Publications by authors named "C Cornelis"

Psychomotor slowing has consistently been observed in schizophrenia, however research on motor learning in schizophrenia is limited. Additionally, motor learning in schizophrenia has never been compared with the waning of motor learning abilities in the elderly. Therefore, in an extensive study, 30 individuals with schizophrenia, 30 healthy age-matched controls and 30 elderly participants were compared on sensorimotor learning tasks including sequence learning and adaptation (both explicit and implicit), as well as tracking and aiming.

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  • The study investigates parents' attitudes toward whole-exome sequencing (WES) results for their children with developmental delays, comparing their feelings before and after receiving this information.
  • Parents highlighted the emotional impact of distinguishing between hope and expectation regarding their child's development outcomes.
  • The decision-making process for unsolicited findings (UFs) was complicated for parents, as they needed a clearer understanding of their child's potential development to make informed choices, and strategies like default opt-ins and opt-outs were useful in navigating these decisions.
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Background: Massively parallel sequencing techniques, such as whole exome sequencing (WES) and whole genome sequencing (WGS), may reveal unsolicited findings (UFs) unrelated to the diagnostic aim. Such techniques are frequently used for diagnostic purposes in pediatric cases of developmental delay (DD). Yet policy guidelines for informed consent and return of UFs are not well equipped to address specific moral challenges that may arise in these children's situations.

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Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for temporary cardiopulmonary support is one of the most intense and technologically complex therapies offered in medicine. It is a high-risk procedure that requires specific knowledge and technical skills to perform it with good results.

Objective: The main goal of this study is to describe our extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training program based on the study of specialized nurses and physicians of a simulation teaching experience, conducted in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit.

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  • Sensory-driven activities are crucial for forming sensory cortex connections in early life, prompting investigation into the role of social play in developing the prefrontal cortex (PFC).
  • Young male rats deprived of social play during its peak period showed decreased inhibitory synapses and relied on simpler cognitive strategies in adulthood, indicating impaired PFC development.
  • One hour of daily play during the deprivation period helped improve behavioral performance but did not fully restore the lost inhibitory synapses, highlighting the importance of unrestricted social play for cognitive skills and synaptic health.
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