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View article: Magnetic resonance tractography of the cervical spine: Toward routine clinical use
Magnetic resonance tractography of the cervical spine: Toward routine clinical use Open
Spinal cord injury and non-traumatic myelopathies are major causes of lifelong disability, yet conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can underestimate microstructural damage. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and tractography map whit…
View article: Optimization of cervical cord atrophy measurement using a real-world, multicentre dataset in multiple sclerosis
Optimization of cervical cord atrophy measurement using a real-world, multicentre dataset in multiple sclerosis Open
Background Cervical cord atrophy is linked to disability in multiple sclerosis (MS). Cervical cord cross-sectional area (CSA) measurement for atrophy quantification using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been technically validated, but…
View article: Electrical Spinal Imaging: A noninvasive, high-resolution approach that enables electrophysiological mapping of the human spinal cord
Electrical Spinal Imaging: A noninvasive, high-resolution approach that enables electrophysiological mapping of the human spinal cord Open
The spinal cord is the key bridge between the brain and the body. However, scientific understanding of healthy spinal cord function has historically been limited because noninvasive measures of its neural activity have proven exceptionally…
View article: Maternal Inflammation During Pregnancy and Cord Blood Metabolomic Signatures in the Context of HIV Exposure
Maternal Inflammation During Pregnancy and Cord Blood Metabolomic Signatures in the Context of HIV Exposure Open
Background/Objectives: Pregnant people with HIV (PWH) are more likely to experience systemic inflammation than pregnant people without HIV (PWoH), which may contribute to adverse outcomes in HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants; however, t…
View article: Impact of delayed cord clamping on mesenchymal, hemopoietic progenitor, and immune cells in very preterm neonates
Impact of delayed cord clamping on mesenchymal, hemopoietic progenitor, and immune cells in very preterm neonates Open
Objective We aimed to investigate the impact of delayed cord clamping (DCC) on the levels of blood mesenchymal (MSCs), hemopoietic progenitor (HPCs), and immune cells in very preterm neonates. Methods We prospectively examined 21 neonates …
View article: Laryngeal tuberculosis presenting as an isolated vocal cord lesion in an immunocompetent patient: a case report
Laryngeal tuberculosis presenting as an isolated vocal cord lesion in an immunocompetent patient: a case report Open
View article: Ayurvedic management of vocal cord growth: a non-invasive case study
Ayurvedic management of vocal cord growth: a non-invasive case study Open
Vocal cord growth can be differentiated into polyps, nodules, granulomas, and papillomas, which are benign in nature and can cause hoarseness and breathy voice. Laryngeal microsurgery is the most common conventional treatment. However, it …
View article: What is the cost-effectiveness of transanal irrigation therapy in patients with spinal cord injury?
What is the cost-effectiveness of transanal irrigation therapy in patients with spinal cord injury? Open
Transanal irrigation appears cost-effective in spinal cord injury patients, providing significant cost savings and clinical benefits compared to standard care, though uncertainties in long-term models warrant further study.
View article: Physiologic Transition During Delayed Cord Clamping With Assisted Ventilation in Preterm Infants
Physiologic Transition During Delayed Cord Clamping With Assisted Ventilation in Preterm Infants Open
Importance Assisted ventilation during delayed cord clamping (DCC) may improve the physiologic transition of extremely preterm infants immediately after birth. Objective To determine whether assisted ventilation during 120 seconds of DCC w…
View article: What is the cost-effectiveness of transanal irrigation therapy in patients with spinal cord injury?
What is the cost-effectiveness of transanal irrigation therapy in patients with spinal cord injury? Open
Transanal irrigation appears cost-effective in spinal cord injury patients, providing significant cost savings and clinical benefits compared to standard care, though uncertainties in long-term models warrant further study.
