SPG4 and Dementia: Expanding the Clinical Spectrum
ABSTRACT Objective Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of disorders characterized by progressive spasticity and lower limb weakness, with mutations in SPG4/SPAST being the most common cause. Detailed studies and clinical and molecular comparisons across different populations are missing.
Emanuele Panza +19 more
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Inquiry into access to and interaction with the justice system by people with an intellectual disability and their families and carers [PDF]
The Committee was asked to consider the access and interactions that people with an intellectual disability or cognitive impairment have with the justice system.
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An exploratory evaluation of the Ward and Hudson Offending Pathways model with sex offenders who have intellectual disability [PDF]
Background It was predicted that offenders with intellectual disability ( ID) categorised according to Ward & Hudson's ( 1998b) self- regulation theory as having an Approach goal would have higher levels of distorted cognitions, less victim empathy, and ...
Langdon, Peter E. +2 more
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Awareness of the Need for Change: A Constructivist Grounded Theory of Medical Students’ Understanding of Human Rights in Mental Health [PDF]
Traditionally, teaching in psychiatry has had a passing focus on human rights. Against this backdrop, the aim of this study was to construct a theory of the learning value of a service user-led human rights-focused teaching program for final-year medical
Peter Macsorley +3 more
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[18F]Fluorodeprenyl‐D2 PET as a Tool to Monitor Disease Activity in GAD65‐Ab Autoimmune Encephalitis
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate [18F]fluorodeprenyl‐D2 ([18F]F‐DED) positron‐emission tomography (PET) imaging as a biomarker of disease activity in autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) associated with glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 (GAD65) antibodies. Methods [18F]F‐DED PET was performed in 25 GAD65‐AIE patients and 8 controls using dynamic (0–60 min) and ...
Julia S. Dorneich +19 more
wiley +1 more source
Behavioural challenges in people with intellectual disability : a comparison between those with a history of sexual assault and those without [PDF]
Includes bibliographical references (p. 54-57).Includes abstract.Literature suggests that challenging behaviour is one of the most common problems associated with intellectual disability.
Kwendakwema, Mwendalubi Nolianga
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What’s in a name? Alternatives to “learning disability” [PDF]
The term learning disability is currently used in the UK to describe people who require a service due to a low intellectual ability. It is argued that the term is demeaning, confusing and, as currently defined, fails to describe the group of people to ...
The Burton Street Group, Sheffield +1 more
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Objectives To comprehensively analyse the life expectancy at birth of people with intellectual disability, including people with Down syndrome, to inform health equity and service planning.Design Retrospective cohort study.Setting Residents of New South ...
Preeyaporn Srasuebkul +2 more
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ABSTRACT Objectives Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common but often underrecognized complication in ischemic stroke patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy, particularly among those with pre‐existing renal impairment. This study evaluated the incidence, risk factors, and clinical impact of AKI in this high‐risk population.
Michał Borończyk +10 more
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Ageing with an intellectual disability in rural areas [PDF]
Aim: In recent years, a combination of factors have seen life expectancies for people with intellectual disabilities increase dramatically. While this improvement is naturally a very desirable outcome, there are limited policy frameworks and little ...
Edwards, Helen +2 more
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