We describe a simple technique for excision of rhinophyma using equipment found commonly in theatre. The nose is infi ltrated with lignocaine and adrenaline, and a colposcopic loop electrode (15mm disposable loop electrode; Meditech, Shaftesbury, UK) is used to shave excess tissue in smooth planes while providing simultaneous haemostasis. The burr (6mm Bud Trimmer Burr; Mercian, Bromsgrove, UK)...

Optotune has developed an Electroactive Polymer Actuator-based solution to move a diffuser and drastically reduce the speckle contrast of Laser beams: the LSR-5-17 (Laser Speckle Reducer). With its integrated miniaturized electronics for HV generation and motion control, the LSR-5-17 provides a compact 27 x 21 x 6mm solution with a simple 5V micro USB interface for power supply. A miniaturized ...

A 2-year-old Indian girl was referred with symptoms of biliary colic and obstructive jaundice of 3 weeks’ duration. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed dilation of intrahepatic biliary radicles, a distended gallbladder, and a dilated common bile duct (CBD) of 15mm (normal diameter up to 6mm) containing multiple ill-defined, oval, hyperechoic shadows near the lower end (▶Fig. 1). Magnetic resonan...

A 2-year-old Indian girl was referred with symptoms of biliary colic and obstructive jaundice of 3 weeks’ duration. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed dilation of intrahepatic biliary radicles, a distended gallbladder, and a dilated common bile duct (CBD) of 15mm (normal diameter up to 6mm) containing multiple ill-defined, oval, hyperechoic shadows near the lower end (▶Fig. 1). Magnetic resonan...

A 2-year-old Indian girl was referred with symptoms of biliary colic and obstructive jaundice of 3 weeks’ duration. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed dilation of intrahepatic biliary radicles, a distended gallbladder, and a dilated common bile duct (CBD) of 15mm (normal diameter up to 6mm) containing multiple ill-defined, oval, hyperechoic shadows near the lower end (▶Fig. 1). Magnetic resonan...

A 2-year-old Indian girl was referred with symptoms of biliary colic and obstructive jaundice of 3 weeks’ duration. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed dilation of intrahepatic biliary radicles, a distended gallbladder, and a dilated common bile duct (CBD) of 15mm (normal diameter up to 6mm) containing multiple ill-defined, oval, hyperechoic shadows near the lower end (▶Fig. 1). Magnetic resonan...

The severe bone destruction and resorption that can occur in osteoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is associated with significant pain and limited joint mobility. However, there is no validated method for the quantification of discrete changes in joint morphology in early diagnosis or assessment of disease progression or treatment effects. To achieve this, the objective of this cr...

Calculus consists of mineralised dental biofilm on the surfaces of teeth and dental prosthesis, the location of which can be detected by using a periodontal or an electronic probe. Detection of subgingival calculus is critical for successful treatment outcome in the management of periodontal patients. The aim of this study was to detect subgingival calculus using manual and electronic probe and...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate and compare the influence of posterior gummy smile on the perception of smile esthetics by orthodontists, general-dentists and laypersons. STUDY DESIGN A frontal photograph of a smile with normal gum exposure was chosen and manipulated digitally using Adobe Photoshop C3 to generate three further images with posterior gum exposure of 4, 6 and 8mm. These four images were ...