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Clinical, Genetic, and Imaging Characteristics of SCA27B: Insights from a Large Dutch Cohort

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Deep intronic GAA repeat expansions in intron 1 of the FGF14 gene were identified in 2023 as cause of late‐onset cerebellar ataxia. Since then, GAA‐FGF14‐related ataxia (SCA27B) has emerged as one of the most common genetic causes of late‐onset cerebellar ataxia.
Teije H. van Prooije, Maartje Pennings, Roderick P.P.W.M. Maas, Jeroen de Vries, Corien Verschuuren‐Bemelmans, Vincent Odekerken, Sirwan K.L. Darweesh, Mark Huisman, Mayke Oosterloo, Arthur Buijink, Jaron van de Wardt, Els Vanhoutte, Tsz Hang Wong, Lisette Koens, Eva de Boer, Judith van Gaalen, Martijn Beudel, Dareia S. Roos, Jorrit I. Hoff, Thimo Cornelissen, Meyke Schouten, Thatjana Gardeichik, Erica van der Looij, Christine Klein, Joanne Trinh, Erik‐Jan Kamsteeg, Bart van de Warrenburg   +26 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Survey of Library and Information Services to Physically-Challenged Students in Academic Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria [PDF]

, 2012
Introduction The importance of information to the success of any academic institution should not be underestimated. Ukpanah (2006) affirms that in an academic community, information is used for learning, teaching, research and leisure.
Lawal-Solarin, Esther.O
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The Cerebellar Cognitive‐Affective Syndrome Scale Reveals Consistent, Early, and Progressive Neuropsychological Deficits in Autosomal‐Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix‐Saguenay: A Large International Cross‐Sectional Study

Movement Disorders, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Neuropsychological deficits have been observed in patients with cerebellar damage, but never thoroughly investigated in autosomal recessive spastic ataxia of Charlevoix‐Saguenay (ARSACS). Objectives The goal is the characterization of presence, severity, and profile of neuropsychological deficits in ARSACS using the cerebellar ...
Julie Fortin, Matthis Synofzik, Élyse‐Anne Pedneault‐Tremblay, Dominik Hermle, Andreas Thieme, Dagmar Timmann, Roberta La Piana, Bernard Brais, Justine Dolbec, Isabelle Côté, Cynthia Gagnon, Andreas Traschütz   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

ENHANCING MOBILITY WITH IOT-BASED AUTONOMOUS WHEELCHAIR

Science Journal of University of Zakho
The shortage of healthcare workers and continuous influx of patients have significantly increased workloads in hospitals. Concurrently, there is an increasing number of people with disabilities, resulting in a higher need for wheelchairs.
Zhwan Namiq Ahmmed, Mohammed Qader Kheder   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Living in a “Parallel World”: Disability in Post-Soviet Ukraine [PDF]

, 2002
[Excerpt] These are challenges that are familiar to disabled people all over the world. Challenges such as these make many persons with disabilities in Ukraine feel as if they live in a “parallel world,” one separate from that enjoyed by “able-bodied ...
Phillips, Sarah D
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“It's just us”: Families' experiences with temporary tube feeding

Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Children with temporary feeding tubes are discharged home with increasing frequency, yet little is known about how families adapt and manage in their home environment. Whereas the physical side effects of temporary feeding tubes are well documented, the psychosocial impact on families remains underresearched. Understanding families'
Claire Reilly, Jeanne Marshall, Jasmine Foley, Nikhil Thapar, Rebecca Packer   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Overall outcome, functioning, and disability in older adults 3 to 14 years after traumatic brain injury

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Epidemiological studies show an increasing incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) among people aged 65 years and older. Advances in neurointensive care have improved survival after TBI. There is a need for knowledge about long‐term outcome after TBI among older survivors of TBI.
Charlotta von Seth, Anders Lewén, Marianne Lannsjö, Per Enblad, Jan Lexell   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Study on the Running of a Joystick-Type Six-Wheeled Electric Wheelchair When Curb Climbing

Machines
In Japan, the number of power wheelchair users is increasing as the country becomes an aging society. This trend is expected to continue in the future. Electric wheelchairs currently on the market include (1) bar-handle-type power wheelchairs for older ...
Tetsuaki Kawata, Fumihisa Sato, Shiori Tsuji, Toya Suzuki, Takato Suzuki, Takuto Kokuryu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Case study evaluating accessibility and use of a laboratory by a student who uses a wheelchair and a blind member of staff [PDF]

, 2004
This case study describes the findings of two disabled people who visited an engineering laboratory. It highlights aspects of building design, room layout and equipment use that are often overlooked and which often can be rectified quite simply and ...
Baker, Nina, Hersh, Marion, MacLeod, Metta   +2 more
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Depressive symptoms in people with late effects of polio and the association with sociodemographic and disability‐related factors

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Late effects of polio (LEoP) is a progressive condition leading to a lifelong disability that can affect mental health. There is limited knowledge of depressive symptoms and associated factors in people with LEoP. Objective To assess the occurrence of depressive symptoms in people with LEoP and explore the association with ...
Maria Nolvi, Christina Brogårdh, Lars Jacobsson, Jan Lexell   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source