CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR ORAL SUBMUCOUS FIBROSIS

Classification system for oral submucous fibrosis

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant disorder (PMD) and crippling condition of oral mucosa.It is a chronic insidious scarring disease of oral cavity, pharynx and upper digestive tract, characterized by progressive inability to open the mouth due to loss of elasticity and development of vertical fibrous bands in labial and bucca

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Strengthening, rehabilitation and widening of the existing arch bridge on national route 7 over the Olifants River, South Africa

This paper describes the rehabilitation of the existing bridge over the Olifants River.The bridge is on National Route 7 Long-Sleeve near Klawer and dates back to 1957.The defining feature of this elegant bridge is a concrete arch spanning 92.7 m.The existing bridge displayed extensive cracking, failed expansion joints and spall damage to beam soff

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The utility of psychotropic drugs on patients with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): a systematic review

BACKGROUND: Treatment of the complications arising from Prenatal Alcohol Exposure (PAE) has largely been focused on psychosocial and environmental approaches.Research on the use of medications, especially psychotropic medications, has lagged behind.OBJECTIVES: This systematic review sought to investigate psychotropic medication related findings and

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An Improved Mesocotyl Elongation Assay for the Rapid Identification and Characterization of Strigolactone-Related Rice Mutants

Strigolactones (SLs) constitute an important class of plant hormones involved in diverse developmental activities in plant growth and host-parasite interaction.Although substantial progress has been made to understand this pathway, the mechanism of action is still elusive especially with its interaction with other phytohormones and downstream targe

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