Trends in Industry Payments to Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: Analysis of the Open Payments Database 2017 to 2024.

Background: Industry payments to health-care providers are publicly reported under the Physician Sunshine Act. However, little is known about the scope and distribution of these financial relationships in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate trends in industry payments to oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs) over time.

Does Elective Tracheostomy Reduce the Incidence of Airway Complications and Adverse Outcomes in Free Flap Reconstruction of Oral Cavity Malignancies?

Elective tracheostomy is commonly performed to secure the airway following major oncologic and reconstructive head and neck procedures, though it carries risks of additional morbidity and may not be necessary in all cases. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between elective tracheostomy and postoperative airway complications. This was a retrospective cohort study of all patients undergoing resection and free flap reconstruction of an oral cavity cancer from 2012 to 2022 in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program databases.

How Does Thrombocytopenia Affect Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Surgery With Free Flap Reconstruction?

Background: Thrombocytopenia is associated with a variety of medical comorbidities seen in patients with head and neck cancer. However, it remains unclear if and how thrombocytopenia affects surgical outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure the association between thrombocytopenia and 30-day adverse outcomes in patients undergoing head and neck cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction.

Student Self-Assessment Skills and Gender in the United States, Egypt and Japan: An Observational Study in Preclinical Dentistry.

Introduction: This observational study seeks to investigate student self-assessment skills in the United States, Egypt and Japan and to elucidate gender's impact on the self-assessment abilities of students from various cultural backgrounds.

Methods: Dental students from the United States (n = 350), Egypt (n = 335) and Japan (n = 301) completed various preclinical exercises. In the United States, students took preclinical practical exams in Class II amalgam preparation and restoration and Class III resin-composite preparation and restoration.

Is Treatment at a Level 1 Trauma Center Associated With Better Outcomes in Adults With Isolated Midface Fractures?

Background: Treatment at a level 1 trauma center is associated with better outcomes for a multitude of traumatic injuries. Yet, the relationship between trauma center designation and treatment outcomes in the context of midface trauma remains poorly understood.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between trauma center designation and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing an operative intervention for isolated midface trauma.

Phylogenomics offers new insights into the classification of Phytoseiidae (Acari: Mesostigmata).

Phytoseiid mites are significant natural predators of harmful mites and constitute one of the largest groups within Gamasina (Acari: Mesostigmata). The currently accepted classification divides the Phytoseiidae family into three subfamilies, primarily based on the pattern of their dorsal setae. However, the phylogenetic relationships among these subfamilies remain unresolved.

Insurance payor is associated with transfer of emergency department pediatric patients with odontogenic infections.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between insurance payor and interfacility transfer in pediatric patients with odontogenic infections.

Study Design: This retrospective cohort study utilized the 2018 Nationwide Emergency Department Sample. Patients < 18 years old with odontogenic infections were included.

Is Treatment at a Level 1 Trauma Center Associated With Better Outcomes Among Patients With Isolated Mandible Fractures?

Background: The trauma literature suggests that treatment at a level 1 trauma center is associated with improved outcomes for a diversity of injuries. However, differences in outcomes with respect to trauma center designation are poorly studied in the facial trauma demographic.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to measure the association between trauma center designation and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing management of isolated mandible fractures.

Imbalance of bladder neurohomeostasis by Myosin 5a aggravates diabetic cystopathy.

Background: Diabetic cystopathy (DCP) is linked to bladder nerve conduction disorders, with diabetes-induced neuropathy impairing nerve signal transmission and causing bladder dysfunction. Myosin 5a, vital for neuronal transport, has been linked to neurological disorders, though its role in DCP remains unclear. The objective of this study was to investigate whether Myosin 5a plays a potential regulatory role in Diabetic Cystopathy.

Astragalus Polysaccharides Ameliorate Diabetic Bladder Dysfunction via Normalization of Neuromuscular Conduction.

Neuromuscular conduction dysfunction-induced underactive bladder (UAB) is a major urological complication associated with diabetes mellitus (DM), and there remain deficiencies in reliable pharmacological treatment options. Astragalus polysaccharides (APS), as an edible active substance in , have a therapeutic effect on diabetes and its complications. We investigated the effects and mechanism of APS in high-fat-diet-induced (HFD) diabetic UAB mice.

Suoquan Wan mitigates bladder overactivity via modulation of neuroimmune homeostasis in perimenopausal rats.

