Objective Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by deletions or mutations in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene and subsequent reduction in the expression of survival motor neuron (SMN) protein. The disease is characterized by degeneration of α motor neurons and subsequent muscle atrophy.
Emma R. Sutton +4 more
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Challenges and enablers in accessing paediatric inguinal hernia surgical care in Sierra Leone: a qualitative exploratory study. [PDF]
Mona J +5 more
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Abstract The crania of leporid lagomorphs are uniquely fenestrated, including the posterior cranial bones and the lateral portion of the maxilla. The functional significance of the highly fenestrated rostrum has received considerably little attention, despite being absent in other mammalian herbivores with a long rostrum.
Amber P. Wood‐Bailey, Alana C. Sharp
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Level of Emergency Preparedness and Associated Barriers at the Accident and Emergency Ward of a LMIC Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Assessment Using the WHO HEAT Tool. [PDF]
Nabeshya J +4 more
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Craniofacial growth, modeling, and estimation of milestones
Abstract Understanding craniofacial growth is foundational for research into intra‐ and interspecies variation, evolution, and clinical care. The Craniofacial Growth Consortium Study (CGCS), combines cephalographs from historical growth studies to create a dense longitudinal record of growth from 6 to 22 years of age.
Richard J. Sherwood +6 more
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Newborn screening results for sickle cell disease from the ASH Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA). [PDF]
Awuonda BO +19 more
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Purpose To evaluate the cost‐effectiveness of using allograft and xenograft augmentation at the time of primary rotator cuff repair (RCR) using a decision tree analysis. Methods An expected‐value decision tree analysis was developed to compare the costs and outcomes of primary RCR for large tears performed with or without graft augmentation.
Colin Kruse +6 more
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Reflections on Healthcare Leadership in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Crisis Leadership Development and Implementation. [PDF]
Ramklass SS.
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Purpose To evaluate patient use and acceptability of an adjunct digital exercise program for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction rehabilitation, as well as overall patient engagement with rehabilitation. Methods Consecutive patients who underwent primary ACL reconstruction were enrolled in a digital ACL rehabilitation exercise program ...
Julie‐Anne Fritz +5 more
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Construction and validation of nomogram model for high-risk early warning of medical complaints based on occupational characteristics and workload of medical staff. [PDF]
Huang J, Gou T, Cui Y, Yang F, Zhang J.
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