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Pathological anatomy of spina bifida

, 2008
Spina bifida occulta results from incomplete closure of the neural tube around the twentieth day of embryonic development [1]. Spina bifida was described in the medieval literature and was recognized even earlier.

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Deubiquitination of Vangl by USP6 and USP32 Regulates Planar Cell Polarity Signaling

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Compartment‐specific deubiquitination controls Vangl dosage and planar cell polarity signaling. USP6 and USP32 regulate distinct subcellular pools of Vangl by removing distinct ubiquitin modifications from Vangl proteins. This regulatory mechanism safeguards PCP‐dependent embryonic morphogenesis, while aberrant USP32‐dependent stabilization of VANGL ...
Fangzi Zha, Di Feng, Ziru Xue, Zhiying Liu, Xiaochen Lin, Zhe Wang, Ling Xu, Jasper Fuk Woo Chan, Martin Cheung, Michael Shing Yan Huen, Yusong Guo, Kui Ming Chan, Yun Liu, Bo Gao   +13 more
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Advances in spina bifida care: The global journey toward dignity, inclusion, and innovation

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
For nearly a decade, the special issue for spina bifida (SB) in the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (JPRM) has become an epicenter for qualitative, state of the art, and innovative SB research.
Jonathan Castillo, Judy K Thibadeau, Tim Brei, Heidi Castillo   +3 more
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Spina Bifida: Pathogenesis, Mechanisms, and Genes in Mice and Humans

Scientifica, 2017
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, Ahmed I. Marwan, Mohamad K. Abou Chaar, Azlina Ahmad-Annuar, Noraishah M. Abdul-Aziz   +4 more
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Integument: Guidelines for the care of people with spina bifida

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2020
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, Sharon Munoz, Jennifer Wilhelmy   +2 more
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The spina bifida: Management and outcome

, 2008
The evolution of technology has made new surgical techniques available for the treatment of diseases associated with the spina bifida malformation, and this is especially true in hydrocephalus and fetal surgery.

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Framing anatomical variation in anatomy textbooks: Language use and its implications

Anatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Text mining of anatomy textbooks shows “abnormal” is the most frequently used descriptor for anatomical variation, reinforcing a binary framing. We advocate for explicit teaching of variation as a spectrum, with consistent, neutral terminology and contextualization (prevalence and functional relevance) to support a more nuanced understanding of ...
An‐Di Yim, Matthew Schell, Alexandra Zachwieja   +2 more
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Paying to pee: A national survey of urinary catheter users’ costs and coverage

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Purpose This study aimed to survey individuals who regularly use urinary catheters to understand health insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs they experience to advocate for health-policy change.
Maryellen S. Kelly, Hannah Damico, Dawne Widener-Burrows, Judy Thibadeau, Kimberly A. Beer, Alexandra Bennewith, Jane M. Wierbicky, Sara Struwe   +7 more
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Association between maternal pre‐pregnancy body mass index and maternal and neonatal outcomes in Saudi Arabia: A retrospective cohort study

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) of the mother before pregnancy and the growth of weight during pregnancy are both important perinatal health determinants. The aim of the present study was to examine the association between the maternal BMI and obstetric and ...
Randa Elsayed, Eman Al Ali, Rawabi AlAbdulgader, Shouq ALshuwayfie, Hasna Almutawa, Zahra Alhawaj, Bayan Albesher, Fatimah Almuaybid   +7 more
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Neuropsychological care guidelines for people with spina bifida

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2020
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, Marcia A. Barnes, Heidi Castillo, Jonathan Castillo, Jack M. Fletcher   +4 more
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