AIM The development of the 6-factor, 27-item Muscle Dysmorphia Inventory (MDI) was based on Lantz et al. proposed model of characteristics associated with Muscle Dysmorphia. METHODS EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN quantitative procedures including item-to-total correlations, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and structure equation modeling confirmed the construct validity of the scale. Con...

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the potential Demirjian method in estimation age groups with limits 12, 15, and 18 years, according ages legal responsibilities.
 Methods: panoramic radiographs population aged between 6 22 were assessed for third molar (3M) mineralization four subgroups. Group 1 consisted individuals 12 years age, 2 15 (Group 2, ≥12,

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Experienced surgeons at select high-volume centers have reported favorable outcomes of laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) in their contemporary experience. However, it is unclear whether recently fellowship-trained surgeons can replicate such outcomes. We evaluated LPNs performed by 3 surgeons in their initial years of independent practice following laparoscopic fe...

Bodybuilders are judged on the subjective visual assessment of their muscular size, proportion, and leanness. This case series tracked four drug-free bodybuilders (3 male) during off-season, pre-competition recovery phases. study aimed to comprehensively profile key biopsychosocial changes occurring pre/post competition in a group British natural bodybuilders. We measured: resting metabolic rat...