onslaught of drug offenders. The model alcohol offenders have emerged, The Ill. . . crease in the number of drug courts across stands m contr~t ~o ~adl.tz~nal cour~ . the country is staggering. As of 1998, a total of 275 models by combmmg]udlClal supervIsIon drug court programs were in operation, serving an and community-based treatment in an estimated 90,000 offenders (Drug Court Programs effo...

Chronic or recurrent musculoskeletal pain is a common complaint in children. Among the most common causes for this problem are different conditions associated with hypermobility. Pediatricians and allied professionals should be well aware of the characteristics of the different syndromes associated with hypermobility and facilitate early recognition and appropriate management. In this review we...

"Limp" is a common complaint of children presenting to the emergency department or physician's office. For most patients presenting with limp, the diagnosis and management can be completed in the physician's office or emergency department by gathering a detailed history, performing a careful physical examination, and requesting a few laboratory and imaging studies. This article reviews common c...

Xerostomia, the subjective complaint of dry mouth, and hyposalivation remain a significant burden for many individuals. Diagnosis of xerostomia and salivary gland hypofunction is dependent upon a careful and detailed history and thorough oral examination. There exist many options for treatment and symptom management: salivary stimulants, topical agents, saliva substitutes, and systemic sialogog...

Relatively very few number of Pierre Robin syndrome patients are affected by genetic syndromes that involve oral structures or the structures associated with first brachial arch. This case report markedly emphasizes the dental management of children with Pierre Robin syndrome. A 7 years old boy had been referred to the outpatient department with complaint of pain and decayed teeth, description ...

a young known case of multiple sclerosis was evaluated with chief complaint of gradually progressed left lower limb weakness over 3 weeks. pathologic examination of a mass in brain magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis of glioblastoma multiforme (gbm). given the importance of the definite diagnosis of malignant glioma and its effect on patient’s management, gbm should be considered...