Direct visualization of the pituitary gland is now possible with computed tomography (CT). It is hoped that this method will enable earlier detection and / or accurate localization of pituitary microadenomas. After contrast administration, it appears that microadenomas can be of the density of intravascular blood , or of higher or lower density [1]. Other criteria have been proposed to evaluate...

Alveolar bone splitting and immediate implant placement have been proposed for patients with severe atrophy of the maxilla in the horizontal dimension. A new modification of the classical alveolar bone splitting for the treatment of the narrow ridge in the maxilla is provided. Thirty-three dental implants in eight consecutive patients were evaluated retrospectively following the described modif...

this study is aimed to evaluate the effect of covering exposed root surface by collagen membrane and to compare this method with coronoally advanced flap covering. 26 teeth in 20 patients (12m/8f) with miller1 gingival recession were selected. 14 teeth were allocated into test group and 12 teeth in control group. following first phase of treatment, clinical parameters including the height and w...

OBJECTIVES To determine the activity of the upper trapezius, serratus anterior, anterior deltoid, biceps brachii. and lower trapezius muscles in healthy adults during below-the-knee assembly work. METHODS Fifteen right-handed male subjects participated in this study. The electrical activities, measured by EMG, of the right upper trapezius, serratus anterior, anterior deltoid, biceps brachii. ...