scholarly journals Forensic odontological examinations of alleged torture victims at the University of Copenhagen 1997-2011

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Sára O. Arge ◽  
Steen Holger Hansen ◽  
Niels Lynnerup
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Oral Pathology ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Copenhagen School ◽  
Background Data ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
Torture Victims ◽  
The University

Background: Clinical forensic examinations of alleged torture victims have been performed by forensic pathologists at the University of Copenhagen since 1995. In 13.2%/33 of these cases, the examinations were supplemented by a forensic odontological clinical examination. In this study, the forensic odontological cases from the years 1997-2011 are presented and discussed. Methods: This study includes 33 reports from alleged torture victims (4 females, 29 males) who have been examined by a forensic odontologist at the Copenhagen School of Dentistry in the years 1997-2011. The material available consisted of copies of medical forensic reports and the forensic odontological reports including x-rays. Background data, anamnestic data and results of the forensic odontological clinical examinations were registered as well as the conclusion of the clinical examinations. Findings: The forensic odontological clinical examinations were complicated by the presence of unspecific injuries and various degrees of active oral pathology. In 27 of the cases it was concluded that the findings were consistent with the alleged torture, in six of the cases the findings were concluded to be highly consistent with the alleged torture.

scholarly journals Bibliometric Study of the Bachelor Theses on Oral Pathology Defended at the University of the Andes School of Dentistry, 2009-2019

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sulbaran G ◽  
Cloquell D
Keyword(s):  
Oral Pathology ◽  
Technical Council ◽  
Descriptive Data ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Andes ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Region ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
The University ◽  
Research Type

Oral or Buccal Pathology is a dental specialty based on Pathological Anatomy and Internal Medicine that studies the etiology, pathophysiological mechanisms and consequences of diseases that develop and manifest in the oral and maxillofacial region, being the basis for treatment and management of them. For this reason, it represents an area of importance in the university career, especially at the time of the presentation of the Undergraduate Degree Projects, which can be analyzed through bibliometrics. The study aimed to identify the behavior of the bibliometric indicators used for the undergraduate theses in the Stomatology area at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of The Andes (FOULA due to the acronym in Spanish) between the years 2009-2019. The research was descriptive with a documentary design. The analytical material was constituted by the FOULA Stomatology theses in digital format, from the Technical Council, and the database of the FOULA Research Department during the period 2009-2019. A total of 53 theses were conducted in the Stomatology area during that period, 4.81 papers per year, Vancouver citations were presented in 75.47% of the thesis; with an average of 52.98% references per thesis, it predominated the descriptive research type with 58.49% and transversal design with 60.78%; the prominent collection technique was observation with 18.86% and analysis of descriptive data with 64.15%.

The Effects of Presentation on Noise and Dental Appliances on Speech

1981 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 151-151
Author(s):  
Lillian Glass ◽  
Sharon R. Garber ◽  
T. Michael Speidel ◽  
Gerald M. Siegel ◽  
Edward Miller
Keyword(s):  
Southern California ◽  
University Of Southern California ◽  
University Of Minnesota ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
Southern California School ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
The University

An omission in the Table of Contents, December JSHR, has occurred. Lillian Glass, Ph.D., at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, was a co-author of the article "The Effects of Presentation on Noise and Dental Appliances on Speech" along with Sharon R. Garber, T. Michael Speidel, Gerald M. Siegel, and Edward Miller of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis.

scholarly journals Psittacosis in a highly endemic area in Italy

1987 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 413-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Maffei ◽  
A. Marracino ◽  
F. Di Stanislao ◽  
P. Pauri ◽  
M. Clementi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tract Infection ◽  
Lower Respiratory Tract ◽  
Endemic Area ◽  
Blood Donors ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Source Of Infection ◽  
Epidemiological Features ◽  
Probable Source ◽  
The University ◽  
Microimmunofluorescence Test

SUMMARYIn one locality in Italy where the incidence of psittacosis has increased rapidly since 1980, a hospital-based study and a seroepidemiological survey were carried out in order to define the clinical and epidemiological features of psittacosis in that area.Registers of the Virology Unit of the University of Ancona, Italy, were reviewed and all hospitalized patients with a serological diagnosis of psittacosis were identified. A total of 76 cases were found and studied. A presumptive bird source was identified in 80% of 62 patients, on whom a detailed investigation had been possible. Poultry represented the most frequent probable source of infection. Clinically, the predominant pattern of illness was a moderately severe lower respiratory tract infection, with chest X-rays showing pulmonary shadowings in 68 patients (89%).In the seroepidemiological study, 51 out of 143 subjects were exposed to birds (35·7%), but only 7 out of 90 urban adult blood donors (7·3%) were positive for chlamydial antibodies using the microimmunofluorescence test.

