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O'Donohoe DS, Whelan S, Mannion A, Tones M, Heussler H, Bellgard M, Leader G. Association between sleep disturbances and challenging behavior in children and adolescents with Angelman syndrome. Sleep Med 2024; 123:1-6. [PMID: 39222563 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleep.2024.07.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
Abstract
Angelman Syndrome (AS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with severe symptoms and associated comorbidities. It is caused by the inactivity or lack of the UBE3a gene. Symptoms of the syndrome include intellectual disability and developmental delay. The current study investigated sleep disturbances (SD) in children and adolescents with AS, associations between SD and possible predictors of SD. Variables examined included age, gender, newborn and infancy history, challenging behavior, type of therapy received, genetic type of AS, and seizures. The sample included data from 109 participants with a mean age of 8.21, accessed via the Global Angelman Syndrome Registry. Chi-square tests were carried out to assess the associations between the variables and a logistical regression was carried out to assess the possible predictors of SD. Associations were found between SD and certain repetitive behaviors: slapping walls, focal hand movements, and agitation at new situations. From these associations, a regression formed a predictive model for sleep disturbances. The findings of this research demonstrated the importance of investigating the relationship between sleep disturbances and challenging behavior in children and adolescents with AS and the need for further research in this area.
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- Darragh S O'Donohoe
- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research, School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research, School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research, School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- EResearch, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Children's Health and Hospital Services, QLD, Brisbane, Australia
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- EResearch, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia; University of East London, United Kingdom
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- Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research, School of Psychology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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Kim AH, Sakin I, Viviano S, Tuncel G, Aguilera SM, Goles G, Jeffries L, Ji W, Lakhani SA, Kose CC, Silan F, Oner SS, Kaplan OI, Ergoren MC, Mishra-Gorur K, Gunel M, Sag SO, Temel SG, Deniz E. CC2D1A causes ciliopathy, intellectual disability, heterotaxy, renal dysplasia, and abnormal CSF flow. Life Sci Alliance 2024; 7:e202402708. [PMID: 39168639 PMCID: PMC11339347 DOI: 10.26508/lsa.202402708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Intellectual and developmental disabilities result from abnormal nervous system development. Over a 1,000 genes have been associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities, driving continued efforts toward dissecting variant functionality to enhance our understanding of the disease mechanism. This report identified two novel variants in CC2D1A in a cohort of four patients from two unrelated families. We used multiple model systems for functional analysis, including Xenopus, Drosophila, and patient-derived fibroblasts. Our experiments revealed that cc2d1a is expressed explicitly in a spectrum of ciliated tissues, including the left-right organizer, epidermis, pronephric duct, nephrostomes, and ventricular zone of the brain. In line with this expression pattern, loss of cc2d1a led to cardiac heterotaxy, cystic kidneys, and abnormal CSF circulation via defective ciliogenesis. Interestingly, when we analyzed brain development, mutant tadpoles showed abnormal CSF circulation only in the midbrain region, suggesting abnormal local CSF flow. Furthermore, our analysis of the patient-derived fibroblasts confirmed defective ciliogenesis, further supporting our observations. In summary, we revealed novel insight into the role of CC2D1A by establishing its new critical role in ciliogenesis and CSF circulation.
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- Angelina Haesoo Kim
- https://ror.org/03pnmqc26 Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of ENT, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
- Acibadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- https://ror.org/03pnmqc26 Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- https://ror.org/02x8svs93 DESAM Research Institute, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Pediatric Genomics Discovery Program, Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Pediatric Genomics Discovery Program, Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- https://ror.org/03pnmqc26 Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Pediatric Genomics Discovery Program, Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Canakkale 18 March University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics, Canakkale, Turkey
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- Canakkale 18 March University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics, Canakkale, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
- Istanbul Medeniyet University, Science and Advanced Technologies Research Center (BILTAM), Istanbul, Turkey
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- Rare Disease Laboratory, School of Life and Natural Sciences, Abdullah Gul University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- https://ror.org/02x8svs93 Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- https://ror.org/03pnmqc26 Department of Neurosurgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- https://ror.org/03pnmqc26 Department of Neurosurgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Genetics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Yale Program in Brain Tumor Research, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
- Department of Histology and Embryology and Health Sciences Institute, Department of Translational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bursa Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey
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- https://ror.org/03pnmqc26 Department of Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
- Pediatric Genomics Discovery Program, Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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Piccioni F, Gragnaniello M, Benassi E, Tafuro M, Downs J. Italian Version of QI-Disability for QoL Evaluation in Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation Process. Dev Neurorehabil 2024; 27:251-257. [PMID: 39244650 DOI: 10.1080/17518423.2024.2398159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 08/26/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
Abstract
Children and adolescents with Intellectual Disability (ID) experience a worse Quality-of-Life (QoL) relative to typically developing peers. Thus, QoL evaluation is important for identifying support needs and improving rehabilitation effectiveness. Nevertheless, currently in Italy there are not tools with this scope. This study aims to translate and cross-culturally adapt the Quality-of-Life Inventory-Disability (QI-Disability) into Italian. The process consisted in forward-backward translation, cross-cultural adaptation and cognitive debriefing. Eventually, QI-Disability was conceptually and semantically equivalent to the original one. A validation study is necessary to make the tool available in Italian clinical practice and educational contexts to improve these children's QoL.
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- Department of Education and Human Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Reggio Emilia, Italy
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- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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Molefe LL, Sehularo LA, Koen DM. Perspectives of practitioners on support for caregivers of children with intellectual disability. Curationis 2024; 47:e1-e11. [PMID: 39221716 PMCID: PMC11369603 DOI: 10.4102/curationis.v47i1.2559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Children with profound intellectual disabilities are unable to do anything for themselves and require full-time care in healthcare facilities. While caring for children, secondary caregivers become overwhelmed. Coupled with little or no support, the overwhelming work affects their psychological, social and financial well-being. Mental healthcare practitioners have perspectives on conditions under which secondary caregivers work and how can they be supported. Little is known about such perspectives. OBJECTIVES This study aims to explore and describe the perspectives of mental healthcare practitioners regarding the conditions under which secondary caregivers of children with profound intellectual disabilities work and how can they be supported. METHOD A qualitative-exploratory-descriptive and contextual research design was adopted using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. This study was conducted in Gauteng province. Semi-structured individual interviews were performed to collect data. Content data analysis and ATLAS.ti were used to analyse the data. RESULTS Knowledge and skills development, stress reduction, resources and motivation were themes that emerged. CONCLUSION This study explored and described the perspectives of mental healthcare practitioners regarding the conditions under which secondary caregivers of children with profound intellectual disabilities work and how can they be supported. If implemented, perspectives can improve the holistic well-being of secondary caregivers.Contribution: This study broadened an understanding of how secondary caregivers can be supported. Future researchers can use study results to develop programmes, intervention strategies and frameworks to support secondary caregivers.
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- Lebogang L Molefe
- Quality in Nursing and Midwifery (NuMIQ) Research Focus Area, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom.
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Ren Z, Tang H, Zhang W, Guo M, Cui J, Wang H, Xie B, Yu J, Chen Y, Zhang M, Han C, Chu T, Liang Q, Zhao S, Huang Y, He X, Liu K, Liu C, Chen C. The Role of KDM2A and H3K36me2 Demethylation in Modulating MAPK Signaling During Neurodevelopment. Neurosci Bull 2024; 40:1076-1092. [PMID: 38060137 PMCID: PMC11306490 DOI: 10.1007/s12264-023-01161-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Intellectual disability (ID) is a condition characterized by cognitive impairment and difficulties in adaptive functioning. In our research, we identified two de novo mutations (c.955C>T and c.732C>A) at the KDM2A locus in individuals with varying degrees of ID. In addition, by using the Gene4Denovo database, we discovered five additional cases of de novo mutations in KDM2A. The mutations we identified significantly decreased the expression of the KDM2A protein. To investigate the role of KDM2A in neural development, we used both 2D neural stem cell models and 3D cerebral organoids. Our findings demonstrated that the reduced expression of KDM2A impairs the proliferation of neural progenitor cells (NPCs), increases apoptosis, induces premature neuronal differentiation, and affects synapse maturation. Through ChIP-Seq analysis, we found that KDM2A exhibited binding to the transcription start site regions of genes involved in neurogenesis. In addition, the knockdown of KDM2A hindered H3K36me2 binding to the downstream regulatory elements of genes. By integrating ChIP-Seq and RNA-Seq data, we made a significant discovery of the core genes' remarkable enrichment in the MAPK signaling pathway. Importantly, this enrichment was specifically linked to the p38 MAPK pathway. Furthermore, disease enrichment analysis linked the differentially-expressed genes identified from RNA-Seq of NPCs and cerebral organoids to neurodevelopmental disorders such as ID, autism spectrum disorder, and schizophrenia. Overall, our findings suggest that KDM2A plays a crucial role in regulating the H3K36me2 modification of downstream genes, thereby modulating the MAPK signaling pathway and potentially impacting early brain development.
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- Zongyao Ren
- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Hunan Children's Hospital, Changsha, 410007, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China
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- Precision Medical Center, Wuhan Children's Hospital (Wuhan Maternal and Child Healthcare Hospital), Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430014, China.
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China.
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China.
- Department of Psychiatry, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 13210, USA.
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- Center for Medical Genetics & Hunan Key Laboratory of Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, and Department of Psychiatry, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China.
- National Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410028, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China.
- Furong Laboratory, Changsha, 410000, China.
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Henry LA, Messer DJ, Poloczek S, Dennan R, Mattiauda E, Danielsson H. The reliability of Hebb repetition learning and its association with language and reading in adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Cortex 2024; 177:253-267. [PMID: 38878338 DOI: 10.1016/j.cortex.2024.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
Abstract
Hebb repetition learning (HRL) refers to neurodevelopmental processes characterised by repeated stimulus exposure without feedback, which result in changes in behaviour and/or responses, e.g., long-term learning of serial order. Here, we investigate effects of HRL on serial order memory. The present research aimed to assess the reliability of new HRL measures and investigate their relationships with language and reading skills (vocabulary, grammar, word reading) in adolescents with intellectual disability (ID). A comparison group of children of similar mental age with typical development (TD) was also assessed. ID and TD groups were tested on HRL tasks, evaluating test-retest and split-half reliability. The relationship between HRL and language and reading was analysed after accounting for the influence of mental age and verbal short-term memory. The HRL tasks displayed moderate test-retest (and split-half) reliability, HRL tasks with different stimuli (verbal, visual) were related, and we identified issues with one method of HRL scoring. The planned regression analyses failed to show relationships between HRL and language/reading skills in both groups when mental age, a very strong predictor, was included. However, further exploratory regression analyses without mental age revealed HRL's predictive capabilities for vocabulary in the ID group and reading in the TD group, results which need further investigation and replication. HRL displays promise as a moderately reliable metric and exhibits varied and interpretable predictive capabilities for language and reading skills across groups.
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- Lucy A Henry
- Department of Language and Communication Science, City, University of London, London, UK.
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- Department of Language and Communication Science, City, University of London, London, UK; Centre for Education and Educational Technology, WELS, The Open University, Milton Keynes, UK.
