Papers of interest

Papers of interest (April 2025)

The UAO honors innovative contributions to the field of anatomy. Each paper featured here has been selected for its scientific impact, academic significance, and the value it brings to the global anatomy community. This section is a collection of what the UAO considers exemplary research.

Karaca Bozdağ Z, Çandır BN, Macunluoğlu AC, Gürses İA. Is dissection or prosection equal in dental anatomy education? Clin Anat. 2025 Apr;38(3):324-333. doi: 10.1002/ca.24239.

Palmer EG, Reddy RK, Laughey W. Teaching Professionalism to Medical Students Using Dissection-Based Anatomy Education: a Practical Guide. Med Sci Educ. 2020 Oct 30;31(1):203-213. doi: 10.1007/s40670-020-01137-2.

Burgess AW, Luscombe GM, Ramsey-Stewart G. An intensive anatomy by whole-body dissection elective: A longitudinal study. Clin Anat. 2022 Jul;35(5):550-559. doi: 10.1002/ca.23861.

Correa-Aravena J, Panes C, Ponce N, Prado-Sanhueza A, Guzmán D, Vásquez B, Roa I, Veuthey C, Masuko TS, Ottone NE. Visualization of the dentogingival junction using micro-plastination technique. Clin Anat. 2024 Oct 8. doi: 10.1002/ca.24235. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39377106.

Chen W, Kuniewicz M, Aminu AJ, Karaesmen I, Duong N, Proniewska K, van Dam P, Iles TL, Hołda MK, Walocha J, Iaizzo PA, Colman MA, Dobrzynski H, Atkinson AJ. High-resolution 3D visualization of human hearts with emphases on the cardiac conduction system components-a new platform for medical education, mix/virtual reality, computational simulation. Front Med (Lausanne). 2025 Feb 18;12:1507005. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1507005. PMID: 40041464; PMCID: PMC11878103.

Qiu X, Zeng R, Zhao P, Ding H, Lv H, Dai C, Li X, Yang Z, Gong S, Wang Z. Blood flow changes in the transverse-sigmoid sinus junction following effective surgical reconstruction for unilateral pulsatile tinnitus with sigmoid sinus wall anomalies: a four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging analysis. Quant Imaging Med Surg. 2025 Mar 3;15(3):2376-2384. doi: 10.21037/qims-24-426. Epub 2025 Feb 26. PMID: 40160657; PMCID: PMC11948368.

Komune N, Matsuo S, Miki K, Matsushima K, Akagi Y, Kurogi R, Iihara K, Matsushima T, Inoue T, Nakagawa T. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Jugular Process as an Anatomical Landmark to Access the Jugular Foramen: A Cadaveric and Radiological Study. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2019 Apr 1;16(4):486-495. doi: 10.1093/ons/opy198. Erratum in: Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown). 2019 Jul 1;17(1):113. doi: 10.1093/ons/opz095. PMID: 30873560.

Jung JY, Choi H, Han SC, Wanitphakdeedecha R, Luo Q, Zhou L, No JI, Jang WE, Kim HJ. Recommendations on Ultrasound-Guided Hyaluronic Acid Soft Tissue Augmentation of the Upper Face in Asians. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025 Jan;24(1):e16759. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16759. PMID: 39740068; PMCID: PMC11684153.

Paper of the Month (April 2025)

The UAO Board selects a standout paper to be featured as the Paper of the Month. The selected paper is chosen for its potential to inspire professionals, educators, and students alike. Our Paper of the Month not only highlights cutting-edge research, but also celebrates the dedication and ingenuity of the authors advancing our understanding of the human body.

Congratulations Dr. Iwanaga!!