Pediatric Headache and Epilepsy Comorbidity in the Pragmatic Clinical Setting.

Introduction: Demographic and clinical data were collected from three cross-sectional samples, from the headache and epilepsy clinics according to respective protocols. During structured interviews, we examined the co-occurrence of headaches and epilepsy in children and their families: (1) 172 children from the headache clinic, were questioned for the number and type of epileptic seizures and epilepsy diagnosis. (2) Around 70 children from the epilepsy clinic for the frequency and type of headaches and headache syndrome diagnosis.

Safety of botulinum toxin A in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in a pragmatic setting.

This retrospective study aimed to examine the safety of botulinum toxin A (BoNT-A) treatment in a paediatric multidisciplinary cerebral palsy clinic. In a sample of 454 patients who had 1515 BoNT-A sessions, data on adverse events were available in 356 patients and 1382 sessions; 51 non-fatal adverse events were reported (3.3% of the total injections number, 8.

Botulinum toxin treatment in upper limb spasticity: treatment consistency.

This study assessed treatment consistency of botulinum toxin administration in spastic upper limbs under pragmatic conditions, as derived through stability of dosages and between injections intervals. Over a period of 8 years, 153 children (81 with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy, 72 with unilateral) were treated according to accepted, experience-based guidelines with Botox and Dysport. Treatment response was based on assessment of spasticity and attainment of pre-determined goals at 3, 6 and 12 months post each treatment.

Cerebral perfusion pressure, microdialysis biochemistry, and clinical outcome in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hematomas.

Purpose: The aim of our study was to investigate the roles of cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) and microdialysis marker values on the clinical outcome of patients with spontaneous intracerebral hematoma.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-seven patients (18 men; mean ± SD age, 54.17 ± 10.

The effect of a psycho-educational program on CARS scores and short sensory profile in autistic children.

Unlabelled: There is great demand for effective management of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This study aimed to investigate the effect of an individually tailored psycho-educational program for autistic children on the scores of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and the Short Sensory Profile (SSP).

Methods: Forty children (36 males) were enrolled into an intervention program which consisted of occupational therapy including sensory integration techniques, speech therapy, social skills therapy and parent-directed approaches.

Effects of psycho-educational training and stimulant medication on visual perceptual skills in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Unlabelled: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is treated with stimulants and psycho-educational remedial programs despite limited literature support for the latter. This study aimed to examine changes in a "Test of Visual Perceptual Skills" (TVPS) that has not been previously reported in children with ADHD enrolled in such a program.

Methods: Sixteen children, 7-11 years old, with ADHD were involved in occupational therapy and special education geared towards attention training.

Sleep apnoea syndrome and early stage cirrhosis: a pilot study.

Objectives: Hepatic encephalopathy in patients with end-stage liver cirrhosis is associated with alterations in sleep patterns. Cirrhosis may also affect pulmonary function and it might be involved in the development of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) in patients with ascites. We carried out a study to evaluate the presence of OSAS in cirrhotic patients without evidence of ascites (early stage cirrhosis).