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- Department of Psychology, Goethe-Universität Institut für Psychologie, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Department of Language and Communication Science, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Language and Communication Science, City, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, IBL Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden; Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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Kurtoğlu A, Eken Ö, Türkmen M, Çar B, Setiawan E, Yermakhanov B, Alotaibi MH, Elkholi SM. Chronotype as a predictor of athletic performance in youth with mild intellectual disabilities. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1405595. [PMID: 39035451 PMCID: PMC11257919 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1405595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Aim This study aimed to explore the influence of circadian rhythms on athletic performance in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities (ID), with a specific focus on elucidating the association between chronotype and various performance metrics. Methods The study was a cross-sectional study consisting of 30 male participants aged between 11 and 19 years and diagnosed with mild ID. The chronotypes of all participants were assessed using the Childhood Chronotype Questionnaire (CCQ). Performance assessments were divided into three groups. Group A tests [sit and reach, medicine ball throw (MBT), plank], group B tests [handgrip strength (HGS), standing long jump (SLJ), 20-m sprint (20 ms)] and group C tests [vertical jump (VJ), hanging with bent arm (HBA), Illinois agility test) in order to ensure adequate rest periods between tests and not to affect the results. These group tests were performed 48 h apart, between 09:00-10:00 and 17:00-18:00, after a dynamic warm-up session. Results Significant variations were observed in the sit-and-reach test (t = -4.154, d = -0.75, p < .001), HGS (t = -2.484, d = -0.45, p = .019), SLJ (t = -2.117, d = -0.38, p = .043), VJ (t = -5.004, d = -0.91, p < .001), and plank duration (t = -4.653, d = -0.84, p < .001). Evening performances showed improvement in MBT, HBA, 20 ms, and the Illinois agility test, although these differences were not statistically significant (p > .05). Notably, positive correlations were identified between participants' chronotypes and their performance in HBA (morning/evening; r = .693, p = .026; r = .656, p = .039, respectively) and the plank (evening; r = .717, p = .020), with negative correlations noted in the 20 ms (morning/evening; r = -.703, p = .023; r = -.710, p = .021, respectively). Conclusion The findings suggest that individuals with mild ID exhibit enhanced athletic performance during evening hours. These insights underscore the importance of considering chronotype in tailoring exercise interventions for this population to optimize outcomes.
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- Ahmet Kurtoğlu
- Department of Coaching Education, Faculty of Sport Science, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Balikesir, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye
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- Department of Physical Education and Sport Teaching, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Bandirma Onyedi Eylul University, Bandirma, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Suryakancana, Cianjur, Indonesia
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- Faculty of Sports and Arts, Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University, Turkestan, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Samuelsson J, Thunberg G, Johnels JÅ, Palmqvist L, Heimann M, Reichenberg M, Lundälv M, Holmer E. The potential impact of literacy intervention on speech sound production in students with intellectual disability and communication difficulties. CLINICAL LINGUISTICS & PHONETICS 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38965836 DOI: 10.1080/02699206.2024.2374915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024]
Abstract
A small body of research and reports from educational and clinical practice suggest that teaching literacy skills may facilitate the development of speech sound production in students with intellectual disabilities (ID). However, intervention research is needed to test the potential connection. This study aimed to investigate whether twelve weeks of systematic, digital literacy intervention enhanced speech sound production in students with ID and communication difficulties. A sample of 121 students with ID were assigned to four different groups: phonics-based, comprehension-based, a combination with both phonics- and comprehension-based intervention and a comparison group with teaching-as-usual. Speech sound production was assessed before and after the intervention. The results on the data without the imputed variable suggested a significant positive effect of systematic, digital literacy interventions on speech sound production. However, results from sensitivity analyses with imputed missing data was more ambiguous, with the effect only approaching significance (ps = .05-.07) for one of the interventions. Nonetheless, we tentatively suggest that systematic, digital literacy intervention could support speech development in students with ID and communication difficulties. Future research should be done to confirm and further elucidate the functional mechanisms of this link, so that we may have a better understanding and can improve instruction and the pivotal abilities of speech and reading.
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- Jenny Samuelsson
- Speech and Language Pathology Unit, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Habilitation & Health, Region Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Speech and Language Pathology Unit, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Dart - Centre for AAC and Assistive Technology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Speech and Language Pathology Unit, Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Child Neuropsychiatric Clinic, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Disability Research Division, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Division of Psychology, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Education and Special Education, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Dart - Centre for AAC and Assistive Technology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Disability Research Division, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Dillen L, Fatima N, Hommersom MP, Çepni E, Fatima F, van Beusekom E, Albert S, van Hagen JM, de Vries BBA, Khan AA, de Brouwer APM, van Bokhoven H. Generation of induced pluripotent stem cell lines from two unrelated patients affected by intellectual disability carrying homozygous variants in SGIP1. Stem Cell Res 2024; 77:103442. [PMID: 38739972 DOI: 10.1016/j.scr.2024.103442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Intellectual disability (ID) is a diverse neurodevelopmental condition and almost half of the cases have a genetic etiology. SGIP1 acts as an endocytic protein that influences the signaling of receptors in neuronal systems related to energy homeostasis through its interaction with endophilins. This study focuses on the generation and characterization of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from two unrelated patients due to a frameshift variant (c.764dupA, NM_032291.4) and a splice donor site variant (c.74 + 1G > A, NM_032291.4) in the SGIP1 gene.
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- Lieke Dillen
- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Institute of Health Sciences, Koç University, 34010 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence in Molecular Biology, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, the Netherlands; Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Center, 6500 HB Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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Vankwani S, Mirza MR, Awan FR, Zafar M, Nawrocki A, Wasim M, Khan HN, Ayesha H, Larsen MR, Choudhary MI. Label free quantitative proteomic profiling of serum samples of intellectually disabled young patients revealed dysregulation of complement coagulation and cholesterol cascade systems. Metab Brain Dis 2024; 39:855-869. [PMID: 38733546 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-024-01351-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
Abstract
Intellectual disability is a heterogeneous disorder, diagnosed using intelligence quotient (IQ) score criteria. Currently, no specific clinical test is available to diagnose the disease and its subgroups due to inadequate understanding of the pathophysiology. Therefore, current study was designed to explore the molecular mechanisms involved in disease perturbation, and to identify potential biomarkers for disease diagnosis and prognosis. A total of 250 participants were enrolled in this study, including 200 intellectually disabled (ID) subjects from the subgroups (mild, moderate, and severe) with age and gender matched healthy controls (n = 50). Initially, IQ testing score and biochemical profile of each subject was generated, followed by label-free quantitative proteomics of subgroups of IQ and healthy control group through nano-LC/MS- mass spectrometry. A total of 310 proteins were identified, among them198 proteins were common among all groups. Statistical analysis (ANOVA) of the subgroups of ID showed 142 differentially expressed proteins, in comparison to healthy control group. From these, 120 proteins were found to be common among all subgroups. The remaining 22 proteins were categorized as exclusive proteins found only in disease subgroups. Furthermore, the hierarchical cluster analysis (HCL) of common significant proteins was also performed, followed by PANTHER protein classification and GO functional enrichment analysis. Results provides that the datasets of differentially expressed proteins, belong to the categories of immune / defense proteins, transfer carrier proteins, apolipoproteins, complement proteins, protease inhibitors, hemoglobin proteins etc., they are known to involvein immune system, and complement and coagulation pathway cascade and cholesterol metabolism pathway. Exclusively expressed 22 proteins were found to be disease stage specific and strong PPI network specifically those that have significant role in platelets activation and degranulation, such as Filamin A (FLNA). Furthermore, to validate the mass spectrometric findings, four highly significant proteins (APOA4, SAP, FLNA, and SERPING) were quantified by ELISA in all the study subjects. AUROC analysis showed a significant association of APOA4 (0.830), FLNA (0.958), SAP (0.754) and SERPING (0.600) with the disease. Apolipoprotein A4 (APOA4) has a significant role in cholesterol transport, and in modulation of glucose and lipid metabolism in the CNS. Similarly, FLNA has a crucial role in the nervous system, especially in the functioning of synaptic network. Therefore, both APOA4, and FLNA proteins represent good potential for candidate biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of the intellectual disability. Overall, serum proteome of ID patients provides valuable information of proteins/pathways that are altered during ID progression.
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- Soma Vankwani
- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan.
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- Health Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Jhang Road, P.O. Box. 577, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
- Health Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Jhang Road, P.O. Box. 577, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Health Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Jhang Road, P.O. Box. 577, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Health Biotechnology Division, National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), Jhang Road, P.O. Box. 577, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Punjab Medical College, Allied & DHQ Hospitals, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Dr. Panjwani Center for Molecular Medicine and Drug Research, International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi, 75270, Pakistan
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Almannai M, Marafi D, Zaki MS, Maroofian R, Efthymiou S, Saadi NW, Filimban B, Dafsari HS, Rahman F, Maqbool S, Faqeih E, Al Mutairi F, Alsharhan H, Abdelaty O, Bin-Hasan S, Duan R, Noureldeen MM, Alqattan A, Houlden H, Hunter JV, Posey JE, Lupski JR, El-Hattab AW. Expanding the phenotype of PPP1R21-related neurodevelopmental disorder. Clin Genet 2024; 105:620-629. [PMID: 38356149 PMCID: PMC11065596 DOI: 10.1111/cge.14492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
Abstract
PPP1R21 encodes for a conserved protein that is involved in endosomal maturation. Biallelic pathogenic variants in PPP1R21 have been associated with a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder from studying 13 affected individuals. In this report, we present 11 additional individuals from nine unrelated families and their clinical, radiological, and molecular findings. We identified eight different variants in PPP1R21, of which six were novel variants. Global developmental delay and hypotonia are neurological features that were observed in all individuals. There is also a similar pattern of dysmorphic features with coarse faces as a gestalt observed in several individuals. Common findings in 75% of individuals with available brain imaging include delays in myelination, wavy outline of the bodies of the lateral ventricles, and slight prominence of the bodies of the lateral ventricles. PPP1R21-related neurodevelopmental disorder is associated with a consistent phenotype and should be considered in highly consanguineous individuals presenting with developmental delay/intellectual disability along with coarse facial features.
