Publications by authors named "J F Eisinger"
Intellectual Disability Profiles, Quality of Life and Maladaptive Behavior in Deaf Adults: An Exploratory Study.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on adults who are prelingually deaf and have mild intellectual disabilities, investigating their diverse language, cognitive, and social development profiles.
- - Researchers found significant discrepancies between social and practical skills compared to IQ, revealing challenges in adaptive functioning, particularly in social settings.
- - A notable link was identified between discrepancies in intellectual and social functioning and increased internalizing maladaptive behaviors, emphasizing the need for thorough assessments for better support services.
The mapping of the EU coordination and cooperation mechanisms of risk communication in the field of food safety (i.e. encompassing all matters pertaining to the feed and food chain) was conducted for the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following a mandate by the European Commission, to inform the General Plan for Risk Communication that the Commission will set out.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Octreotide (OCT) has been successfully used for treatment of acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumors for more than 30 years. However, long-term safety of OCT has not been documented in placebo-controlled setting. This present analysis pooled safety data from two similarly-designed, randomized, and placebo-controlled studies to evaluate long-term safety of long-acting OCT (20, 30 mg); targeted post-hoc analyzes focused on cardiac, hepatic, and renal safety.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To investigate whether sending a family history questionnaire to patients prior to undergoing colonoscopy results in an increased availability of family history and better genetic counseling.
Methods: A questionnaire was mailed to patients before they underwent outpatient colonoscopy at a university hospital in 2013. These patients' additional characteristics and referral for genetic evaluation were retrieved from the electronic medical records.