Aspectos diagnósticos do hipotireoidismo canino - Revisão de literatura / Diagnostic aspects of canine hypothyroidism - A review of the literature

SummaryIn this paper a case history is described of a young male patient who gradually developed progressive personality changes and psychiatric complaints. This was subsequently followed by neurological symptoms and dementia. The patient appeared to be suffering from the adult form of metachromatic leucodystrophy (MLD). MLD is a rare disease with an autosomal-recessive mode of inheritance. The pathogenesis involves a deficiency of the enzyme arylsulfatase-A, causing sulfatide accumulation in (among others) nervous tissue.Based upon a review of the literature several subtypes of MLD are mentioned. Both diagnostic aspects and therapeutic possibilities are critically discussed. It is argued that in cases of psychiatric complaints which do not easily fit in the diagnostic framework of the DSM-III-R in adolescence, the existence of neuropsychiatric diseases should be evaluated.

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Faculty evaluation: review of the literature most pertinent to dental education

Journal of Dental Education ◽

10.1002/j.0022-0337.1977.41.6.tb01095.x ◽

1977 ◽

Vol 41 (6) ◽

pp. 290-300

Author(s):

DW Chambers

Keyword(s):

Dental Education ◽

Faculty Evaluation ◽

Review Of The Literature

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Telepractice for Adult Speech-Language Pathology Services: A Systematic Review

Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups ◽

10.1044/2019_persp-19-00146 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 326-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Kristen Weidner ◽

Joneen Lowman

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Primary Progressive Aphasia ◽

Future Research ◽

Service Delivery Model ◽

Speech Language Pathology ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Research Designs ◽

Assessment And Treatment ◽

Language Pathology ◽

Screening Assessment

Purpose We conducted a systematic review of the literature regarding adult telepractice services (screening, assessment, and treatment) from approximately 2014 to 2019. Method Thirty-one relevant studies were identified from a literature search, assessed for quality, and reported. Results Included studies illustrated feasibility, efficacy, diagnostic accuracy, and noninferiority of various speech-language pathology services across adult populations, including chronic aphasia, Parkinson's disease, dysphagia, and primary progressive aphasia. Technical aspects of the equipment and software used to deliver services were discussed. Some general themes were noted as areas for future research. Conclusion Overall, results of the review continue to support the use of telepractice as an appropriate service delivery model in speech-language pathology for adults. Strong research designs, including experimental control, across multiple well-described settings are still needed to definitively determine effectiveness of telepractice services.

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