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- Mohammed Almannai
- Genetics and Precision Medicine department (GPM), King
Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH), King Abdulaziz Medical
City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Medical Genomics Research Department, King Abdullah
International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs,
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard
Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College
of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Kuwait
University, P.O. Box 24923, 13110 Safat, Kuwait
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- Clinical Genetics Department, Human Genetics and Genome
Research Institute National Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt
- Genetics Department, Armed Forces College of Medicine
(AFCM), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Neuromuscular disorders, UCL Queen Square
Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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- Department of Neuromuscular disorders, UCL Queen Square
Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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- College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Pediatric
Neurology, Children Welfare Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Section of Medical Genetics, Children’s Hospital,
King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Center for Rare Diseases,
Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Cologne,
Germany
- Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics,
Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine (FoLSM), King’s College London, London,
United Kingdom
- Max-Planck-Institute for Biology of Ageing, Cologne,
Germany
- Cologne Excellence Cluster on Cellular Stress Responses
in Aging Associated Diseases (CECAD), Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics,
University of Child Health Sciences & The Children’s Hospital, Lahore,
Pakistan
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- Department of Developmental - Behavioral Pediatrics,
University of Child Health Sciences & The Children’s Hospital, Lahore,
Pakistan
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- Section of Medical Genetics, Children’s Hospital,
King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Genetics and Precision Medicine department (GPM), King
Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH), King Abdulaziz Medical
City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNG-HA), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Medical Genomics Research Department, King Abdullah
International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs,
King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Ministry of National Guard
Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Kuwait
University, P.O. Box 24923, 13110 Safat, Kuwait
- Department of Pediatrics, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry
of Health, Sabah Al-Nasser, 92426, Kuwait
- Kuwait Medical Genetics Center, Ministry of Health,
Sulaibikhat, 80901, Kuwait
- Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry
of Health, Sabah Al-Nasser, 92426, Kuwait
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- Department of Pediatrics, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry
of Health, Sabah Al-Nasser, 92426, Kuwait
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College
of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef
University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Pediatrics, Farwaniya Hospital, Ministry
of Health, Sabah Al-Nasser, 92426, Kuwait
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- Department of Neuromuscular disorders, UCL Queen Square
Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, WC1N 3BG, UK
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- Texas Children Hospital, Houston, Texas, 77030,
USA
- Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine,
Houston, Texas, 77030
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College
of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
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- Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College
of Medicine, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
- Texas Children Hospital, Houston, Texas, 77030,
USA
- Human Genome Sequencing Center, Baylor College of
Medicine, Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine,
Houston, Texas, 77030, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine,
University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Genetics Clinics, University Hospital Sharjah, Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates
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Laws MB. Review of the association of frailty with intellectual disability reveals large gaps in knowledge. Evid Based Nurs 2024:ebnurs-2024-104092. [PMID: 38782551 DOI: 10.1136/ebnurs-2024-104092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
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- Michael Barton Laws
- Health Services, Policy and Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Ergui I, Griffith N, Salama J, Ebner B, Dangl M, Vincent L, Razuk V, Marzouka G, Colombo R. In-Hospital Outcomes in Patients With Non-ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Concomitant Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the United States: Insights From the National Inpatient Sample 2011-2020. Cureus 2024; 16:e60289. [PMID: 38746481 PMCID: PMC11093150 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encounter significant barriers to receiving quality health care, particularly for acute conditions such as non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). This study addresses the critical gap in knowledge regarding in-hospital outcomes and the use of invasive therapies in this demographic. By analyzing data from the National Inpatient Sample database from 2011 to 2020 using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Edition (ICD-9) and Tenth Edition (ICD-10) codes, we identified patients with NSTEMI, both with and without NDDs, and compared baseline characteristics, in-hospital outcomes, and the application of invasive treatments. The analysis involved a weighted sample of 7,482,216 NSTEMI hospitalizations, of which 30,168 (0.40%) patients had NDDs. There were significantly higher comorbidity-adjusted odds of in-hospital mortality, cardiac arrest, endotracheal intubation, infectious complications, ventricular arrhythmias, and restraint use among the NDD cohort. Conversely, this group exhibited lower adjusted odds of undergoing left heart catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, or coronary artery bypass graft surgery. These findings underscore the disparities faced by patients with NDDs in accessing invasive cardiac interventions, highlighting the need for further research to address these barriers and improve care quality for this vulnerable population.
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- Ian Ergui
- Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Internal Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, Miami Department of Veterans Affairs, Miami, USA
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- Cardiology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, USA
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Hauser MJ, Kohn R. Forensic psychiatric issues in intellectual disability. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES & THE LAW 2024; 42:205-220. [PMID: 38459744 DOI: 10.1002/bsl.2653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
Abstract
Forensic psychiatrists and neuropsychiatrists are likely to encounter individuals with intellectual disability as they are over-represented in the judicial system. These individuals may have the full range of mental illnesses and comorbid conditions, including physical infirmity, sensory deficits, language impairment, and maladaptive behaviors. They are frequently disadvantaged in the judicial system due to lack of comprehension, lack of accommodations, and stigmatization. Decision making capacity may need to be assessed for health care, sexual autonomy, marriage, financial management, making a will, and need for guardianship. The usual approach to conducting an evaluation needs adaptation to fit the unique characteristics and circumstances of the individual with intellectual disability. The forensic consultant can assist attorneys, defendants, and victims in recommending accommodations and the expert witness can provide education to juries.
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- Mark J Hauser
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
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- Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
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Mestre TD, Lopes MJ, Mestre DM, Ferreira RF, Costa AP, Caldeira EV. Impact of family-centered care in families with children with intellectual disability: A systematic review. Heliyon 2024; 10:e28241. [PMID: 38560242 PMCID: PMC10981057 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Family-Centered Care (FCC) is an approach to healthcare planning, delivery and evaluation, based on beneficial partnerships between health professionals, patients and families. FCC may be particularly relevant for families with children with intellectual disability (ID), given their needs of continuum care. Objective To identify which components of the FCC are practiced and which health outcomes are considered effective in families with children with ID. Method A systematic review guided by the PRISMA STATEMENT 2020 approach and the STROBE reporting guidelines was performed on specific databases through the EBSCOhost Web platform: MEDLINE with Full Text, CINAHL PLUS with Full Text, Academic Search Complete and Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection. Peer-reviewed articles published in English or Portuguese languages from 2018 to September 2023 were retrieved. Methodological quality was established using the Quality Assessment Tool for Observational, Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies - NHLBI, NIH. Results Ten studies met the eligibility criteria and were synthetized. The results revealed nine components, reflecting the way FCC was developed: shared decision-making; family education; respect for culture; family engagement; recognition of the family's needs, characteristics and interests; specialized care support; social and emotional support; family functionality; and family seen as a unit. The health outcomes demonstrate effective gains in improving children's health through family satisfaction with health services. Also achieved psychological and social benefits, with improved family well-being and quality of life, favoring family empowerment. Conclusions The evidence suggests that FCC components involves an effective partnership between the family and health professionals as the main key in developing care plans, as well as the experience that the family unit brings to the delivery of care. FCC approach include all family members as decision-makers, providing emotional, physical and instrumental levels of support. Health outcomes emerged in three strands; for children with ID, families and health services.
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- Teresa Dionísio Mestre
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Beja – Health Department, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- University of Évora – Health Department, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- Polytechnic Institute of Beja – Health Department, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre [CHRC], Portugal
- Local Health Unit of Lower Alentejo [ULSBA], Beja, Portugal
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McKinney WS, Williford DN, Abbeduto L, Schmitt LM. The impact of social-environmental factors on IQ in syndromic intellectual developmental disabilities. J Clin Transl Sci 2024; 8:e59. [PMID: 38655457 PMCID: PMC11036438 DOI: 10.1017/cts.2024.510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Despite having the same underlying genetic etiology, individuals with the same syndromic form of intellectual developmental disability (IDD) show a large degree of interindividual differences in cognition and IQ. Research indicates that up to 80% of the variation in IQ scores among individuals with syndromic IDDs is attributable to nongenetic effects, including social-environmental factors. In this narrative review, we summarize evidence of the influence that factors related to economic stability (focused on due to its prevalence in existing literature) have on IQ in individuals with syndromic IDDs. We also highlight the pathways through which economic stability is hypothesized to impact cognitive development and drive individual differences in IQ among individuals with syndromic IDDs. We also identify broader social-environmental factors (e.g., social determinants of health) that warrant consideration in future research, but that have not yet been explored in syndromic IDDs. We conclude by making recommendations to address the urgent need for further research into other salient factors associated with heterogeneity in IQ. These recommendations ultimately may shape individual- and community-level interventions and may inform systems-level public policy efforts to promote the cognitive development of and improve the lived experiences of individuals with syndromic IDDs.
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- Walker S. McKinney
- Department of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology,
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,
Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology,
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,
Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- MIND Institute, University of California Davis,
Sacramento, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University
of California Davis, Sacramento, CA,
USA
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- Department of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology,
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center,
Cincinnati, OH, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of
Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Barsotti E, Goodman B, Samuelson R, Carvour ML. A Scoping Review of Wearable Technologies for Use in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities and Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2024:19322968241231279. [PMID: 38439547 DOI: 10.1177/19322968241231279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are at risk of diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), which can lead to foot ulcers and lower-extremity amputations. However, cognitive differences and communication barriers may impede some methods for screening and prevention of DPN. Wearable and mobile technologies-such as smartphone apps and pressure-sensitive insoles-could help to offset these barriers, yet little is known about the effectiveness of these technologies among individuals with ID. METHODS We conducted a scoping review of the databases Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science using search terms for DM, DPN, ID, and technology to diagnose or monitor DPN. Finding a lack of research in this area, we broadened our search terms to include any literature on technology to diagnose or monitor DPN and then applied these findings within the context of ID. RESULTS We identified 88 articles; 43 of 88 (48.9%) articles were concerned with gait mechanics or foot pressures. No articles explicitly included individuals with ID as the target population, although three articles involved individuals with other cognitive impairments (two among patients with a history of stroke, one among patients with hemodialysis-related cognitive changes). CONCLUSIONS Individuals with ID are not represented in studies using technology to diagnose or monitor DPN. This is a concern given the risk of DM complications among patients with ID and the potential for added benefit of such technologies to reduce barriers to screening and prevention. More studies should investigate how wearable devices can be used among patients with ID.
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- Ercole Barsotti
- College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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- College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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Ludwig NN, Holingue C, Hong JS, Kalb LG, Pfeiffer D, Reetzke R, Menon D, Landa R. Diagnostic certainty during in-person and telehealth autism evaluations. JCPP ADVANCES 2024; 4:e12201. [PMID: 38486947 PMCID: PMC10933595 DOI: 10.1002/jcv2.12201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Background Many diagnostic evaluations abruptly shifted to telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, little is known about the impact on diagnosis patterns for children evaluated for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this clinical research study was to examine (1) the frequency of diagnoses evaluated beyond ASD; (2) the frequency of diagnoses made, including ASD; and (3) clinician diagnostic certainty for all diagnoses evaluated for children who received an evaluation due to primary concerns about ASD via telehealth during the pandemic compared to those evaluated in person before the pandemic at an ASD specialty clinic. Methods The sample included 2192 children, 1-17 years (M = 6.5 years; SD = 3.9), evaluated by a physician/psychologist at an ASD specialty center. A total of 649 children were evaluated in-person September 1, 2019-March 13, 2020 (pre-pandemic) and 1543 were evaluated via telehealth March 14, 2020-July 26, 2021 (during pandemic). Upon completion of each evaluation, clinicians provided a final diagnostic determination (i.e., "Yes," "No," "Possible," or "Not Assessed") for the following DSM-5 conditions: ASD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual developmental disorder (IDD), anxiety (ANX), depression (DEP), and behavioral disorder (BD). "Possible" indicated lower certainty and the diagnosis was not provided. "Not Assessed" indicated the disorder was not evaluated. Results Diagnostic certainty for ASD and ADHD was lower and clinicians evaluated for and made diagnoses of IDD less often during evaluations that occurred via telehealth during the pandemic versus in person before the pandemic. DEP and BD were diagnosed more frequently, diagnostic certainty of DEP was lower, and no differences in the frequency of ANX diagnoses emerged during evaluations conducted via telehealth during the pandemic compared to those conducted in person before the pandemic. Conclusions Differences emerged in the frequency of diagnoses evaluated and made and diagnostic certainty for evaluations conducted via telehealth during the pandemic compared to in person before the pandemic, which likely impacted patients and reflect real-word challenges. Future work should examine whether these patterns are generalizable and the mechanisms that contribute to these differences.
