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Ictal semiology in fronto‐opercular epilepsy: A systematic review

open access: yesEpileptic Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract A systematic review of the ictal semiology of fronto‐opercular seizures in focal epilepsy was carried out to assess possible anatomical‐clinical correlations and help guide interpretation of ictal semiology during pre‐surgical evaluation. PubMed and Embase databases were searched using the following keywords: “fronto‐opercular OR frontal ...
Zeynep Gokce‐Samar   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caught in the fire: An accidental ethnography of discomfort in researching sex work

open access: yesFeminist Anthropology, EarlyView.
Abstract Drawing on fifteen years of engagement with researching Israel's sex industry, this article uses accidental ethnography to propose discomfort‐as‐method for feminist anthropology. I argue that discomfort is not a by‐product of fieldwork but a constitutive condition that disciplines researchers and shapes what can be known.
Yeela Lahav‐Raz
wiley   +1 more source

Neurolathyrism in Sub‐Saharan Africa—Assessing the Neurotoxic Risks of Lathyrus sativus Amid Drought and Food Security Challenges

open access: yesFood Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Representation of grass pea consumption in drought‐stricken sub‐Saharan Africa sustains nutrition, but excess β‐ODAP exposure due to multiple reasons triggers neurolathyrism, a progressive neurotoxic disorder. ABSTRACT Neurolathyrism is a progressive motor neuron disease due to the consumption of Lathyrus sativus (grass pea) over long periods.
Biruk Demisse Ayalew   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Quantifying the Pressure of Labial and Buccinator Regions Pre‐ and Post‐ Facial Nerve Reanimation

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Flaccid facial nerve paralysis (FFNP) impairs oral function and quality of life. Tensor fascia lata slings (TFL) are used to improve oral competence. This study used the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure oral competence in patients with FFNP undergoing facial reanimation.
Emma Charters   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anatomical Variation of Absent Facial Vein: Implications for Facial Reanimation Surgery

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The facial vein is the standard recipient vessel in facial reanimation surgery. Its complete absence is rarely described but may cause major challenges during free functional muscle transfer (FFMT). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of facial vein absence and assess its surgical relevance in facial ...
Cam T. Nguyen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Isolated Traumatic Facial Palsy Based on Pinprick to the Tympanic Membrane

open access: yesBezmiâlem Science, 2015
Transtympanic penetrating trauma is one of the reasons of rarely seen peripheral facial paralysis. In this case, we observed the traumatic facial paralysis which was formed by the facial canal damage of the dehiscent tympanic segment of the facial nerve ...
Selahattin TUĞRUL   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

When Does Top Management Team Diversity Matter in Large Organizations?

open access: yesJournal of Organizational Behavior, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Top management teams (TMTs) drive strategic leadership, but there is little clarity on when the composition of these upper echelons most impacts organization performance. Drawing from the categorization‐elaboration model, we study an 18‐year sample of approximately 4500 organizations and over 32 000 executives and find a positive relationship ...
Frances Fabian   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Challenging the Clostridium botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) with a selection of microorganisms by culture methods and extended storage of used vials to assess the loss of sterility [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In 2002, botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetic use. However, there may be procedural differences between the ways in which a clinician handles, applies and stores the product compared to ...
Crean, Stjohn   +4 more
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The Ultimate Poker Face: A Case Report of Facial Diplegia, a Guillain-Barré Variant [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Introduction: Facial diplegia, a rare variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), is a challenging diagnosis to make in the emergency department due to its resemblance to neurologic Lyme disease.Case report: We present a case of a 27-year-old previously ...
Lowe, Joshua, Pfaff, James
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Postoperative Weight Gain, Due to Fluid Retention After Ovarian Cancer Surgery—How Much Is too Much?

open access: yesJournal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Postoperative complications after cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer patients are associated with impaired survival. Here, we investigated the association between postoperative weight gain due to fluid retention and the development of complications and anastomotic leakage (AL).
Eva K. Egger   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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