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Tech for Understanding: An Introduction to Assistive and Instructional Technology in the Classroom [PDF]
This paper examines the different types of assistive and instructional technology available to students who are classified with one or more of the thirteen disabilities outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (referred to as, IDEA ...
Caldwell, Taylor
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The contribution of verbal working memory to deaf children's oral and written production [PDF]
open3noopenArfé, Barbara; Rossi, Cristina; Sicoli, SilviaArfe', Barbara; Rossi, Cristina; Sicoli ...
Arfé, Barbara +2 more
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This work shows, for the first time, that the stereocilia membrane in cochlear hair cells is dynamically regulated by the mechanotransduction channel to impact the membrane mechanical properties. This work provides direct evidence that the opening and closing associated with the MET channel is regulating the membrane viscosity suggesting that the MET ...
Shefin S. George, Anthony J. Ricci
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Lasker Foundation: 2014 Annual Report [PDF]
Lasker Foundation 2014 Annual Report, highlighting this years achievements which include, the leadership of the Foundation, current scientific advances and the importance of sustained support for biomedical ...
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Recombinant Human Neuregulin1‐β1 Significantly Reduces Schwannoma Growth in Mice
[Color figure can be viewed at www.annalsofneurology.org] rhNRGβ1‐Replacement‐Therapy: Under physiological conditions, NRGβ1 is expressed on axons (in orange), where it activates ERBB2 receptors, facilitating successful nerve regeneration following injury.
Julia P. Bischoff +7 more
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The Neural Organization of Visual Information in the Auditory Cortex of the Congenitally Deaf
Using fMRI and pRF modeling, we show that visual spatial information is represented in the auditory cortex of congenital deaf individuals through deactivation signals. These negative BOLD responses suggest a novel mechanism of cross‐modal plasticity.
Zohar Tal +5 more
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Targeted Next‐Generation Sequencing of the Leptin‐Melanocortin Pathway in Severe Obesity
ABSTRACT Objective Pathogenic variants in five established leptin‐melanocortin pathway genes (LEP, LEPR, MC4R, PCSK1, POMC) are associated with severe early‐onset obesity and are targets for emerging treatments. However, these variants are rare in these patients, suggesting the involvement of additional genes interacting with this pathway. Methods Next‐
Nathan Faccioli +12 more
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In Our Own Voice: The Use of Focus Groups to Describe Mental Health Care Experiences of Persons with Hearing Loss in Allegheny County [PDF]
Disparities in access to mental health care for persons with hearing loss are significant public health problems. Despite federal mandates such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Deaf, Deafblind and hard-of hearing populations remain greatly ...
Lokar, Francis R. R.
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The health and well-being of older adults with dual sensory impairment (DSI) in four countries [PDF]
Objectives Dual sensory impairment (DSI) is a combination of vision and hearing impairments that represents a unique disability affecting all aspects of a person’s life.
Declercq, Anja +4 more
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Summary Introduction Peri‐operative neurocognitive disorders are common among older adults presenting for surgery and anaesthesia. Cognitive screening is recommended to identify patients at risk for adverse neurocognitive outcomes, though the most appropriate peri‐operative tool remains debated.
Kelly J. Atkins +6 more
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