Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the vertebral column is open, often with spinal cord
involvement. The most clinically significant subtype is myelomeningocele (open spina …

Abstract Purpose of Review Obesity is a common comorbidity in individuals with spina
bifida. Carrying excess weight exacerbates the inherent health challenges associated with …

Abstract Background Spina Bifida (SB) is one of the most common birth defects and causes
of permanent disability in the United States (US), with approximately 3.5 cases per 10,000 …

Spina bifida's (SB) impact on cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functioning places
individuals at risk for mental health concerns. This article discusses the SB Mental Health …

Purpose The lack of precedent in transitioning from pediatric to adult care poses a challenge
to providers for patients with spina bifida (SB). The purpose of this study was to summarize …

Risky behavior is often at its lifetime peak in adolescence. Chronic illness creates additional
opportunities for risk because nonadherence behaviors can jeopardize adolescents' health …

Objective: A 14-year follow-up of youth with spina bifida (SB), as compared to a matched
comparison sample without a chronic health condition, focused on psychosocial adjustment …

Purpose With advances in treatment modalities and medical knowledge, girls with
congenital urologic disorders are living well into adulthood. Although, sexual and …

Objective This study examined differences in psychosocial and family functioning between
Latino and non-Latino Caucasian youth with spina bifida (SB), and examined family …

Objective The present study aims to develop and assess the psychometric properties of the
Persian version of the Machiavellian Personality Scale (P-MPS), and evaluate its …