Publications by authors named "D M Hougaard"
Background: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo. While various techniques and technologies have improved BPPV diagnostics and treatment, optimizing BPPV healthcare pathways requires a comprehensive understanding of the diagnostic modalities across diverse clinical settings.
Objective: To compare traditional manual BPPV diagnostics (MD) with diagnostics done with the aid of a mechanical rotation chair (MRC) when using videonystagmography goggles with both modalities.
Background: Neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection is life-threatening, with a mortality of up to 70-80% when disseminated, often due to vague symptoms and delayed treatment. Neonatal screening using dried blood spot (DBS) samples is among the most impactful preventative health measures ever implemented, but screening for HSV has not been investigated.
Methods: We investigated high throughput multiplexed proteomics on DBS samples collected on days 2-3 of life from a nationwide cohort of neonates with HSV infection (n = 53) and matched controls.
Objective: To investigate the effect of daily use of subconscious vibrotactile stimulation in bilateral vestibulopathy (BVP) patients, who judged the effect of vestibular rehabilitation as insufficient.
Methods: BVP patients were asked to wear a subconscious vibrotactile stimulation belt for 2 h. Patients who reported benefit after 2 h of use, were instructed to wear a subconscious vibrotactile stimulation belt in daily life, for up to more than 2 years.
Article Synopsis
- Tic disorders (TD) can significantly affect individuals and society, and understanding their genetic causes could lead to better treatments, as family history is a key risk factor.
- A large-scale GWAS meta-analysis was conducted with nearly 10,000 TD cases and over 981,000 controls, revealing a significant genetic association, though it couldn't be replicated in another study.
- The findings suggest a complex genetic landscape for TD, highlighting certain genes and brain regions involved, but additional research is needed to firmly establish reliable genetic links.
Article Synopsis
- - ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder often identified in childhood, with both genetic and environmental risk factors influencing its development, including maternal infections during pregnancy.
- - A study measuring immune responses to various microorganisms in newborns found a significant association between higher antibody levels against cytomegalovirus (CMV) and mycoplasma with later ADHD diagnosis.
- - There is a suggested dose-response relationship indicating that increased immune system activation before or at birth may elevate the risk of ADHD, highlighting the need for healthy pregnancy practices to minimize infection risks.