Publications by authors named "M Mackowski"

Erenumab, a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting the calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor, is efficacious and safe for prevention of attacks of migraine in adults. This phase I, randomized, open-label, multiple-dose study evaluated the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of erenumab in children and adolescents with migraine. The initial treatment phase lasted 12 weeks, followed by an optional 40-week extension phase for adolescents.

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A 9-year-old Thoroughbred mare with normal external genitalia and regular oestrus symptoms was gynecologically examined prior to insemination. This primary examination revealed the presence of a hypoplastic uterus and the lack of normal ovaries, and the mare was therefore subjected to more detailed diagnostics, including endocrinological, genetic, and clinical tests. Diagnostic imaging with the use of ultrasonography and endoscopy confirmed the underdevelopment of internal genitalia.

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Background: In esthetic breast augmentation long-term shape stability and natural appearance remain an ongoing challenge. The authors found that to reduce the incidence of secondary deformity and increase the natural feel and appearance, a standard multiplanar procedure combining a subfascial and dual plane approach with fasciotomies will provide long-term stability and esthetic quality.

Patients And Methods: The technique involves a submuscular dissection, release of the infranipple portion of the pectoralis muscle combined with the wide subfascial release of the breast gland, and scoring of the deep plane of the superficial glandular fascia.

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One of the problems faced by people with blindness is access to materials presented in graphical form. There are many alternative forms of providing such information, but they are very often ineffective or have certain limitations. The development of mobile devices and touch sensors enabled the development of new tools to support such people.

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Background: A growing body of research suggests that American football players are exposed to higher cumulative head impact risk as competition level rises. Related literature finds that head impacts absorbed by youth, adolescent, and emerging adult players are associated with elevated risk of long-term health problems (e.g.

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