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Sabato E, Doubleday AF, Lee CT, Correa LP, Huja S, Crain G. Recommendations for remaining agile in the face of a dental faculty workforce shortage. J Dent Educ 2023; 87:295-302. [PMID: 36251365 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE Dental education is facing a faculty workforce shortage. Lack of preparation risks faculty, student, and staff morale and is an impediment to institutional growth and innovation. Administrators and faculty must consider strategies to better prepare for, and be successful within, a faculty shortage environment. METHODS We review strategies utilized by health professional institutions that have confronted faculty workforce shortages. RESULTS These strategies were grouped into four domains reflecting the organizational units that typically direct and initiate change within dental education institutions: budget and finance, human resources, organizational structure, and curricular structure. Recommendations using a four-pronged approach based on these domains have been developed for remaining agile in the face of a faculty workforce shortage. CONCLUSIONS Local needs assessments and strategic planning are the first steps in highlighting institutional strengths and identifying gaps within each of the domains. Faculty development and retention efforts, as well as increasing curricular efficiencies, are essential for success across all domains.
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- Emily Sabato
- Office of Academic Affairs, Department of Community Health, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Newark, New Jersey, USA
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- Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Dean, Medical University of South Carolina - College of Dental Medicine, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Innovative Faculty Development & Interprofessional Collaboration, Roseman University of Health Sciences South Jordan Campus, South Jordan, Utah, USA
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Faraj SA, Kutkut A, Taylor R, Villasante-Tezanos A, Huja S, Dawson D, Almehmadi N, Al-Sabbagh M. Comparison of Dehydrated Human Amnion-Chorion and Type 1 Bovine Collagen Membranes in Alveolar Ridge Preservation: A Clinical and Histological Study. J ORAL IMPLANTOL 2020; 47:385-393. [PMID: 33031520 DOI: 10.1563/aaid-joi-d-19-00335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Alveolar ridge preservation maintains ridge dimensions and bone quality for implant placement. The aim of this randomized controlled clinical study is to compare the use of a human amnion-chorion membrane to a collagen membrane in an exposed-barrier ridge preservation technique. Furthermore, this study will determine if intentional membrane exposure compromises ridge dimensions and bone vitality.Forty-three patients requiring extraction and delayed implant placement were randomly assigned into either the experimental or control group. Twenty-one participants received human amnion-chorion membrane (test) during ridge preservation while twenty-two participants received the collagen membrane (control). In both groups, demineralized freeze-dried bone allografts were used to graft the socket and primary closure was not achieved.The patients underwent implant placement after an average healing period of 19.5 weeks, and 2.7 X 8-mm core bone specimens were obtained for histomorphometric analyses. The clinical ridge dimensions were measured after extraction and at the time of delayed implant placement. No significant difference was observed in the mean vital bone formation between the experimental (51.72 ± 8.46%) and control (49.96 ± 8.31%; P > 0.05) groups. The bone height and width did not differ, as determined by clinical measurements (P > 0.05). Using either a human amnion-chorion membrane or type 1 bovine collagen as the open barrier did not change healing, compromise ridge dimensions, or affect bone vitality between the two groups.
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- University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Faculty Restorative Dentistry 800 Rose St UNITED STATES Lexington KY 40536 6465524667 University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
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Pandruvada S, Still M, Goertzen J, Kelly A, Neville B, Huja S, Ogretmen B, Day T. Targeting tyrosine phosphatase SHP2 in oral cancers. FASEB J 2020. [DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.2020.34.s1.03346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Subramani K, Lee V, Krisko A, Huja S. Orthodontic treatment of patient with maxillofacial fibrous dysplasia: A case report. J Clin Exp Dent 2019; 11:e296-e302. [PMID: 31001403 PMCID: PMC6461730 DOI: 10.4317/jced.55584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Fibrous dysplasia is a benign skeletal disorder in which the normal bone and marrow are replaced by fibrous tissue and haphazardly distributed woven bone. The aim of this case report is to discuss the orthodontic treatment of a 13-year-old patient with fibrous dysplasia in the left maxilla. The patient had rotated maxillary second premolars, moderate crowding in both maxillary and mandibular arches with low maxillary frenal attachment. Orthodontic treatment was done with full fixed appliance and extraction of maxillary and mandibular third molars. Maxillary frenectomy and free gingival graft in mandibular anterior region were performed by a periodontist. The oral and maxillofacial surgery team monitored fibrous dysplasia in the left maxilla on a yearly interval. There is very limited information about orthodontic management of patients with craniofacial fibrous dysplasia. This case report discusses the orthodontic treatment and the importance of interdisciplinary approach in the management of patient with maxillofacial fibrous dysplasia.
