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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

Specific IgE Response to Purified and Recombinant Allergens in Latex Allergy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2005
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
core   +4 more sources

‘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

Neural tube defects

open access: yesCurationis, 1981
Neural tube defects refer to any defect in the morphogenesis of the neural tube, the most common types being spina bifida and anencephaly. Spina bifida has been recognised in skeletons found in north-eastern Morocco and estimated to have an age of almost
M.E. Marshall
doaj   +1 more source

A Transforaminal Endoscopic Surgical Technique for Treating Lumbar Disc Herniation in the Setting of Spina Bifida

open access: yesCase Reports in Neurological Medicine, 2020
Recent literature suggests that adult patients with spina bifida receive surgery for degenerative disc disease at higher rates than the general population.
Albert E. Telfeian   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Peripheral Gangrene Complicating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in a Patient with Spina Bifida: A Case Report [PDF]

open access: yesMalaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2017
An adolescent girl, a known case of spina bifida with systemic lupus, presented with bluish discolouration of three toes of the right foot. She had thrombosis of bilateral popliteal arteries.
Vijay S, Imthiaz VK, Hitesh S
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

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

Measures of Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Pediatric Neurosurgery: Literature Review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Background Improving value in healthcare means optimizing outcomes and minimizing costs. The emerging pay-for-performance era requires understanding of the effect of healthcare services on health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Desai, Virendra R.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Fetal surgery for open spina bifida

open access: yesThe Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, 2019
Spina bifida is a congenital neurological condition with lifelong physical and mental effects. Open fetal repair of the spinal lesion has been shown to improve hindbrain herniation, ventriculoperitoneal shunting, independent mobility and bladder outcomes
A. Sacco   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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