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Lesion evaluation through photographs is a common clinical practice and its performance using computational tools is encouraged. Objective: To assess the reliability of the computer program SMART Monitoring (SM) in giving adequate lesion measurements through clinical photography. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 28 patients diagnosed with oral or skin flat lesions. Each lesion was measured twice: clinically and by photographic image. Photographs were taken using a 3D-printed scale as a reference for SM measurements of the total lesional area (mm²) and the two longest axes (length and width) by two different operators. The agreement was evaluated between the axis's measurements of the two operators with the clinic measurements by the Bland-Altman plot. Results: Both operators revealed excellent agreement (ICC=0.98) regarding measurements of the lesion's axes and the total lesional area with no difference between operators. Comparison of the axes' values from SM to clinical measurements were also not different (p=0.82 and p=0.43). The Bland-Altman plot revealed that most mean differences were within the 95% confidence interval. Conclusion: SMART Monitoring proved to be a reliable tool for measuring oral or skin flat lesions on clinical photographs, regarding length, width, and total area measurements. The values obtained using SMART Monitoring presented an excellent agreement with the clinical measurements. (AU)

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PURPOSE: In this study, we examined the facial, dental, periodontal, and tomographic features associated with excessive gingival display (EGD) when smiling in young adults self-reporting a "gummy smile," categorized by potential etiology. METHODS: The study included 25 healthy adults (18-42 years old; 23 women and 2 men) who self-reported EGD. Participants completed a health questionnaire and underwent a periodontal examination assessing probing depth, clinical attachment level, keratinized gingival width, and gingival thickness (GT). Extraoral and intraoral photographs were taken for smile analysis and to determine facial and dental characteristics. Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), performed with a lip retractor in place, was used to measure the distance from the gingival margin (GM) to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), the distance from the CEJ to the alveolar crest, buccal bone thickness, and GT. The extent of EGD when smiling was quantified as the distance from the GM at the upper central incisor to the upper lip edge when smiling fully. The smile was categorized into 4 types based on gingival exposure characteristics observed during full smile. RESULTS: Most participants were female (92%), with a mean age of 28.77±6.56 years. The average EGD was 4.2±2.44 mm, extending bilaterally from the anterior to the posterior maxilla. Two primary etiological factors were identified, alone or in combination: vertical maxillary excess (VME), predominantly indicated by an anterior maxillary height greater than 29 mm and a large interlabial gap; and altered passive/active eruption (APE), primarily characterized by square teeth (64%), upper central incisor width-to-height ratio (CIW:CIH) exceeding 87.5%, and GM-CEJ distance on CBCT exceeding 2 mm. CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest a multifactorial etiology of EGD, primarily associated with VME and APE. Clinical periodontal examination, CBCT conducted with a lip retractor, CIW:CIH, and soft tissue facial cephalometric analysis may aid in identifying the etiological factors of EGD.

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Aim: To evaluate the spatial distribution of MIH opacities in first permanent molars (FPM). Materials and methods: an analysis of intraoral photographs of FPM with demarcated MIH opacities was conducted. The presence of opacity was computed in a digital matrix, discriminating the anatomical regions of the FPM surfaces. The frequencies of distribution of the opacities were descriptively analyzed through 227 FPM digital images of 89 children built in GIMP and Python and by Spearman correlation (= 0,05). Results: the occlusal surface was the most affected one (94% to 100%). In the upper FPM, the palatine surface was the second most affected one (84%-91%). In the lower FPM, the vestibular surface was the second most affected one (85%-80%). A similar pattern of opacity distribution was observed in the contralateral teeth. On smooth surfaces, opacities were more frequent in the regions closer to the occlusal surface than to the cervical one. Conclusion: MIH opacities were mostly present on occlusal, vestibular, and lingual/palatine surfaces, respectively. There is a possibility that the occurrences are in accordance with the chronology of dental formation.

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Melanin is a complex dark pigment synthetized by the phenoloxidase enzyme laccase in Cryptococcus neoformans. In vitro, this enzyme oxidizes exogenous catecholamines to produce melanin that may be secreted or incorporated into the fungal cell wall. This pigment has multiple roles in C. neoformans virulence during its interaction with different hosts and probably also in protecting fungal cells in the environment against predation and oxidative and radiation stresses, among others. However, it is important to note that laccase also has melanin-independent roles in C. neoformans interactions with host cells. In this chapter, we describe a quantitative laccase assay and a method for evaluating the kinetics of melanin production in C. neoformans colonies.

