Validation of the Scale of Emotional Development-Short (SED-S) in Healthy Adults with an Intellectual Disability.

The Scale of Emotional Development-Short (SED-S) assesses the level of emotional development (ED) of persons with intellectual disability (ID) in eight domains across five stages with reference ages from 0 to 12 years. The aim of this study was to apply and validate the SED-S in a sample of healthy adults with ID. Eighty-three mentally healthy adults with ID were assessed using the SED-S.

Staged ultrasound-guided liposuction for hidden arteriovenous fistulas in obese patients.

Background: In obese patients with end stage renal disease, puncturing matured arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) that run deep under the skin surface may prove difficult. To achieve reliable puncturability, there are several surgical solutions. Superficialization with mobilization is common.

Scale of emotional development-Short.

Background: Intellectual disability (ID) is often accompanied by delays in emotional development (ED) that may result in challenging behavior. Insight into emotional functioning is crucial for appropriate diagnostic assessment in adults with ID. However, few standardized assessment instruments are available.

No Evidence for Retinal Damage Evolving from Reduced Retinal Blood Flow in Carotid Artery Disease.

Introduction: Carotid artery disease (CAD) comprising high-grade internal carotid artery stenosis (CAS) or carotid artery occlusion (CAO) may lead to ipsilateral impaired cerebral blood flow and reduced retinal blood supply.

Objective: To examine the influence of chronic CAD on retinal blood flow, retinal morphology, and visual function.

Methods: Patients with unilateral CAS ≥ 50% (ECST criteria) or CAO were grouped according to the grade of the stenosis and to the flow direction of the ophthalmic artery (OA).

Ayurveda: between religion, spirituality, and medicine.

Ayurveda is playing a growing part in Europe. Questions regarding the role of religion and spirituality within Ayurveda are discussed widely. Yet, there is little data on the influence of religious and spiritual aspects on its European diffusion.

The missing link: delayed emotional development predicts challenging behavior in adults with intellectual disability.

Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) show high rates of challenging behavior (CB). The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the factors underlying CB in an adult, clinical ID sample (n = 203). Low levels of emotional development (ED), as measured by the Scheme of Appraisal of ED, predicted overall CB, specifically irritability and self-injury, high unemployment and low occupation rates, while severity of ID controlled for ED did not.