Shahed Nalla

Mapping the Use of Mandibular Morphometry for Forensic Age and Biological Sex Estimations in Modern Humans: A Review

S Ishwarkumar, Shahed Nalla

Background: Anthropology relies on the morphological and metric characteristics of bone structures to estimate an individual’s biological traits. The mandible is considered a reliable bone for estimating age and biological sex. Therefore, this scoping review aimed to map and identify the mandibular …

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Generative Artificial Intelligence Performance on University‐Level Human Anatomy Examinations: A Structured Narrative Review and Proposed MATRIX ‐Anatomy Framework

Juan Alberto Sanchis‐Gimeno, Juan José Valenzuela‐Fuenzalida, Alejandro Bruna-Mejías, Mathias Orellana‐Donoso et autres

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can perform strongly on written anatomy examinations, but whether such scores represent anatomical competence remains uncertain because results vary with the model, assessment, protocol, modality, scoring, and comparator. We synthesized studies evaluating GenAI as the examinee in university-level …

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Unclosed transverse foramen of the atlas: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and translational anatomical relevance

Juan Alberto Sanchis‐Gimeno, Mathias Orellana‐Donoso, Juan José Valenzuela-Fuenzalida, Mikel Arlegi et autres

Background The atlas vertebra (C1) has a close anatomical relationship with the vertebral artery through the transverse foramen. Incomplete osseous closure of this canal, described as an unclosed transverse foramen (UTF), may modify the expected bony boundaries around the vertebral artery. Objective …

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Superior articular facet angulation of the axis vertebra in a South African population sample using an osteological analysis

Shahed Nalla, Isabel Harmse, Juan A. Sanchis-Gimeno, Juan José Valenzuela-Fuenzalida et autres

The superior articular facets (SAFs) of the axis vertebra (C2) are critical to atlantoaxial stability and cervical spine biomechanics. Variation in SAF angulation may influence joint congruency, load distribution, and surgical corridor orientation, with direct implications for imaging interpretation and operative planning. …

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Lateral angulation of the odontoid process of the axis vertebra in a South African skeletal population sample

Shahed Nalla, Callista Serrao, Juan A. Sanchis-Gimeno, Juan José Valenzuela-Fuenzalida et autres

Background The odontoid process of the axis vertebra is critical for upper cervical stability and rotation. While sagittal-plane variations have been well documented, lateral angulation remains understudied, particularly in the South African sample. Population-specific morphological data are essential for accurate anatomical knowledge, …

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The prevalence of unclosed transverse foramina in the cervical spine of a South African population sample

Shahed Nalla, Naa’ilah Noorbhai, Glen James Paton

PURPOSE: Unclosed transverse foramina (UTF) represent anatomical variations of the cervical vertebrae that may influence vertebral artery, vein or sympathetic nerves, particularly at the level of the atlas (C1). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and distribution of UTF in a …

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A multimodal curriculum with integrated gamification helps reduce neurophobia in medical students

Yasith Mathangasinghe, Brenda Hernandez‐Salazar, Benjamin Seyer, Vandana Nathan et autres

"Neurophobia," a fear of neural sciences, presents a significant impediment in medical education, contributing to student anxiety and influencing career selection away from neurological specialties. The high prevalence of neurophobia underscores the significance of this issue. Despite the widespread recognition of neurophobia, …

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Discrepancies between expected and recovered individuals in exhumed mass graves at Paterna Cemetery (Spain): aggregate analysis of 15 official exhumation reports

Juan A. Sanchis-Gimeno, Pablo Nova-Baeza, Mathias Orellana‐Donoso, Juan José Valenzuela‐Fuenzalida et autres

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Occipitalization of the atlas: prevalence, functional and anatomical considerations. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Alejandro Bruna-Mejías, Martina Salazar Ferrari, Antonia Silva Garay, Ignacia Belen Chacon Valdebenito et autres

Occipitalization of the atlas, defined as a congenital fusion between the first cervical vertebra (C1) and the occipital bone, is an uncommon anatomical variant of the craniovertebral junction. Reported prevalence in the general population varies widely, and the condition is often identified …

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A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Investigating the Efficacy of Various Psychedelic Drugs for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

Eve E. Keighley, Eid Abo Hamza, Dalia A. Bedewy, Shahed Nalla et autres

Objectives: This study investigates psychedelic drugs to treat substance use disorder (SUD). Researchers have recently begun conducting clinical trials of psychedelic treatment for SUD. The current meta-analysis investigates the extent of efficacy in alleviating SM behaviours (P) using psychedelic therapy (I), concurrent …

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Redefining lumbosacral transitional vertebrae classification: Morphological variation in a South African population

Glen James Paton, Shahed Nalla, Scott A. Williams, Graham Louw

Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) are common anatomical variants where the last lumbar vertebra demonstrates unilateral or bilateral enlargement of the transverse processes, with articulation or fusion to the sacrum. This radio-anatomical study sought to investigate the morphological characteristics of LSTV in the …

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Lung volumetry of osteogenesis imperfecta type 3 subjects is not correlated with thoracic scoliosis and anthropometric data

Jorge Lopez-Beneyto, Elisabetta Ponte, Vicente Martínez-Sanjuán, María Fernández-Velilla Peña et autres

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between lung volumetry, thoracic scoliosis, and anthropometric data (height, weight, BMI) in patients with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Type 3. Three hypotheses were tested: H1 predicted lower lung volumes in patients with OI Type 3 …

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