We collected 3D ultrasound images of the medial gastrocnemius muscle belly (MG) in 16
children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy (SHCP) (mean age: 7.8 years; range: 4–12) …

Ultrasound images were obtained of the medial gastrocnemius at different ankle joint positions
with the knee extended. Fascicle length and deep fascicle angle were measured in five …

Objective. Barrett's oesophagus is the main identifiable risk factor for oesophageal
adenocarcinoma. It has been suggested that only patients with intestinal metaplasia are at risk of …

Skeletal muscle deformity is common in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP), but the
underlying mechanisms are unclear. This review explores some possible factors which may …

Children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) have small, weak muscles. However, change in
muscle size due to resistance training in this group is unknown. We investigated the effect of …

The fit of In-Ceram copings and crowns was investigated in a laboratory study. Two methods
were used, one a direct sectioning technique and the other a cement analogue technique …

Aim: Muscle weakness is a feature of individuals with spastic cerebral palsy (SCP) but there
are few reports in the literature of muscle volume in this group. This study compares muscle …

COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA) was recently reported as a potential
infective complication affecting critically ill patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome …

Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is commonly performed, and several factors
increase the risk of open conversion, prolonging operating time and hospital stay. Preoperative …

Outcome in 24 ambulant children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, in whom multilevel
surgical intervention was recommended following gait analysis, is reviewed. Twelve children …