Higher sibling exposure is associated with a reduced risk of asthma and other T helper 2 (Th2)-type disorders, possibly through a beneficial effect of higher infection load. The effect on Th1 disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS) is less clear. Here we examine the association between asthma and MS, taking into account early life sibling exposure. A population-based case-control study in Tas...

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This article reviews 17 studies from several countries which address definitions and descriptions of sibling groups in care, characteristics of children placed together or separately, and outcomes of sibling placements. Most studies examining outcomes suggest that joint sibling placements are as stable as, or more stable than, placements of single children or separated siblings and that childre...

Patients with Apert syndrome require repeated limb surgery due to their complex deformities. In this study, a full-thickness isograft was performed for the division of Upton type III hands in identical twins syndrome. Nine-month-old presented characterized by craniosynostosis, severe syndactyly and feet, dysmorphic facial features. Division skin grafting were performed. The siblings operated co...