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Malawian mothers’ experiences of raising children living with albinism: A qualitative descriptive study

African Journal of Disability, 2021
Background: Albinism in humans is characterised by a reduced amount of pigment (melanin) present in the skin, hair follicles and the eye; approximately 7000–10 000 Malawians of all ages are affected.
Naomi Likumbo, Tania de Villiers, Una Kyriacos   +2 more
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Radial outer retina reflectivity (RORR) sign in LAMP2‐associated retinopathy

Acta Ophthalmologica, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To describe the radial outer retina reflectivity (RORR) sign in patients carrying pathogenic variants in the X‐linked lysosome‐associated membrane protein‐2 (LAMP2) gene and to review the histologic characteristics of LAMP2 expression in the human retina.
Rachael C. Heath Jeffery, Bohdan Kousal, Ulrike Grünert, Christine A. Curcio, Svetlana Cherepanoff, Tina M. Lamey, Michel Michaelides, Chrysanthi Tsika, Isabelle Chow, Omar A. Mahroo, Seungmin Lee, Martin Meliska, Milos Kubanek, Jakub Sikora, Siying Lin, Raymond C. B. Wong, Petra Liskova, Fred K. Chen   +17 more
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Small birches matter: Beetle diversity on burned birch and pine in boreal forests

Insect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
Burned birch hosted higher beetle richness than burned pine. Higher beetle richness on birch was associated with its greater post‐fire mortality, with charred, dead birches attracting more specialized beetles. Retaining burned birch alongside pine can enhance saproxylic and pyrophilous beetle diversity after prescribed burning.
Katja Frostgård, Emelie Fredriksson, Anne‐Maarit Hekkala   +2 more
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A participatory systematic review on human rights and the birth of a child with albinism in sub-Saharan Africa

Women's Health
Background: The period surrounding birth is a crucial and determining time for many women, particularly for those who give birth to a child with albinism (CWA) due to the stigma, discrimination, and threat to safety they immediately encounter, altering ...
Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham, Kendra Rieger, Barbara Astle, Meghann Buyco, Kwame Andrews Daklo, Duncan Dixon, Ikponwosa Ero, Bonny Ibhawoh, Ingrid Tshegofatso Keitseomore, Jennifer Kromberg, Michael Lang, Ronell Leech, Nomasonto Mazibuko, Tumisho Mokwele, Tintswalo Victoria Nesengani, Lillian Ohene, Perpetua Senkoro, Eunice Siaity-Pallangyo, Landa Terblanche, Wisdom Tettey, Mpho Tjope, Lorraine Tshuma, Ingrid Watts, Jessica Wilson, Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa   +24 more
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Identification of a functionally significant tri-allelic genotype in the Tyrosinase gene (TYR) causing hypomorphic oculocutaneous albinism (OCA1B)

Scientific Reports, 2017
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and ocular albinism (OA) are inherited disorders of melanin biosynthesis, resulting in loss of pigment and severe visual deficits. OCA encompasses a range of subtypes with overlapping, often hypomorphic phenotypes.
Chelsea S. Norman, Luke O’Gorman, Jane Gibson, Reuben J. Pengelly, Diana Baralle, J. Arjuna Ratnayaka, Helen Griffiths, Matthew Rose-Zerilli, Megan Ranger, David Bunyan, Helena Lee, Rhiannon Page, Tutte Newall, Fatima Shawkat, Christopher Mattocks, Daniel Ward, Sarah Ennis, Jay E. Self   +17 more
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Multilingual Digital Search Behavior Reveals Cultural Disparities in Vitiligo Information Needs in Germany

International Journal of Dermatology, EarlyView.
Multilingual vitiligo‐related Google search queries in Germany (October 2019–May 2023) were extracted and thematically coded across German, English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian, and Polish. Relative patterns highlighted language‐specific emphases in treatment information, camouflage, depigmentation, psychosocial burden, and faith/home‐remedy terms ...
Lilian Rauch, Christine Gasteiger, Markus Böhm, Georg Pliszewski, Tilo Biedermann, Alexander Zink   +5 more
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Cryptobenthic reef fishes may not be safe from invasive lionfish (Pterois spp. Oken, 1817)

Journal of Fish Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Lionfish (Pterois spp.) are hypothesized to negatively influence cryptobenthic reef fish assemblages through predation. We evaluated these potential effects on Caribbean reefs in Costa Rica and tropical reefs in Brazil. Brazil provided a reference condition for cryptobenthic assemblages prior to lionfish invasion, while the Costa Rica sites ...
Liana F. Mendes, Ariston P. Santos, Thaisa A. Souza, Lorena S. Agostinho, Ana B. A. Bennemann, Jorge Cortés, Maria S. Toro, Juliana S. S. Luz, Clara B. P. E. Silva, Carlos. E. R. D. Alencar, Priscila F. M. Lopes   +10 more
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Albinism in Natrix tessellata (Serpentes: Natricidae)

Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 2020
Albinism in Natrix tessellata (Serpentes: Natricidae). The Dice Snake, Natrix tessellata, varies in color and pattern, and has several color morphs. Except for melanism, color aberrations are quite rare in the species.
Simona Papezikova, Milan Oselsky, Petr Papezik, Daniel Jablonski   +3 more
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Genetic testing for ocular albinism and oculocutaneous albinism

The EuroBiotech Journal, 2017
We studied the scientific literature and disease guidelines in order to summarize the clinical utility of genetic testing for ocular albinism and oculocutaneous albinism.
Abeshi Andi, Marinelli Carla, Beccari Tommaso, Dundar Munis, Falsini Benedetto, Bertelli Matteo   +5 more
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Curriculum Resources for Integrating Respectful Maternity Care Into Health Professions Education: A Rapid Scoping Review

Journal of Midwifery &Women's Health, EarlyView.
Introduction Respectful maternity care (RMC) ensures that every childbearing woman is treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Health care professionals play a critical role in RMC but can also contribute to disrespectful and abusive practices, inflicting lasting trauma. Educating pre‐service health care learners is one promising strategy for change.
Kendra L. Rieger, Lillian Ohene, Tintswalo Victoria Nesengani, Eunice Siaity Pallangyo, Ronell Leech, Duncan Dixon, Meghann Buyco, Ingrid Watts, Tumisho Mokwele, Jessica Wilson, Kiel Mayich, Ikponwosa Ero, Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa, Barbara Astle, Sheryl Reimer‐Kirkham   +14 more
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