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3), erosive/erythematous type (× 2.3), female sex (× 2.9), topical steroid use before initial visit (× 2.1), and number of medical conditions (× 1.2). CONCLUSIONS Most patients with OLP in the present cohort were symptomatic at the initial visit, with location, type, sex, steroid use and medical conditions being predictors of symptomatic OLP. Despite improvement in OLP symptoms in most patients over time, 25% of patients who are asymptomatic at the initial visit present with symptomatic OLP at a future visit. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to characterize oral medicine (OM) clinical practices at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), determine the importance of OM clinical services, and emphasize aspects of training for OM specialists. Afuresertib inhibitor STUDY DESIGN Nonprobability sampling of OM resident patient logs for patients receiving clinical care from 2008 to 2013 was conducted. OM resident patient logs included clinical diagnosis, International Classification of Diseases, ninth edition code, medical history, clinical procedure, Current Procedural Terminology code, attending physician, and resident participation notes. RESULTS Outpatients in OM medical practices (n = 6024) averaged 1.56 diagnoses from OM specialists. Orofacial pain (45.02%) and oral mucosal diseases (34.28%) comprised the majority of OM diagnoses. The most common procedures were tissue biopsies (59.34%) and treatments for temporomandibular disorders (29.9%). Inpatients (n = 313) comprised 3.46% of Penn OM hospital services, and cardiovascular disorders (38.99%) were the most common admitting diagnoses in this group. In the OM dental practice (n = 1648), 42.05% of patients had a median of 3 medical comorbidities (range = 2-11), of which cardiovascular disorders (27.13%) were most prevalent. CONCLUSIONS Analysis of Penn OM clinical practices emphasizes the breadth and multidisciplinary nature of OM services and importance of comprehensive postdoctoral training in all domains of OM. The genetics underlying familial long QT syndrome (LQTS) are among the best characterised of all of the inherited heart conditions. Cohort and registry studies have demonstrated important genotype-phenotype correlations that are now essential in guiding clinical practice of patients with the most common three genotypes; KCNQ1 (LQT type 1), KCNH2 (LQT type 2) and SCN5A (LQT type 3). However, the growing number of genes-now more than 16-is confusing, and there is much doubt as to whether many actually cause LQTS at all. Furthermore, changes in sequencing techniques, evolving variant classification criteria and new scientific discoveries make all genes and variants subject to a continuous process of re-classification. This review discusses the nature of variant adjudication, the important concept of pre-test probability in interpreting a genetic result and how the nomenclature of LQTS is shifting in response to this new knowledge. It further discusses the role of deep phenotyping, the inclusion of evaluation of family members in interpreting a genetic test result, or even deciding if genetic testing should occur at all, and the role of specialist multidisciplinary teams to translate this continuously evolving knowledge into the best clinical advice, in partnership with referring cardiologists. V.Maternal consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can generate a multitude of deficits in the offspring. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, or FASD, describe a palette of potentially life-long phenotypes that result from exposure to ethanol during human gestation. There is no cure for FASD and cognitive-behavioral therapies typically have low success rates, especially in severe cases. The neocortex, responsible for complex cognitive and behavioral function, is altered by prenatal ethanol exposure (PrEE). Supplementation with choline, an essential nutrient, during the prenatal ethanol insult has been associated with a reduction of negative outcomes associated with PrEE. However, choline's ability to prevent deficits within the developing neocortex, as well as the underlying mechanisms, remain unclear. Here, we exposed pregnant mice to 25% ethanol in addition to a 642 mg/L choline chloride supplement throughout gestation to determine the impact of choline supplementation on neocortical and behavioral development in ethanol-exposed offspring. We found that concurrent choline supplementation prevented gross developmental abnormalities associated with PrEE including reduced body weight, brain weight, and cortical length as well as partially ameliorated PrEE-induced abnormalities in intraneocortical circuitry. Additionally, choline supplementation prevented altered expression of RZRβ and Id2, two genes implicated in postmitotic patterning of neocortex, and global DNA hypomethylation within developing neocortex. Lastly, choline supplementation prevented sensorimotor behavioral dysfunction and partially ameliorated increased anxiety-like behavior observed in PrEE mice, as assessed by the Suok and Ledge tests. Our results suggest that choline supplementation may represent a potent preventative measure for the adverse outcomes associated with PrEE. Lack of function of the first interosseous muscle (FDI) might be responsible for insufficient stabilisation of the index finger during lateral pinch, and may induce disability in hand function. The first cause of FDI palsy is ulnar nerve palsy. We describe a new tendon transfer to reanimate the FDI muscle, using the extensor indicis proprius tendon. The tendon is sectioned at its distal insertion and rerouted in the first extensor tendon compartment. We report one case of isolated first interosseous muscle palsy secondary to direct trauma. Preoperatively, the patient complained of a severe lack of strength during key pinch with an ulnarly deviated index finger. Thirty months postoperatively, the patient recovered active abduction of the index finger and lateral pinch was measured at 5.5kg (54N). Compared to the original Bunnell transfer our technique restores the native moment arm of the FDI muscle and does not require a tendon graft. INTRODUCTION Treatment of the distal radius fracture in elderly remains controversial. The objective was to assess the outcomes of volar locking plate for displaced complete intra-articular distal radius fractures in elderly as compared to younger patients. HYPOTHESIS The outcomes in elderly patients would be comparable with those in younger patients with a low rate of complications. MATERIAL AND METHODS Non-randomised prospective comparative study between 70 patients older than 65 years and 46 younger patients with AO type-C fractures. The main outcome was Disabilities Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. Secondary variables were Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) score, range of motion, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, and grip strength. Radiological measurements were also performed. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 30.9 (range, 24-53) months. There were no significant differences in mean DASH, PRWE, VAS-pain, wrist motion or radiological parameters at final follow-up. Multivariate analysis showed that the functional outcomes were significantly influenced by baseline ulnar positivity greater than 3mm at baseline but not by age.