Background: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common disorder in perimenopausal women, involving detrusor regulation by bladder neuro-immune interactions. While Suoquan Wan (SQW) has shown efficacy in alleviating OAB symptoms, its underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of SQW on perimenopausal overactive bladder (OAB) and elucidate its underlying mechanisms in restoring bladder neuro-immune homeostasis.

Full-duplex dynamic TDMA scheme and clock synchronization and compensation method for the multi-user UWOC system.

In this Letter, we propose a full-duplex dynamic time division multiple access (FDD-TDMA) scheme for multi-user underwater wireless optical communication (UWOC). It supports full-duplex communication through wavelength division duplex (WDD) and enhances the system throughput using dynamic time resource allocation. Additionally, a clock synchronization and compensation method is proposed for precise clock synchronization without time-keeping.

Is Insurance Payor Associated With Hospital Admission of Emergency Department Adult Patients With Odontogenic Infections?

Background: Patients who present to the emergency department (ED) with severe odontogenic infections are often hospitalized for surgical drainage and medical management. However, inpatient management of these patients can be financially burdensome. While medical indications for hospital admission are well established, it remains unclear if patient insurance status is associated with admission.

Association between gender and self-assessment skills amongst Japanese dental students.

Background/purpose: Self-assessment in dental education is considered a fundamental skill for proficient oral healthcare providers. While previous studies looked at self-assessment in education, few have done so at Japanese institutions. This study aimed to assess potential associations between gender and self-assessment skills in Japanese dental students.

Association of the Life's Essential 8 cardiovascular health score with periodontitis among US adults.

Aim: To investigate whether cardiovascular health (CVH) is associated with periodontitis.

Materials And Methods: We used data from the 2009 to 2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. We quantified CVH using Life's Essential 8, which includes four health behaviours (diet, smoking, physical activity and sleep) and four health factors (body mass index, blood cholesterol, glucose and pressure).

Association Between Age at First Birth and Long-Term Dental Caries Experience Among Women in the United States.

Pregnant women are at a higher risk of caries compared to nonpregnant women, and higher parity is a risk factor for untreated caries and tooth loss. However, it is unknown whether the timing of birth is associated with dental caries experience over time. This study is a cross-sectional study using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2011-2018.

Minimal changes in daily flossing behavior among US adults from 2009 through 2020.

Background: Flossing is considered to be an integral component of oral hygiene. The authors evaluated trends in daily flossing and their associations with sociodemographic variables.

Methods: The authors used data from the 2009-2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, accounting for survey weights in all analyses.

Evaluating dental student self-assessment across preclinical anatomy waxing and operative exercises.

Purpose/objective: A career in healthcare is built on the foundations of continuous self-reflection and self-assessment. Previous studies have solely compared student self-assessment to faculty grades in a single discipline. The objective of this study was to investigate whether associations of a student's self-assessment skills exist across multiple disciplines in the predoctoral setting.

Association of student performance between dental anatomy waxing and preclinical operative dentistry.

Spatial perception and psychomotor skills are critical components to clinical dentistry. However, measures within the dental school curricula have not been sufficiently studied and evaluated for their effectiveness in predicting preclinical performance. The objective of this study was to examine whether students' waxing skills are associated with preclinical operative performance.

Hospital Admissions Associated With Head and Neck Injuries From Olympic-style Sports and Activities Between 2010 and 2022.

The objective of this study was to evaluate which Olympic-style sports and activities are most likely to result in hospitalizations relating to head and neck injuries. This was a cross-sectional study using the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database. Subjects with head and neck injuries from selected Olympic-style sports and activities between 2010 and 2022 were included.

Mechanisms of dental injuries in basketball, United States, 2003-2022.

Background/aim: Oral injuries such as oral soft tissue lacerations and contusions can occur in basketball by mechanisms such as running into other players or falling. Given a high enough impact force, dental injuries such as tooth fractures and avulsions can occur. Previous research has studied the different types of oral injuries as well as the mechanisms that cause them.

Trends in Soccer-Related Craniomaxillofacial Injuries, United States 2003-2022.

Background: Soccer is one of the most popular sports worldwide. However, it has risks of injury to craniomaxillofacial regions such as the head, neck, and mouth.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine which demographic and injury characteristics among soccer players with craniomaxillofacial injuries are associated with increased hospitalizations.