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- Natasha N. Ludwig
- Department of NeuropsychologyKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Center for Autism and Related DisordersKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of Mental HealthJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Center for Autism and Related DisordersKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of NeuropsychologyKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Center for Autism and Related DisordersKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of Mental HealthJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Center for Autism and Related DisordersKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Center for Autism and Related DisordersKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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- Center for Autism and Related DisordersKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Department of NeurologyJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUnited States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral SciencesJohns Hopkins School of MedicineBaltimoreMarylandUSA
- Center for Autism and Related DisordersKennedy Krieger InstituteBaltimoreMarylandUSA
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Deshmukh MN, Harjpal P. Integrated Physiotherapeutic Intervention for Rehabilitation of a Patient With Intellectual Disabilities: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e56476. [PMID: 38638736 PMCID: PMC11024875 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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Intellectual disabilities (ID) encompass a broad spectrum of neurodevelopmental disorders marked by impairments in cognitive functioning and adaptive behavior. Accessing and benefiting from rehabilitation services pose significant challenges for individuals within this population. In this case study, the rehabilitation journey of a 44-year-old man with ID, emphasizes the tailored approach to his rehabilitation program. The primary objectives of the program were to augment the patient's functional capabilities, foster independence, and enhance his overall quality of life. The case highlights the significance of personalized, comprehensive rehabilitation strategies intricately tailored to address the distinct requirements of individuals with ID. The case study delineates a comprehensive rehabilitation regimen integrating physical therapy to address the multifaceted needs of individuals with varying degrees of disability. This inclusive approach represents a paradigm shift toward a multidisciplinary (physiotherapy along with general medical care, special education, vocational training, and community-based interventions) person-centered model of care. Through addressing the varied needs of individuals with ID, the rehabilitation plan endeavors to empower them to lead enriching, self-directed lives within their communities, thereby unlocking their complete potential. This case study stands as evidence of the profound impact of customized rehabilitation interventions in cultivating inclusivity and optimizing the well-being of individuals with ID.
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- Mansi N Deshmukh
- Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Neuro Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Codina M, Díaz-Faes DA, Pereda N. Better at home or in residential care? Victimization of people with intellectual disabilities at the hands of caregivers. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2024; 146:104689. [PMID: 38310732 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2024.104689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disabilities often need assistance of some kind in their everyday life. Support needs can increase the risk of their victimization at the hands of professional and family caregivers. This paper explores the differences in caregiver victimization between participants living in residential care settings and those who are not. METHOD A sample of 260 adults (59.2 % men) with an intellectual disability diagnosis were assessed using an adaptation of the Juvenile Victimization Questionnaire comparing prevalence, sum and variety scores. RESULTS More than half of the sample (59.2 %) experienced some form of caregiver victimization throughout their lifetime, with physical abuse, verbal abuse, and neglect being the most frequently reported forms. Participants in residential care settings experienced significantly more caregiver victimization incidents and a broader range of victimization forms than their counterparts outside residential care. Significant differences were found based on the individuals' place of residence and gender. Details are provided on the last victimization incident, the perpetrator, the psychological and physical consequences of the victimization, and the reporting rates. CONCLUSIONS This study outlines high rates of lifetime caregiver victimization, with those who live in residential care settings at particular risk. Further research is needed to gain a deeper understanding of the nuances of caregiver victimization and to prevent abuse in caregiving contexts.
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- Marta Codina
- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Institute of Neurosciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain.
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Institute of Neurosciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology, Institute of Neurosciences, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
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Wallin S, Hemmingsson H, Thunberg G, Wilder J. Turn-taking and communication modes of students and staff in group activities at non-inclusive schools for students with intellectual disability. Augment Altern Commun 2024; 40:19-30. [PMID: 37702703 DOI: 10.1080/07434618.2023.2243517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Most students with intellectual and communicative disability who rely on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) attend non-inclusive school settings. Little is known about turn-taking and the use of various communication modes in groups of students and staff in this context. Previous studies on single students with intellectual disability in various school settings have found that staff tend to dominate interactions and augmented communication modes are used more during structured than unstructured activities. The present study explored turn-taking contributions and communication modes in whole groups of students and staff in non-inclusive school settings in Sweden. Video observations of 33 students and 30 school staff were conducted in seven classrooms during one structured activity (circle time) and one unstructured activity (leisure time). Turn-taking contributions and communication modes were examined when comparing students and staff and when comparing the two activities. Findings revealed that staff dominated the interactions and augmented communication modes were used less during leisure time than circle time. Notably, aided augmented communication modes, particularly speech-output technologies, were used sparsely. Findings of this study highlight the importance of supporting staff members in applying partner strategies and incorporating augmented input, especially aided augmented input, across various group activities at school.
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- Sofia Wallin
- Department of Special Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Special Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Special Education, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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Asghari Sarfaraz A, Jabbarpour N, Bonyadi M, Khalaj-Kondory M. Identification and bioinformatics analysis of a novel variant in the HERC2 gene in a patient with intellectual developmental disorder. J Neurogenet 2024; 38:19-25. [PMID: 38884635 DOI: 10.1080/01677063.2024.2365634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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HERC2-associated neurodevelopmental-disorders(NDD) encompass a cluster of medical conditions that arise from genetic mutations occurring within the HERC2 gene. These disorders can manifest a spectrum of symptoms that impact the brain and nervous system, including delayed psychomotor development, severe mental retardation, seizures and autistic features. Whole-Exome-Sequencing(WES) was performed on a ten-year-old male patient referred to the genetic center for genetic analysis. Blood samples were collected from the proband, his parents, and his sister to extract DNA. PCR-Sanger-sequencing was utilized to validate the findings obtained from WES. In order to obtain a more thorough understanding of the impact of the mutation, an extensive analysis was conducted using bioinformatics tools. WES data analysis identified a homozygous single nucleotide change(C > T) at position c14215 located in exon ninety-two of the HERC2 gene (NC_000015.10(NM_004667.6):c.14215C > T). The absence of this mutation among our cohort composed of four hundred normal healthy adults from the same ethnic group, and its absence in any other population database, confirms the pathogenicity of the mutation. This study revealed that the substitution of arginine with a stop codon within the Hect domain caused a premature stop codon at position 4739(p.Arg4739Ter). This mutation significantly results in the production of a truncated HERC2 protein with an incomplete HECT domain. In the final stage of ubiquitin attachment, HECT E3 ubiquitin ligases play a catalytic role by creating a thiolester intermediate using their conserved catalytic cysteine (Cys4762). This intermediate is formed before ubiquitin is transferred to a substrate protein. The truncation of the HERC2 protein is expected to disrupt its ability to perform this function, which could potentially hinder important regulatory processes related to the development and maintenance of synapses. The identification of a novel pathogenic variant, NC_000015.10(NM_004667.6):c.14215C > T, located within the ninety-two exon of the HERC2 gene, is notable for its association with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern in cases of Intellectual Developmental Disorder(IDD). In the end, this variant could potentially play a part in the underlying mechanisms leading to the onset of intellectual developmental disorder.
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- Asal Asghari Sarfaraz
- Animal Biology Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Animal Biology Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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- Center of Excellence for Biodiversity, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
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Wang HH, Lin LL, Li ZJ, Wei X, Askander O, Cappuccio G, Hashem MO, Hubert L, Munnich A, Alqahtani M, Pang Q, Burmeister M, Lu Y, Poirier K, Besmond C, Sun S, Brunetti-Pierri N, Alkuraya FS, Qi L. Hypomorphic variants of SEL1L-HRD1 ER-associated degradation are associated with neurodevelopmental disorders. J Clin Invest 2024; 134:e170054. [PMID: 37943610 PMCID: PMC10786691 DOI: 10.1172/jci170054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023] Open
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Recent studies using cell type-specific knockout mouse models have improved our understanding of the pathophysiological relevance of suppressor of lin-12-like-HMG-CoA reductase degradation 1 (SEL1L-HRD1) endoplasmic reticulum-associated (ER-associated) degradation (ERAD); however, its importance in humans remains unclear, as no disease variant has been identified. Here, we report the identification of 3 biallelic missense variants of SEL1L and HRD1 (or SYVN1) in 6 children from 3 independent families presenting with developmental delay, intellectual disability, microcephaly, facial dysmorphisms, hypotonia, and/or ataxia. These SEL1L (p.Gly585Asp, p.Met528Arg) and HRD1 (p.Pro398Leu) variants were hypomorphic and impaired ERAD function at distinct steps of ERAD, including substrate recruitment (SEL1L p.Gly585Asp), SEL1L-HRD1 complex formation (SEL1L p.Met528Arg), and HRD1 activity (HRD1 p.Pro398Leu). Our study not only provides insights into the structure-function relationship of SEL1L-HRD1 ERAD, but also establishes the importance of SEL1L-HRD1 ERAD in humans.
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- Huilun H. Wang
- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and
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- Hopital Cheik Zaïd, Hopital Universitaire International RABAT, Morocco
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- Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, Italy
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Genomics, Center for Genomic Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Imagine Institute, INSERM UMR1163, Paris, France
- Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Department of Translational Genomics, Center for Genomic Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Michigan Neuroscience Institute and Departments of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics, Psychiatry, and Human Genetics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine, Pozzuoli, Italy
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
- Scuola Superiore Meridionale (SSM, School of Advanced Studies), Genomics and Experimental Medicine Program, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Genomics, Center for Genomic Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pediatrics, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, University of Virginia School of Medicine, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
- Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology and
- Department of Biological Chemistry, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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Hassona Y, Altoum D, Alqaisi D, Taimeh D, Sawair F. Management of auto-immune blistering disease in an older patient with severe intellectual disability. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2024; 44:117-123. [PMID: 37016562 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 03/19/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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Management of chronic oral mucosal diseases might be challenging in older individuals with intellectual disability because of associated comorbidities, variable clinical presentations, and various barriers imposed by the intellectual disability. This report describes the presentation and management of pemphigus vulgaris in an older female with severe intellectual disability.
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- Yazan Hassona
- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan
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Browne EG, King JR, Surtees ADR. Sleep in people with and without intellectual disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2024; 68:1-22. [PMID: 37857569 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sleep problems are regularly reported in people with intellectual disabilities. Recent years have seen a substantial increase in studies comparing sleep in people with intellectual disabilities to control participants, with an increase in the use of validated, objective measures. Emerging patterns of differences in sleep time and sleep quality warrant pooled investigation. METHODS A systematic search was conducted across three databases (Ovid Embase, PsycInfo and Medline) and returned all papers comparing sleep in people with intellectual disabilities to a control group, published since the last meta-analysis on the topic. A quality framework was employed to rate the risk of bias across studies. Separate meta-analyses of sleep duration and sleep quality were conducted. Subgrouping compared findings for those studies with participants with genetic syndromes or neurodevelopmental conditions and those with heterogeneous intellectual disability. RESULTS Thirteen new papers were identified and combined with those from the previous meta-analysis to provide 34 papers in total. Quality of studies was generally rated highly, though sampling provided risk of bias and adaptive functioning was rarely measured. People with intellectual disability associated with genetic syndromes or neurodevelopmental conditions sleep for shorter time periods (standardised mean difference = .26) and experience worse sleep quality (standardised mean difference = .68) than their peers. People with intellectual disability of heterogeneous origin show no difference in sleep time but have poorer sleep quality. There was some evidence that age moderated these effects. CONCLUSIONS People with intellectual disability have poorer sleep than those without. Subtle patterns suggest that aetiology of intellectual disability moderates the topography of these difficulties, with further work needed to differentiate common and distinct mechanisms across groups.
