Open Reading Frames
Molecular Sequence Data
Base Sequence
Amino Acid Sequence
Dyslexia
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Sequence Homology, Amino Acid
Restriction Mapping
Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Comprehension
Sequence Alignment
Escherichia coli
DNA, Complementary
Plasmids
Codon
Transcription, Genetic
Protein Biosynthesis
RNA, Messenger
Vocabulary
Language Tests
Phonetics
Dyslexia, Acquired
Vision, Low
Genetic Complementation Test
Education of Hearing Disabled
Gene Library
Multigene Family
Fixation, Ocular
Genes
Mutation
Blotting, Southern
DNA Transposable Elements
Operon
Blotting, Northern
Chromosome Mapping
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Mutagenesis, Insertional
DNA
Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial
DNA Primers
Achievement
Writing
Linguistics
Codon, Initiator
Gene Expression
Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid
Frameshift Mutation
Psycholinguistics
Scotoma
5' Untranslated Regions
Viral Structural Proteins
Sequence Homology
Promoter Regions, Genetic
Conserved Sequence
Alexia, Pure
Introns
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Learning Disorders
Reproducibility of Results
DNA Restriction Enzymes
Multilingualism
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Frameshifting, Ribosomal
Gene Expression Regulation, Viral
Nucleic Acid Hybridization
Species Specificity
Dyscalculia
Genomic Library
Recombinant Fusion Proteins
Visual Acuity
Sequence Analysis
Gene Deletion
Virus Replication
Alternative Splicing
Nucleic Acid Conformation
Pattern Recognition, Visual
Saccades
Observer Variation
Language Disorders
Radiology
Herpesvirus 3, Human
RNA Splicing
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Phenotype
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Fovea Centralis
Virulence
Transfection
Genes, Regulator
Visual Perception
Chromosomes, Bacterial
Awareness
Cosmids
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RNA
Evolution, Molecular
Language Development Disorders
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Brain
Eyeglasses
Visual Fields
Speech Perception
DNA-Binding Proteins
Ribosomes
Genetic Vectors
Sensitivity and Specificity
Agraphia
Psychophysics
Articulation Disorders
Membrane Proteins
Substrate Specificity
Streptomyces
Virion
Neuropsychological Tests
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Brain Mapping
RNA, Bacterial
Carrier Proteins
Consensus Sequence
Oligodeoxyribonucleotides
Pseudogenes
Genetic Code
Gene Expression Regulation
Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
Underachievement
Persons With Hearing Impairments
Child Language
Recognition (Psychology)
Intelligence
Transcription Factors
Language Development
Vero Cells
Hemianopsia
Protein Sorting Signals
Cercopithecus aethiops
DNA, Recombinant
Technology, Radiologic
Viral Envelope Proteins
Blotting, Western
Attention
Herpesvirus 8, Human
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Proteins
Papillomaviridae
Peptide Chain Initiation, Translational
Rabbits
Intelligence Tests
Functional Laterality
Transformation, Genetic
Single-Strand Specific DNA and RNA Endonucleases
Increased reading speed for stories presented during general anesthesia. (1/1886)
BACKGROUND: In the absence of explicit memories such as the recall and recognition of intraoperative events, memory of auditory information played during general anesthesia has been demonstrated with several tests of implicit memory. In contrast to explicit memory, which requires conscious recollection, implicit memory does not require recollection of previous experiences and is evidenced by a priming effect on task performance. The authors evaluated the effect of a standardized anesthetic technique on implicit memory, first using a word stem completion task, and then a reading speed task in a subsequent study. METHODS: While undergoing lumbar disc surgery, 60 patients were exposed to auditory materials via headphones in two successive experiments. A balanced intravenous technique with propofol and alfentanil infusions and a nitrous oxide-oxygen mixture was used to maintain adequate anesthesia. In the first experiment, 30 patients were exposed randomly to one of the two lists of 34 repeated German nouns; in the second experiment, 30 patients were exposed to one of two tapes containing two short stories. Thirty control patients for each experiment heard the tapes without receiving anesthesia. All patients were tested for implicit memory 6-8 h later: A word stem completion task for the words and a reading speed task for the stories were used as measures of implicit memory. RESULTS: The control group completed the word stems significantly more often with the words that they had heard previously, but no such effect was found in the anesthetized group. However, both the control and patient groups showed a decreased reading time of about 40 ms per word for the previously presented stories compared with the new stories. The patients had no explicit memory of intraoperative events. CONCLUSIONS: Implicit memory was demonstrated after anesthesia by the reading speed task but not by the word stem completion task. Some methodologic aspects, such as using low frequency words or varying study and test modalities, may account for the negative results of the word stem completion task. Another explanation is that anesthesia with propofol, alfentanil, and nitrous oxide suppressed the word priming but not the reading speed measure of implicit memory. The reading speed paradigm seems to provide a stable and reliable measurement of implicit memory. (+info)Readability of patient information leaflets on antiepileptic drugs in the UK. (2/1886)