View article: CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADAPTATION REACTIONS IN TUBERCULOUS SPONDILITIS
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADAPTATION REACTIONS IN TUBERCULOUS SPONDILITIS Open
Spinal tuberculosis remains one of the most severe and disabling forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. According to various studies, osteoarticular tuberculosis accounts for up to 50–70% of all forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis …
View article: Correlation of Changes in Cord Blood Insulin Like Growth Factor-1, Leptin level and Foetal Growth in Neonates Born at 28 Weeks of Gestation: A Cross-sectional Study
Correlation of Changes in Cord Blood Insulin Like Growth Factor-1, Leptin level and Foetal Growth in Neonates Born at 28 Weeks of Gestation: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-1) is a protein that is encoded by the IGF-1 gene in humans. IGF-1 is critical for prenatal and neonatal growth, as well as for cardiovascular system, neurological system and lung development…
View article: CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADAPTATION REACTIONS IN TUBERCULOUS SPONDILITIS
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADAPTATION REACTIONS IN TUBERCULOUS SPONDILITIS Open
Spinal tuberculosis remains one of the most severe and disabling forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. According to various studies, osteoarticular tuberculosis accounts for up to 50–70% of all forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis [8…
View article: Human fetal circulating factors from pregnancies complicated by obesity upregulate genes associated with pathological hypertrophy in neonatal rat cardiomyocytes
Human fetal circulating factors from pregnancies complicated by obesity upregulate genes associated with pathological hypertrophy in neonatal rat cardiomyocytes Open
Obesity in pregnant women increases offspring cardiovascular risk and causes fetal cardiac dysfunction. The underpinning mechanisms remain unclear. We hypothesised that circulating factors in serum from fetuses of women with obesity induce…
View article: Routine Cord Blood Platelet Counts and Potential for Severe Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopaenia ( <scp>NAIT</scp> ): A Cohort Study of 12 Yr. Experience at Middlemore Hospital, New Zealand
Routine Cord Blood Platelet Counts and Potential for Severe Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopaenia ( <span>NAIT</span> ): A Cohort Study of 12 Yr. Experience at Middlemore Hospital, New Zealand Open
Background Neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopaenia (NAIT) is a rare but potentially serious condition where maternal antibodies result in destruction of foetal and neonatal platelets. At Middlemore Hospital in south Auckland, routine cord bl…
View article: Immunomodulatory and regenerative effects of human umbilical cord MSC-EVs in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis
Immunomodulatory and regenerative effects of human umbilical cord MSC-EVs in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Open
Our findings demonstrate that stimulation with hUCMSC-EVs enhanced Leishmania killing, inducing the upregulation of immune mediators. hUCMSC-EVs also promoted wound closure and keratinocyte migration. In vivo, intravenous injection of hUCM…
View article: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Topical Intraoperative Corticosteroid Application on Voice Quality in Thyroid Surgery With Preserved Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Topical Intraoperative Corticosteroid Application on Voice Quality in Thyroid Surgery With Preserved Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves Open
Background The effect of topical intraoperative corticosteroid application on voice quality in thyroid surgery with preserved RLN remains unclear. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this intervent…
View article: Prevention of stillbirths associated with umbilical cord abnormalities: A clinico‐pathological overview
Prevention of stillbirths associated with umbilical cord abnormalities: A clinico‐pathological overview Open
Stillbirths affect millions of pregnancies every year worldwide, and obstruction of the umbilical cord blood flow is one of the main causes of fetal death. This review provides a clinico‐pathological overview of cord abnormalities potentia…
View article: A Study of Examinations and Surgical Determinants of Compressive Cervical Myelopathy: The Relationship between MRI Quantifications and Motor Evoked Potentials
A Study of Examinations and Surgical Determinants of Compressive Cervical Myelopathy: The Relationship between MRI Quantifications and Motor Evoked Potentials Open
Introduction: Motor evoked potentials measured by transcranial magnetic stimulation (Tc-MEPs) have been used to evaluate functional impairment in compressive cervical myelopathy (CCM). Central motor conduction time (CMCT), calculated from …
View article: Tapia Syndrome in a Neonate Following Difficult Birth: A Rare Cause of Tongue Deviation and Vocal Cord Paralysis
Tapia Syndrome in a Neonate Following Difficult Birth: A Rare Cause of Tongue Deviation and Vocal Cord Paralysis Open