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- E G Browne
- School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Division of Mental Health, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Pan X, Liu S, Feng X, Liu L, Zhang X, Qian G, Liang N, Yao H, Dong X, Tan B. Whole exome sequencing and transcriptome analysis in two unrelated patients with novel SET mutations. J Hum Genet 2023; 68:867-874. [PMID: 37737486 DOI: 10.1038/s10038-023-01196-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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The human SET nuclear proto-oncogene (SET) gene is a protein-coding gene that encodes proteins that affects chromatin remodeling and gene transcription. Mutations in the SET gene have been reported to cause intellectual disability (ID) and epilepsy. In this study, we collected and analyzed clinical, genetic, and transcript features of two unrelated Chinese patients with ID. Both patients were characterized by moderate intellectual disability. Whole-exome sequencing identified two novel heterozygous mutations in the SET gene: NM_001122821.1:c.532-3 T > A and NM_001122821.1:c.3 G > C (p.0?). Additionally, RNA sequencing revealed widespread dysregulation of genes involved in NF-kB signaling and neuronal system in these two patients. To our knowledge, this is the first report of SET mutations causing ID in the Chinese population, broadening the genetic and ethnic spectrum of SET-related disorders and highlighting the importance of screening for SET gene variants.
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- Xin Pan
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Rare Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Institute of Rare Diseases, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Computer Science, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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Wong SB, Tsao Y, Tsai WH, Wang TS, Wu HC, Wang SS. Application of bidirectional long short-term memory network for prediction of cognitive age. Sci Rep 2023; 13:20197. [PMID: 37980387 PMCID: PMC10657465 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47606-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/20/2023] Open
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Electroencephalography (EEG) measures changes in neuronal activity and can reveal significant changes from infancy to adulthood concomitant with brain maturation, making it a potential physiological marker of brain maturation and cognition. To investigate a promising deep learning tool for EEG classification, we applied the bidirectional long short-term memory (BLSTM) algorithm to analyze EEG data from the pediatric EEG laboratory of Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital. The trained BLSTM model was 86% accurate when identifying EEGs from young children (8 months-6 years) and adolescents (12-20 years). However, there was only a modest classification accuracy (69.3%) when categorizing EEG samples into three age groups (8 months-6 years, 6-12 years, and 12-20 years). For EEG samples from patients with intellectual disability, the prediction accuracy of the trained BLSTM model was 46.4%, which was significantly lower than its accuracy for EEGs from neurotypical patients, indicating that the individual's intelligence plays a major role in the age prediction. This study confirmed that scalp EEG can reflect brain maturation and the BLSTM algorithm is a feasible deep learning tool for the identification of cognitive age. The trained model can potentially be applied to clinical services as a supportive measurement of neurodevelopmental status.
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- Shi-Bing Wong
- Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan.
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- Research Center for Information Technology Innovation, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Hao Y, Razman R. Moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity levels of children with intellectual disability during physical education classes. Front Public Health 2023; 11:1056191. [PMID: 38026269 PMCID: PMC10667468 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1056191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Physical education (PE) class is an excellent way to improve moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA). Increasing number of research has explored the children's PA based on movement during PE classes, but data for children with intellectual disability (ID) is still lacking. Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the current status of MVPA levels of children with ID during PE classes in China, as well as differences of MVPA levels according to gender and grade. Methods Accelerometers were used to record MVPA levels of fifty-three children with severe ID from 9 to 16 years of age (mean age: 12.60 ± 1.66 years) during standard PE classes. Results The mean time spent in MVPA during PE classes was 8.00 ± 2.10 min, meaning only 22.88% of PE class time was spent in MVPA. As grade levels progresses, time spent in MVPA during PE classes tended to decrease; the fourth-grade children tended to spend more time in MVPA during PE classes compared with the fifth-grade and the sixth-grade (9.15 vs. 7.61 vs. 7.25 min, all p < 0.05). Boys spend significantly more time in MVPA during PE classes than girls; both in the entire sample (9.20 vs. 5.70 min) as well as in each grade (9.76 vs. 6.09 min, 9.35 vs. 5.68 min, 8.31 vs. 5.59 min, all p < 0.05). Conclusion Findings from this study indicate that the proportion of PE class spent in the MVPA of children with ID was lower than the 50% recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and U.K. Association for Physical Education (AfPE). And the amount of MVPA participation varied by the grade and gender as well as by the activity performed. Therefore, in order to help children with ID achieve MVPA goals, educators need to reevaluate the PE curriculum as well as take due consideration of grade and gender when devising new content.
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- Faculty of Sports and Exercise Science, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Alopoudi A, Makri M, Alişoğlu B, Doğan A, Imbesi A, Karakoyun M, Lacapelle A, Navarro Roux MA, Pissa A, Tsolaki M. A Protocol for the Development and Assessment of a Non-Pharmacological Intervention Designed to Improve Cognitive Skills of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Mixed Method Design. J Multidiscip Healthc 2023; 16:3215-3226. [PMID: 37933262 PMCID: PMC10625738 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s422859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
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Aim This paper describes the steps of a protocol for developing and assessing a non-pharmacological intervention, specifically a Serious Game, with the goal of improving eight cognitive skills in adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Serious games that focus on one deficit and/or are restricted to one disorder have been developed to improve the cognitive skills of people with Intellectual Disabilities. There is a lack of a single tool that targets various cognitive skills as well as a broader spectrum of disorders. Purpose The presentation of the protocol which describes the steps of developing a new Serious Game that will be evaluated in a randomised control trial intervention. Participants and Methods The protocol is divided into three stages: identification of cognitive deficits and development of the Serious Game, randomised control trial intervention- follow up assessment, and evaluation of the Serious Game by trainers and caregivers. The participants of the intervention are adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Results The protocol's results are expected to cover the development of a new Serious Game for specific cognitive functions of a mixed group of adults with Intellectual Disabilities, evaluating the structure and content of the game through neuropsychological assessments for participants and specific questionnaires for trainers and caregivers, evaluating the improvement of specific cognitive abilities in participants in the intervention; and measuring the possible improvement of the quality of life and social interaction of people with Intellectual Disabilities. Conclusion This is the first study to develop a protocol and implement and assess this new Serious Game. This Serious Game is expected to assist people with Intellectual Disabilities in cognitive and social aspects.
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- Aristi Alopoudi
- Greek Association of Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Greek Association of Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI - Auth), Balkan Center, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Synthesis Center for Research and Education Limited, Lefkosia, Cyprus
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- Greek Association of Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
- Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation (CIRI - Auth), Balkan Center, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Skoczylas S, Jakiel P, Płoszaj T, Gadzalska K, Borowiec M, Pastorczak A, Moczulska H, Malarska M, Eckersdorf-Mastalerz A, Budzyńska E, Zmysłowska A. Novel potentially pathogenic variants detected in genes causing intellectual disability and epilepsy in Polish families. Neurogenetics 2023; 24:221-229. [PMID: 37405542 PMCID: PMC10545623 DOI: 10.1007/s10048-023-00724-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intellectual disability (ID) affects 1-3% of the world population. The number of genes whose dysfunctions cause intellectual disability is increasing. In addition, new gene associations are constantly being discovered, as well as specific phenotypic features for already identified genetic alterations are being described. The aim of our study was to search for pathogenic variants in genes responsible for moderate to severe intellectual disability and epilepsy, using a panel of targeted next-generation sequencing (tNGS) for diagnosis. METHODS The group of 73 patients (ID, n=32; epilepsy, n=21; ID and epilepsy, n=18) was enrolled in the nucleus DNA (nuDNA) study using a tNGS panel (Agilent Technologies, USA). In addition, high coverage mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) was extracted from the tNGS data for 54 patients. RESULTS Fifty-two rare nuDNA variants, as well as 10 rare and 1 novel mtDNA variants, were found in patients in the study group. The 10 most damaging nuDNA variants were subjected to a detailed clinical analysis. Finally, 7 nuDNA and 1 mtDNA were found to be the cause of the disease. CONCLUSIONS This shows that still a very large proportion of patients remain undiagnosed and may require further testing. The reason for the negative results of our analysis may be a non-genetic cause of the observed phenotypes or failure to detect the causative variant in the genome. In addition, the study clearly shows that analysis of the mtDNA genome is clinically relevant, as approximately 1% of patients with ID may have pathogenic variant in mitochondrial DNA.
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- S Skoczylas
- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland.
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- 1Department of Clinical Genetics, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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van Wingerden E, Vacaru SV, Holstege L, Sterkenburg PS. Hey Google! Intelligent personal assistants and well-being in the context of disability during COVID-19. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2023; 67:973-985. [PMID: 37317950 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Amidst the greatest technological advancement that societies have seen, the (health)care and quality of life of all, and especially of vulnerable individuals, see unprecedented improvements. Intelligent personal assistants (IPAs), such as Google Home (GH), can easily be implemented in their daily lives to facilitate routines. Technology can offer significant benefits for individuals with impairments and/or limitations in achieving greater autonomy and well-being. However, this opportunity still needs to be fully exploited, especially in long-term care facilities. Furthermore, such potential may be particularly needed during social isolation due to health concerns, such as the COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. We investigated the validity of implementing GH in residential care for individuals with visual impairments (VIs) and intellectual disabilities (IDs) and assessed the effects of a 10-week intervention on self-reported well-being. METHODS We used a mixed-methods multiple case studies approach (N = 7) and performed intensive assessments (20 weeks), including self-report well-being questionnaires and observations focusing on well-being, autonomy, social participation and GH experiences. Nonoverlap of all pairs analyses were performed for quantitative data indexing performance differences between intervention phases. Thematic analysis was performed for the qualitative data. RESULTS We found meaningful improvements in well-being in five clients, while all rated the experience of using GH positively. CONCLUSIONS Our findings from the quantitative and qualitative analyses document that individuals with VI and/or ID benefit from IPAs in fostering better autonomy by facilitating access to information and entertainment. Further implications and possible barriers to large-scale implementation of IPAs in residential care are discussed.
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- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies & Amsterdam Public Health, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies & Amsterdam Public Health, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Bartiméus, Doorn, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Child and Family Studies & Amsterdam Public Health, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hawthorne K, Loveall SJ. The Effects of Syntactic, Semantic, and Pragmatic Prominence on Pronoun Interpretation in Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2023; 66:3606-3621. [PMID: 37562140 DOI: 10.1044/2023_jslhr-22-00557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Pronouns are referentially ambiguous: For example, "she" could refer to any female. Nonetheless, errors in pronoun interpretation rarely occur for adults with typical development (TD) due to several strategies implicitly shared between the talker and listener. The purpose of this study was to test the impacts of syntactic, semantic, and prosodic prominence on pronoun interpretation for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and TD. METHOD Adults with IDD (n = 28) and TD (n = 27) listened to ministories involving a pronoun with two potential antecedents that varied in syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic prominence. Subject/first-mentioned antecedents are more syntactically prominent than object antecedents. Semantic prominence was manipulated via verb transitivity: Subjects are more semantically prominent when the verb is highly transitive (e.g., "hit" vs. "see," a low-transitivity verb for which the subject is merely experiencing the action). Pragmatic prominence was manipulated by placing prosodic focus on one of the two potential antecedents. Eye gaze to images representing the potential antecedents was tracked as a measure of online processing. Responses to a follow-up pronoun interpretation question were also recorded. RESULTS Adults with TD used syntactic, semantic, and-in early processing-pragmatic prominence when interpreting ambiguous pronouns. Adults with IDD were sensitive to syntactic prominence but to a significantly lesser extent than their peers with TD. CONCLUSIONS Pronouns are an integral part of everyday conversation, and when the conversational partners do not share common strategies to link ambiguous pronouns with their antecedents, misunderstandings will occur. Results show that adults with IDD only weakly share pronoun interpretation strategies with adults with TD, suggesting that pronouns may be an important focus for intervention for this population. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.23875809.
