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"Depending on the type, the inheritance of the disorder can be autosomal dominant (>95%), autosomal recessive ("

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Emphasis

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"Osteogenesis imperfecta is the result of a mutation in one of the two genes that carry instructions for making type 1 collagen. Mutations in the COL1A1 and COL1A2 genes, which encode the α1 and α2 polypeptide chains ⁷, are responsible for >90% of all cases."

Line 18:149 · Italics should be used only in exceptional circumstances: 'COL1A1 and COL1A2 genes, which encode the α1 and α2 polypeptide chains 7, are responsible for >90% of all cases.'

Acronyms

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"suspected physical abuse (previously termed non-accidental injury or NAI)"

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Headings Valid

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Expected headings

H1 Terminology
H1 Usage
H1 Epidemiology
H2 Risk factors
H2 Associations
H1 Clinical presentation
H2 Complications
H1 Diagnosis
H2 Diagnostic criteria
H2 Diagnostic clues
H1 Pathology
H2 Aetiology
H2 Location
H2 Classification
H2 Macroscopic appearance
H2 Microscopic appearance
H2 Immunophenotype
H2 Markers
H2 Genetics
H1 Radiographic features
H2 Plain radiograph
H2 Mammography
H2 Antenatal ultrasound
H2 Transoesophageal echocardiography
H2 Ultrasound
H2 CT
H3 Dual-energy CT
H2 Angiography (DSA)
H2 MRI
H2 CT/MRI
H2 Nuclear medicine
H3 PET-CT
H3 PET-MRI
H1 Radiology report
H1 Treatment and prognosis
H2 Complications
H1 History and etymology
H1 Differential diagnosis
H2 Clinical differential diagnosis
H1 Practical points
H1 See also

"Associations"

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"Prenatal ultrasound"

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There Is

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"The hallmark feature of osteogenesis imperfecta is osteoporosis and fragile bones that fracture easily, as well as, blue sclera, dental fragility and hearing loss. There is extreme variation in clinical symptoms based on genetic basis and subtypes. Osteogenesis imperfecta affects both bone quality and quantity (i.e. bone mass)."

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Oxford Comma

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"head, neck and spine"

Line 37:4 · Use the Oxford comma in 'head, neck and spine'.

Semicolons

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"different types of rods (surgical nails) are available to address issues related to surgery, bone size, and the prospect for growth; the two major categories of rods are telescopic and non-telescopic ²"

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