Purpose: Euryblepharon is a rare congenital eyelid malformation characterized by symmetrical horizontal enlargement of the palpebral fissure. The eyelid is shortened vertically compared with the horizontal dimension. The lateral canthus is most commonly affected.
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December 2024
Linear scleroderma en coup de sabre is a rare subtype of localized scleroderma. It is typically characterized by linear sclerosis and atrophy of the skin and underlying dermis affecting the frontoparietal region above the brow. The linear sclerotic lesions rarely extend into the upper eyelid.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRabbi Moshe Ben Maimon, known as Maimonides (Hebrew name is Rambam), lived from 1138 to 1204. He was one of the important philosophers, adjudicators, and physicians of the Jews. Rambam's knowledge of Jewish laws and his being a philosopher helped him in his third discipline, medicine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Psychoactive substance use among adolescents presents a significant global challenge, contributing notably to morbidity and mortality. Adolescence is a critical developmental phase that is marked by various psycho-social hurdles, yet local data on predictors of substance use remains scarce. This study aims to illuminate these issues within Gombe State, providing essential data for evidence-based interventions.
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