Morphologic aspects of the cervical (C3-C7) annular epiphysis: a skeletal study.

Background Context: The annular epiphysis (AE) is a peripheral ring of cortical bone that forms a secondary ossification center in the superior and inferior surfaces of vertebral bodies (VBs). The AE is the last ossification site in the skeleton, typically forming at about the 25th year of life. The AE functions jointly with vertebral endplates to anchor the intervertebral discs to the VBs.

Associations of early-life exposures and socioeconomic status with cognitive development at preadolescence.

Background: The long-term relations of socioeconomic status (SES) and early-life exposures with cognitive development at preadolescence are not fully understood, especially in low SES populations. We examined associations of SES and early-life exposures including feeding practices, physical growth and infections with cognitive development among preadolescents from underprivileged communities.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted among 146 healthy children from two relatively low SES Arab villages in Israel, who were recruited at age 1-9 weeks and followed until age 18 months.

Chinese Breast Milk Fat Composition and Its Associated Dietary Factors: A Pilot Study on Lactating Mothers in Beijing.

Regional differences were found in breast milk composition. This study intended to profile the composition of fatty acid (FA) and triacylglycerol (TAG) in Chinese breast milk and to explore its association with maternal diet. Breast milk samples and data of 52 lactating women at 60-90 days postpartum were collected.

[EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS AND DAILY FUNCTIONS, ROAD SIGN RECOGNITION AND DRIVING SELF-REPORT AMONG HEALTHY AND POST-STROKE DRIVERS].

Introduction: Driving is an essential part of occupational performance. In determining potential driving competence, there is a lack of screening tools to ascertain who should be referred for further assessment in Occupational Therapy or at the Medical Institute for Road Safety.

Aims: To assess the relationship between executive-function, daily-functions and driving behavior measures in unimpaired and neurologically impaired populations.

Helicobacter pylori Infection and Children's Growth: An Overview.

Objectives: Helicobacter pylori infection is acquired in early childhood, yet its role in children's health is still not fully clear. In this narrative review, we focused on the association between H pylori infection and children's growth.

Methods: A literature search of the Ovid MEDLINE (till June 2015) and EMBASE (till August 2015) databases was performed using the terms "Helicobacter pylori, growth, body height, growth disorders and child development.