Posted on May 31st 2011
This study evaluated level of salivary cortisol and perceived burden, stress and health of mothers and primary caregivers of children (4â11 years of age) with cerebral palsy (purpose group, n=37) and those for mothers of children of the same age without developmental problems (control group, n=38). Anthropometric and socioeconomic data were collected from the participants, who also completed the perceived stress questionnaire, the Burden Interview and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Cortisol level was assayed in saliva samples collected at various times in a single day and the area under the cortisol curve was then determined. Both groups presented low socioeconomic level and high, although equivalent, perceived stress index. However, the purpose group showed lower cortisol...
Posted on May 31st 2011
This study evaluated level of salivary cortisol and perceived burden, stress and health of mothers and primary caregivers of children (4â11 years of age) with cerebral palsy (purpose group, n=37) and those for mothers of children of the same age without developmental problems (control group, n=38). Anthropometric and socioeconomic data were collected from the participants, who also completed the perceived stress questionnaire, the Burden Interview and the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Cortisol level was assayed in saliva samples collected at various times in a single day and the area under the cortisol curve was then determined. Both groups presented low socioeconomic level and high, although equivalent, perceived stress index. However, the purpose group showed lower cortisol...
Posted on May 31st 2011
We present 3-year old girl with clinical picture of spastic cerebral palsy with inadequate motor reaction (reflex myoclonus) provoked by sudden and unexpected sounds beginning immediately after birth, lasting for seconds, sometimes with loss of postural tone and fallings especially in the morning. Repetition of the stimulus would induce transient habituation (refractory period of 1 up to 3min). The girlâs mental status was normal. Standard and video EEG recordings were nonspecific. Antiepileptic drugs (clonazepam, levetiracetam) were unsuccessful in treating this condition. Because of their clinical and therapeutical similarities startle disease (hyperekplexia) and startle epilepsy usually can be confused, especially in early childhood period. EEG and particularly video EEG recordings ar...
Posted on May 31st 2011
We present 3-year old girl with clinical picture of spastic cerebral palsy with inadequate motor reaction (reflex myoclonus) provoked by sudden and unexpected sounds beginning immediately after birth, lasting for seconds, sometimes with loss of postural tone and fallings especially in the morning. Repetition of the stimulus would induce transient habituation (refractory period of 1 up to 3min). The girlâs mental status was normal. Standard and video EEG recordings were nonspecific. Antiepileptic drugs (clonazepam, levetiracetam) were unsuccessful in treating this condition. Because of their clinical and therapeutical similarities startle disease (hyperekplexia) and startle epilepsy usually can be confused, especially in early childhood period. EEG and particularly video EEG recordings ar...
Posted on May 31st 2011
CONCLUSIONS:
Developmental disabilities are common and were reported in ~1 in 6 children in the United States in 2006–2008. The number of children with select developmental disabilities (autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other developmental delays) has increased, requiring more health and education services. Additional study of the influence of risk-factor shifts, changes in acceptance, and benefits of early services is needed. (Source: PEDIATRICS)
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