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Cannabinoids in neurology – Brazilian Academy of Neurology [PDF]

Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2015
The use of cannabidiol in some neurological conditions was allowed by Conselho Regional de Medicina de São Paulo and by Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA). Specialists on behalf of Academia Brasileira de Neurologia prepared a critical statement about use of cannabidiol and other cannabis derivatives in neurological diseases.
Brucki, Sonia M. D., Frota, Norberto Anísio, Schestatsky, Pedro, Souza, Adélia Henriques, Carvalho, Valentina Nicole, Manreza, Maria Luiza Giraldes, Mendes, Maria Fernanda, Comini-Frota, Elizabeth, Vasconcelos, Cláudia, Tumas, Vitor, Ferraz, Henrique B., Barbosa, Egberto, Jurno, Mauro Eduardo   +12 more
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Emerging Subspecialties in Neurology: Autoimmune neurology [PDF]

Neurology, 2017
Autoimmune neurology is one of the most rapidly evolving fields in modern neurology. Autoantibodies that recognize nervous system self-antigens, including ion channels, receptors for neurotransmitters, and neuronal intrinsic and extrinsic proteins involved in synaptic transmission, are all recognized as targets of pathogenic autoantibodies.
A Sebastian, López-Chiriboga, Stacey L, Clardy   +1 more
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Feasibility and Safety of Somato‐Cognitive Coordination Therapy for Cerebellar Ataxia Following Pediatric Brain Tumor Treatment

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cerebellar ataxia after pediatric brain tumor treatment can cause persistent gait, balance, and speech impairment, yet no established rehabilitation strategy exists. Somato‐cognitive coordination therapy (SCCT) is a virtual reality–guided intervention designed to promote sensorimotor integration through visually constrained reaching
Masanobu Takeuchi, Takashi Matsuzawa, Jun Yamanishi, Masahiro Yoshitomi, Junji Ikeda, Shin‐Ichi Tsujimoto, Yasuteru Yamaguchi, Norio Shiba, Dhroov Pathare, Ayumi Kato, Masahiko Hara   +10 more
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Early Impact of Childhood Opportunity on Neurocognitive Outcomes in Sickle Cell Disease

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Neurocognitive impairment is a well‐recognized complication of sickle cell disease (SCD) that begins early in childhood and persists across development. While cerebrovascular injury contributes substantially to risk, neurocognitive deficits are also observed in children without overt or silent cerebral infarctions, suggesting ...
Julia E. LaMotte, Hannah Koch, Olivia A. Coughlin, Jillian R. Bouck, Allie Carter, Seethal A. Jacob   +5 more
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New variant in the FBXL4 gene – leading to mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome

Journal of Pediatric and Neonatal Individualized Medicine
Defects in the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) cause mtDNA depletion syndrome (MTDPS), a subclass of mitochondrial disorders that are genetically and phenotypically heterogeneous.
Carolina Ferreira Gonçalves, Patrícia Lipari Pinto, Ana Raquel Claro, Joana Coelho, Sofia Quintas, Márcia Rodrigues, Paula Costa, Ana Margalha Miranda, Mónica Rebelo, Célia Nogueira, Patrícia Janeiro, Ana Gaspar   +11 more
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Neurofibromatosis and the MRI

Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 1989
The MRI was abnormal in seven of ten children with clinically proved neurofibromatosis reported from the Department of Radiology, the Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, and the Departments of Neurology, Pediatrics and Radiology, University of ...
J Gordon Millichap
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Admixture Mapping Reveals Candidate Regions for Methotrexate Neurotoxicity Susceptibility: A Reducing Disparities in Acute Leukemia Consortium Report

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Neurotoxicity is a rare, often dose‐limiting adverse effect of methotrexate (MTX) therapy that disproportionally affects Latino children. Factors contributing to the observed disparity are not well understood. This study leveraged admixture mapping to identify genetic regions associated with MTX‐related neurotoxicity susceptibility ...
Rachel D. Harris, Priya B. Shetty, Olga A. Taylor, Elizabeth G. Atkinson, Melissa A. Richard, M. Monica Gramatges, Mark Zobeck, Sandi Pruitt, Amy Hughes, M. Brooke Bernhardt, Ashley Chavana, Van Huynh, Kathleen Ludwig, Laura Klesse, Kenneth Heym, Timothy Griffin, Rodrigo Erana, Juan Carlos Bernini, Han Chen, Bing Yu, Philip J. Lupo, Karen R. Rabin, Michael E. Scheurer, Austin L. Brown, The REDIAL Consortium   +24 more
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Consensus Standards and Recommendations for Developmental and Cognitive Surveillance, Screening, and Evaluation in Sickle Cell Disease: Executive Summary From the National Alliance of Sickle Cell Centers Neurocognitive Workgroup

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive difficulties are prevalent among individuals with sickle cell disease and warrant prompt identification and support. This Special Report provides an executive summary of standards and recommendations for surveillance, screening, and evaluation for development and cognition across the lifespan developed by ...
Alyssa M. Schlenz, Donna Murdaugh, Andrew M. Heitzer, Jennifer N. Longoria, Wendy Santos‐Modesitt, Arianna Martin, Judy Cavazos, Jeff Schatz, Catherine R. Hoyt, Alison King, Eboni I. Lance, Steven Hardy, Marsha Treadwell   +12 more
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Animal‐Assisted Activities With Therapy Dogs in Pediatric Oncology: A Multicenter Survey of the Current Status, Implementation, and Challenges in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Animal‐assisted activities (AAAs) with therapy dogs have shown positive effects on patient well‐being and quality of life in various areas of medicine, including pediatric oncology. However, research on this topic is limited. The aim of this study is to present the current status of AAA in pediatric oncology in Germany, Austria, and
Jan‐Marius Wedig, Birgit Burkhardt, Christof M. Kramm, Kira Ostermann, Sarah C. Goretzki, Uta Dirksen, Nico Kurpiers, Michael M. Schündeln   +7 more
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Perda da voz em professores e não professores Voice loss in teachers and non-teachers

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia, 2009
OBJETIVO: Verificar a percepção de professores e não-professores sobre as implicações de uma eventual perda de voz. MÉTODOS: Participaram 205 indivíduos sendo 105 professores e 100 não professores entre 23 a 65 anos, 106 mulheres e 99 homens.
Kelly Park, Mara Behlau
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