. METHODS Rint was assessed w...

The Ionian Island of Corfu is rich in both species and habitats, but also under pressure from heavy tourism, substantial water abstraction, increased development, all which have caused loss fragmentation habitats. In addition, invasive alien (IAS) constitute a global problem may cause problems for indigenous wildlife, especially on islands. To be able to successfully control IAS it important id...

The primary goal of providing complete denture prosthesis is to restore function and esthetics. Arbitrary placement teeth may cause dislodgment during function. Neutral zone a concept which emphasize on placing the in where forces between tongue cheeks or lips are equal. In this case report novel dental technique be discussed uses, used die pins retain tissue conditioning material record neutra...

In the current scenario, facial appearance of patient is prime consideration during rehabilitation. The aesthetics edentulous are greatly affected due loss alveolar bone, muscle tonicity which may be lead to undesirable hollowing cheeks with age. Cheek plumper a frequently used, non-invasive, simple prosthesis support sunken and help itscost effectiveness.

To know the status of sparganum (plerocercoid of Spirometra erinacei) infection in the Korean wild life, several species of wild animals were captured in Gangwon-do and examined for their status of infection with spargana. From February to December 2011, a total of 62 wild boars, 5 badgers, 1 weasel, 1 Siberian chipmunk, and 53 wild rodents were captured, and their whole muscles were examined w...