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Effects of physiotherapy on pelvic function and quality of life in women with u...

Abstract Introduction: In recent years, pelvic floor physiotherapy, namely pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) has shown a high importance in women with urinary incontinence (UI), optimizing pelvic function and quality of life (QoL). Objective: Evaluate the effects of pelvic floor physiotherapy on pelvic function and QoL in women with UI. Methods: Computerized search in the databases Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of ...

An atypical presentation of pediatric malignant spinal cord compression

Abstract Background: Malignant spinal cord compression (MSCC) is a rare but serious complication of pediatric malignancies that can result in permanent neurologic deficits. The prognosis depends on neurological symptoms at diagnosis. Case report: A nine-year-old girl was evaluated for worsening pain in the left anterior iliac spine with one month of evolution. Over the next two days, she showed progressive gait...

Endocrine disorders in children with neurofibromatosis type 1: What to look for?

Abstract Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is one of the most common genetic disorders, with a reported incidence of 1:3000. The condition is multisystemic, and diagnostic criteria have been recently revised as an international consensus recommendation. The clinical features evolve slowly and progressively and may often be absent in early childhood. Disorders of growth and endocrine conditions, although described ...

Síndroma Cornelia de Lange e Disgenesia Cerebral

Introdução: A Síndroma Cornelia de Lange (SCdL) é uma síndroma polimalformativa rara, caracterizada por aparência facial peculiar, atraso de crescimento e do desenvolvimento psicomotor, alterações comportamentais e malformações major associadas (cardíacas, gastrointestinais e musculoesqueléticas). Caso clínico: Os autores descrevem o caso duma lactente de seis meses, sexo feminino, com SCdL grave e disgenesia c...

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