The Audit Commission in the UK recommends that patient information leaflets (PILs) should be audited by health professionals using a formal readability test. However, no such study on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) has been identified in a Medline search. The aim of this study was to audit the readability of PILs prepared for marketed proprietary AEDs in the UK. Twelve PILs were compared with six antiepileptic drug articles from medical journals and six headline articles from UK newspapers. The Gunning Fog index and the Flesch Reading Ease index were calculated for each PIL and article. The results of the Gunning Fog index and the Flesch Reading Ease score were compared using the Kruskal-Wallis non-parametric test. PILs were shown to have a statistically significant lower mean reading age than the medical articles and newspapers (P < 0.001). The Gunning Fog index and Flesch Reading Ease score showed that PILs had a mean reading age of 8.8 and mean readability score of 69, respectively. In conclusion, the PILs prepared for proprietary antiepileptic drugs in the UK are suitable for the reading age of the general adult population. (+info)Characteristics of discrepancies between self-reported visual function and measured reading speed. Salisbury Eye Evaluation Project Team. (3/1886)
PURPOSE: Visual impairment is a risk factor for morbidity in the elderly and is often screened for by self-report. This study evaluates whether there are subsets for whom there is a discrepancy between self-reported and measured function. METHODS: The prevalence of a discrepancy between self-reported difficulty reading a newspaper and measured reading speed was determined in 2520 community-based men and women, aged 65 to 84 years, and the discrepant group characterized by polychotomous regression. RESULTS: Of subjects who reported minimal difficulty reading a newspaper, 10.8% (227/2107) read newsprint-sized text (0.21 degrees) more slowly than 80 words/min, a level previously shown to be necessary for sustained reading. Poor visual acuity, presence of psychiatric symptoms, and less satisfaction with vision were associated with being in the group that read slowly and reported difficulty with reading. Better cognition, better visual acuity, more years of education, white race, and fewer psychiatric symptoms were associated with being in the group that read more quickly and reported minimal difficulty. When reading the text size at which subjects read their fastest, only 2.6% of those with minimal difficulty remained discrepant. These individuals were more likely to have less education, be male, be African American, and have poorer cognitive status than those who did not remain discrepant. CONCLUSIONS: A subset of the elderly population have a substantial discrepancy between self-reported reading difficulty and measured reading speed. In some, this discrepancy may be based on underlying expectations and experiences, and in others it may represent a transition from no visual impairment to visual impairment. (+info)Plasticity of language-related brain function during recovery from stroke. (4/1886)
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: This study was undertaken to correlate functional recovery from aphasia after acute stroke with the temporal evolution of the anatomic, physiological, and functional changes as measured by MRI. METHODS: Blood oxygenation level-dependent contrast and echo-planar MRI were used to map language comprehension in 6 normal adults and in 2 adult patients during recovery from acute stroke presenting with aphasia. Perfusion, diffusion, sodium, and conventional anatomic MRI were used to follow physiological and structural changes. RESULTS: The normal activation pattern for language comprehension showed activation predominately in left-sided Wernicke's and Broca's areas, with laterality ratios of 0.8 and 0.3, respectively. Recovery of the patient confirmed as having a completed stroke affecting Broca's area occurred rapidly with a shift of activation to the homologous region in the right hemisphere within 3 days, with continued rightward lateralization over 6 months. In the second patient, in whom mapping was performed fortuitously before stroke, recovery of a Wernicke's aphasia showed a similar increasing rightward shift in activation recruitment over 9 months after the event. CONCLUSIONS: Recovery of aphasia in adults can occur rapidly and is concomitant with an activation pattern that changes from left to a homologous right hemispheric pattern. Such recovery occurs even when the stroke evolves to completion. Such plasticity must be considered when evaluating stroke interventions based on behavioral and neurological measurements. (+info)Unidirectional dyslexia in a polyglot. (5/1886)
