Results are presented for each criterion variable, and the implications of the findings for service and research are discussed. [experts.illinois.edu]

A case report of a 33-year-old woman with atypical bipolar disorder, autistic disorder, profound mental retardation and a chromosomal anomaly is presented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Stereotyped Behavior

  Autistic disorder - communication _ Delayed or total lack of spoken language _ Impaired initiation or sustained conversation _ Repetitive use of language _ Often thought to be hearing impaired prior to diagnosis Autistic disorder - stereotyped behavior [umsl.edu]

  Moreover, there was a trend showing a correlation between the genotypes for the third polymorphism and the severity of stereotypical behavior as ranked by the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale. [journals.sagepub.com]

  Among individuals with profound retardation, impaired adaptive behaviors, excitability, explosiveness, hyperactivity, agitation and pacing, irritability and aggression, stereotypic behaviors and self-injurious behaviors generate psychiatric referrals [thenadd.org]

  Pervasive developmental disorder, not otherwise specified (PDD NOS) shares many characteristics with autism, including marked impairment of communication, social interaction, and stereotypic behaviors. [nap.edu]

• Unable to Walk

  About 78 percent of Southbury's residents are severely retarded, with one-third unable to walk. The average age is 48. While some can talk and move around independently, others cannot carry out the most basic human functions by themselves. [nytimes.com]

  Those who were totally unable to walk were compared with those with at least some ability to walk. Mobility. Subjects were designated as immobile if they lacked the ability to crawl, creep, or "scoot" (propel themselves on the stomach). [nejm.org]

(Review of lipoma and epidermal inclusion cysts including workup and treatment.) Bancroft, LW, Kransdorf, MJ, Peterson, JJ, O’Conner, MI. “Benign fatty tumors: classification, clinical course, imaging appearance, and treatment”. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Initial imaging workup includes USG followed by computed tomography (CT) or MRI, 18-F-fluorodeoxyglucose position emission tomography (18F-FDG-PET), and angiography. USG shows a well-circumscribed hyperechoic mass. [ijpmonline.org]

Data suggesting that lamotrigine may decrease glutamate release encouraged an empirical trial of lamotrigine for treatment of SIB. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Multidimensional assessment procedure was used to evaluate effects of the TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children) program principles and strategies (i.g. individualization, structured learning, environmental [moh-it.pure.elsevier.com]

Qualitative and quantitative effects of treatment for dental fear and avoidance. Anesth. Prog. 33: 9–13. Google Scholar Clevenger, W. E., Wigal, T., Salvati, N., Burchill, R., and Crinella, F. M. (1993). [link.springer.com]

ICD-CODE.org Codes Chapters Blocks Categories Mental and behavioural disorders Mental retardation F73 - Profound mental retardation F731 Code F73.1 Code: F731 Description: Profound mental retardation: Significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatment [icd-code.org]

A lengthier treatment period and selection of subjects with similar body-rocking frequencies are suggested for further research. [ajot.aota.org]

Our patient illustrates the need for study of several tissues in patients with complex aneuploidy syndromes or atypical manifestations of a given syndrome (such as prolonged survival), as well as the need for caution in counseling families about prognosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nuclear medicine FDG-PET: FDG avid, although practically this has not been shown to help differentiate from malignancy Treatment and prognosis The treatment of hibernomas consists of complete surgical excision. [radiopaedia.org]

_ VEP (only occasionally needed) _ Have realistic expectations, but give the special needs patients full consideration Clinical decisions for special populations _ Strabismus prognosis is generally poor _ Vision therapy can be useful and effective in [umsl.edu]

This includes whatever statements and treatment notes that may have been obtained from your treating physician (a doctor who has a history of treating your condition and is, therefore, qualified to comment as to your condition and prognosis). [ssdrc.com]

 Diagnosis of the child should be fully explained to them, and also the prognosis.  Principles of management should be explained in detail.. 40. Parental feelings and the home situation should also be discussed. [slideshare.net]

Etiology of the Mental Handicap and Incidence of Urinary Leakage Table-3 shows the incidences of urinary symptoms at 7 to 10 years old and the etiology of their mental problem. [scielo.br]

Abstract Although profound mental retardation is generally associated with various organic etiologies that result in substantial cognitive and behavioral deficits, little is known about specific subgroups of persons with profound mental retardation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Etiology The etiology involves clinically significant persistence of remnants of or accumulation of brown fat in regions where small amounts of brown fat normally persist as vestigial remnants. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Etiology A number of environmental, genetic or multiple factors can cause mental retardation. [aafp.org]

EPIDEMIOLOGY ……. About 3% of the world population is estimated to be mentally retarded. •In India, 5 out of 1000 children are mentally retarded (The Indian Express ). •Mental retardation is more common in boys than girls. [slideshare.net]

Definition / general Lipoma containing prominent brown adipocytes that resembles normal brown fat as classic lipoma resembles white fat Epidemiology Rare (2% of lipomas) Mean age 26 - 38 years; 60% male Sites Most commonly in axilla, back, mediastinum [pathologyoutlines.com]

[…] of Psychiatry, Medical College of Virginia), as were later studies of the genetic epidemiology of schizophrenia and alcoholism, as parts of a collaboration extending over nearly a quarter century. [cambridge.org]

The current literature was reviewed about epidemiology, clinical course, diagnosis and treatment. [bmcearnosethroatdisord.biomedcentral.com]

Google Scholar | Crossref | ISI Kahn HA, Sempos CT : Statistical Methods in Epidemiology. New York, Oxford University Press, 1989. [journals.sagepub.com]

Animal models of SIB suggest that the glutamate neurotransmitter systems, involved in the generation of epileptic seizures, may also have a role in the pathophysiology of SIB. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pathophysiology Pathophysiology involves cytogenic abnormalities of chromosomes 11q13-21 and 10q22, which can cause a deletion in the MEN-1 gene. Structural rearrangements involving the long arm of chromosome 11 are characteristic. [dermatologyadvisor.com]

Google Scholar | Medline | ISI Tucker H., Schuster MM : Irritable bowel syndrome: Newer pathophysiologic concepts. Adv Intern Med 1982;27:183-204. Google Scholar | Medline Hammer J., Talley NJ : Diagnostic criteria for the irritable bowel syndrome. [journals.sagepub.com]

Such reactions result from the insecurity of people whose disabilities prevent them from adjusting to perceived threats. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

SECONDARY PREVENTION Early treatment of correctable disorders Early recognition of presence of mental retardation 31. TERTIARY PREVENTION Treatment of psychological and behavioral problems. [slideshare.net]

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome can also be prevented: pregnant women should not drink alcohol. [cdc.gov]

Preventive measures Some types of mental retardation can be prevented through genetic counseling to determine the risk of a couple having a retarded baby. [psychology.jrank.org]

Return to Special Needs Resource Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2014. [adoption.com]