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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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Recipients of electric-powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs provided by a National Health Service: A cross-sectional study [PDF]

, 2013
This is the post-print version of the final paper published in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The published article is available from the link below.
Albright, Andrew O. Frank, Arthanat, Arva, Auger, Brandt, British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine, Burnfield, Cooper, Cooper, Davies, Dicianno, Evans, Evans, Fitzgerald, Frank, Frank, Frank, Frank, Gibson, Giesbrecht, Greer, Johnson, Karmarkar, Kenneson, Kirby, Lindsay, Lofqvist, Lord, Lorraine H. De Souza, May, Murphy, Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, Richardson, Rodby-Bousquet, Sonenblum, Vignier, Ward, Warren, Washington, West, Westgren, Wiart   +42 more
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Exome Sequencing in Prenatally Diagnosed Isolated Neural Tube Defects: A Subtype‐Specific Analysis

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To explore potential genetic contributors across different subtypes of isolated neural tube defects (NTDs) ‐ acrania–exencephaly–anencephaly sequence (AEAS), spinal dysraphism, and encephalocele ‐ using exome sequencing (ES) in a prenatal cohort, with the goal of gaining insight into the molecular diversity underlying these distinct ...
Adi Botvinik, Vered Offen Glasner, Adi Reches, Hadas Miremberg, Karina Krajden Haratz, Tal brill, Liron Malki, Michal Rozenzwaig, Yuval Yaron, Michal Levy   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Arsenic modifies the effect of folic acid in spina bifida prevention, a large hospital-based case-control study in Bangladesh

Environmental Health
Background Spina bifida, a developmental malformation of the spinal cord, is associated with high rates of mortality and disability. Although folic acid-based preventive strategies have been successful in reducing rates of spina bifida, some areas ...
Chih-Fu Wei, Sudipta Kumer Mukherjee, Sheikh Muhammad Ekramullah, D. M. Arman, Md Joynul Islam, Mubinul Azim, Asifur Rahman, Md Nafaur Rahman, Md Ziauddin, Gwen Tindula, Hafiza Sultana Suchanda, Diana F. Gomberg, Marc G. Weisskopf, Liming Liang, Benjamin C. Warf, David C. Christiani, Maitreyi Mazumdar   +16 more
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Patient Perception of Negative Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Results [PDF]

, 2016
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) uses cell-free fetal DNA to assess for fetal aneuploidy during pregnancy. NIPT has higher detection rates and positive predictive values than previous methods; however, NIPT is not diagnostic. Studies suggest patients
Wittman, Ann Theresa
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Preferences of Pregnant Women and Healthcare Professionals on First‐Trimester Ultrasound Screening for Fetal Anomalies: A Discrete Choice Experiment

Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The first‐trimester anomaly scan (FTAS) allows early detection of fetal structural anomalies. Decisions on timing and scan protocol influence its performance. Understanding how pregnant women and healthcare professionals value these aspects is essential for shaping screening programs.
Eline E. R. Lust, Kim Bronsgeest, Ian Smith, Lidewij Henneman, Neeltje M. T. H. Crombag, Caterina M. Bilardo, Robert‐Jan H. Galjaard, Esther Sikkel, Mireille N. Bekker, Monique C. Haak   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

What Women With Disabilities Write in Personal Blogs About Pregnancy and Early Motherhood: Qualitative Analysis of Blogs. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundMore than 1 in 10 women of reproductive age identify as having some type of disability. Most of these women are able to become pregnant and have similar desires for motherhood as women without disability.
Clark, Lauren, Dearden, Susan E, Guo, Jia-Wen, Litchman, Michelle L, Simonsen, Sara E, Tran, MJ   +5 more
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Body Composition Measurement in Children with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review of the Literature [PDF]

, 2016
Pediatric obesity is a major health concern that has an increased prevalence in children with special needs. In order to categorize a child’s weight, an assessment of body composition is needed.
Meyer-Wentland, Fallon, Moosreiner, Andrea, Papanek, Paula E., Polfuss, Michele L., Sawin, Kathleen J., Wilkas, Lenore R.   +5 more
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Dedicated First‐Trimester Anomaly Scan in a National Prenatal Screening Program and Timing of Diagnosis: The Prospective IMITAS Cohort Study

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics &Gynaecology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To determine the diagnostic yield of a nationally implemented first‐trimester anomaly scan (FTAS), compared to standard obstetric care with a second‐trimester anomaly scan. Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting Nationwide prenatal screening program in the Netherlands.
Kim Bronsgeest, Eline E. R. Lust, Lidewij Henneman, Neeltje Crombag, Caterina M. Bilardo, Robert‐Jan H. Galjaard, Esther Sikkel, Nan van Geloven, Audrey B. C. Coumans, Ayten Elvan‐Taşpınar, Sander Galjaard, Attie T. J. I. Go, Elisabeth van Leeuwen, Gwendolyn T. R. Manten, Eva Pajkrt, Mireille N. Bekker, Monique C. Haak, the IMITAS study group, Eline S. van den Akker, Marcel van Alphen, Jelle H. Baalman, Babette A. M. Braams‐Lisman, Addy P. Drogtrop, Katja de Graaff, Anjoke J. M. Huisjes, Marloes E. van Huizen, Piet Hummel, Els A. P. de Jong, Ineke Krabbendam, Simone Lunshof, Marinka S. Post, Robbert J. P. Rijnders, Eva Stekkinger, Floortje Vlemmix, Tatjana Vogelvang, Karlijn C. Vollebregt, Sabina de Weerd, Lia Wijnberger, Wim J. van Wijngaarden   +38 more
wiley   +1 more source

Relationship between use of ankle-foot orthoses and quality of life and psychological well being : a research plan [PDF]

, 2009
An ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) is an externally applied device that encompasses the joints of the ankle and foot, used to modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems(ISO,1989,a&b).
Elliott, Mark, McMonagle, Christine, Rasmussen, Susan   +2 more
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