Alexia is usually seen after ischaemic insults to the dominant parietal lobe. A patient is described with a particular alexia to reading Hebrew (right to left), whereas no alexia was noted when reading in English. This deficit evolved after a hypertensive right occipitoparietal intracerebral haemorrhage, and resolved gradually over the ensuing year as the haematoma was resorbed. The deficit suggests the existence of a separate, language associated, neuronal network within the right hemisphere important to different language reading modes. (+info)Cortical auditory signal processing in poor readers. (6/1886)
Magnetoencephalographic responses recorded from auditory cortex evoked by brief and rapidly successive stimuli differed between adults with poor vs. good reading abilities in four important ways. First, the response amplitude evoked by short-duration acoustic stimuli was stronger in the post-stimulus time range of 150-200 ms in poor readers than in normal readers. Second, response amplitude to rapidly successive and brief stimuli that were identical or that differed significantly in frequency were substantially weaker in poor readers compared with controls, for interstimulus intervals of 100 or 200 ms, but not for an interstimulus interval of 500 ms. Third, this neurological deficit closely paralleled subjects' ability to distinguish between and to reconstruct the order of presentation of those stimulus sequences. Fourth, the average distributed response coherence evoked by rapidly successive stimuli was significantly weaker in the beta- and gamma-band frequency ranges (20-60 Hz) in poor readers, compared with controls. These results provide direct electrophysiological evidence supporting the hypothesis that reading disabilities are correlated with the abnormal neural representation of brief and rapidly successive sensory inputs, manifested in this study at the entry level of the cortical auditory/aural speech representational system(s). (+info)Reading with simulated scotomas: attending to the right is better than attending to the left. (7/1886)
Persons with central field loss must learn to read using eccentric retina. To do this, most adopt a preferred retinal locus (PRL), which substitutes for the fovea. Patients who have central field loss due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), most often adopt PRL adjacent to and to the left of their scotoma in visual field space. It has been hypothesized that this arrangement of PRL and scotoma would benefit reading. We tested this hypothesis by asking normally-sighted subjects to read with the left or right half of their visual field plus 3.2 degrees in the contralateral field masked from view. Letter identification, word identification, and reading were all slower when only the information in the left visual field was available. This was primarily due to the number of saccades required to successfully read to stimuli. These data imply that patients would be better off with PRL to the right of their scotoma than to the left for the purposes of reading. (+info)Reading with central field loss: number of letters masked is more important than the size of the mask in degrees. (8/1886)
When the center of a readers, visual field is blocked from view, reading rates decline and eye movement patterns change. This is true whether the central visual field is blocked artificially (i.e. a mask) or through disease (e.g. a retinal scotoma due to macular degeneration). In past studies, when mask size was defined in terms of the number of letters masked from view, reading rates declined sharply as number of letters masked increased. Patients with larger central scotomas (in degrees of visual angle) also read slower. We sought to determine whether number of letters masked or size of the mask in degrees is the predominant factor affecting reading rates and eye movement behavior. By matching number of letters masked across several mask sizes (and compensating for reduced acuity in the periphery), we found that number of letters masked is the more important factor until mask size is quite large (> or = -7.5 degrees) and number of letters masked from view is more than seven. (+info)The symptoms of dyslexia can vary from person to person, but may include:
* Difficulty with phonological awareness (the ability to identify and manipulate the sounds within words)
* Trouble with decoding (reading) and encoding (spelling)
* Slow reading speed
* Difficulty with comprehension of text
* Difficulty with writing skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling
* Trouble with organization and time management
Dyslexia can be diagnosed by a trained professional, such as a psychologist or learning specialist, through a series of tests and assessments. These may include:
* Reading and spelling tests
* Tests of phonological awareness
* Tests of comprehension and vocabulary
* Behavioral observations
There is no cure for dyslexia, but there are a variety of strategies and interventions that can help individuals with dyslexia to improve their reading and writing skills. These may include:
* Multisensory instruction (using sight, sound, and touch to learn)
* Orton-Gillingham approach (a specific type of multisensory instruction)
* Assistive technology (such as text-to-speech software)
* Accommodations (such as extra time to complete assignments)
* Tutoring and mentoring
It is important to note that dyslexia is not a result of poor intelligence or inadequate instruction, but rather a neurological difference that affects the way an individual processes information. With appropriate support and accommodations, individuals with dyslexia can be successful in school and beyond.
