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Folic acid insufficiency is an important risk factor for congenital neural tube defects. Despite recommendations and national campaigns, the proportion of women taking folic acid in the peri-conceptional period remains insufficient worldwide. We describe
Pauline Blanc-Petitjean +5 more
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Spina Bifida: Pathogenesis, Mechanisms, and Genes in Mice and Humans
Spina bifida is among the phenotypes of the larger condition known as neural tube defects (NTDs). It is the most common central nervous system malformation compatible with life and the second leading cause of birth defects after congenital heart defects.
Siti W. Mohd-Zin +4 more
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Integument: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida
PURPOSE: Skin-related issues have a significant impact on health, activities of daily living, and quality of life among people with spina bifida. Data presented by select clinics that participate in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry reported ...
Patricia Beierwaltes +2 more
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Intravesical oxybutynin for bladder capacity in children with spina bifida: the 'Place de l'OXybutynine Intravésicale chez le Patient Enfant Neurologique' (POXIPEN) trial protocol. [PDF]
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.
Buzzi M +6 more
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Effectiveness of folic acid fortified flour for prevention of neural tube defects in a high risk region [PDF]
Despite efforts to tackle folate deficiency and Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) through folic acid fortification, its implementation is still lacking where it is needed most, highlighting the need for studies that evaluate the effectiveness of folic acid ...
Chen, Gong +6 more
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Using therapeutic groups to support women with faecal incontinence. [PDF]
In this paper, the authors describe the use of facilitated patient groups, in the management of women with faecal incontinence (FI). Two types of groups are discussed--a psychoeducational group and a psychotherapy group.
Chelvanayagam, Sonya, Stern, J.
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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome in Adolescents: A Narrative Review
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is characterized by a pattern of cyclic vomiting and abdominal pain despite an absence of an organic cause, occurring in regular cannabis users. This syndrome was first described in 2004.
Camilla Pietrantoni +12 more
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Neuropsychological care guidelines for people with spina bifida
While the neuropsychological profile for individuals with Spina Bifida (SB) can vary, often certain patterns of strengths and weaknesses are evident across the lifespan.
Jennifer T. Queally +4 more
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Specific IgE Response to Purified and Recombinant Allergens in Latex Allergy [PDF]
Background In recent years, allergy to natural rubber latex has emerged as a major allergy among certain occupational groups and patients with underlying diseases.
Arif, Siti AM +8 more
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