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The mouth is pivotal in the generation of flavor, the pleasure of eating, and the selection of food. Flavor-representing the integration of olfaction (smell) with gustation (physiologic taste) and as influenced by oral somatosenses-is rarely afforded attention in oral research and dental practice. This article considers the interrelationship between oral health and flavor and highlights gaps in current knowledge. Altered oral function associated with operative and restorative treatment can feasibly alter the perception of flavor through diverse ways. Oral diseases and the generation of biofilms on restorative materials have potential to influence the oral microbiota and the perception of flavor. Alterations in masticatory function (through tooth loss, restorative materials, and prostheses with nonbiological surfaces and shapes) compounded by associated influences in the composition and quantity of saliva can affect the release of odorants and tastants from foods and beverages. Furthermore, changes occur in the perception of flavor throughout life and are significant in the aging and medically compromised population with the potential to affect nutrition and pleasure. Dental research and clinical practice should be at the forefront of biomedical science in understanding and promoting the importance and relevance of flavor in the well-being of patients. However, more research is required to guide clinical practice in consideration of olfactory and gustatory function as a component of total patient care.Knowledge Transfer Statement This commentary highlights the research gaps in knowledge pertaining to the association between oral health and flavor and the significance of flavor to dental practice.
This study aimed to compare clinical and radiographic outcomes and recurrence rates after reverse proximal chevron metatarsal osteotomy (PCMO) for patients with hallux valgus (HV) with or without metatarsus adductus (MA). Cerivastatin sodium We hypothesized that patients with MA would have poorer outcomes and a higher radiographic recurrence rate than those without MA.

This retrospective single-surgeon series comprised 144 patients (173 feet) with moderate to severe HV, treated with PCMO and Akin osteotomy without lesser metatarsal procedures, who were grouped according to the presence (MA group) or absence of MA (non-MA group). Clinical assessment included the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, pain visual analog scale (VAS), and patient satisfaction rating. Radiographic assessments included metatarsus adductus angle (MAA), HV angle (HVA), and intermetatarsal angle (IMA).

The prevalence of the MA was 24.2%. The mean MAA was 23.1 ± 3.3 degrees in the MA group. There were no differences in the mean retrospective comparative series.
Level III, retrospective comparative series.In this work, the design, modeling, and development of a low-cost lower limb exoskeleton (LLES) system are presented for paediatric rehabilitation (age 8-12 years, mass 25-40 kg, height 115-125 cm). The exoskeleton system, having three degrees-of-freedom (DOFs) for each limb, is designed in the SolidWorks software. A wheel support module is introduced in the design to ensure the user's stability and safety. The finite element analysis of the hip joint connector along with the wheel support module is realized for maximum loading conditions. The holding torque capacity of exoskeleton joints is estimated using an affordable spring-based experimental setup. A working prototype of the LLES is developed with holding torque rated actuators. Thereafter, the dynamic analysis for the human-exoskeleton coupled system is carried out using the Euler-Lagrange principle and SimMechanics model. The simulation results of estimating joint actuator torques are obtained for two paraplegic subjects (Case I 10 years age, 30 kg mass, 120 cm height and Case II 12 years age, 40 kg mass, 125 cm height). The details of input parameters such as body mass, link lengths, joint angles, and contact forces are discussed. The simulation results of dynamic analysis have shown the potential of estimating the torques of joint actuators for the developed prototype during motion assistance and gait rehabilitation.
Place-based efforts offer promise in reducing childhood obesity. Yet, lack of public demand and support may hinder implementation.

This study aimed to assess whether the emphasis on place-based solutions, community-wide strategies, and multisector engagement in the Healthy Schools Healthy Communities (HSHC) initiative would shift public views on obesity including the need for greater public involvement and an increase in awareness and support for strategies.

As part of the evaluation, two surveys were conducted-in 2014 and 2016-to examine the relationship between HSHC strategies and changes in public perception, support, and awareness of obesity. Both surveys were cross-sectional and conducted with a randomized sample of households.

Most respondents indicated that parents/family (84.3% in 2014; 87.8% in 2016) and children (70.9% in 2014; 74.8% in 2016) had a large/very large responsibility for addressing childhood obesity. A higher percentage of 2016 respondents indicated willingness to work with others to increase availability of healthy foods (71.3% vs. 64.2%, respectively;
= .0280) and increase the number of places to be physically active in their community (71.1% vs. 60.7%, respectively;
= .0015).

Findings suggest awareness and support of place-based efforts and willingness to engage may help garner ongoing support. However, individuals and families are still perceived as primarily responsible for addressing childhood obesity. Countering this mindset remains an ongoing challenge.

Streamlined messaging regarding the issue and associated solutions, enhanced skills and capacity to implement these efforts, and citizen engagement to garner support for place-based initiatives are important.
Streamlined messaging regarding the issue and associated solutions, enhanced skills and capacity to implement these efforts, and citizen engagement to garner support for place-based initiatives are important.
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