Paleopathological study of the Egyptian mummies collected in Italy: the Anubis project

1970 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalba Ciranni ◽  
Donata Pangoli ◽  
Valentina Giuffra ◽  
DAvide Caramella ◽  
Edda Bresciani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
X Rays ◽  
Axial Tomography ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Histological Studies ◽  
Computed Axial Tomography ◽  
The University ◽  
First Time

Eighty-five Egyptian mummies belonging to different dynastic periods and collected in a number of Italian museums, have been censed and submitted for paleopathological research. In most cases the presence of bandages required the application of X- rays and computed axial tomography (CAT). Fifty-two mummies have been studied in situ with Xrays; twelve with CAT scanning. Technical problems kept us from investigating eleven of the censed mummies. In a few cases it was possible to perform autopsies, endoscopy, or histological studies. The mummies submitted for X- rays were divided into two groups: The first group thirty-six mummies studied by the team of Paleopathology-Egyptology of the University of Pisa were studied for the first time. The second group was composed of twenty-six mummies studied elsewhere in Italy. Those results also have been included in the Anubi Project database.

Development of Standard X-Ray Beams for Calibration of Radiobiology Cabinet and Conformal Irradiators

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily J. King ◽  
Natalie N. Viscariello ◽  
Larry A. DeWerd
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Code ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Energy Agency ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Dose Determination ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Free Air ◽  
Accurate Dose ◽  
The University

This work seeks to develop standard X-ray beams that are matched to radiobiology X-ray irradiators. The calibration of detectors used for dose determination of these irradiators is performed with a set of standard X rays that are more heavily filtered and/or lower energy, which leads to a higher uncertainty in the dose measurement. Models of the XRad320, SARRP, and the X-ray tube at the University of Wisconsin Medical Radiation Research Center (UWMRRC) were created using the BEAMnrc user code of the EGSnrc Monte Carlo code system. These models were validated against measurements, and the resultant modeled spectra were used to determine the amount of added filtration needed to match the X-ray beams at the UWMRRC to those of the XRad320 and SARRP. The depth profiles and half-value layer (HVL) simulations performed using BEAMnrc agreed to measurements within 3% and 3.6%, respectively. A primary measurement device, a free-air chamber, was developed to measure air kerma in the medium energy range of X rays. The resultant spectra of the matched beams had HVL's that matched the HVL's of the radiobiology irradiators well within the 3% criteria recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the average energies agreed within 2.4%. In conclusion, three standard X-ray beams were developed at the UWMRRC with spectra that more closely match the spectra of the XRad320 and SARRP radiobiology irradiators, which will aid in a more accurate dose determination during calibration of these irradiators.

Identification of Preferred Healthy Weight Counseling Approaches for Children in the Dental Setting

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 414-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiasheng D Guo ◽  
William F Vann ◽  
Jessica Y Lee ◽  
Michael W Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Obesity Epidemic ◽  
Chapel Hill ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Dental Setting ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
The University

Objective: There is a gap in the literature regarding optimal methods for the dental team to help address the childhood obesity epidemic; accordingly, this investigation sought to identify preferred communication approaches the dental team can rely upon to initiate dialogue with caregivers regarding the weight of their children. Study Design: A structured interview guide containing seven potential Healthy Weight Counseling (HWC) approaches and eight follow up questions was developed, pilot-tested, revised and utilized as a structured interview guide. Interviews were conducted at the Children's Clinic at the School of Dentistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) with 50 participants who are English-speaking caregivers of children ages 4–12. Results: Ninety-four percent of the participants were receptive to HWC in the dental setting. Caregivers indicated varying levels of acceptance for the seven HWC-approaches based on specific word choices in each approach. Sixty percent preferred HWC to be delivered with the child not present while 34% preferred the child's presence and 6% had no preference. Conclusions: Caregivers were open to weight-related conversations in the dental setting but to be well received, the dental team must choose their approach carefully and establish the proper doctor/patient relationship prior to HWC delivery. An individualized HWC-approach tailored to the specific needs of each family is indicated.