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El presente estudio busca definir los parámetros de la cámara fotográfica y encuadre de la imagen para generar fotografías estandarizadas a modelos dentales de yeso que permitan realizar mediciones intermaxilares a través de fotogrametría, y que estas distancias sean tan confiables y válidas como el registro físico. Se realizó medición directa de los modelos con compás de Korkhaus y medición indirecta a través de fotogrametría digital, evaluando si existía diferencia estadística entre ambas mediciones. Como resultado, no se observaron diferencias significativas entre el protocolo digital con un objetivo 100 mm y magnificación 1:4 en comparación con las mediciones directas, por lo que se concluye que con los parámetros seleccionados se logra una adecuada precisión en la fotogrametría respecto a la medición directa.

This study aims to compare the different parameters of the photographic camera with the digital image framing to standardize dental model photography, in order to take intermaxillary measurements through photogrammetry, and so that these distances are as reliable and valid as the physical record. Direct measurement of the models was made with a Korkhaus compass, and indirect measurement through digital photogrammetry, evaluating whether there was a statistical difference between both measurements. As a result, no significant differences were observed between the digital protocol with a 100 mm objective and 1:4 magnification and the direct measurements. It is concluded that with the selected parameters, adequate precision is achieved in photogrammetry, when compared to the direct measurement.

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Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of substrate color and interface distance on the color adjustment of 2 single-shade composites, Vittra APS Unique and Charisma Diamond One. Materials and Methods: Dual disc-shaped specimens were created using Vittra APS Unique or Charisma Diamond One as the center composite, surrounded by shaded composites (A1 or A3). Color measurements were taken with a spectrophotometer against a gray background, recording the color coordinates in the CIELAB color space. Illumination with a light-correcting device and image acquisition using a polarizing filter-equipped cell phone were performed on specimens over the same background. Image processing software was used to measure the color coordinates in the center and periphery of the inner composite and in the outer composite. The color data were then converted to CIELAB coordinates and adjusted using data from the spectrophotometer. Color differences (ΔE00) between the center/periphery of single-shade and outer composites were calculated, along with color changes in single-shade composites caused by different outer composites. Color differences for the inner composites surrounded by A1 and A3 were also calculated. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance (α = 0.05). Results: The results showed that color discrepancies were lowest near the interface and when the outer composite was whiter (A1). Additionally, Charisma Diamond One exhibited better color adjustment ability than Vittra APS Unique. Conclusions: Color discrepancies between the investigated single-shade composites diminished towards the interface with the surrounding composite, particularly when the latter exhibited a lighter shade.

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STUDY OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate and compare measurements of standardized craniofacial and intraoral photographs between clinical and general population samples, between groups of individuals with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) ≥ 15 and AHI < 15, and their interaction, as well as the relationship with the presence and severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). METHODS: We used data from 929 participants from Sleep Apnea Global Interdisciplinary Consortium, in which 309 patients from a clinical setting and 620 volunteers from a general population. RESULTS: AHI ≥ 15 were observed in 30.3% of the total sample and there were some interactions between facial/intraoral measures with OSA and both samples. Mandibular volume (p < 0.01) and lateral face height (p = 0.04) were higher in the AHI ≥ 15 group in the clinical sample compared to the AHI ≥ 15 group in the general population and AHI < 15 group in the clinical sample. When adjusted for sex and age, greater mandible width (p < 0.01) differed both in the clinical and in the general population samples, reflecting AHI severity and the likelihood of OSA. The measure of smaller tongue curvature (p < 0.01) reflected the severity and probability of OSA in the clinical sample and the higher posterior mandibular height (p = 0.04) showed a relationship with higher AHI and higher risk of OSA in the general population. When adjusted for sex, age, and body mass index, only smaller tongue curvature (p < 0.01) was associated with moderate/severe OSA. CONCLUSIONS: Measures of greater tongue and mandible were associated with increased OSA risk in the clinical sample and craniofacial measurement was associated in the general population sample.

