Case Report: Calpainopathy Presenting After Bone Marrow Transplantation, With Studies of Donor Genetic Content in Various Tissue Types.

We present a patient who had two allogeneic bone marrow transplantations for acute lymphocytic leukemia. She developed slowly progressive limb-girdle weakness in the context of other symptoms of graft-vs.-host disease (GVHD).

Obinutuzumab Plus Chlorambucil in a Patient with Severe Myasthenia Gravis and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction, characterized by fatigable weakness of the extraocular, bulbar, and limb musculature; prevalence is estimated at 14 to 32 per 100,000 in North America. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common type of leukemia in adults, resulting from clonal expansion of B-cells in blood, marrow, and secondary lymphoid tissues. The simultaneous presentation of MG and CLL is exceedingly rare.

Using a social robot to teach gestural recognition and production in children with autism spectrum disorders.

While it has been argued that children with autism spectrum disorders are responsive to robot-like toys, very little research has examined the impact of robot-based intervention on gesture use. These children have delayed gestural development. We used a social robot in two phases to teach them to recognize and produce eight pantomime gestures that expressed feelings and needs.

Evaluating use and outcomes of mobility technology: a multiple stakeholder analysis.

Purpose: This qualitative, multi-site study compared and contrasted the outcomes of mobility technology (MT) and the factors influencing these outcomes from the perspective of MT users, caregivers, and professionals involved in MT service delivery.

Method: Qualitative focus groups were held in the USA and Canada with multiple stakeholder groups (consumer: n = 45, caregiver: n = 10, service provider: n = 10). Data were analyzed thematically.

Prevalence of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli as detected by enzyme-linked immunoassays and real-time PCR during the summer months in northern Alberta, Canada.

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in northern Alberta was detected using two enzyme immunoassays and an in-house real-time PCR. Of 2,328 stool samples, 8 were positive for O157:H7 STEC and 13 were positive for non-O157 STEC. No significant gender (P = 0.

Low vision assistive technology device usage and importance in daily occupations.

Unlabelled: When selected, accepted and used appropriately, low vision assistive technology devices (ATDs) have the potential to facilitate the performance of occupations that lead to positive outcomes.

Objective: This paper identifies some low vision ATDs currently used and explores their relative importance for the performance of daily occupation from participants' perspectives.

Participants: 17 adults (M=56 years old, SD=15.

Towards a comprehensive approach for managing transitions of older workers with hearing loss.

Demographic and legislative trends suggest that many older workers may remain at work past the traditional retirement age. This extended work trajectory poses new challenges and opportunities for workers with acquired hearing loss as they age. Workplaces require a new approach to enable transitions of older workers with hearing loss to remain safe and productive.