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- Kara Hawthorne
- Department of Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences, Sorenson Language and Communication Center, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC
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- Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Gravråkmo S. Associations between executive functions, intelligence and adaptive behaviour in children and adolescents with mild intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2023; 27:715-727. [PMID: 35543122 PMCID: PMC10467003 DOI: 10.1177/17446295221095951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Background: The purpose of this study was to explore the role of everyday executive functions in relation to intelligence and adaptive behaviour in children and adolescents with mild intellectual disability. Method: A group of children and adolescents, previously diagnosed with mild intellectual disability were assessed according to intelligence, everyday executive functions and adaptive behaviour. The association between everyday executive functions and intelligence was examined, and it was explored whether intelligence or everyday executive functions would best predict adaptive behaviour. Results: Adaptive behaviour was significantly predicted by executive functions, but not by intelligence. Nor was intelligence significantly related to everyday executive functions in this group. Conclusions: Although fundamental in diagnosing intellectual disability, intelligence cannot predict adaptive behaviour. Assessing everyday executive functions and adaptive behaviour, as well as acknowledging the strong association between them, provides valuable information in the process of optimizing developmental support for children and adolescents with mild intellectual disability.
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- Sissel Gravråkmo
- Regional Centre for Habilitation at the Regional Centre for Child and Youth Mental Health and Child Welfare, Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway; Department of Habilitation Services at the Children´s Clinic, St. Olav’s Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
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Reguera-García MM, Fernández-Baró E, Diez-Vega I, Varona-Echave I, Seco-Calvo J. Explanatory Capacity of Postural Control and Physical Fitness in Cognitive Impairment and Support Needs among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities-A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1213. [PMID: 37626569 PMCID: PMC10452408 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13081213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Postural control is a skill associated with most motor activities and is essential for the performance of activities of daily living. People with intellectual disabilities (ID) present postural control deficits that can be attributed to several causes. The aim of this study was to determine whether postural control and physical fitness could explain the cognitive impairment and support needs in this population. A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted with 18 people with ID. Data collection was based on assessments for postural control (Mini BESTest and Berg Balance Scale) and physical fitness (Senior Fitness Test). The data were analyzed using linear regression models. Anticipatory postural adjustments were associated with support needs, explaining up to 45% of these. Consecutive postural adjustments and upper limb strength were less significantly associated with support needs. However, none of the variables used explained cognitive impairment in ID. Knowledge of the relationships and behavior of the different measurement tools is essential for the development of appropriate interventions in this population.
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- María Mercedes Reguera-García
- SALBIS Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León, 24400 Ponferrada, Spain
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- ENSADE Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León, 24400 Ponferrada, Spain
- Exercise, Health and Applied Biomarkers Research Group, European University of Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain
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- Clínica Volta do Castro, Rúa de Feliciano Barrera Fernández, 9, BAJO, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- ENSADE Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of León, 24400 Ponferrada, Spain
- Institute of Biomedicine (BIOMED), University of León, 24071 León, Spain
- Physiology Department, University of the Basque Country, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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Honorato MM, Cremaschi RC, Coelho FMS. The challenges to control epilepsy in an isolated indigenous tribe in Brazil's Amazon: 15 years of follow-up. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2023; 81:725-733. [PMID: 37402399 PMCID: PMC10468723 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epilepsy is a common neurological disease that affects people all over the world, but it is rarely described in indigenous peoples. OBJECTIVE To study the epilepsy characteristics and risk factors for seizure control in people from an isolated indigenous population. METHODS This is a retrospective and historical cohort study conducted from 2003 to 2018 (15 years), at a neurology outpatient clinic, of 25 Waiwai tribes' indigenous individuals with epilepsy, inhabitants of an isolated forest reserve in the Amazon. Clinical aspects, background, comorbidities, exams, treatment, and response were studied. Factors that impacted seizure control over 24 months were identified using Kaplan-Meier curves and Cox and Weibull regression models. RESULTS The majority of cases started in childhood, with no difference regarding gender. Focal epilepsies were predominant. Most patients had tonic-clonic seizures. A quarter of them had a family history, and 20% had referred febrile seizures. There was intellectual disability in 20% of patients. Neurological examination and psychomotor development were altered in one third of the participants. The treatment controlled 72% of the patients (monotherapy in 64%). Phenobarbital was the most prescribed anti-seizure medication, followed by carbamazepine and valproate. The most relevant factors that impacted seizure control over time were abnormal neurological exam and family history. CONCLUSION Family history and abnormal neurological exam were predicted risk factors for refractory epilepsy. Even in an isolated indigenous tribe, the partnership between the indigenous people and the multidisciplinary team ensured treatment adherence. The public healthcare system must guarantee modern anti-seizure medications, mainly for this vulnerable population, which has no other source of treatment.
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- Marcos Manoel Honorato
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, São Paulo SP, Brazil.
- Universidade do Estado do Pará, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Departamento de Saúde Integrada, Santarém PR, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, São Paulo SP, Brazil.
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Departamento de Neurologia e Neurocirurgia, São Paulo SP, Brazil.
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Departamento de Psicobiologia, São Paulo SP, Brazil.
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Nehme L, Ye P, Huang JC, Kawakita T. Decision and economic analysis of hostile abortion laws compared with supportive abortion laws. Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM 2023; 5:101019. [PMID: 37178721 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2023.101019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization. Therefore, several states banned abortion, and other states are considering more hostile abortion laws. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the incidence of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes in the hypothetical cohort where all states have hostile abortion laws compared with the pre-Dobbs v Jackson cohort (supportive abortion laws cohort) and examine the cost-effectiveness of these policies. STUDY DESIGN This study developed a decision and economic analysis model comparing the hostile abortion laws cohort with the supportive abortion laws cohort in a sample of 5.3 million pregnancies. Cost (inflated to 2022 US dollars) estimates were from a healthcare provider's perspective, including immediate and long-term costs. The time horizon was set to a lifetime. Probabilities, costs, and utilities were derived from the literature. The cost-effectiveness threshold was set to be at $100,000 per quality-adjusted life year. Probabilistic sensitivity analyses using the Monte Carlo simulation with 10,000 simulations were performed to assess the robustness of our results. The primary outcomes included maternal mortality and an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio. The secondary outcomes included hysterectomy, cesarean delivery, hospital readmission, neonatal intensive care unit admission, neonatal mortality, profound neurodevelopmental disability, and incremental cost and effectiveness. RESULTS In the base case analysis, the hostile abortion laws cohort had 12,911 more maternal mortalities, 7518 more hysterectomies, 234,376 more cesarean deliveries, 102,712 more hospital readmissions, 83,911 more neonatal intensive care unit admissions, 3311 more neonatal mortalities, and 904 more cases of profound neurodevelopmental disability than the supportive abortion laws cohort. The hostile abortion laws cohort was associated with more cost ($109.8 billion [hostile abortion laws cohort] vs $75.6 billion [supportive abortion laws cohort]) and 120,749,900 fewer quality-adjusted life years with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of negative $140,687.60 than the supportive abortion laws cohort. Probabilistic sensitivity analyses suggested that the chance of the supportive abortion laws cohort being the preferred strategy was more than 95%. CONCLUSION When states consider enacting hostile abortion laws, legislators should consider an increase in the incidence of adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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- Lea Nehme
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA (Drs Nehme and Kawakita)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC (Dr Ye); Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC (Dr Ye)
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- Department of Business Management, National Sun Yat-Sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Dr Huang)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA (Drs Nehme and Kawakita).
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Abi Raad S, Yazbeck Karam V, Chouery E, Mehawej C, Megarbane A. CHAMP1-Related Disorder: Sharing 20 Years of thorough Clinical Follow-Up and Review of the Literature. Genes (Basel) 2023; 14:1546. [PMID: 37628598 PMCID: PMC10454041 DOI: 10.3390/genes14081546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Intellectual disability (ID) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. While the causes of ID are still largely unknown, it is believed to result from a combination of environmental exposures and genetic abnormalities. Recent advancements in genomic studies and clinical genetic testing have identified numerous genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), including ID. One such gene is CHAMP1, which plays a role in chromosome alignment and has been linked to a specific type of NDD called CHAMP1 disease. This report presents the case of a 21-year-old Lebanese female patient with a de novo mutation in CHAMP1. In addition to ID and NDD, the patient exhibited various clinical features such as impaired language, dysmorphic features, macrocephaly, thoracic hyperkyphosis, decreased pain sensation, and metabolic syndrome. These findings expand the understanding of the clinical spectrum associated with CHAMP1 mutations and highlight the importance of comprehensive follow-up for improved prognosis. Overall, this case contributes to the knowledge of CHAMP1-related NDDs by describing additional clinical features associated with a CHAMP1 mutation. The findings underscore the need for accurate diagnosis, thorough follow-up, and personalized care for individuals with CHAMP1 mutations to optimize their prognosis.
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- Sarah Abi Raad
- Department of Pediatrics, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1102-2801, Lebanon;
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- Department of Human Genetics, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1102-2801, Lebanon; (E.C.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1102-2801, Lebanon; (E.C.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Human Genetics, Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1102-2801, Lebanon; (E.C.); (C.M.)
- Institut Jérôme Lejeune, 75015 Paris, France
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Michalski SC, Gallomarino NC, Szpak A, May KW, Lee G, Ellison C, Loetscher T. Improving real-world skills in people with intellectual disabilities: an immersive virtual reality intervention. VIRTUAL REALITY 2023:1-12. [PMID: 37360807 PMCID: PMC10068226 DOI: 10.1007/s10055-023-00759-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool for training life skills in people with intellectual disabilities. However, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the implementation, suitability, and effectiveness of VR training in this population. The present study investigated the effectiveness of VR training for people with intellectual disabilities by assessing (1) their ability to complete basic tasks in VR, (2) real-world transfer and skill generalisation, and (3) the individual characteristics of participants able to benefit from VR training. Thirty-two participants with an intellectual disability of varying severity completed a waste management training intervention in VR that involved sorting 18 items into three bins. Real-world performance was measured at pre-test, post-test, and delayed time points. The number of VR training sessions varied as training ceased when participants met the learning target (≈ 90% correct). A survival analysis assessed training success probability as a function of the number of training sessions with participants split by their level of adaptive functioning (as measured on the Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System Third Edition). The learning target was met by 19 participants (59.4%) within ten sessions (Mdn = 8.5, IQR 4-10). Real-world performance significantly improved from pre- to post-test and pre- to delayed test. There was no significant difference from post- to delayed test. Further, there was a significant positive relationship between adaptive functioning and change in the real-world assessment from the pre-test to the post- and delayed tests. VR facilitated the learning of most participants, which led to demonstrations of real-world transfer and skill generalisation. The present study identified a relationship between adaptive functioning and success in VR training. The survival curve may assist in planning future studies and training programs.