Cite this article as: Gulası S, Coskun H, Cekınmez EK. Tapia syndrome in aneonate following difficult birth: A rare cause of tongue deviation and vocalcord paralysis. Turk Arch Pediatr. Published online November 20, 2025.doi:10.5152/TurkAr…
View article: Infiltrating Tumor vs Demyelination Disorders: Case Study of Two Adults
Infiltrating Tumor vs Demyelination Disorders: Case Study of Two Adults Open
Long-segment intramedullary spinal cord lesions pose a unique diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma from a neurosurgical perspective. For the operating surgeon, the central challenge lies in distinguishing infiltrative intramedullary tumors f…
View article: Impact of delayed cord clamping and minimally invasive surfactant administration on outcomes in premature infants with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome at less than 30 weeks gestation: a NICU quality improvement study
Impact of delayed cord clamping and minimally invasive surfactant administration on outcomes in premature infants with neonatal respiratory distress syndrome at less than 30 weeks gestation: a NICU quality improvement study Open
Background Preventing early invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in preterm infants is critical for reducing bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and improving outcomes. While delayed cord clamping (DCC) enhances cardiopulmonary stability and…
View article: Umbilical cord structure shapes feto-maternal heat exchange across mammals
Umbilical cord structure shapes feto-maternal heat exchange across mammals Open
The umbilical cord exhibits striking structural diversity across placental mammals; however, the consequences of such variation on physiological function are poorly understood. Combining comparative anatomy across 130 mammal species with a…
View article: CORDMILK: Umbilical Cord Milking versus Early Cord Clamping on short-and long-term outcomes in neonates who are non-vigorous at birth—study protocol of a multi-center, cluster-randomized, crossover-controlled trial
CORDMILK: Umbilical Cord Milking versus Early Cord Clamping on short-and long-term outcomes in neonates who are non-vigorous at birth—study protocol of a multi-center, cluster-randomized, crossover-controlled trial Open
Gov number NCT03657394 and NCT03682042.
View article: Relieving intraspinal pressure acutely after cervical spinal cord injury improves functional outcomes
Relieving intraspinal pressure acutely after cervical spinal cord injury improves functional outcomes Open
View article: Percutaneous internal ring suturing versus conventional laparoscopic repair of congenital inguinal hernia: a randomized controlled trial
Percutaneous internal ring suturing versus conventional laparoscopic repair of congenital inguinal hernia: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background Laparoscopic repair of congenital inguinal hernia (CIH) has evolved with techniques to minimize invasiveness while ensuring efficacy. This study compares percutaneous internal ring suturing (PIRS) with laparoscopic disconnection…
View article: Autologous Neural Stem Cell Encapsulation in CT04-Integrated Fibrin Hydrogel Enhances Tissue Regeneration After Spinal Cord Injury in Monkeys
Autologous Neural Stem Cell Encapsulation in CT04-Integrated Fibrin Hydrogel Enhances Tissue Regeneration After Spinal Cord Injury in Monkeys Open
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a major traumatic insult that leads to significant motor and sensory impairments. Following SCI, an inhibitory microenvironment develops, accompanied by substantial neuronal loss. A single therapeutic approach m…
View article: Transcutaneous interference spinal cord stimulation: leadfield-based pareto optimization of electrode montages for improved focality
Transcutaneous interference spinal cord stimulation: leadfield-based pareto optimization of electrode montages for improved focality Open
This study investigates the feasibility of transcutaneous interferential spinal cord stimulation (tISCS), a novel non-invasive neuromodulation method, using temporal interference to enhance focality and comfort in spinal cord stimulation. …
View article: Maternal Dietary Choices Might Impact Intrauterine Healing Processes and Postnatal Phenotype and Function in Human Fetuses with Spina Bifida Aperta—Early Clinical Observations and Implications from a Retrospective Cohort Study
Maternal Dietary Choices Might Impact Intrauterine Healing Processes and Postnatal Phenotype and Function in Human Fetuses with Spina Bifida Aperta—Early Clinical Observations and Implications from a Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background: The severity of postnatal symptoms in patients with spina bifida aperta (SBA) is also determined by secondary factors that damage the exposed neural tissue throughout gestation. The purpose of this report is to present clinical…
View article: INCIDENTAL FINDING OF AN UNUSUALLY LONG UMBILICAL CORD DURING NORMAL VAGINAL DELIVERY: A CASE REPORT
INCIDENTAL FINDING OF AN UNUSUALLY LONG UMBILICAL CORD DURING NORMAL VAGINAL DELIVERY: A CASE REPORT Open
Background: The average length of a human umbilical cord is approximately 50–60 cm. Cords exceeding 70 cm are considered abnormally long and may be associated with complications such as cord entanglement, prolapse, or true…