scholarly journals GHEORGHE BȂRLEA MD, PhD, PUPIL AND COLLABORATOR OF PROFESSOR BILAȘCU

2018 ◽  
Vol 91 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-360
Author(s):  
Alexandru Rotaru ◽  
Cristian Barsu ◽  
Horatiu Rotaru
Keyword(s):  
Medical Practice ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Dental Clinic ◽  
Avant Garde ◽  
National School ◽  
Dental Profession ◽  
Teaching Curriculum ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
The University

Being the first collaborator and assistant of Professor Gheorghe Bilaşcu, the founder of Cluj and National School of Dentistry, Dr. Gheorghe Bârlea kept very close to his master in developing the Dental Medicine in Cluj and in Romania, from 1908 to 1936.From the beginning of his career, he was involved in the establishment of the new Dental Clinic in the University of Superior Dacia as well as in the compilation of the teaching curriculum at the level of the avant-garde universities at that time. He was deeply involved in the recognition of Dentistry as discipline and medical practice and in the official achievement of the law and practice of this profession in Romania. Dr. Bârlea devoted his life and wotk to the cultural and social life of the Romanians, his efforts contributing to the Great Union of Romania.Passing away at an early age, Dr. Bârlea left Romanian dental profession without an important support.

scholarly journals CrisDi School: disseminating crystallography in Piedmont, Italy

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (a1) ◽  
pp. C1277-C1277
Author(s):  
Domenica Marabello ◽  
Angelo Agostino ◽  
Piera Benna ◽  
Giovanna Dinardo ◽  
Carlo Lamberti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Kinetic Studies ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Main Task ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Time Resolved ◽  
New Methodologies ◽  
The University ◽  
Basic Level

The Interdepartmental Research Centre for the Development of Crystallography (CrisDi) aims to be an institution of reference for researchers at the University of Turin interested on the field of diffraction (X-rays, neutrons and electrons), to promote the knowledge and dissemination of crystallography, and to facilitate the access to available laboratory instrumentation (diffractometers and TEM) and to large scale facilities (synchrotron and neutron sources). CrisDi hosts scientists with interest in the fields of solid state chemistry and physics, organic, inorganic, organometallic and theoretical chemistry, mineralogy, biology, pharmaceutical and agricultural sciences. The Centre encourages the design and the development of new methodologies and applications, and supports the enhancement of the available instruments. The submission of proposals at large scale instruments is encouraged specially for young researchers and PhD students. The cultural and scientific interchange among crystallographers coming from different disciplines is strongly encouraged by CrisDi. A main task of the CrisDi is the annual organization of a post-grade level School with a series of courses dedicated to: (i) basic level crystallography (symmetry, theory of diffraction, crystal-chemistry), diffraction techniques (single crystal and powder X-ray diffraction, neutron and electron scattering); (ii) advanced level (high temperature and high pressure structural studies, macromolecular crystallography, time resolved crystallography and kinetic studies); (iii) spectroscopic approaches (XAFS, XANES, XES and NMR) in crystallography. The school, which is held every year in May for about 20 ECTS equivalent, has no tuition fees and is also open to non-academia people.

An Example of Defining Patient Compliance

2010 ◽  
pp. 197-217
Author(s):  
Christiana Petrou
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Patient Compliance ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Interval Estimation ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
The Past ◽  
University Of Louisville ◽  
Confidence Interval Estimation ◽  
School Of Dentistry ◽  
The University

This case examines the issue of compliance by patients at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD). The focus is defining compliance and constructing a measurement scale. Confidence interval estimation and bootstrapping were explored to assist with the allocation of patients to compliance levels. Patients who were within the 95% confidence interval of the median for visit intervals at least 80% of the time were defined as fully compliant, with decreasing levels of compliance as the percentage decreases. Research on compliance has developed over the past few years, but a lot of work still needs to be done. A new measure of compliance could assist in understanding the patients’ needs and concerns other than the obvious financial, fear and psychological reasons as well as shedding some light on the way dentists operate and how that affects compliance. A new way of defining and measuring compliance is proposed in this research study.

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