Publications by authors named "N Telfer"

Gaps in research knowledge pertaining to resiliency factors and strengths among the Black autism community, inclusive of autistic persons and their support system exist. A scoping review was conducted to further explore quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies that investigate resiliency factors and related strengths in the Black autism community in the United States. A total of 436 articles were identified, with 28 studies included in the final review.

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Basal cell carcinomas (BCC) are the most common form of cancer globally. Linear BCCs are an unusual variant which are generally defined by having a length three times longer than the width and exhibiting relatively straight edges. In this report, we describe the largest global cohort (n = 31) with this rare subtype.

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Background: Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) for nonmelanoma skin cancer is often quoted as having an excellent safety profile.

Aim: To determine the complication rate of patients undergoing MMS in a large UK Mohs unit and subdivide complication rates into mild/intermediate and major, and to identify potential risk factors necessitating a clinical intervention.

Methods: This was a single-centre, cross-sectional study of 1000 consecutive cases of MMS performed with in-house repair.

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Numerous studies document sex differences in African American girls' and boys' academic achievement and motivation, but little is known about how the enactment of gender, such as in the forms of gendered behaviors, attitudes, or personal-social qualities, is related to school functioning. To advance understanding of African American adolescents' academic experiences, this study examined the longitudinal linkages between stereotypically feminine (i.e.

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