Advances in Human Anatomy

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 1729

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Dear Colleagues,

The quest to overcome illness has long been driven by the collaborative efforts of medical experts, with anatomy being a field vital for accurately diagnosing diseases. As medical technology has advanced, so too has the study of anatomy, maintaining its relevance and importance.

This Special Issue aims to survey the growth of anatomical science as it keeps pace with the latest medical technologies. It will spotlight the importance of anatomy in modern diagnostic methods while tracing its development through historical milestones and contemporary research strategies.

We intend to initiate a dialogue about the newest anatomical research methods, emphasizing how these developments contribute to our diagnostic capabilities. We’ll also revisit the historical trajectory of anatomical knowledge and how it continues to inform current medical practice.

By bridging anatomy with modern medical technology, this issue seeks to not only recount the progress made but also to anticipate the future paths of anatomical research. The goal is to present viewpoints that underline anatomy’s critical role in enhancing diagnostic precision and, by extension, improving patient outcomes.

Dr. Ji-Hyun Lee
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Keywords

  • advanced anatomy
  • anatomical development
  • anatomy for diagnostic methods
  • anatomy and medical technology
  • anatomical research innovation
  • anatomical history

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Evaluation of the forAge Age-at-Death Estimation Program Using Pubic Symphyseal Surface in a Korean Population
by Hyun Jin Park, Sehyun Song, Eun Jin Woo and Kyung-Seok Hu
Diagnostics 2024, 14(8), 793; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14080793 - 10 Apr 2024
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The forAge program estimates the age-at-death of human pubic symphysis using 3-dimensional scans. It was developed by Dennis E. Slice and Bridget F. B. Algee-Hewitt, and utilizes three distinct scores: the Slice and Algee-Hewitt (SAH) score, bending energy (BE), and ventral curvature (VC). [...] Read more.
The forAge program estimates the age-at-death of human pubic symphysis using 3-dimensional scans. It was developed by Dennis E. Slice and Bridget F. B. Algee-Hewitt, and utilizes three distinct scores: the Slice and Algee-Hewitt (SAH) score, bending energy (BE), and ventral curvature (VC). However, these scores and age estimation regression equation were obtained through European American pubic symphysis. Changes in the pubic symphysis surface are evaluated as one of the most reliable indicators for estimating age, but in connection with this, using Korean materials, changes in the pubic symphysis surface and the actual changes are evaluated. There is no bar where the relationship between ages is grasped, and there are cases where a methodology developed for a specific group is applied to a Korean group. Changing the pubic symphysis surface by aging was evaluated as one of the most reliable indicators for estimating age. However, there is no study conducted on the relationship between changes in the pubic symphysis and actual age and applied the age estimation method for a specific population among Korean population. The purpose of this study is to compare the difference between the actual age and the estimated age in Korean to see if the forAge program is applicable to other population of different ancestral origin. One hundred and four modern Korean pubic symphyseal surfaces (47 to 96 years old) were used in this study. Through the pubic symphyseal surface 3-dimensional images, age-at-death was estimated via prediction equation and new regression lines using SAH, VC, and BE scores. Firstly, the estimated age via prediction equation using the first version of SAH score was lower than the actual age according to all pubic symphyseal surfaces for those older than 56. With aging, the difference between the actual age and estimated age became markedly larger. Secondly, the estimated ages via the new regression lines using VC, the second version of SAH score, and BE were shown a similar pattern to the previous prediction equation. The current study explored the applicability of a quantitative method using pubic symphyseal surface for age estimation in a modern Korean population. This study showed the forAge program cannot be applied to a modern Korean population, as they present relatively low correlations with the actual age-at-death. Full article
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Comprehensive Oral Diagnosis and Management for Women with Turner Syndrome
by Victoria Tallón-Walton, Meritxell Sánchez-Molins, Wenwen Hu, Neus Martínez-Abadías, Aroa Casado and María Cristina Manzanares-Céspedes
Diagnostics 2024, 14(7), 769; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14070769 - 05 Apr 2024
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Turner Syndrome (TS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects females when one of the X chromosomes is partially or completely missing. Due to high genetic and phenotypic variability, TS diagnosis is challenging and is often delayed until adolescence, resulting in poor clinical [...] Read more.
Turner Syndrome (TS) is a rare genetic disorder that affects females when one of the X chromosomes is partially or completely missing. Due to high genetic and phenotypic variability, TS diagnosis is challenging and is often delayed until adolescence, resulting in poor clinical management. Numerous oral, dental and craniofacial anomalies have been associated with TS, yet a comprehensive description is still lacking. This study addresses this gap through a detailed analysis of oral health and craniofacial characteristics in a cohort of 15 females with TS and their first-degree relatives. Subjects with TS ranged from 3 to 48 years old, none showed evidence of periodontal disease and only the youngest was in mixed dentition. Using the Multifunction System, we identified an aggregation of multiple signs and symptoms in each TS subject, including tooth anomalies (supernumerary molars, agenesis, microdontia, enamel defects, alterations in eruption patterns -advanced and delayed for chronological age-, crowding, rotations and transpositions), malocclusion (class II/1 and II/2) and Class II facial profile, while relatives exhibited fewer manifestations. The early detection of these signs and symptoms is crucial for appropriate referral and the optimal clinical management of TS, especially during the critical period of 9 to 10 years when congenital dental anomalies appear. The use of an established taxonomy to describe these phenotypic features is essential for early detection. Multidisciplinary teams are required to ensure holistic care management in rare diseases like TS. Full article
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