Powered standing wheelchairs promote independence, health and community involvement in adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a common neuromuscular disorder involving progressive muscle weakness. A powered wheelchair standing device provides capacity to stand despite increasing muscle weakness. This study used qualitative methods to explore how adolescents with Duchenne muscular dystrophy used a powered wheelchair standing device in their daily lives.

The prevalence of mental health disorders and symptoms in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: Mental health conditions and problems are often reported in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). A systematic review was undertaken to describe their prevalence.

Method: MEDLINE and PsycINFO databases from 1996 to 2016 were searched and reference lists of selected studies were reviewed.

Bilateral agenesis of the internal carotid artery: case report and approach to management.

We present the case of a 13-year-old boy who presented with two episodes of acute onset severe headache. Initial investigation with computerised tomography revealed no apparent abnormality. Magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography revealed that this boy had absence of both internal carotid arteries bilaterally.