Archives of Disease in Childhood

Diagnosis in children with Marfan syndrome: red flags for early identification

Background Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a multisystemic disorder caused by pathogenic (P) variants in the fibrillin-1 gene ( FBN1 ...
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The distinct ophthalmic phenotype of Knobloch syndrome in children

1 Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology, King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 2 Department of Genetics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 3 ...
BMJ

What hinders congenital ectopia lentis patients’ follow-up visits? A qualitative study

Objectives The aim of our study is to give insight into congenital ectopia lentis (CEL) patients’ care-seeking behaviour and explore the factors affecting their follow-up visits. Design ...
BMJ

Evolving phenotype of Marfan’s syndrome

Dr K J Lipscomb, Department of Cardiology, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, M13 9WL. AIM To examine evolution of the physical characteristics of Marfan’s syndrome throughout childhood. METHODS ...
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Mum pulls unconscious child from fire after hero dog 'Lucky' raises alarm

A mother who rescued her child from a burning room after a fire broke out in their home home, has slammed her housing association for breaking 'promises' to find her suitable accommodation after the ...
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Effect of social media on follow-up in congenital ectopia lentis

Congenital ectopia lentis is a rare ocular disease characterized by the dislocation or displacement of the lens. A new Chinese report recognized that social media smartphone application–based ...
Medscape

Social Media Aids Post-Op Care in Ectopia Lentis

The use of social media for phone reminders and health education doubled attendance rates in the 3 months after surgery in children with congenital ectopia lentis (CEL), while enhancing parental ...
ophthalmologytimes

Impact of social media intervention on follow-up for patients with congenital ectopia lentis

Social media interventions significantly improved follow-up adherence and parental knowledge in congenital ectopia lentis cases. Congenital ectopia lentis, often linked to fibrillinopathies, requires ...
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Social Media Reminders Significantly Improve Congenital Ectopia Lentis Follow-Up

A social media approach to appointment reminders can significantly improve the follow-up exam rates of postoperative congenital ectopia lentis. A social media smartphone application for reminders and ...
Association of Optometrists

Optometry’s life-saving role in identifying the signs of Marfan syndrome

In the UK, approximately 18,000 people are affected by Marfan syndrome, a rare condition affecting the body’s connective tissue, leading to problems that can affect the heart, eyes, and skeleton. Of ...
WebMD

What Is Ectopia Cordis?

Ectopia cordis is an extremely rare condition in which babies are born with their hearts partially or fully outside their bodies. It tends to go hand-in-hand with other birth defects in the heart or ...