Institution: Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaton Road, Liverpool L14 5AB, UK
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James Hong,
James Hong
Institution: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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Rhyanna Morris,
Rhyanna Morris
Institution: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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Javed Iqbal,
Javed Iqbal
Institution: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Burnley BB10 2PQ, UK
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Amy Lennox-Bowley,
Amy Lennox-Bowley
Institution: Hypatia Dizziness and Balance Centre, Liverpool L1 9ED, UK
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Jeyasakthy Saniasiaya
Jeyasakthy Saniasiaya
Institution: Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kualalampur 50603, Malaysia
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Conductive hearing losses are typically present in disorders of the external/middle ear. However, there is a rare group of inner ear conditions called third windows that can also generate a conductive hearing loss. This is due to an abnormal connection between the middle and the inner ear or between the inner ear and the cranial cavity. X-linked gusher disorder is an extremely rare congenital inne...
4 months ago
Background
Malnutrition (undernutrition) in children with congenital disease (CHD) is a notable concern, with preoperative and persistent growth failure post-cardiac surgery contributing to poorer outcomes. Poor growth in children with CHD in low-income environments is exacerbated by feeding difficulties, poverty, delayed diagnosis, and late corrective surgery. This study describes and compares t...
4 months ago
Background
Pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) prevalence and incidence rates are increasing globally. No disease-modifying therapy are approved for MS pediatric population. Hence, we aim to review the literature on POMS to guide treating physicians on the current understanding of diagnosis and management of pediatric MS.
Methods
The authors performed a literature search and reviewed th...
4 months ago
Institution: Virus, Lifestyle, and Genes, Danish Cancer Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Summary of Cancer Risk Study in Children Born After Fertility Treatment
Study Overview
Research Focus: Cancer risk in children conceived through fertility treatments
Sample Size: Over 8.5 million children
Study Period: 2010-2021, with follow-up to June 2022.
Key Findings
Overall Cancer R...
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