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- Stefan Carlo Michalski
- University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
- The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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Antolini G, Colizzi M. Where Do Neurodevelopmental Disorders Go? Casting the Eye Away from Childhood towards Adulthood. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11071015. [PMID: 37046942 PMCID: PMC10094062 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11071015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023] Open
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Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) encompass a group of complex conditions with onset during the early developmental period. Such disorders are frequently associated with a number of neuropsychiatric features, the most prevalent ones being autism spectrum disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, intellectual disability, communication and specific learning disorders, and motor disorders. These conditions are characterized by wide genetic and clinical variability, and although they were previously conceptualized as childhood-limited disorders, NDDs are progressively being recognized as persistent conditions with a potentially relevant impact on the quality of life and overall functioning during adult life. In addition, emerging evidence seems to point towards the hypothesis of a neurodevelopmental continuum, according to which NNDs could portray different time-dependent outcomes, depending on the severity of the altered brain development. Despite representing lifelong phenotypes, they are often not promptly identified and/or managed in adulthood. In this regard, specific guidelines on clinical and therapeutic approaches for these conditions have not yet been delineated. In this view, future research investigations should be encouraged to broaden available knowledge, characterize the clinical course of NDDs across an individual’s lifespan, and better understand the patterns of aging-related concerns in adults with an NDD diagnosis. Additionally, considering the difficulties many young adults encounter while transitioning from childhood to adult mental health services, new, specific programs should be developed and existing programs should be implemented to improve the transition process and for the management of NDDs in adulthood.
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- Giulia Antolini
- Child and Adolescent Neuropsychiatry Unit, Maternal-Child Integrated Care Department, Integrated University Hospital of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Unit of Psychiatry, Department of Medicine (DAME), University of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy
- Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London SE5 8AF, UK
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Karim S, Hussein IR, Schulten HJ, Alsaedi S, Mirza Z, Al-Qahtani M, Chaudhary A. Identification of Extremely Rare Pathogenic CNVs by Array CGH in Saudi Children with Developmental Delay, Congenital Malformations, and Intellectual Disability. CHILDREN 2023; 10:children10040662. [PMID: 37189911 DOI: 10.3390/children10040662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Chromosomal imbalance is implicated in developmental delay (DD), congenital malformations (CM), and intellectual disability (ID), and, thus, precise identification of copy number variations (CNVs) is essential. We therefore aimed to investigate the genetic heterogeneity in Saudi children with DD/CM/ID. High-resolution array comparative genomic hybridization (array CGH) was used to detect disease-associated CNVs in 63 patients. Quantitative PCR was done to confirm the detected CNVs. Giemsa banding-based karyotyping was also performed. Array CGH identified chromosomal abnormalities in 24 patients; distinct pathogenic and/or variants of uncertain significance CNVs were found in 19 patients, and aneuploidy was found in 5 patients including 47,XXY (n = 2), 45,X (n = 2) and a patient with trisomy 18 who carried a balanced Robertsonian translocation. CNVs including 9p24p13, 16p13p11, 18p11 had gains/duplications and CNVs, including 3p23p14, 10q26, 11p15, 11q24q25, 13q21.1q32.1, 16p13.3p11.2, and 20q11.1q13.2, had losses/deletions only, while CNVs including 8q24, 11q12, 15q25q26, 16q21q23, and 22q11q13 were found with both gains or losses in different individuals. In contrast, standard karyotyping detected chromosomal abnormalities in ten patients. The diagnosis rate of array CGH (28%, 18/63 patients) was around two-fold higher than that of conventional karyotyping (15.87%, 10/63 patients). We herein report, for the first time, the extremely rare pathogenic CNVs in Saudi children with DD/CM/ID. The reported prevalence of CNVs in Saudi Arabia adds value to clinical cytogenetics.
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Domínguez-Vergara J, Santa-Cruz-Espinoza H, Chávez-Ventura G. Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview: Psychometric Properties in Family Caregivers of People with Intellectual Disabilities. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:391-402. [PMID: 36826213 PMCID: PMC9954955 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13020029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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Caregivers of people with intellectual disabilities may feel overburdened in their work and experience negative psychological consequences. The purpose of this instrumental study was to determine the evidence of internal structure and reliability of the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview scale. A total of 398 family caregivers, including women and men, participated (M = 47.33, SD = 10.44). The structure of the scale was evaluated by factor analysis and the McDonald Omega coefficient was used to estimate reliability. Sixteen models of the scale were tested, differing in number of items and factor structures. A model of 15 items and 4 dimensions (overload, competence, social relationship, and interpersonal relationship) obtained acceptable fit (χ2 = 184.72; p < 0.001; CFI = 0.95; TLI = 0.94; RMSEA = 0.055; SRMR = 0.05) and reliability coefficients above 0.70 in their dimensions. It is concluded that the Zarit scale is valid and reliable for use in caregivers of people with intellectual disabilities.
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- Institute for Research in Science and Technology, Universidad César Vallejo, Trujillo 13009, Peru
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Partner Violence Hospitalizations Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities. Am J Prev Med 2023; 64:117-121. [PMID: 36163121 DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2022.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this study is to determine the RR of intimate partner violence‒related hospitalization among men and women with and without intellectual disabilities. METHODS This is a retrospective cohort study using Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project, National Inpatient Sample, 2013-2019. Adults with intellectual disabilities were identified using diagnosis codes. A control group without intellectual disabilities was matched in a 1:5 ratio. A total of 1,179,282 hospitalization records were analyzed, with identified cases of 112,565 men and 83,982 women with intellectual disabilities. Analyses were conducted in 2021 and 2022. RESULTS Men with intellectual disabilities (RR=6.00; 95% CI=4.43, 8.13; p<0.001) were at higher risk for intimate partner violence‒related hospitalizations than men without intellectual disabilities, as were women without intellectual disabilities (RR=3.36; 95% CI=2.57, 4.39; p<0.001). Women with intellectual disabilities experienced the highest risk of intimate partner violence‒related hospitalizations (RR=16.44; 95% CI=12.60, 21.45; p<0.001). Risks remained robust after adjusting for sociodemographic and hospital characteristics. CONCLUSIONS Intellectual disability and female sex compound to elevate the risk of intimate partner violence‒related hospitalizations. This study underscores the need for improved and specialized service provision across healthcare, legal, criminal, and other systems to promote safety and healing for people with disabilities (especially for those with intellectual disabilities) who are survivors of intimate partner violence.
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Nair R, Pattamatta M, Listl S. OPERATIONALIZING ORAL HEALTH OUTCOME MEASURES TO IMPROVE THE ORAL HEALTH OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2023; 23:101790. [PMID: 36707168 DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2022.101790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) face significant challenges in preventing oral diseases. They also lack access to high-quality oral health care in professional settings. To understand the effects of oral conditions on their lives and health, it is necessary to assess their oral health outcome measures. For those with mild ID, who possess adequate linguistic and cognitive abilities, accessibility features should be incorporated in the dental patient reported outcome (dPRO) measures. But many other individuals often lack the linguistic and cognitive ability to self-report through dPRO measures. While self-reported measures are preferable, requiring dPROs in this population would result in a high amount of missing data and the inability to assess interventions for improving their dental health. Thus, there is a need to use proxy-reported outcome (ProxRO) measures, observer reported outcome (ObsRO) measures, and clinician reported outcome (ClinRO) measures among those with ID. This is also a common approach taken by other specialties that work closely with those with ID, where the measures for activities of daily living and adaptive behavior measures use reporting by caregivers. ProxRO measures in dentistry that were created for infants and young children provide a structure for appropriate adaptations and the creation of relevant outcome measures. Including input from the intensely multidisciplinary teams that provide supports for those with ID is key to creating high-quality measures and oral health interventions for those with ID.
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- R Nair
- Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
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- Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Quality and Safety of Oral Healthcare, Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Chiang YJ, Lee LH, Chen SL, Yang CI. Healthcare workers' experiences of caring for patients diagnosed with intellectual disability co-occurrent with psychiatric disorders. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs 2022; 29:842-851. [PMID: 34854163 DOI: 10.1111/jpm.12811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Intellectual disability (ID) involves problems with general mental abilities and affects intellectual functioning and adaptive functioning. People diagnosed with ID present higher levels of functional disability, which means they usually have difficulty or the inability to independently perform basic activities of daily living. Little to no attention has been paid to the issues of the mental health of people diagnosed with ID. Specifically, healthcare workers' experiences of caring for patients with IDPD have been neglected. WHAT DOES THE PAPER ADD TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: The findings increase our understanding and partially address the knowledge gap regarding the situations and circumstances faced by healthcare workers in caring for patients diagnosed with intellectual disability co-occurrent with psychiatric disorders (IDPD). In cases of insufficient staffing, healthcare workers may be forced to ignore the individualized needs of patients so as to facilitate management. Healthcare workers may also feel frustrated by not being able to anticipate or deal with patients' unexpected problem behaviours or accidents. They adapt by adjusting their expectations of their patients. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE?: Healthcare administrators need to understand the difficulties faced by staff in caring for patients diagnosed with IDPD, arrange appropriate in-service education to increase the healthcare workers' knowledge and skills in caring for patients diagnosed with IDPD, and create warm and supportive environments for them. The government department responsible for the management of ID patient care institutions should be able to regularly monitor the overall staffing and quality of care in these institutions. ABSTRACT: Introduction When intellectual disability co-occurs diagnosed with psychiatric disorders (IDPD), the impact of the burden of illness on the affected individuals, their caregivers, their family and friends, and the services that provide for them is particularly high. The issues of the mental health of people diagnosed with ID have received little, if any, attention. One specific area of neglect is healthcare workers' experiences of caring for patients diagnosed with IDPD. Aim The aim of this study was to understand healthcare workers' experiences of caring for patients diagnosed with IDPD. Methods A qualitative descriptive research approach and semi-structured interviews were used in this study. We interviewed 15 participants who had experience in caring for patients diagnosed with a dual diagnosis of IDPD. Findings Four themes were found, as follows: (1) Negative impacts of insufficient staffing on the quality of care, (2) Constantly worrying about harmful incidents, (3) Discovering effective ways to provide individual patient care and (4) Adjusting expectations and attitudes towards patients. Participants' experiences revealed that they perceived the importance and effectiveness of providing individualized care for IDPD patients. However, when staffing is insufficient, they may be forced to ignore the individualized needs of patients so as to facilitate management. They may also feel frustrated by not being able to anticipate or deal with patients' unexpected problem behaviours or accidents. In addition, they adapt by adjusting their expectations of the patients. Discussion The findings from this research help to fill the knowledge gap in our understanding of healthcare workers' experiences of and their perspectives on caring for patients diagnosed with IDPD. Implications for Practice Healthcare administrators need to understand the difficulties faced by staff in caring for patients diagnosed with IDPD, arrange appropriate in-service education to increase the healthcare workers' knowledge and skills in caring for patients diagnosed with IDPD, and create warm and supportive environments for them. The government department overseeing the management of institutions providing ID patient care should be empowered to conduct regular monitoring of the overall staffing and quality of care in such institutions.
