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A synchondrosis (or primary cartilaginous joint) is a type of cartilaginous joint where hyaline cartilage completely joins together two bones. [1] Synchondroses are different from symphyses (secondary cartilaginous joints), which are formed of fibrocartilage , and from synostosis (ossified junctions), which is the fusion of two or more bones.
In 2015 and 2018, brain scans showed Ashya to be free of cancer. [1] [11] [3] He still has some side effects from the tumour, and is in rehabilitation to improve his speech. [11] A 2015 report reviewing the case stated that the parents' decision to deny their child chemotherapy had reduced his chances of survival by 30 percent. [12]
Children whose cranial plates fuse too early may suffer deformities and brain damage as the skull does not expand properly to accommodate the growing brain, a condition known as craniosynostosis. Synchondrosis is a cartilaginous joint connected by hyaline cartilage , as seen in the epiphyseal plate .
Childhood cancer is cancer in a child. About 80% of childhood cancer cases in high-income countries can be successfully treated via modern medical treatments and optimal patient care. [2] [3] However, only about 10% of children diagnosed with cancer reside in high-income countries where the necessary treatments and care is available.
There are a variety of emotions that arise from cancer survivorship. A common emotion displayed amongst almost all of the children in the documentary involve a fear of the unknown. [4] For example, Al expresses fear when an abnormality appears on his body scans, even though he is finished with his chemotherapy and deemed healthy enough to ...
My Child Matters Pediatric Oncology Nurse Award: a campaign to give recognition to the important role that nurses play in the fight against childhood cancer. All qualified nurses can apply by designing a project to help fight against childhood cancer and improve the care of children with cancer, particularly in the most disadvantaged areas of ...
Synchondrosis of these two bones forms the clivus. On axial planes, it sits just posterior to the sphenoid sinuses. It is medial to the foramen lacerum and proximal to the anastomosis of the internal carotid artery with the Circle of Willis. (The artery reaches the middle cranial fossa above the foramen lacerum).
Young Lives vs Cancer, the operating name for "CLIC Sargent", [1] is a charity in the United Kingdom formed in 2005. Young Lives vs Cancer is the 12th largest cancer charity in the UK [2] with a focus on children, young people and their families. Its care teams provide specialist support across the UK. [3]