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Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis: Imaging clues to an underdiagnosed disorder

Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis (CTX) is a rare autosomal recessive lipid storage disorder resulting from defective bile acid synthesis, causing soft tissue deposition of cholesterol and cholestanol. It manifests with a wide spectrum of neurological as well as non-neurological fea...

Validation of STARZ scoring in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates in the United States

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a significant complication in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates, associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospitalization. Early identification of at-risk infants enables timely interventions. The STARZ sco...