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Transient Neonatal Uterine Bleeding Offers a Window to Understanding Uterine Development

The phenomenon of neonatal uterine bleeding was observed over centuries. It was dismissed as having no clinical relevance. Alternatively, it was hypothesized to be associated with early-onset endometriosis, but its exact clinical significance remains unknown. We conducted a narra...

Operated genital fistulas in Yaoundé, Cameroon: clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes

Abstract Introduction Female genital fistula remains a major cause of incontinence, stigma and disability in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic characteristics of women operated on for genital fistula in two surgic...

Multicenter retrospective study on perceived effectiveness, reported side effects, and cognitive outcomes of SSRIs in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome

22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11DS) markedly increases risk of psychiatric disorders, including anxiety and mood disorders, and is associated with a spectrum of cognitive impairment, from borderline functioning to intellectual disability, with cognitive decline frequently reporte...

Heterogeneity of Response to Early Start Denver Model: Identifying Developmental Trajectories and Predictors of Cognitive Outcomes

Autism is a highly heterogenous neurodevelopmental condition that can significantly compromise the quality of life. For children showing atypical trajectories of development in their early years, early and intensive intervention has shown promise in enhancing the development of l...