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ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess Meibomian gland dysfunction using meibography in patients with xeroderma pigmentosum and correlate with ocular surface changes. Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated patients with xeroderma pigmentosum. All patients underwent a comprehensive and standardized interview. The best-corrected visual acuity of each eye was determined. Detailed ophthalmic examination was conducted, including biomicroscopy examination of the ocular surface, Schirmer test type I, and meibography, and fundus examination was also performed when possible. Meibomian gland dysfunction was assessed by non-contact meibography using Oculus Keratograph® 5M (OCULUS Inc., Arlington, WA, USA). Saliva samples were collected using the Oragene DNA Self-collection kit (DNA Genotek Inc., Ottawa, Canada), and DNA was extracted as recommended by the manufacturer. Factors associated with abnormal meiboscores were assessed using generalized estimating equation models. Results: A total of 42 participants were enrolled, and 27 patients underwent meibography. The meiboscore was abnormal in the upper eyelid in 8 (29.6%) patients and in the lower eyelid in 17 (62.9%). The likelihood of having abnormal meiboscores in the lower eyelid was 16.3 times greater than that in the upper eyelid. In the final multivariate model, age (p=0.001), mutation profile (p=0.006), and presence of ocular surface malignant tumor (OSMT) (p=0.014) remained significant for abnormal meiboscores. For a 1-year increase in age, the likelihood of abnormal meiboscores increased by 12%. Eyes with OSMT were 58.8 times more likely to have abnormal meiboscores than eyes without ocular surface malignant tumor. Conclusion: In the final model, age, xeroderma pigmentosum profile, previous cancer, and clinical alterations on the eyelid correlated with a meiboscore of ≥2. Meibomian gland dysfunction was common in patients with xeroderma pigmentosum, mainly in the lower eyelid. The severity of Meibomian gland dysfunction increases with age and is associated with severe eyelid changes.

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Resumen Estudiar y reflexionar sobre la enfermedad es poner de relieve las formas de ver y decir acerca de lo que puede un cuerpo y su potencia de ser afectado ante las huellas o vestigios que lo degradan. Este artículo expone los soportes epistemológicos de una investigación sobre las representaciones sociales (en la que se inscribe el saber médico) de la enfermedad desde el registro de la dermatología clínica durante la segunda mitad del siglo XIX. Para esto, se recurrió a un análisis de fotografías médicas conservada en archivos de Colombia y España y como horizonte discursivo las formas de ver y decir la enfermedad que tiene efectos deformantes en el cuerpo.

Abstract To study about and reflect on the disease is to highlight the ways of seeing and saying what can a body and its power to be affected before fingerprints or traces that degrade it. This article exposes epistemological research on social representations brackets (where register know doctor) disease from the registry of Clinical Dermatology in the second half of the 19th century. This is resorted to an analysis of medical photographs preserved in archives of Colombia and Spain taking as discursive forms of seeing and saying the disease who have disfiguring effects in the body.

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Esse texto relata uma experiência que descreve as atividades midiáticas realizadas com fotografia e audiovisual em duas escolas públicas municipais de Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. Na primeira escola, que possui um horário regular, as aulas de Educação Física foram utilizadas para trabalhar com fotografia. Já na segunda escola, de tempo integral, os projetos envolvendo fotos e vídeos foram desenvolvidos de forma interdisciplinar, abrangendo as disciplinas de Educação Física, Projeto de Vida e Eletiva. Para a realização dessas atividades, foi adotada uma abordagem qualitativa descritiva, que resultou em duas exposições fotográficas e oito filmes produzidos por turmas do 6o ao 9o ano do Ensino Fundamental. O trabalho com fotografia e vídeos permitiu que os(as) alunos(as) produzissem conhecimento acadêmico e social através de suas obras artísticas, promovendo o protagonismo juvenil, o desenvolvimento acadêmico, pessoal e interpessoal. Portanto, torna-se evidente que a utilização prática e formativa da fotografia e do audiovisual se mostra como poderosas ferramentas pedagógicas que os(as) professores(as) devem explorar.

This text reports an experience that describes the media activities carried out with photography and audiovisual in two municipal public schools in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. In the first school, which has a regular schedule, Physical Education classes were used to work with photography. In the second, full-time school, projects involving photos and videos were developed in an interdisciplinary way, covering the subjects of Physical Education, Life Project and Elective. To carry out these activities, a qualitative descriptive approach was adopted, which resulted in two photographic exhibitions and eight films produced by classes from the 6th to the 9th year of Elementary School. Working with photography and videos allowed students to produce academic and social knowledge through their artistic works, promoting youth protagonism, academic, personal and interpersonal development. Therefore, it becomes evident that the practical and formative use of photography and audiovisual media are powerful pedagogical tools that teachers should explore.

