Mortality Patterns and Phenotypic Clusters in Trisomy 13: A Population‐Based Study From Japan
American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, Volume 200, Issue 2, Page 329-338, February 2026.ABSTRACT Trisomy 13, the third most common autosomal trisomy after trisomy 21 and trisomy 18, is associated with a significantly high infant mortality rate. However, large‐scale studies examining causes of death in trisomy 13 remain scarce. Therefore, we aimed to better understand the mortality patterns.
Narumi Kato +2 more
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Laser arytenoidectomy in children with bilateral vocal fold immobility [PDF]
, 2007 Bilateral vocal fold immobility in children is a challenging problem because a balance between good airway and voice quality has to be achieved. Surgery to improve the airway is often postponed or avoided because of fear of losing the voice.
Bajaj, Y, Cavalli, LJ, Worley, G
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Surface electromyographic control of a novel phonemic interface for speech synthesis [PDF]
, 2016 Many individuals with minimal movement capabilities use AAC to communicate. These individuals require both an interface with which to construct a message (e.g., a grid of letters) and an input modality with which to select targets.
Cler, Meredith J. +4 more
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Neonatal Arnold–Chiari II Malformation: An Imaging‐Focused Case Report
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Arnold‐Chiari Malformation Type II (CM‐II) is a serious congenital hindbrain disorder marked by the displacement of the cerebellum and brainstem downwards through the foramen magnum. CM‐II is frequently linked with myelomeningocele and hydrocephalus.
Mohammad Alashqar +8 more
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Injection laryngoplasty with autologous fascia for treatment of unilateral vocal fold paralysis [PDF]
, 2009 The purpose of this dissertation was to study the applicability of minced autologous fascia graft for injection laryngoplasty of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP).
Reijonen, Petri
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Partial Laryngectomy for Thyroid Cancer: A Single Institution Case Series With Operative Techniques
Head &Neck, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page E20-E24, February 2026.ABSTRACT Background Partial laryngectomy has been well described as a management option for T1–3 laryngeal squamous cell cancers. However, there are a few case reports of partial laryngeal surgery for locally advanced thyroid carcinoma. Methods This is a case series of five patients with thyroid carcinoma (one primary and four recurrent) with laryngeal
Ella E. Hawes +17 more
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Evaluating the incidence, clinical significance and predictors for vocal cord palsy and incidental laryngopharyngeal conditions before elective thyroidectomy: is there a case for routine laryngoscopic examination? [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Routine preoperative laryngeal examination remains controversial. We aimed to assess the utility of preoperative routine flexible laryngoscopy (FL) by looking at the incidence, clinical significance and predictors for preoperative vocal cord ...
Chu, KK +4 more
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MedComm, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.Neurons, immune cells, and other cellular components within the disease microenvironment (such as stromal cells and tumor cells) constitute a dynamically evolving ecosystem. Neurons directly modulate immune cell activity and inflammatory responses through the release of neurotransmitters (e.g., norepinephrine and CGRP), while also promoting tumor ...
Xin Guo +11 more
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A Family with Vocal Cord Paralysis Associated with GDAP1 Mutation in Giresun, Turkey
Türk Nöroloji Dergisi, 2015 A Turkish family living in northern Turkey with hereditary neuropathy is described herein. The current study presents two sisters with severe proximal and distal motor deficits, anatomic deformities, such as pes cavus and claw hand, dependent on ...
Nilgün Erten +3 more
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Case Study: Unilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis [PDF]
, 2019 Patient is an 89-year-old female with a PMH of lung cancer, COPD, AAA, thyroid nodule, bladder cancer, HTN, hypothyroidism presenting to the Emergency Department with a complaint of hoarse voice. Her symptoms started five days prior.
Cahill, Megan, Powers, Michelle
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