Growth factors (GFs) are cytokines that regulate the neural development. Recent evidence indicates that alterations in the expression level of GFs during embryogenesis are linked to the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In this concise review, we summarize the current evidence that supports the rol...

Interstitial lung disorders are characterized both by a chronic inflammation of the lower respiratory tract that includes increased numbers of activated alveolar macrophages and by increased numbers of fibroblasts within the alveolar wall. Since alveolar macrophages from normal individuals can be activated to release a growth factor for lung fibroblasts (alveolar macrophage-derived growth facto...

Use of Electronic Health Records for Automated Screening of GrowthDisorders in Primary Care Monitoring of linear growth is awell-established part of pediatric health care in the developed world. Although monitoringaims tosupport earlydiagnosis and timely treatmentofdisorders affecting growth, such disorders are often diagnosed late.1 This population-based study assessed the effectiveness of a n...

leukodystrophies are familial disorders with onset usually in infancy or childhood. the name comes from the greek leuko meaning white and dystrophy meaning imperfect growth or development. leukodystrophy is a progressive, genetic disorder with an autosomal recessive or x-linked mode of inheritance. the clinical features consist of motor dysfunction with varying degrees of cognitive decline. mag...

abstract: aim and background: the exact review of the prevalence of internalized and externalized disorders in adolescence is essential to design and prepares appropriate remedial services that aimed at reducing the negative consequences and subsequent growth of mental disorders and improving adolescent functioning. the aim of this study is investigation of prevalence of internalized and extern...