Este texto relata una experiencia que describe las actividades mediáticas realizadas con fotografía y audiovisual en dos escuelas públicas municipales de Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil. En la primera escuela, que tiene un horario regular, se aprovecharon las clases de Educación Física para trabajar con la fotografía. En la segunda escuela, de tiempo completo, se desarrollaron proyectos de fotografía y video de manera interdisciplinaria, abarcando las materias de Educación Física, Proyecto de Vida y Electiva. Para la realización de estas actividades se adoptó un enfoque descriptivo cualitativo, que resultó en dos exposiciones fotográficas y ocho películas producidas por clases del 6o al 9o año de la Educación Primaria. El trabajo con fotografía y videos permitió a los estudiantes producir conocimiento académico y social a través de sus obras artísticas, promoviendo el protagonismo juvenil, el desarrollo académico, personal e interpersonal. Por lo tanto, se hace evidente que el uso práctico y formativo de la fotografía y los medios audiovisuales son poderosas herramientas pedagógicas que los docentes deben explorar.

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There is a great diversity of spiders in the world, around 50,000 species, among which the brown spiders stand out, belonging to the genus Loxosceles. They are reclusive and not very aggressive spiders, but their presence in domestic environments increase interactions with humans. In Brazil, the bites from Loxosceles sp. represent a challenge to public health, requiring the production of antiarachnid serum, currently manufactured only by Butantan Institute. Research and production of serums require care and training to prevent accidents and ensure the well-being of these animals. O objective of the study was to record physiological and pathological aspects of spiders Loxosceles gaucho through photographs, aiming to create material to assist employees of the Arthropod Bioterium of the Butantan Institute in the management of these animals. Data collection took place over 78 hours spread over 13 days, using pre-adult animals. Photographs were captured with a smartphone iphone 14, with the help of artificial light Right light. The results revealed information about the physiology and pathologies of these spiders, highlighting theimportance of understanding, mainly, the processes related to molting. A Photographic Guide was developed to help trainemployees. It is concluded that it is urgent to train employees to deal with spiders, highlighting the importance of photographic records. These images offer an accurate and detailed representation, enabling analysis detailed, in addition to serving as essential permanent records for research, documentation, teaching and training.Investments in resources, such as a professional camera, for creating material quality education, are necessary for future advances in understanding and management of these species.

No mundo, há uma grande diversidade de aranhas, cerca de 50.000 espécies, dentre as quais destacam-se as aranhas-marrons, pertencentes ao gênero Loxosceles. São aranhas reclusas e pouco agressivas, mas sua presença em ambientes domésticos aumenta as interações com humanos. No Brasil, as picadas de Loxosceles sp. representam um desafio para a saúde pública, exigindo a produção de soro antiaracnídico, atualmente fabricado apenas pelo Instituto Butantan. A pesquisa e produção de soros demandam cuidados e treinamento para prevenir acidentes e garantir o bem-estar desses animais. O objetivo do estudo foi registrar aspectos fisiológicos e patológicos das aranhas Loxosceles gaucho através de fotografias, visando criar um material para auxiliar os funcionários do Biotério de Artrópodes do Instituto Butantan no manejo desses animais. A coleta de dados ocorreu ao longo de 78 horas distribuídas em 13 dias, utilizando animais pré-adultos. Fotografias foram capturadas com um smartphone iphone 14, com o auxílio de uma luz artificial Right light. Os resultados revelaram informações sobre a fisiologia e patologias dessas aranhas, destacando a importância de compreender, principalmente, os processos relacionados à muda. Um Guia Fotográfico foi desenvolvido para ajudar na capacitação dos funcionários. Conclui-se que é urgente capacitar os funcionários para lidar com as aranhas, destacando a importância dos registros fotográficos. Estas imagens oferecem uma representação precisa e detalhada, possibilitando análises minuciosas, além de servirem como registros permanentes essenciais para pesquisa, documentação, ensino e treinamento. Investimentos em recursos, como por exemplo, uma câmera profissional, para a elaboração de material educativo de qualidade, são necessários para avanços futuros no entendimento e manejo dessas espécies.

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We describe the first recorded association between fishes and nudibranchs in epipelagic waters. In situ observations and photographs of a juvenile spotted driftfish Ariomma regulus (Stromateiformes; Ariommatidae) swimming alongside the planktonic nudibranch Phylliroe lichtensteinii (Gastropoda; Phylliroidae) were made during blackwater scuba dives off Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America. In this paper, we describe this behavior, highlighting a previously undocumented zooplanktonic host used by fishes. This finding also demonstrates the importance of community science in advancing our understanding of the early life history of marine species.

