Background: Unilateral paralysis of the marginal mandibular nerve (UPMMN) after head and neck cancer surgery is a relatively common condition that causes deformity and an asymmetric appearance of the lower lip and impairs the quality of life of patients.We developed a novel fascia grafting method to improve the appearance of the lower lip in patien
OBJETIVOS: conhecer a prevalência do aleitamento materno e os fatores associados ao desmame das crianças menores de um ano, em Feira de Santana, no ano 2001.MÉTODOS: estudo transversal com aplicação de questionários às 2319 mães presentes nas 44 (71,1%) unidades de vacinação selecionadas, por estratificação simples.Foi calculada a razã
Objective: G6PC2 is predominantly expressed in pancreatic islet beta cells.G6PC2 hydrolyzes glucose-6-phosphate to glucose and inorganic phosphate, thereby creating a futile substrate cycle that opposes the action of glucokinase.This substrate cycle determines the sensitivity of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion to glucose and hence regulates Ch
Abstract Adjusting the composition of their nests, breeding birds can influence Backpack Vacuum Cleaner the environmental conditions that eggs and offspring experience.Birds often use feathers to build nests, presumably due to their insulating properties.The amount of feathers in nests is often associated with increased nestling survival and body c
Christening This paper discusses the relations between three forms of altruism: behavioural, evolutionary and motivational.Altruism in a behavioural sense is an act that benefits another person.It can range from volunteering to a charity and helping a neighbour, to giving money to a non-profit organisation or donating blood.People often dedicate th