Radiographic osteoradionecrosis of the jaw with intact mucosa: Proposal of clinical guidelines for early identification of this condition

Present drug treatments for the more common types of dementia are largely palliative or symptomatic, but the promise of drugs to prevent the development of dementia does not seem unrealistic. Neuropharmacological strategies that aim to improve behavioural or cognitive symptoms in dementia are subdivided into drugs that modify central cholinergic, serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAnergic, and peptidergic transmission. There are no clear clinical guidelines for the management of demented patients who are also hypertensive. The early identification of patients with incipient dementia, the detection of slight but theoretically important beneficial effects, the optimum method of drug administration, more soundly based treatment of behavioural symptoms, and the evaluation of drug combinations are all identified as areas requiring further research.

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Drug Treatments of Dementia

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/s0007125000018079 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 155 (05) ◽

pp. 595-611 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

L. J. Whalley

Keyword(s):

Drug Administration ◽

Clinical Guidelines ◽

Early Identification ◽

Drug Combinations ◽

Cognitive Symptoms ◽

Behavioural Symptoms ◽

Beneficial Effects ◽

Drug Treatments

Present drug treatments for the more common types of dementia are largely palliative or symptomatic, but the promise of drugs to prevent the development of dementia does not seem unrealistic. Neuropharmacological strategies that aim to improve behavioural or cognitive symptoms in dementia are subdivided into drugs that modify central cholinergic, serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAnergic, and peptidergic transmission. There are no clear clinical guidelines for the management of demented patients who are also hypertensive. The early identification of patients with incipient dementia, the detection of slight but theoretically important beneficial effects, the optimum method of drug administration, more soundly based treatment of behavioural symptoms, and the evaluation of drug combinations are all identified as areas requiring further research.

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A Clinical Study of Twenty-seven Children Exhibiting Functional Hearing Loss

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/0161-1461.1201.26 ◽

1981 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 26-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Donald L. McCanna ◽

Giacinto DeLapa

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

Clinical Study ◽

Early Identification ◽

Behavioral Responses ◽

Upper Elementary ◽

Elementary Grades ◽

Ability Level ◽

Hearing Problem

This report reviews 27 cases of children exhibiting functional hearing loss. The study reveals that most students were in the upper elementary grades and were predominantly females. These subjects were functioning below their ability level in school and were usually in conflict with school, home, or peers. Tests used were selected on the basis of their helping to provide early identification. The subjects' oral and behavioral responses are presented, as well as ways of resolving the hearing problem. Some helpful counseling techniques are also presented.

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The Need for Aggressive Pursuit of Healthy Childhood Voices

Language Speech and Hearing Services in Schools ◽

10.1044/0161-1461.2001.102 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 102-107 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Joel C. Kahane ◽

Robert Mayo

Keyword(s):

Early Identification ◽

Voice Disorders ◽

Prevention Programs ◽

Incidence Trends ◽

Aggressive Management ◽

Prevention And Treatment ◽

Current Incidence

In this paper we argue for the aggressive management of voice disorders. Aggressive management includes early identification, prevention, and treatment of voice disorders. The argument for aggressive management is supported by current incidence trends, laryngologists' expectations, and the benefits of prevention programs.

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From the President: The Power of Early Identification

ASHA Leader ◽

10.1044/leader.ftp.19022014.8 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 8-9

Author(s):

Elizabeth McCrea

Keyword(s):

Early Identification

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Early Identification of Youth at Risk for Suicidal Behavior

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000569 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 40 (5) ◽

pp. 326-332

Author(s):

Ivonne Andrea Florez ◽

Devon LoParo ◽

Nakia Valentine ◽

Dorian A. Lamis

Keyword(s):

At Risk ◽

Early Identification ◽

Suicide Risk ◽

Psychiatric Symptoms ◽

Demographic Factors ◽

Health Centers ◽

Lack Of Information ◽

Youth At Risk ◽

Logistic Regressions ◽

Lethal Means

Abstract. Background: Early identification and appropriate referral services are priorities to prevent suicide. Aims: The aim of this study was to describe patterns of identification and referrals among three behavioral health centers and determine whether youth demographic factors and type of training received by providers were associated with identification and referral patterns. Method: The Early Identification Referral Forms were used to gather the data of interest among 820 youth aged 10–24 years who were screened for suicide risk (females = 53.8%). Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regressions were conducted to examine significant associations. Results: Significant associations between gender, race, and age and screening positive for suicide were found. Age and race were significantly associated with different patterns of referrals and/or services received by youths. For providers, being trained in Counseling on Access to Lethal Means was positively associated with number of referrals to inpatient services. Limitations: The correlational nature of the study and lack of information about suicide risk and comorbidity of psychiatric symptoms limit the implications of the findings. Conclusion: The results highlight the importance of considering demographic factors when identifying and referring youth at risk to ensure standard yet culturally appropriate procedures to prevent suicide.

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