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The incidence of cancer cases is increasing worldwide, and chemotherapy is often necessary as part of the treatment for many of these cases. Nature-based interventions have been shown to offer potential benefits for human well-being. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the outcome of nature images on clinical symptom management related to chemotherapy. METHODS: A randomized clinical trial was conducted in an outpatient cancer unit of a private hospital in Brazil, with 173 participants over the age of 18 who were undergoing chemotherapy and had signed an informed consent form. The intervention consisted of the presentation of a 12-min video featuring nature images categorized under the themes of Tranquility, Beauty, Emotions Up, or Miscellany. Images were sourced from the e-Nature Positive Emotions Photography Database (e-NatPOEM), a publicly available collection of affectively rated images. Sociodemographic and clinical data, as well as the participants' connection to nature, were investigated. The Positive Affect/Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) and the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) were applied pre- and post-intervention. RESULTS: Data showed very strong evidence of a reduction in negative affect for the intervention group (p < 0.001) and moderate evidence for the control group (p = 0.034). There was also a significant reduction in the intervention group for pain (p < 0.001), tiredness (p = 0.002), sadness (p < 0.001), anxiety (p < 0.001), and appetite (p = 0.001). The Beauty video had the best performance, while the Tranquility video showed no significant improvement in any of the symptoms evaluated. These findings suggest that images of nature may be a valuable tool to help control clinical and psychological symptoms in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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A imagem é uma collage de fotografias produzida por estudantes calouros participantes de uma pesquisa de Iniciação Científica que teve como objetivo propor uma reflexão sobre as experiências vivenciadas por estudantes ingressantes de uma universidade pública em 2020, durante o período de distanciamento e isolamento imposto pela pandemia de COVID-19 e os seus impactos. A partir do método de pesquisa-ação participativa do Photovoice e quatro encontros grupais com diferentes temas disparadores. Foi possível aproximar-se das experiências e percepções vivenciadas pelos estudantes, considerando as particularidades do momento atípico assim como, suas estratégias de enfrentamento, sentimentos e inseguranças com o futuro.

The image is a collage of photographs taken by freshman students participating in a Scientific Initiation survey that aimed to propose a reflection on the experiences of freshman students at a public university in 2020, during the period of distancing and isolation imposed by the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 and its impacts. Based on Photovoice's participatory action-research method and four group meetings with different triggering themes. It was possible to approach the experiences and perceptions lived by the students, considering the particularities of the atypical moment as well as their coping strategies, feelings and insecurities about the future.

La imagen es un collage de fotografías tomadas por estudiantes de primer año que participan en una encuesta de Iniciación Científica que tuvo como objetivo proponer una reflexión sobre las experiencias de los estudiantes de primer año de una universidad pública en 2020, durante el período de distanciamiento y aislamiento impuesto por la pandemia del coronavirus COVID. -19 y sus impactos. Basado en el método de investigación-acción participativa de Photovoice y cuatro reuniones grupales con diferentes temas desencadenantes. Fue posible abordar las experiencias y percepciones vividas por los estudiantes, considerando las particularidades del momento atípico así como sus estrategias de afrontamiento, sentimientos e inseguridades sobre el futuro.

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Resumen Objetivo: La fotografía de campo ultra amplio no requiere midriasis, evalúa 200° de la retina y es adecuada para detectar cambios desapercibidos, con riesgo de desprendimiento de retina en individuos asintomáticos; se identificó la frecuencia de cambios periféricos retinianos y cambios con riesgo de desprendimiento de retina, en una muestra de sujetos fáquicos asintomáticos. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio no experimental, analítico, prospectivo, transversal en sujetos con edades de 40-70 años, de cualquier sexo, sin cirugía intraocular previa o síntomas de desgarros retinianos (fotopsias, eritropsia, escotoma periférico). Se obtuvieron imágenes de campo ultra amplio de retina (sin midriasis) con el equipo Optos y se identificó la proporción e intervalos de confianza (I.C.) del 95% de la muestra que tuvo cambios en la retina periférica y cambios con riesgo de desprendimiento de retina (agujeros retinianos, desprendimiento de retina subclínico). Se comparó esta proporción entre sexos y grupos de edad (χ2). Resultados: 1204 ojos de 602 sujetos (promedio de edad 52,92 desviación estándar D.E. ± 7,83 años), 74,41% de los sujetos fueron del sexo femenino. El 16,61% de la muestra presentó cambios periféricos retinianos (I.C. 95% 13,64- 19,58), el 1% de la muestra tuvo cambios con riesgo de desprendimiento de retina. Los cambios periféricos fueron más frecuentes en el grupo de edad de 50-59 años y en mujeres. La miopia superior a -6,00 dioptrías fue infrecuente en ojos con riesgo de desprendimiento de retina. Conclusiones: La fotografía de campo ultra amplio ayuda a demostrar, sin necesidad de dilatar la pupila, que existe una prevalencia baja de cambios retinianos periféricos y cambios con riesgo de desprendimiento de retina en sujetos fáquicos asintomáticos.

