Leigh's disease, a fatal finding in the common world: A case report.

Leigh syndrome is a neurodegenerative mitochondrial disorder of childhood characterized by symmetrical spongiform lesions in the brain. The clinical presentation of Leigh's syndrome can vary significantly. However, in the majority of cases, it usually presents as a progressive neurological disease involving motor and cognitive development.

Relationship between parental stress and attitude towards cochlear implantation outcomes in children in an Indian context.

Purpose: The study was aimed to investigate the relationship between parental stress and attitude of parents towards the outcomes of cochlear implantation in an Indian scenario.

Methods: A total of 59 parents of children with cochlear implantation participated in the study. The outcomes of cochlear implant was measured using Parental attitudes of various aspects of cochlear implantation questionnaire and parental stress was measured using parental stress scale.