The Influence of Schwann Cell Metabolism and Dysfunction on Axon Maintenance
Sensory neurons depend on Schwann cells for survival. Schwann cells provide energy for axons during rapid firing or after injury. Dysregulated metabolism in Schwann cells can lead to the production of neurotoxic lipids and axon degeneration. ABSTRACT Schwann cells are the glial cells in the peripheral nervous system responsible for the production of ...
Rose Follis+2 more
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Hope Walks: The Impact of Clubfoot Treatment on Human Flourishing in Ethiopia
ABSTRACT Children born with severe congenital conditions in low‐income countries rank among the most disadvantaged among the global ultra‐poor. We study the impact of clubfoot and its treatment across multiple dimensions of human flourishing on data collected from 564 children in Ethiopia.
Bruce Wydick+2 more
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The mechanisms in glucose metabolism of aging hippocampus
Cognitive decline in elders stems from the irreversible loss and functional decline of neurons, with the hippocampus being particularly susceptible to age‐related neuronal deterioration. Glucose acts as the primary fuel for the brain, and a constant provision of glucose to the hippocampus is essential for memory and cognitive functions.
Rui He+6 more
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Childhood acute leukemia and type 1 diabetes in children: A nationwide case–control study
What's New? The etiology of childhood acute leukemia remains poorly understood. Accumulating evidence suggests a potential link between leukemia and autoimmune diseases. This nationwide, register‐based case–control study investigated the association between childhood acute leukemia and type 1 diabetes in Finland.
Julia Ventelä+4 more
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Congenital Abnormalities of the Vagina
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Termination of pregnancy for medical indications: A 14‐year analysis from a tertiary referral center
Abstract Objective This study aimed to evaluate the medical indications for termination of pregnancy, gestational age at termination, and methods used in our clinic. Methods This observational retrospective study included pregnancy terminations after 10 weeks of gestation for medical indications between 2010 and 2024.
Yasemin Dogan+5 more
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ULTRASONOGRAPHY OF THE CARTILAGINOUS PATELLA IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: A CASE SERIES. [PDF]
Tenório LP+2 more
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Epidemiological characteristics, distribution of axial length, and prevalence of ocular abnormalities associated with congenital cataract in Northwest China: a 16-year cross-sectional study (2008-2023). [PDF]
He M, Gong M, Dou G, Zhou J, Hou X.
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Jacobsen Syndrome: A Case Report With Olfactory Bulb Agenesis, Severe Endocrinopathy, and Neurodevelopmental Delay. [PDF]
Al-Badri SG+4 more
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