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- Ya-Ju Chiang
- Department of Nursing, Da-Yeh University, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Da-Yeh University, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, HungKuang University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Da-Yeh University, Changhua, Taiwan
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Hatch HAM, Secombe J. Molecular and cellular events linking variants in the histone demethylase KDM5C to the intellectual disability disorder Claes-Jensen syndrome. FEBS J 2022; 289:7776-7787. [PMID: 34536985 PMCID: PMC8930784 DOI: 10.1111/febs.16204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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The widespread availability of genetic testing for those with neurodevelopmental disorders has highlighted the importance of many genes necessary for the proper development and function of the nervous system. One gene found to be genetically altered in the X-linked intellectual disability disorder Claes-Jensen syndrome is KDM5C, which encodes a histone demethylase that regulates transcription by altering chromatin. While the genetic link between KDM5C and cognitive (dys)function is clear, how KDM5C functions to control transcriptional programs within neurons to impact their growth and activity remains the subject of ongoing research. Here, we review our current knowledge of Claes-Jensen syndrome and discuss important new data using model organisms that have revealed the importance of KDM5C in regulating aspects of neuronal development and function. Continued research into the molecular and cellular activities regulated by KDM5C is expected to provide critical etiological insights into Claes-Jensen syndrome and highlight potential targets for developing therapies to improve the quality of life of those affected.
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- Hayden A M Hatch
- Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Dominick P. Purpura Department of Neuroscience, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
- Department of Genetics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA
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Lin TY, Smigiel R, Kuzniewska B, Chmielewska JJ, Kosińska J, Biela M, Biela A, Kościelniak A, Dobosz D, Laczmanska I, Chramiec-Głąbik A, Jeżowski J, Nowak J, Gos M, Rzonca-Niewczas S, Dziembowska M, Ploski R, Glatt S. Destabilization of mutated human PUS3 protein causes intellectual disability. Hum Mutat 2022; 43:2063-2078. [PMID: 36125428 PMCID: PMC10092196 DOI: 10.1002/humu.24471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2022] [Revised: 08/07/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Pseudouridine (Ψ) is an RNA base modification ubiquitously found in many types of RNAs. In humans, the isomerization of uridine is catalyzed by different stand-alone pseudouridine synthases (PUS). Genomic mutations in the human pseudouridine synthase 3 gene (PUS3) have been identified in patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms that cause the disease phenotypes remain elusive. Here, we utilize exome sequencing to identify genomic variants that lead to a homozygous amino acid substitution (p.[(Tyr71Cys)];[(Tyr71Cys)]) in human PUS3 of two affected individuals and a compound heterozygous substitution (p.[(Tyr71Cys)];[(Ile299Thr)]) in a third patient. We obtain wild-type and mutated full-length human recombinant PUS3 proteins and characterize the enzymatic activity in vitro. Unexpectedly, we find that the p.Tyr71Cys substitution neither affect tRNA binding nor pseudouridylation activity in vitro, but strongly impair the thermostability profile of PUS3, while the p.Ile299Thr mutation causes protein aggregation. Concomitantly, we observe that the PUS3 protein levels as well as the level of PUS3-dependent Ψ levels are strongly reduced in fibroblasts derived from all three patients. In summary, our results directly illustrate the link between the identified PUS3 variants and reduced Ψ levels in the patient cells, providing a molecular explanation for the observed clinical phenotypes.
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- Ting-Yu Lin
- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Family and Pediatric Nursing, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Basis of Synaptic Plasticity, Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Basis of Synaptic Plasticity, Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Warsaw Medical University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Family and Pediatric Nursing, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland
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- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland.,Faculty of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biotechnology, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland
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- Laboratory of Molecular Basis of Synaptic Plasticity, Centre of New Technologies, University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Warsaw Medical University, Warsaw, Poland
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- Malopolska Centre of Biotechnology (MCB), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland
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Pascual-Morena C, Cavero-Redondo I, Álvarez-Bueno C, Jiménez-López E, Saz-Lara A, Martínez-García I, Martínez-Vizcaíno V. Global prevalence of intellectual developmental disorder in dystrophinopathies: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Dev Med Child Neurol 2022; 65:734-744. [PMID: 36440509 DOI: 10.1111/dmcn.15481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To estimate the global prevalence of intellectual developmental disorder (IDD) and the IDD prevalence-genotype association in Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) or Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) according to the affected isoforms of the DMD gene: Dp427, Dp140, Dp71. METHOD Systematic searches in MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library were conducted from inception of each database to March 2022. Observational studies that determined the prevalence of IDD in the population with BMD or DMD were included. Meta-analyses of IDD prevalence and prevalence ratios of the IDD-genotype association were conducted. RESULTS Forty-nine studies were included. The prevalence of IDD in BMD was 8.0% (95% confidence interval 5.0-11.0), and in DMD it was 22.0% (18.0-27.0). Meta-analyses of IDD-genotype association showed a deleterious association between IDD and the number of isoforms affected in DMD, with a prevalence ratio = 0.43 (0.28-0.64) and 0.17 (0.09-0.34) for Dp140+ /Dp71+ versus Dp140- /Dp71+ and Dp140+ /Dp71+ versus Dp140- /Dp71- comparisons respectively. However, in BMD, there was no association for Dp140+ /Dp71+ versus Dp140- /Dp71+ . INTERPRETATION There is a high prevalence of IDD in BMD and DMD. Moreover, the number of isoforms affected is strongly and negatively associated with the prevalence of IDD in DMD.
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca, Chile
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- Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain.,Universidad Politécnica y Artística del Paraguay, Asunción, Paraguay
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- Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain
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- Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain
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- Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain.,Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca, Chile
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Vostrý M, Lanková B, Pešatová I, Müllerová L, Vomáčková H. Assessment of the Functional Level of Independence in Individuals with Mental Disabilities as Part of Special Education Diagnostics: Case Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:15474. [PMID: 36497547 PMCID: PMC9739072 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192315474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2022] [Revised: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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In this study we focus on the application of standardized tests aimed at evaluating the functional degree of independence in children (client 1, WeeFIM test; and client 2, FIM test) in special education diagnostics. The target group consisted of two clients with a diagnosis of mental functional diversity (n = 2; client 1: mild mental retardation, according to ICD-10: F70, aged 6.5 years; and client 2: moderate mental retardation, according to ICD-10: F71, aged 13.4 years). Special pedagogical intervention was primarily applied to the clients, focusing on identified deficits in the areas of cognitive, motor, and social skills. The presented results demonstrate the importance of the application of these tests in special pedagogy. An improvement in the observed indicators of the given tests was demonstrated for both probands after the intervention. The aim of this article was to draw attention to the suitability of using functional independence tests in special pedagogical practices. The authors discuss the further implications of this application for future practice.
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- Michal Vostrý
- Research Centre, Faculty of Health Studies, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
- Department of Special and Social Education, Faculty of Education, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
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- Department of Primary and Pre-Primary Education, Faculty of Education, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
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- Department of Special and Social Education, Faculty of Education, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
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- Department of Special and Social Education, Faculty of Education, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
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- Department of Special and Social Education, Faculty of Education, Jan Evangelista Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem, 400 96 Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic
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Alopoudi A, Makri M, Alişoğlu B, DOĞAN A, Imbesi A, Karakoyun M, Lacapelle A, Navvaro Roux MA, Pissa A, Tsolaki M. Non pharmacological intervention for the improvement of cognitive skills of adults with Intellectual Disabilities (Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disability, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome): mixed method study protocol for Game4CoSkills project (Preprint). JMIR Res Protoc 2022. [DOI: 10.2196/44386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Brynge M, Sjöqvist H, Gardner RM, Lee BK, Dalman C, Karlsson H. Maternal infection during pregnancy and likelihood of autism and intellectual disability in children in Sweden: a negative control and sibling comparison cohort study. Lancet Psychiatry 2022; 9:782-791. [PMID: 36087610 DOI: 10.1016/s2215-0366(22)00264-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Maternal infections during pregnancy are associated with intellectual disability and autism in exposed children. Whether these associations are causal, and therefore should be targets of preventive strategies, remains unknown. We aimed to investigate these associations, to determine whether there is a causal role of maternal infection during pregnancy for children's risk of autism and intellectual disability, by accounting for unmeasured familial factors. METHODS We used a register-based cohort study design, and included children living in Stockholm County, Sweden, who were born in 1987-2010. We excluded children not born in Sweden, adopted children, and children with unknown biological mothers or fathers. Maternal infections during pregnancy, defined by ICD-8, ICD-9, and ICD-10 codes, were identified in the National Patient Register and Medical Birth Register. Children were followed up from birth to an outcome or a censoring event (death, migration from Stockholm, age 18 years, or Dec 31, 2016, whichever occurred first). The primary outcomes were diagnosis of autism or diagnosis of intellectual disability. We did a survival analysis to examine the association between inpatient and outpatient specialised care for any infection during pregnancy and likelihood of autism or intellectual disability in the child. To address potential residual confounding, we also estimated the relationship between maternal infection in the year preceding pregnancy as a negative control exposure and conducted a matched sibling analysis of sibling pairs who were discordant for autism or intellectual disability. FINDINGS 647 947 children living in Stockholm County were identified and, after excluding 97 980 children, we included 549 967 in the study (267 995 [48·7%] were female and 281 972 [51·3%] were male; mean age at censoring 13·5 years [SD 5·0; range <1 to 18]; 142 597 [25·9%] had a mother who was not born in Sweden). 445 (1·3%) of 34 013 children exposed to maternal infection during pregnancy were diagnosed with intellectual disability and 1123 (3·3%) with autism. 5087 (1·0%) of 515 954 unexposed children were diagnosed with intellectual disability and 13 035 (2·5%) with autism. Maternal infection during pregnancy was associated with autism (hazard ratio [HR] 1·16, 95% CI 1·09-1·23) and intellectual disability (1·37, 1·23-1·51) in exposed children compared with unexposed children. Maternal infection in the year before pregnancy (negative control exposure) was also associated with autism (HR 1·25, 95% CI 1·14-1·36), but was not associated with intellectual disability (1·09, 0·94-1·27). In sibling comparisons, the associations with maternal infection during pregnancy were attenuated for autism (HR 0·94, 95% CI 0·82-1·08; n=21 864), but not to the same extent for intellectual disability (1·15, 0·95-1·40; n=9275). INTERPRETATION Although infections in pregnant women are associated with both autism and intellectual disability in their children, the association with autism does not appear to reflect a causal relationship, but is more likely to be explained by factors shared between family members such as genetic variation or aspects of the shared environment. Thus, infection prevention is not expected to reduce autism incidence. For intellectual disability, unmeasured familial factors might not fully explain the observed associations, and a causal role of maternal infections cannot be excluded. Causal effects of specific but rare infections or infections not requiring health care contact cannot be excluded in either autism or intellectual disability. FUNDING Swedish Research Council, Stanley Medical Research Institute, and Autism Speaks. TRANSLATION For the Swedish translation of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.
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- Martin Brynge
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Drexel University School of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA; A J Drexel Autism Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; Centre for Epidemiology and Community Medicine, Region Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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