Abstract Objective: Ultra wide field photography requires no mydriasis, evaluates 200° of the retina and is adequate to detect overlooked retinal changes, with a risk of retinal detachment in asymptomatic subjects; we identified the frequency of peripheral retinal changes and changes with risk of retinal detachment, in a sample of asymptomatic phakic subjects. Materials and methods: Non-experimental, analytical, prospective, cross- sectional study in subjects aged 40-70 years, of any gender, without previous intraocular surgery or symptoms of retinal tears (photopsia, eritrhopsia, peripheral scotoma). We obtained ultra wide field retinal photographs (without mydriasis) with the Optos device and identified the proportion and 95% confidence intervals (C.I.) of the sample that had peripheral retinal changes and changes with risk of retinal detachment (retinal holes, subclinical retinal detachments). This proportion was compared between genders and age groups (χ2). Results: 1204 eyes of 602 subjects (mean age 59,92 standard deviation ± 7,83 years), 74,41% of the subjects were female. 16,61% of the sample had peripheral retinal changes (95% C.I. 13,64-19,58), 1% of the sample has changes with risk of retinal detachment. Peripheral retinal changes were more frequent in the 50-59 years age group and in women. Myopia over -6.00 diopters was infrequent in eyes with risk of retinal detachment. Conclusions: Ultra wide field photography helped to prove, without the need of mydriasis, that there is a low prevalence of peripheral retinal changes and changes with risk of retinal detachment, in phakic asymptomatic subjects.

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Ocean color is the result of absorption and scattering, as light interacts with the water and the optically active constituents. The measurement of ocean color changes enables monitoring of these constituents (dissolved or particulate materials). The main objective of this research is to use digital images to estimate the light attenuation coefficient (Kd), the Secchi disk depth (ZSD), and the chlorophyll a (Chla) concentration and to optically classify plots of seawater using the criteria proposed by Jerlov and Forel using digital images captured at the ocean surface. The database used in this study was obtained from seven oceanographic cruises performed in oceanic and coastal areas. Three approaches were developed for each parameter: a general approach that can be applied under any optical condition, one for oceanic conditions, and another for coastal conditions. The results of the coastal approach showed higher correlations between the modeled and validation data, with rp values of 0.80 for Kd, 0.90 for ZSD, 0.85 for Chla, 0.73 for Jerlov, and 0.95 for Forel-Ule. The oceanic approach failed to detect significant changes in a digital photograph. The most precise results were obtained when images were captured at 45° (n = 22; Fr cal=11.02>Fr crit=5.99). Therefore, to ensure precise results, the angle of photography is key. This methodology can be used in citizen science programs to estimate ZSD, Kd, and the Jerlov scale.

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During the IAEA's Mobile Radioisotope Exhibition (1960-1965) through the eventful roads of five Latin American countries (Mexico, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia), a variety of photographs were taken by an unknown Mexican official photographer, and by Josef Obermayer, a staff driver from Vienna. The exhibition carried not only bits of nuclear sciences and technologies, but also the political symbolism of the 'friendly atom' as a token of modernization. The photographs embarked on different trajectories, though all of them ended up at the training and exchange official's desk in charge of the exhibition, Argentinian physicist Arturo Cairo. The ones taken in Mexico also had a local circulation as propaganda intended to promote radioisotope applications. The two sets of images were intended to show the contrast between modernity and traditional society, but they did it from different gazes. Our paper argues that, in the case of Mexico, the photographer reinforced representations of the country which were already popularized by Hollywood for foreign and local audiences. On the other hand, the Viennese photographer's gaze delivers an autoethnography of his dutiful journey. We also argue that Obermayer's projection is one of what Roger Bartra has conceptualized as the 'salvage on the mirror'.

