Validation of the Seizure-Related Impact Assessment Scale (SERIAS): a study protocol.

Introduction: This study aims to validate the Seizure-Related Impact Assessment Scale (SERIAS). This novel patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) compares the 'trade-off' between seizures and treatment-related adverse effects, and measures epilepsy disability qualitatively and quantitively. It fills an important gap in PROMs for epilepsy clinical trials and practice.

Posttraumatic craniofacial reconstruction using combined resorbable and nonresorbable fixation systems.

The facial skeleton consists of high-stress-bearing buttresses and low-stress-bearing curved surfaces. The buttresses are like trusses made of beams, struts, and columns. They resist tensile, compressive, and shear loading.