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Maternal PM10 Exposure Increases Risk for Spina Bifida: A Population-Based Case-Control Study

Frontiers in Public Health, 2021
Limited studies have focused on the impact of ambient air pollution on spina bifida. A population-based case-control study was conducted in Liaoning Province, China to assess the associations between maternal PM10 exposures in various exposure windows ...
Huan Li, Yan-Hong Huang, Jing Li, Shu Liu, Yan-Ling Chen, Li-Li Li, Cheng-Zhi Jiang, Zong-Jiao Chen, Na Li   +8 more
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Can atlas spina bifida-occulta be a cause of cervicogenic headaches? [PDF]

, 2015
Cervicogenic headaches are a nosologic entity recently recognized. In our common practice, we have noticed a relative frequency of the atlas spina-bifida occulta during the brain CT scan realized for headaches without cranio-encephalic causes or any ...
Amégninou Mawuko Yao Adigo, Ignéza Komi Agbotsou, Kokou Adambounou, Komlanvi Victor Adjénou, Kpalma Duga Bakpatina-Batako, Lama Kegdigoma Agoda-Kousséma, Oni Djagnikpo   +6 more
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What Is Required for AI to Improve the Assessment and Treatment of Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction? ICI‐RS 2025

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to improve the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD). Its effective deployment requires prioritization, regulatory oversight, rigorous validation, and clinician and patient engagement.
Glenn T. Werneburg, Michel Wyndaele, John E. Speich, Enrico Finazzi Agro, Mo Belal, Sachin Malde, George Bou Kheir, Emre Huri, Arjun K. Nambiar, Giovanni Mosiello, Riccardo Lombardo, Phil Toozs‐Hobson, Christopher R. Chapple, Alan J. Wein, Paul Abrams, Kevin Rademakers   +15 more
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From prenatal care to spina bifida related mortality: The lifespan is marked by transitions experienced by increasing immigrant and international populations

Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine, 2023
Whether it is for collaboration on folic acid fortification or the standardization of care efforts concerning neurogenic bowel dysfunction, a global forum on neural tube defects related issues is needed. Propitiously, the 2023 Spina Bifida World Congress
Jonathan Castillo, Judy K. Thibadeau, Tim Brei, Heidi Castillo   +3 more
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Preventing birth defects, saving lives, and promoting health equity: an urgent call to action for universal mandatory food fortification with folic acid

The Lancet Global Health, 2022
Summary: July 20, 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of the publication of the landmark trial by the British Medical Research Council showing unequivocally that maternal intake of folic acid (vitamin B9) starting before pregnancy prevents most cases of ...
Vijaya Kancherla, PhD, Lorenzo D Botto, MD, Laura A Rowe, MPH, Nathan A Shlobin, BA, Adrian Caceres, MD, Anastasia Arynchyna-Smith, MPH, Kathrin Zimmerman, BA, Jeffrey Blount, MD, Zewdie Kibruyisfaw, MD, Kemel A Ghotme, MD, Santosh Karmarkar, MCh, Graham Fieggen, MD, Sylvia Roozen, PhD, Godfrey P Oakley, Jr, MD, Gail Rosseau, MD, Robert J Berry, MD   +15 more
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Epidural Analgesia Decreases Narcotic Requirements in Low Level Spina Bifida Patients Undergoing Urologic Laparotomy for Neurogenic Bladder and Bowel [PDF]

, 2018
Purpose Concern of anatomical anomalies and worsening neurologic symptoms has prevented widespread use of epidural catheters in patients with low level spina bifida (LLSB). We hypothesize that thoracic epidural placement in the T9-T10 interspace is safe
Cain, Mark P., Green, Morton C., Horn, Nicole D., Misseri, Rosalia, Monn, M. Francesca, Roth, Joshua D., Whittaker, Stephanie C.   +6 more
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The Relationship Between Somatization and Depression and Anxiety Levels of Parents with Children Diagnosed with Spina Bifida [PDF]

, 2023
P. Ulual, Vuslat Özer, Meltem Uyar, İbrahim Alataş, G. Özpınar, Oya Güçlü   +5 more
openalex   +1 more source

Decision‐Making Process of Healthcare Providers Regarding Catheterization Method: A Nationwide Survey Study

Neurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The decision on which catheterization method to prescribe should be made on an individual basis, considering each patient's individual needs and circumstances. However, the current decision‐making process regarding assisted bladder drainage might not be transparent or standardized.
Coen Huibert Harry Christiaans, Felice Emanuela Espèrance van Veen, Jeroen Ronald Scheepe, Bertil Freddo Maarten Blok   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Simultaneous tubeless supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy and cystolitholapaxy in a patient with spina bifida

Urology Case Reports
Spina bifida is a congenital condition that often leads to significant urological complications, including an increased risk of kidney and bladder stones.
Zoltán Kiss, Gyula Drabik, János Dócs, Tibor Flaskó   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the prevalence of spina bifida and encephalocele in a Kenyan hospital from 2005-2010: implications for a neural tube defects surveillance system

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2014
INTRODUCTION: Neural tube defects such as anencephaly, spina bifida, and encephalocele are congenital anomalies of the central nervous system. Data on the prevalence of neural tube defects in Kenya are limited.
Jane N Githuku, Alejandro Azofeifa, Diana Valencia, Trong Ao, Heather Hamner, Samuel Amwayi, Zeinab Gura, Jared Omolo, Leland Albright, Jing Guo2, Wences Arvelo   +10 more
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