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On the occasion of the 13th International Conference on Osteogenesis imperfecta in August 2017 an expert panel was convened to develop an international consensus paper regarding physical rehabilitation in children and adolescents with Osteogenesis ...
Brigitte Mueller +17 more
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Abstract Pregnancy‐ and lactation‐associated osteoporosis (PLO) is a syndrome characterized by fragility fractures (most commonly vertebral, often multiple) occurring in late pregnancy or the early postpartum period. This position statement summarizes the current knowledge of PLO, and the recommended procedure for assessment, diagnosis and treatment ...
Peyman Hadji +20 more
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Osteogenesis imperfecta Type XI: A rare cause of severe infantile cervical kyphosis
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disorder by bone fragility and decreased bone density. Ligamentous laxity is also a feature. We present a case report of a very young, nonmobile infant of 5 months who initially presented with a tibial fracture, and ...
Jane L. Ferguson, MBBS, BSc, MRCP, FRCR +1 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the additional clinical value of nuchal translucency (NT) measurement at the first‐trimester anomaly scan (FTAS) in a setting with first‐tier non‐invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). Method This nationwide prospective cohort study, part of the IMITAS study on FTAS implementation, included all pregnancies with increased NT
Eline E. R. Lust +15 more
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The oxidation of Lys residues in proline‐rich single‐stranded collagen by LOXL2, a key enzyme for tissue maturation and linked to diseases, was revealed. Oxidation occurs at rates comparable to or higher than those of Lys in unstructured telopeptides, the well‐known native sites of Lysyl oxidase (LOX) activity.
Laura M. Poller +2 more
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Background Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, heritable connective tissue disorder associated with a variety of symptoms, that affect individuals’ quality of life (QoL) and can be associated with increased healthcare resource use. While some aspects
Ingunn Westerheim +9 more
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CLINICAL CASE OF RARE TYPE V OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA
Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as the brittle bone disease, is a clinically heterogenic hereditary connective tissue disease characterized by brittle bones and high risk of skeletal bone fractures.
G. T. Yakhyayeva +8 more
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ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide but has limited treatment options, most of which carry significant side effects. At present, the only curative treatment for SCD is allogeneic or gene‐modified autologous hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation (Tx).
Oluwaseun O. Babatunde +4 more
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The IMPACT Survey: the economic impact of osteogenesis imperfecta in adults
Background The IMPACT survey aimed to elucidate the humanistic, clinical and economic burden of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) on individuals with OI, their families, caregivers and wider society.
Tracy Hart +8 more
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Avulsion fracture of the olecranon for the diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta case report
Avulsion fractures of olecranon in children are very rare and often associated with osteogenesis imperfecta. In this study we report a child who has been followed for constitutional growth retardation for five years.
Abdurrahman Ozcelik +3 more
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