Publications by authors named "Charlotte Colot"
Background: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disease caused by lack of survival of motor neuron (SMN) protein, is characterized by muscular atrophy and respiratory and bulbar dysfunction. While swallowing disorders are common, they remain poorly studied.
Objectives: Our study aimed to explore 1) intraoral pressure measurements with the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument system and the reliability of a Swallowing Function Assessment Questionnaire (SFAQ) in healthy controls, and 2) evaluate their use as swallowing function biomarkers and the evolution of swallowing function over time in children with SMA.
Article Synopsis
- A 10-year-old boy had neck pain and symptoms affecting his arms, which lasted for 13 days.
- Doctors found signs of transverse myelitis (TM) in his spine, and tests showed it was caused by Lyme disease.
- After treatment with steroids and antibiotics, he got completely better, and doctors noted that Lyme TM usually has milder symptoms and often leads to full recovery in kids.