Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement (Dev Med Child Neurol Suppl)

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• Article: Kinematic measurment of goal-directed arm movements in children with fetal alcohol syndrome: A preliminary study

  E Domellöf, J Fagard, L Rönnqvist
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  ABSTRACT: Objective: Inadequate nutritional status can lead to several preventable developmental disorders. Populations living at high altitude are particularly at risk. Our aim is to contribute to the general knowledge of nutritional status of children in Ladakh. Method: Review of the literature concerning nutritional status in micronutrients, especially among children living in the Himalayan regions. Results: Iodine deficiency is the most common cause in the world of preventable learning disability*. Although the extension of severe endemic areas has been reduced, it is estimated that around 200 million people in the world are still living in remote places at risk of severe iodine deficiency. A recent survey in the ‘sub-Himalayan goiter belt’ indicates that iodine deficiency continues to threaten the health of this population. Studies in the Kashmir Valley found that, despite abundant sunlight, vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a well-known cause of child morbidity and mortality and of visual defect. In India, 52,000 children go blind every year on account of VAD, and vitamin A supplementation programs are ongoing. VAD and iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) often coexist in vulnerable groups. In Africa it was shown that in IDD- and VAD-affected children receiving iodized salt and concurrent vitamin A supplementation improves iodine efficacy. In the Tibet Autonomous Region the nutritional status of children is deficient in proteins, iodine, selenium, calcium, and vitamins A and D. Interaction between iron and VAD is well known as well. Conclusions: To our knowledge, data concerning nutritional status of children living in Ladakh are lacking. Micronutrient deficiency is a public health concern that has lead to supplementation programmes. As interactions between several micronutrients have been evidenced, more integrated, multifaceted programmes are needed. Despite significant progress in many regions, continuing efforts are needed to reach underserved populations.
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 01/2008; 50(114):31-32.
• Article: Definition and classification of cerebral palsy. From syndrome toward disease.

  M C O Bax, O Flodmark, C Tydeman
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:39-41.
• Article: Commentary on the revised versions of the definition and classification of cerebral palsy.

  Eva Alberman, Lesley Mutch
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:32.
• Article: Definition and classification of CP: medical-legal and service implications.

  John F Mantovani
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:42.
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  Article: Definition and classification of cerebral palsy: a historical perspective.

  Christopher Morris
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  ABSTRACT: The definition of a diagnosis identifies explicitly which cases are to be recorded under that term and, by implication, which are to be specifically excluded. The definition is the basis for planning treatment and for counting cases in a population. Classification within a diagnosis categorizes those cases with similar characteristics together and distinguishes those cases with diverse features apart. The design of a classification system, for instance whether it is organized into nominal or ordinal categories, will vary depending on the concept being classified and intended purpose for which classification is being made. The most frequently cited definition of cerebral palsy was published by Bax (1964) as 'a disorder of posture and movement due to a defect or lesion in the immature brain'. The label does however encompass a variety of syndromes and some, therefore, prefer the term cerebral palsies.
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:3-7.
• Article: Definition and classification of cerebral palsy. Definition, classification, and the clinician.

  Lewis Rosenbloom
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:43.
• Article: Recommendations from the SCPE collaborative group for defining and classifying cerebral palsy.

  Cans Christine, H Dolk, M J Platt, A Colver, A Prasauskiene, I Krägeloh-Mann
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:35-8.
• Article: Definition and classification of the cerebral palsies: the Australian view.

  Eve Blair, Nadia Badawi, Linda Watson
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:33-4.
• Article: A report: the definition and classification of cerebral palsy April 2006.

  Peter Rosenbaum, Nigel Paneth, Alan Leviton, Murray Goldstein, Martin Bax, Diane Damiano, Bernard Dan, Bo Jacobsson
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  ABSTRACT: For a variety of reasons, the definition and the classification of cerebral palsy (CP) need to be reconsidered. Modern brain imaging techniques have shed new light on the nature of the underlying brain injury and studies on the neurobiology of and pathology associated with brain development have further explored etiologic mechanisms. It is now recognized that assessing the extent of activity restriction is part of CP evaluation and that people without activity restriction should not be included in the CP rubric. Also, previous definitions have not given sufficient prominence to the non-motor neurodevelopmental disabilities of performance and behaviour that commonly accompany CP, nor to the progression of musculoskeletal difficulties that often occurs with advancing age. In order to explore this information, pertinent material was reviewed on July 11-13, 2004 at an international workshop in Bethesda, MD (USA) organized by an Executive Committee and participated in by selected leaders in the preclinical and clinical sciences. At the workshop, it was agreed that the concept 'cerebral palsy' should be retained. Suggestions were made about the content of a revised definition and classification of CP that would meet the needs of clinicians, investigators, health officials, families and the public and would provide a common language for improved communication. Panels organized by the Executive Committee used this information and additional comments from the international community to generate a report on the Definition and Classification of Cerebral Palsy, April 2006. The Executive Committee presents this report with the intent of providing a common conceptualization of CP for use by a broad international audience.
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 03/2007; 109:8-14.
• Article: Childhood epilepsy: secondary prevention is crucial.

  Thierry Deonna
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:38-41.
• Article: Likely changes in obstetric practice and neurodevelopmental outcome--the next 10 years.

  Phillip Steer
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:25-8.
• Article: Recent trends in neurodisability: implications for research and prevention.

  Fiona Stanley
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:4-5.
• Article: Autism: known and unknown.

  Mary Coleman
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:31-4.
• Article: Studies of children in developing countries. How soon can we prevent neurodisability in childhood?

  Leslie L Davidson, Maureen S Durkin, Naila Z Khan
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:18-24.
• Article: Neurodisability: metabolic and hormonal aspects.

  Robert Hume
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:14-7.
• Article: Neurodisability and the channelopathies.

  Sameer Zuberi
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:12-3.
• Article: Normal and abnormal development of the central nervous system II.

  Floyd Gilles
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  ABSTRACT: In this brief review, I have summarized some of the 'normal' events as found in fetal autopsy material and depicted the prevalence of several specific pathological abnormalities as well as their risk factors.
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:8-11.
• Article: Prevention in severe learning disability: lessons from a follow-up study of young adults with a history of childhood learning disability.

  Gregory O'Brien
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:35-7.
• Article: Normal and abnormal development of the central nervous system I.

  Philippe Evrard
  Developmental medicine and child neurology. Supplement 09/2003; 95:7.
• Article: Harper, D.C. (2003). Research perspectives: scientific initiatives and consumer goals. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology. Supp. No. 94,45. pp 11-13.

  Harper, D.C
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