Key words:Orthodontic treatment, fibrous dysplasia, maxillofacial fibrous dysplasia, case report.
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- Karthikeyan Subramani
- Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Henderson, NV, USA
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- Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Henderson, NV, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- College of Dental Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston SC, USA
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Badger GR, Fryer CE, Giannini PJ, Townsend JA, Huja S. Helping Dental Students Make Informed Decisions About Private Practice Employment Options in a Changing Landscape. J Dent Educ 2015. [DOI: 10.1002/j.0022-0337.2015.79.12.tb06038.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Gary R. Badger
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry; The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
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- Department of Oral Biology and Director of Clinical and Translational Research; Cruzan Center for Dental Research; University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry; Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
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Badger GR, Fryer CES, Giannini PJ, Townsend JA, Huja S. Helping Dental Students Make Informed Decisions About Private Practice Employment Options in a Changing Landscape. J Dent Educ 2015; 79:1396-1401. [PMID: 26632293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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According to the 2014 American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Survey of Dental School Seniors, 45.3% of new graduates planned to enter private practice immediately after graduation; of those, while 65% planned to become an associate dentist in a private practice, 28.3% intended to enter a corporate group practice-the only category that saw an increase over the previous year. Current trends indicate that the number of new graduates choosing to enter some form of private practice without further education will continue to remain high, due in large part to the need to repay educational debt. In light of these trends, the question that must be asked is whether dental schools are optimally preparing students to make informed decisions regarding future employment options in the changing dental practice landscape. This article argues that dental schools should review their curricula to ensure graduates are being prepared for this changing environment and the increased business pressures associated with dental practice. Important considerations in preparing dental students to be successful in the process of selecting a practice model are identified.
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- Gary R Badger
- Dr. Badger is Associate Professor, Chair, and Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Dr. Fryer is Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Howard University College of Dentistry; Dr. Giannini is Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology and Director of Clinical and Translational Research, Cruzan Center for Dental Research, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry; Dr. Townsend is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry; and Dr. Huja is Professor and Division Chief of Orthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.
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- Dr. Badger is Associate Professor, Chair, and Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Dr. Fryer is Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Howard University College of Dentistry; Dr. Giannini is Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology and Director of Clinical and Translational Research, Cruzan Center for Dental Research, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry; Dr. Townsend is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry; and Dr. Huja is Professor and Division Chief of Orthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
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- Dr. Badger is Associate Professor, Chair, and Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Dr. Fryer is Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Howard University College of Dentistry; Dr. Giannini is Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology and Director of Clinical and Translational Research, Cruzan Center for Dental Research, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry; Dr. Townsend is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry; and Dr. Huja is Professor and Division Chief of Orthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
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- Dr. Badger is Associate Professor, Chair, and Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Dr. Fryer is Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Howard University College of Dentistry; Dr. Giannini is Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology and Director of Clinical and Translational Research, Cruzan Center for Dental Research, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry; Dr. Townsend is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry; and Dr. Huja is Professor and Division Chief of Orthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
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- Dr. Badger is Associate Professor, Chair, and Program Director, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston; Dr. Fryer is Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Howard University College of Dentistry; Dr. Giannini is Associate Professor, Department of Oral Biology and Director of Clinical and Translational Research, Cruzan Center for Dental Research, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry; Dr. Townsend is Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry; and Dr. Huja is Professor and Division Chief of Orthodontics, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry
