A Prospective Study of Cranial Deformity and Delayed Development in Children

Plagiocephaly, the most common form of cranial deformity, has become more prevalent in recent years. Many authors have described a number of sequelae of poorly defined etiologies, although several gaps exist in their real scope. This study aimed to analyze the effects of physiotherapy treatments and cranial orthoses on the psychomotor development of infants with cranial deformities, complemented by protocolized postural exercises applied by the family. This prospective study on different developmental areas included a sample of 48 breastfeeding infants aged 6 to 18 months who presented with plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome). The Brunet–Lézine scale was used to perform three tests for assessing the psychomotor development of infants, thus offering a measure for global development. The results suggest that plagiocephaly is a marker for the risk of delayed development, particularly in motor and language areas. This delayed development could be improved with physiotherapy and orthopedic treatment, complemented by interventions by the infants´ relatives.

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Caregiving within and beyond the family is associated with lower mortality for the caregiver: A prospective study

Evolution and Human Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.evolhumbehav.2016.11.010 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 397-403 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Sonja Hilbrand ◽

David A. Coall ◽

Denis Gerstorf ◽

Ralph Hertwig

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Lower Mortality ◽

The Family ◽

A Prospective Study

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Cultural Stressors and Mental Health Symptoms Among Mexican Americans: A Prospective Study Examining the Impact of the Family and Neighborhood Context

Journal of Youth and Adolescence ◽

10.1007/s10964-012-9834-z ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 42 (10) ◽

pp. 1611-1623 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Rajni L. Nair ◽

Rebecca M. B. White ◽

Mark W. Roosa ◽

Katharine H. Zeiders

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Mexican Americans ◽

Neighborhood Context ◽

Mental Health Symptoms ◽

Health Symptoms ◽

The Family ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

The Impact ◽

Cultural Stressors

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A prospective study of definite bites by spiders of the family Sparassidae (huntsmen spiders) with identification to species level

Toxicon ◽

10.1016/s0041-0101(03)00129-6 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 163-171 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Geoffrey K Isbister ◽

David Hirst

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Species Level ◽

The Family ◽

A Prospective Study

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Clinical syndromes associated with Viperidae family snake envenomation in southwestern Colombia

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ◽

10.1093/trstmh/traa081 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Carlos A Cañas ◽

Fernando Castro-Herrera ◽

Santiago Castaño-Valencia

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Clinical Manifestation ◽

Clinical Syndrome ◽

Snake Envenomation ◽

Clinical Syndromes ◽

The Family ◽

Bothrops Asper ◽

A Prospective Study

Abstract Background In southwestern Colombia there is a notable variety of snakes that belong to the Viperidae family (vipers). The particular clinical manifestation related to species is poorly reported. Methods Based on a prospective study about envenomation caused by vipers from 2011 to 2019 at the Fundación Valle del Lili Hospital, Cali, in southwest Colombia, we selected cases of admitted patients in which the snakes responsible were fully identified. They were cataloged by clinical syndrome according to prevalent signs (edema-inducing, necrotizing, blister-inducing, procoagulant, anticoagulant or myotoxic) and were related to the species that caused the envenomation. Results From a cohort of 53 patients, 21 patients (16 males [72.7%]) with an average age of 35 (3–69) y were included. The syndromes associated with envenomation were anticoagulant and necrotizing effects of Bothrops asper (five patients [22.7%]), blister-inducing and anticoagulant effects of Bothrops rhombeatus (five [22.7%]), anticoagulant effects of Bothrops punctatus (three patients [13.6%]), edema-inducing and anticoagulant effects of Bothriechis schlegelii (five [22.7%]), edema-inducing and myotoxic effects of Bothrocophias colombianus (one [4.5%]), edema-inducing and myotoxic effects of Bothrocophias myersi (one [4.5%]) and edema-inducing effects of Porthidium nasutum (one [4.5%]). Conclusion In southwestern Colombia there is notable variety in species of snakes belonging to the family Viperidae (vipers) whose envenomation causes various clinical syndromes.

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The impact of delayed development in premature infants and mother-infant interaction: A prospective study

Infant Behavior and Development ◽

10.1016/s0163-6383(84)80311-2 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 7 ◽

pp. 249

Author(s):

Klaus Minde ◽

Marie Perotta

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Premature Infants ◽

Delayed Development ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

The Impact

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Socialization in the Family of Origin and Male Dating Violence: A Prospective Study

Journal of Marriage and Family ◽

10.2307/353862 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 60 (2) ◽

pp. 467 ◽

Cited By ~ 150

Author(s):

Ronald L. Simons ◽

Kuei-Hsiu Lin ◽

Leslie C. Gordon

Keyword(s):

Prospective Study ◽

Dating Violence ◽

Family Of Origin ◽

The Family ◽

A Prospective Study

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A Prospective Study of the Development of Inflammatory Arthritis in the Family Members of Indigenous North American People With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis & Rheumatology ◽

10.1002/art.40880 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 71 (9) ◽

pp. 1494-1503 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Stacy Tanner ◽

Brenden Dufault ◽

Irene Smolik ◽

Xiaobo Meng ◽

Vidyanand Anaparti ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽

Prospective Study ◽

North American ◽

Inflammatory Arthritis ◽

Family Members ◽

American People ◽

The Family ◽

A Prospective Study

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The evaluation of psychomotor development in preterm infants

Medicina ◽

10.3390/medicina44050049 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 44 (5) ◽

pp. 378

Author(s):

Inesa Rimdeikienė ◽

Aleksandras Kriščiūnas ◽

Eglė Markūnienė

Keyword(s):

Preterm Infants ◽

Infant Development ◽

Very Low Birth Weight ◽

Psychomotor Development ◽

Control Group ◽

Study Group ◽

Low Birth Weight Infants ◽

Term Infants ◽

Delayed Development ◽

A Prospective Study

The aim of this study was to assess psychomotor development of very-low-birth-weight infants. Material and methods. A prospective study was carried out in the Clinic of Neonatology, Kaunas University of Medicine Hospital. Two groups of infants were selected: the study group consisted of 79 preterm infants treated in the Clinic of Neonatology; the control group consisted of 31 term infants. Psychomotor development of the infants was evaluated five times at the age of 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months by using the Bayley Scales of Infant Development. Results. The results showed that at the age of 1 month, a significantly delayed psychomotor development was noted in 15.2% of preterm infants and in none of term infants; moderately delayed development – in 25.3% of preterm infants and in none of term infants; normal – in 54.4% and 90.3%, respectively; and accelerated development – 5.1% and 9.7%, respectively. At the age of 12 months, 21.8% of preterm infants and none of term infants showed a significantly delayed psychomotor development; 26.9% of study group patents and none in control group – moderately delayed development; 51.3% and 93.5%, respectively – normal development; and 6.5% and none, respectively – accelerated development. Conclusion. Psychomotor development of preterm infants is retarded during all first year of life.

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