...monitoring” communication methods. 3,11–13 Real-time consultation is a videoconference in which dental professionals see, hear, and communicate with patients using advanced telecommunication technology and ultra-high…

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...of ENDS on the environment, and what is available has produced conflicting results. ENDS produces a vapor that contains volatile organic compounds and particles.26 McAuley et al27 compared the pollutants...

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...influence of marijuana is contraindicated because of the increased heart rate commonly experienced by cannabis users.12 ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES FIGURE 3. Components of an electronic cigarette. Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are...

...in both disorders.9 The cause of these disorders is a complex interaction of genetic, biological, behavioral, psychological, and social factors.10 Anorexia commonly begins during adolescence or young adulthood. Although it...