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Liu S, Madiai F, Hackshaw KV, Allen CE, Carl J, Huschart E, Karanfilov C, Litsky A, Hickey CJ, Marcucci G, Huja S, Agarwal S, Yu J, Caligiuri MA, Wu LC. The large zinc finger protein ZAS3 is a critical modulator of osteoclastogenesis. PLoS One 2011; 6:e17161. [PMID: 21390242 PMCID: PMC3048431 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0017161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2010] [Accepted: 01/24/2011] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Mice deficient in the large zinc finger protein, ZAS3, show postnatal increase in bone mass suggesting that ZAS3 is critical in the regulation of bone homeostasis. Although ZAS3 has been shown to inhibit osteoblast differentiation, its role on osteoclastogenesis has not been determined. In this report we demonstrated the role of ZAS3 in bone resorption by examining the signaling mechanisms involved in osteoclastogenesis. Methodology/Principal Findings Comparison of adult wild-type and ZAS3 knockout (ZAS3−/−) mice showed that ZAS3 deficiency led to thicker bones that are more resistant to mechanical fracture. Additionally, ZAS3−/− bones showed fewer osteoclasts and inefficient M-CSF/sRANKL-mediated osteoclastogenesis ex vivo. Utilizing RAW 264.7 pre-osteoclasts, we demonstrated that overexpression of ZAS3 promoted osteoclastogenesis and the expression of crucial osteoclastic molecules, including phospho-p38, c-Jun, NFATc1, TRAP and CTSK. Contrarily, ZAS3 silencing by siRNA inhibited osteoclastogenesis. Co-immunoprecipitation experiments demonstrated that ZAS3 associated with TRAF6, the major receptor associated molecule in RANK signaling. Furthermore, EMSA suggested that nuclear ZAS3 could regulate transcription by binding to gene regulatory elements. Conclusion/Significance Collectively, the data suggested a novel role of ZAS3 as a positive regulator of osteoclast differentiation. ZAS3 deficiency caused increased bone mass, at least in part due to decreased osteoclast formation and bone resorption. These functions of ZAS3 were mediated via activation of multiple intracellular targets. In the cytoplasmic compartment, ZAS3 associated with TRAF6 to control NF-kB and MAP kinase signaling cascades. Nuclear ZAS3 acted as a transcriptional regulator for osteoclast-associated genes. Additionally, ZAS3 activated NFATc1 required for the integration of RANK signaling in the terminal differentiation of osteoclasts. Thus, ZAS3 was a crucial molecule in osteoclast differentiation, which might potentially serve as a target in the design of therapeutic interventions for the treatment of bone diseases related to increased osteoclast activity such as postmenopausal osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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- Shujun Liu
- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Molecular and Cellular Developmental Biology Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Integrated Biomedical Science Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
- Molecular and Cellular Developmental Biology Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Division of Orthodontics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Division of Oral Biology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
- Molecular and Cellular Developmental Biology Graduate Program, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America
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Lunt DR, Mendel DA, Brantley WA, Michael Beck F, Huja S, Schriever SD, Grentzer TH, Alapati SB. Impact energy absorption of three mouthguard materials in three environments. Dent Traumatol 2010; 26:23-9. [PMID: 20089058 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.2009.00848.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The objective of this study was to compare the impact energy absorption of three mouthguard materials in three environments. Thirty specimens with 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 4 mm dimensions were prepared for each material: ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA, T&S Dental and Plastics), Pro-form (Dental Resources Inc), and PolyShok (Sportsguard Laboratories). Ten specimens of each material were conditioned for 1 h at 37 degrees C in three environments: dry (ambient) condition, deionized water and artificial saliva. Specimens were impacted at 20 mph by a 0.5-inch diameter indenter containing a force transducer (Dynatup Model 9250 HV, Instron Corp), based upon ASTM Standard D3763. Energy absorption was determined from the area under the force-time curve during impact (approximately 5 or 7 ms depending on the material). Groups were compared using anova and the Tukey test. Energy absorption values, normalized to specimen thickness (mean +/- SD in J mm(-1)), were: (i) Dry: EVA 4.73 +/- 0.27, Pro-form 3.55 +/- 0.25, PolyShok 6.32 +/- 0.24; (ii) DI water: EVA 4.82 +/- 0.40, Pro-form 3.78 +/- 0.33, PolyShok 5.87 +/- 0.38; (iii) Artificial saliva: EVA 5.63 +/- 0.49, Pro-form 4.01 +/- 0.54, PolyShok 6.37 +/- 0.55. PolyShok was the most energy-absorbent material in all three environments. EVA was significantly more impact resistant than Pro-form in all three environments. EVA and Pro-form performed significantly better after saliva conditioning than dry or water conditioned, but PolyShok did not show any difference in energy absorption when conditioned in any of the three environments. Characteristic deformation patterns from impact loading were observed with an SEM for each material. The superior energy absorption for PolyShok is attributed to the polyurethane additive.
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- Darin R Lunt
- Division of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43218-2357, USA
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Huja S, Dhuru VB. Comment on elastomeric chains. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 1994; 106:19A-21A. [PMID: 8074084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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