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Open spina bifida characterisation in a dog foetus

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, 2023
Background Open spina bifida is an uncommon malformation in animals, and there is a lack of imaging, clinical, and pathological characterisation of this condition in dogs.
Yue Chen   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Total Energy Expenditure and Body Composition of Children with Developmental Disabilities [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background Obesity prevalence is increased in children with developmental disabilities, specifically in children with spina bifida and Down syndrome.
Bandini, Linda   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Non‐RASopathy Genetic Syndromes Identified as the Molecular Cause of Disease in Patients Previously Diagnosed With Noonan Syndrome

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Noonan Syndrome (NS) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous condition characterized by typical facial dysmorphisms, short stature, congenital heart defects, and developmental delays. While variants in genes such as PTPN11, SOS1, and RAF1 account for most genetically confirmed cases, diagnosis is challenging due to phenotypic overlap ...
Gabriela Jeesoo Kim   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Natural History of Spina Bifida in Children Pilot Project: Research Protocol

open access: yesJMIR Research Protocols, 2013
BackgroundPopulation-based empirical information to inform health care professionals working with children with spina bifida currently is lacking. Spina bifida is a highly complex condition that not only affects mobility but many additional aspects of ...
Alriksson-Schmidt, Ann I   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Closer Look at the Global Management of Spina Bifida: The Implementation of Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in the Treatment of Spina Bifida-Related Hydrocephalus in Africa [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Spina bifida, specifically myelomeningocele, is a debilitating neural tube defect that affects patients and families throughout the world. Traditional management and treatment methods are described, followed by an explanation of why this is often ...
Burckart, Caryssa
core   +1 more source

Late Pregnancy Antiseizure Medication Exposure and Offspring Neurodevelopmental Risk: A Multi‐Child Cohort Study

open access: yesAnnals of Neurology, EarlyView.
Objective Antiseizure medication (ASM) use during pregnancy has increased over the past decade. However, evidence linking prenatal ASM exposure to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) in offspring remains inconsistent. This study evaluated whether prenatal ASM exposure increases the risk of NDDs in children.
Odile Sheehy   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Variability in lower extremity motor function in spina bifida only partially associated with spinal motor level

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2022
PURPOSE: Previous studies have found motor function to correlate with spinal motor level and, accordingly, individuals with spina bifida are frequently categorized clinically in this manner.
Katherine Fisher Thomas   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Geographic clusters of congenital anomalies in Argentina [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Geographical clusters are defined as the occurrence of an unusual number of cases higher than expected in a given geographical area in a certain period of time.
Barbero, Pablo   +7 more
core   +1 more source

‘SOMS BrainSpace’: A digital serious game for undergraduate neuroscience

open access: yesAnatomical Sciences Education, EarlyView.
Abstract Neuroanatomy is challenging for many undergraduates, requiring strong visuospatial skills and a deep understanding of complex concepts. This study developed and evaluated SOMS BrainSpace, a digital serious game for neuroanatomy education, using a mixed methods approach.
Anthony Tran   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Core Head, Neck, and Neuroanatomy Syllabus for Physical Therapy Student Education

open access: yesClinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Head, neck, and neuroanatomy are essential components of physical therapy education due to their broad clinical applications. Detailed syllabi exist for medical students, yet none have been developed for physical therapy. This study aimed to produce an International Federation of Associations of Anatomists core head, neck, and neuroanatomy ...
Stephanie J. Woodley   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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