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Artificial neural networks (ANN) are artificial intelligence (AI) techniques used in the automated recognition and classification of pathological changes from clinical images in areas such as ophthalmology, dermatology, and oral medicine. The combination of enterprise imaging and AI is gaining notoriety for its potential benefits in healthcare areas such as cardiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, pathology, physiatry, radiation oncology, radiology, and endoscopic. The present study aimed to analyze, through a systematic literature review, the application of performance of ANN and deep learning in the recognition and automated classification of lesions from clinical images, when comparing to the human performance. The PRISMA 2020 approach (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) was used by searching four databases of studies that reference the use of IA to define the diagnosis of lesions in ophthalmology, dermatology, and oral medicine areas. A quantitative and qualitative analyses of the articles that met the inclusion criteria were performed. The search yielded the inclusion of 60 studies. It was found that the interest in the topic has increased, especially in the last 3 years. We observed that the performance of IA models is promising, with high accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity, most of them had outcomes equivalent to human comparators. The reproducibility of the performance of models in real-life practice has been reported as a critical point. Study designs and results have been progressively improved. IA resources have the potential to contribute to several areas of health. In the coming years, it is likely to be incorporated into everyday life, contributing to the precision and reducing the time required by the diagnostic process.

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Oral leukoplakia (OL) evaluation through photographs can be performed with the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Supervised Machine Learning (SML) processes, which are based on labeling, are indicated to ensure a reliable computational mechanism of lesion identification. Thus, OL classification and demarcation within a photograph are crucial for SML. Objective: To label OL lesions in homogeneous and non-homogeneous using photographs, and to test a segmentation procedure, aiming for its use in a trustworthy dataset. Methods: Fifty-five OL photographs were inserted into Fiji/ImageJ, and a region of interest (ROI) was defined to obtain a three-dimensional plot of pixel color clustering. Then, the photography and the plot were used for OL classification by a panel of 5 experts in Oral Medicine. The segmentation process was performed by two operators which created a second ROI for evaluation of the lesion by area, perimeter, centroid, and circularity. The intraclass correlation coefficient was calculated and a comparative analysis was performed (Mann Whitney and Unpaired t-test). Then, segmentation was accomplished by creating a computer code including the precise information of the lesional site, in an automated binarization fashion. Results: The experts agreed in 53% of the cases regarding OL classification. An excellent level of operator agreement related to the size and site of the lesion was found. Although, differences were found comparing the lesion's area, perimeter, and centroid (p<0.05). The code was effective for the segmentation separating the lesion from the background. Conclusion: The agreement on OL classification among experts accounted for half of the cases. The lesion segmentation was possible using a computer code based on interactive drawing. With an excellent agreement between operators, the manual delimitation of lesional sites can be used for SML, but the differences regarding lesional perimeter and its classification should be considered before labeling and creating a good dataset. (AU)

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OBJECTIVES: The present study aimed to compare the guided dual technique with the conventional technique in esthetic crown lengthening (ECL). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The trial registration number is NCT04922086. Twenty-four participants diagnosed with altered passive eruption (APE) type I subcategory B were selected and allocated into two groups. In the control group (n = 12), the ECL procedure was planned by clinical examination and transgingival probing; in the test group (n = 12), the ECL procedure was carried out using digital planning and a double guide. Clinical parameters were assessed at baseline, immediately after the intervention (IAI), and at 4, 8, and 12 months of follow-up. RESULTS: The clinical crown length (CCL) mean at baseline was 8.09 mm (± 0.77) and increased significantly to 9.92 mm (± 0.62) IAI, with minimal significant reduction after 12 months (9.47 mm [± 0.60]) in the control group. Similarly, in the test group, the mean CCL at baseline was 8.04 mm (± 0.69) and increased significantly to 9.94 mm (± 0.57) IAI, with minimal reduction after 12 months (9.35 mm [± 0.80]). No differences were found between the mean CCL determined in the digital planning and after 12 months. No correlation was found between gingival thickness and gingival margin stability. High esthetic satisfaction was demonstrated by participants/specialists without differences between groups. CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, the guided dual technique was as effective as the conventional technique for treatment of APE, with stable results after 12 months of follow-up. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The guided dual technique aims to transfer both the gingival and bone resection planned position to facilitate the ECL surgical procedure and increase treatment predictability.

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