ASSESSMENT OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE/HIV RISK AMONG YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICANS: COMPARISON OF SELF-PERCEIVED AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL RISKS UTILIZING ECODEVELOPMENTAL THEORY

Assessment of sexually transmitted disease/HIV risk among young African Americans: comparison of self-perceived and epidemiological risks utilizing ecodevelopmental theory

Ya-Huei Li,1 Osaro Mgbere,1–3 Susan Abughosh,1 Hua Chen,1 Paula Cuccaro,4 Andrea Smesny,1 Ekere James Essien1,3,4 1Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy, College of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Houston, TX, USA; 2Disease Prevention and Control Division, Houston Health Department, Houston, TX, USA; 3Institute of Community

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Comparative Investigation of Intrusion Mechanics of Burstone Segmental Arc Technique and Ricketts Bioprogressive Treatment Technique in the Treatment of Adult Deep Sealed Closure Cases - Clinical Pilot Study

The purpose of this study was to compare the skeletodental changes and Sanitizers/Disinfectants the efficacy of overbite correction achieved by Ricketts Bioprogressive Therapy and Burstone Segmented Arch Technique.The sample comprised 15 patients who have passed the peak pubertal growth period and who had brachifacial or mesofacial growth patterns

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Clinical masks of marble disease

Marble disease, or osteopetrosis (OPT), is rare in the practice of a rheumatologist, internist or pediatrician.This group of hereditary diseases is based on a defect in the formation, development and functioning of osteoclasts (OCL), which leads to disruption of the processes of resorption and remodeling of bone tissue.Disturbance of resorption lea

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