INTRODUCTION Dog bites in humans are a major public health problem. Globally, millions of people are bitten by dogs but most of the fatal cases occur in children. There is paucity of data on dog bite related diseases among Nigerian children. Objectives: to determine the pattern of dog bite injuries and associated health problems among children seen at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital. ...

OBJECTIVE To examine the use of two different mobile dietary self-monitoring methods for weight loss. METHODS Adults with overweight (n = 81; mean BMI 34.7 ± 5.6 kg/m2 ) were randomized to self-monitor their diet with a mobile app (App, n = 42) or wearable Bite Counter device (Bite, n = 39). Both groups received the same behavioral weight loss information via twice-weekly podcasts. Weight, ph...

First-bite syndrome, characterized by excruciating pain in the parotid region after the first few bites of food, can be seen after surgery of the parapharyngeal space. Herein we describe a patient with no prior surgical history who presented with facial pain consistent with first-bite syndrome. Imaging and ultrasound-guided FNA revealed a nonpalpable mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the parotid glan...

The anterior open bite (AOB) and posterior cross bite are the most frequent malocclusions associated with prolonged sucking habits. This clinical case illustrates and discusses the use of a Haas-type palatal expander for stopping a thumb sucking habit. The improvement in closing the open bite with discontinuation of the habit was observed. But with the return of the habit and lack of cooperatio...

Early treatment of scissor bite has been advocated mainly to prevent function jaw shift that can eventually lead to permanent skeletal asymmetry and temporomandibular joint pathosis. Although unilateral scissor bite is more common, most of the times, bilateral mandibular expansion is indicated. Lingual transforce appliance can be useful in such cases. This article presents a patient with unilat...

In most crimes where bite marks are discovered, photographic accuracy is crucial to the investigative process since in many instances the bite mark(s) may be the only evidence linking a particular suspect to the crime. Therefore, the rationale for employing superior photographic principles is mandatory for the investigation team. This paper will discuss current standards, best practice, and arm...

Dog bite cases among humans were investigated in light of treatment-seeking preferences of rural and urban Liberian public and were used to estimate yearly incidence of rabies-like-illnesses in the country during the post-conflict period, 2008-2012. Dog bite records were retrieved countrywide and re-validated at county hospitals. Data at the Liberian Government Hospital (LGH), Buchanan; Phebe H...

Fifty-eight cases of snake bite seen at the British Military Hospital, Dharan, Nepal during 1989 were studied prospectively. Data is presented on the epidemiology and outcome of snake bite in this area of lowland Nepal with details of the age and sex of patients, date and time of bite, delay in arrival at hospital, use of tourniquets, circumstances of the bite, and snake identification. Neuroto...

Venomous animal bites are a significant health problem for rural populations in many parts of the world. Herein, we report an unusual presentation of Echis carinatus sochureki bite from southern Iran. A 36 year old woman was referred to Shiraz Nemaze Hospital due to anuria, headache, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea and vomiting and severe abdominal pain after Echis carinatus sochureki bite. A...