Farriery for hoof wall defects: quarter cracks and toe cracks.

Conditions that result in the loss of the structural integrity of the hoof wall, such as quarter and toe cracks, are not uncommon and usually manifest in lameness. The successful management of these problems involves identifying and addressing the underlying causes, stabilization of the foot, and committed follow-up.

Maternal neuronal antibodies associated with autism and a language disorder.

Neurodevelopmental disorders could be caused by maternal antibodies or other serum factors. We detected serum antibodies binding to rodent Purkinje cells and other neurons in a mother of three children: the first normal, the second with autism, and the third with a severe specific language disorder. We injected the serum (0.

Epilepsy--giving the diagnosis. A survey of British paediatric neurologists.

Adult-centred studies continue to show poor information provision and understanding in people with epilepsy. This study explores whether paediatric neurologists work within a consultation framework designed to meet information needs. A questionnaire on how to give the diagnosis was sent to 32 UK Paediatric Neurologists.

Care of adolescents with severe learning disability from tuberous sclerosis.

A postal study was completed by 138 members of the Tuberous Sclerosis Association for individuals with severe learning disabilities from tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) (78 males, median 20 years of age; 60 females median 19 years 6 months of age) to investigate the abilities and care needs of these adolescents and young adults. Results were compared with a Salford community survey of young people with severe learning disability (SLD) from a variety of causes (42 males, median 17 years; 29 females, median 17 years 8 months of age). Those with SLD associated with TSC had a higher level of verbal disability and were more dependent for managing toileting and bathing.