Platyzoa is a putative lophotrochozoan (spiralian) subtaxon within the protostome clade of
Metazoa, comprising a range of biologically diverse, mostly small worm-shaped animals. The …

Based on molecular data three major clades have been recognized within Bilateria: Deuterostomia,
Ecdysozoa, and Spiralia. Within Spiralia, small-sized and simply organized animals …

BACKGROUND: Objective measures of adherence to high-frequency chest wall compression
(HFCWC), a form of airway clearance therapy for patients with cystic fibrosis, are lacking. …

Background The increasing frequency of transfusion‐transmitted babesiosis represents a
concern for the safety of the US blood supply. The agent responsible for the disease, the …

Background Guidelines recommend oral rehydration therapy (ORT) and avoidance of
laboratory tests and intravenous fluids for mild to moderate dehydration in children with …

Objectives Computed tomography (CT) has been widely used in the evaluation of children
with suspected appendicitis, but concerns about ionizing radiation have increased interest in …

The metazoan taxon Syndermata (Monogononta, Bdelloidea, Seisonidea, Acanthocephala)
comprises species with vastly different lifestyles. The focus of this study is on the phylogeny …

The taxon Syndermata comprises the biologically interesting wheel animals (“Rotifera”:
Bdelloidea + Monogononta + Seisonidea) and thorny-headed worms (Acanthocephala), and is …

Background Children who present to emergency departments (EDs) for care are frequently
advised to follow up with their primary care providers (PCPs) after discharge; little is known …

In this chapter we discuss the concept of Platyzoa (Platyhelminthes Gastrotricha Gnathifera)
with a focus on recent molecular phylogenetic evidence.Besides an introduction to the taxa, …