British medical bulletin
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2024
ReviewPediatric wrist fractures: variations in management across countries. An evidence-based summary of evidence.
Fractures of the distal radius are common in pediatric population, with considerable variation in the management of pediatric wrist fractures across different countries. It is crucial to consider the different approaches to conservative management and surgical intervention. The decision on the appropriate treatment method often depends on the type and severity of the fracture, as well as the available healthcare resources and expertise in each country. This article tries to identify these variations, so the various healthcare systems can work toward implementing best practices in the management of pediatric wrist fractures on a global scale. ⋯ Efforts to support and prioritize the conduct and dissemination of RCTs in pediatric wrist fracture management can ultimately lead to more consistent, effective, and evidence-based care for children with wrist fractures worldwide.
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2024
ReviewNew developments in the diagnosis and management of motor neuron disease.
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness. ⋯ Further work should focus on the elucidation of environmental causes of MND, gene-environment interactions, and advanced cellular models of disease.
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The complex phenomenon of the athlete's heart (AH) describes the chronic physiological structural and functional adaptation secondary to repeated exposure of an acute exercise stimulus. ⋯ Despite great interest in cardiac adaptations across a broad spectrum of athletic populations, future research designs should consider the use of new and novel imaging techniques to enhance our understanding of the acute cardiovascular responses which ultimately mediates such adaptations, especially in athletic populations underrepresented in the literature.