Epidemiology of hypospadias in China: A nationwide surveillance‐based study, 2010–2020
Andrology, EarlyView.Abstract Background The prevalence of hypospadias varied internationally. However, epidemiological data on hypospadias in contemporary China remain limited. Objectives We aim to examine the epidemiological characteristics of hypospadias in Chinese population.
Chen Zhiyu +7 more
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Relationship between use of ankle-foot orthoses and quality of life and psychological well being : a research plan [PDF]
, 2009 An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is an externally applied device that encompasses the joints of the ankle and foot, used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems(ISO,1989,a&b).
Elliott, Mark +2 more
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Patient Perception of Negative Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Results [PDF]
, 2016 Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) uses cell-free fetal DNA to assess for fetal aneuploidy during pregnancy. NIPT has higher detection rates and positive predictive values than previous methods; however, NIPT is not diagnostic. Studies suggest patients
Wittman, Ann Theresa
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Robotic surgery for paediatric neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction: a systematic review
BJU International, Volume 135, Issue 4, Page 557-566, April 2025.Objective To evaluate in a systematic review the outcomes, benefits, and limitations of robot‐assisted surgeries for paediatric neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD), as robot‐assisted techniques have emerged as a potential alternative, offering enhanced precision, dexterity, and visualisation.
Ihtisham Ahmad +6 more
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What Women With Disabilities Write in Personal Blogs About Pregnancy and Early Motherhood: Qualitative Analysis of Blogs. [PDF]
, 2019 BackgroundMore than 1 in 10 women of reproductive age identify as having some type of disability. Most of these women are able to become pregnant and have similar desires for motherhood as women without disability.
Clark, Lauren +5 more
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Diagnostic accuracy of intracranial translucency in detecting spina bifida: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2016 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of intracranial translucency (IT) in the detection of spina bifida (SB) in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Berghella, Vincenzo +7 more
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Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2019 To report on the prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis of spina bifida (SB) and its natural history, treatment and long‐term outcome in a large tertiary referral center.
L. Masini +10 more
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BJU International, EarlyView.Background Neurogenic bladder is defined as a dysfunction of the bladder resulting from damage to the central or peripheral nervous systems. Its treatment is based on a progressive therapeutic escalation, rapidly involving invasive therapeutic procedures such as repeated intradetrusor injections and surgery.
Marie Buzzi +6 more
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Body Composition Measurement in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature [PDF]
, 2016 Pediatric obesity is a major health concern that has an increased prevalence in children with special needs. In order to categorize a child’s weight, an assessment of body composition is needed.
Meyer-Wentland, Fallon +5 more
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American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2019 Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Objective The aim of the study was to identify which neurologic impairment scales correlate with ambulation status in adults with spina bifida.
Anne C Tita +5 more
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