Therapeutic potential of stem cells in auditory hair cell repair

The prevalence of acquired hearing loss is very high.About 10% of the total population and more than one third of the population over Tower Saute Pan 65 years suffer from debilitating hearing loss.The most common type of hearing loss in adults is idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL).In the majority of cases, ISSHL is permanent and t

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Corporal punishment of children: discipline or abuse?

Introduction: Corporal punishment is a public health problem due to its impact on the physical, psychological, and social interactions of children.Objectives: To determine the knowledge of pediatricians in Lebanon regarding corporal punishment, their preventive, educational, and legal role.Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 1

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Assessment of basal implants in compromised ridges

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate clinically, radiographically, and functionally the outcomes of immediately loaded basal implants when placed in patients with compromised bone/alveolar ridges.Materials and Methods: A total of 18 systemically healthy (9 male and 9 female) subjects with compromised bone with poor quantity or quality

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