Timely, affordable access to screened blood is essential to the provision of safe surgical
care and depends on three key aspects: adequate volume of blood supply, safe protocols for …

Purpose Quality of care is an emerging area of focus in the surgical disciplines. However,
much of the emphasis on quality is limited to high-income countries. To address this gap, we …

Background: Cleft lip and/or palate (CLP) is estimated to occur in 1 out of every 700 births,
but for many people residing in low-and middle-income countries this deformity may be …

Background Brazil boasts a health scheme that aspires to provide universal coverage, but
its surgical system has rarely been analysed. In an effort to strengthen surgical systems …

Importance In recent years, casual physician attire (fleece jackets and softshell jackets) has
become increasingly popular, but to our knowledge, public perceptions of these garments …

Objective The aim of this study is to examine the feasibility, efficacy, and safety of a group-based
yoga therapy intervention for middle-aged and older women with urinary incontinence. …

Objective: To better understand the capacity for orthodontic care, service features, and finances
among members of the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA). Design: …

Background: Virtual surgical planning (VSP) has gained popularity for preoperative orthognathic
surgery planning and is increasingly being employed by surgeons trained in plastic and …

Background The aim of this study was to describe the national epidemiology of burns in
Brazil and evaluate regional access to care by defining the contribution of out-of-hospital …

Providing surgical repair for congenital anomalies such as cleft lip and palate (CLP) can be
challenging in low-and middle-income countries. One nonprofit organization seeks to …