The symptoms of acquired dyslexia may be similar to those of developmental dyslexia, including difficulties with phonological processing, working memory, and language processing. However, individuals with acquired dyslexia may also experience a range of other cognitive impairments, such as difficulty with attention, memory, or executive functions.
The exact causes of acquired dyslexia are not yet fully understood, but it is thought to be related to changes in the brain's language processing networks that occur as a result of brain damage or other forms of cognitive impairment. Treatment for acquired dyslexia typically involves a multimodal approach, including cognitive rehabilitation and remediation strategies tailored to the individual's specific needs and abilities.
Low vision is not the same as blindness, but it does affect an individual's ability to perform daily activities such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces. The condition can be treated with low vision aids such as specialized glasses, telescopes, and video magnifiers that enhance visual acuity and improve the ability to see objects and details more clearly.
In the medical field, Low Vision is often used interchangeably with the term "visual impairment" which refers to any degree of vision loss that cannot be corrected by regular glasses or contact lenses. Visual impairment can range from mild to severe and can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life.
Low Vision is a common condition among older adults, with approximately 20% of people over the age of 65 experiencing some degree of visual impairment. However, Low Vision can also affect younger individuals, particularly those with certain eye conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa or other inherited eye disorders.
Overall, Low Vision is a condition that affects an individual's ability to see clearly and perform daily activities, and it is important for individuals experiencing vision loss to seek medical attention to determine the cause of their symptoms and explore available treatment options.
Scotoma is a term that was first used in the early 19th century to describe blind spots in the visual field caused by defects in the retina or optic nerve. Over time, the term has been broadened to include any type of blind spot or defect in the visual field, regardless of its cause.
There are several different types of scotomas, including:
1. Homonymous hemianopsia: A condition in which there is a blind spot in one side of both eyes, causing difficulty with recognizing objects and people on that side.
2. Hemianopia: A condition in which there is a blind spot in one half of both eyes, often caused by a stroke or brain injury.
3. Quadrantanopia: A condition in which there is a blind spot in one quarter of both eyes, often caused by a stroke or brain injury.
4. Scanning vision: A condition in which the visual field appears to be scanned or sectioned off, often caused by a brain disorder such as multiple sclerosis.
5. Blind spot scotoma: A condition in which there is a small blind spot in the central part of the visual field, often caused by a lesion in the retina or optic nerve.
Scotomas can have a significant impact on daily life, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks such as driving, reading, and recognizing faces. Treatment options for scotomas depend on the underlying cause and may include prism glasses, vision therapy, or surgery. In some cases, scotomas may be a sign of a more serious condition that requires medical attention.
The name Alexia, Pure is derived from the Greek words "alexia," meaning "without word" or "dumbness," and "pure," indicating that the condition is purely genetic in origin. The term was coined by researchers to describe this specific syndrome, which was first identified in the early 2000s.
AP is caused by a mutation in the SLC25A4 gene, which codes for an protein involved in the transport of molecules across mitochondrial membranes. This mutation leads to a deficiency of the protein, which disrupts the normal functioning of mitochondria and causes the neurodegenerative symptoms associated with AP.
There is currently no cure for Alexia, Pure, and treatment is focused on managing the symptoms and providing supportive care to affected individuals and their families. Research into the genetic mechanisms underlying the condition is ongoing, with the goal of developing new and more effective therapies in the future.
There are several types of learning disorders, including:
1. Dyslexia: A learning disorder that affects an individual's ability to read and spell words. Individuals with dyslexia may have difficulty recognizing letters, sounds, or word patterns.
2. Dyscalculia: A learning disorder that affects an individual's ability to understand and perform mathematical calculations. Individuals with dyscalculia may have difficulty with numbers, quantities, or mathematical concepts.
3. Dysgraphia: A learning disorder that affects an individual's ability to write and spell words. Individuals with dysgraphia may have difficulty with hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, or language processing.
4. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A neurodevelopmental disorder that affects an individual's ability to focus, pay attention, and regulate their behavior. Individuals with ADHD may have difficulty with organization, time management, or following instructions.
5. Auditory Processing Disorder: A learning disorder that affects an individual's ability to process and understand auditory information. Individuals with auditory processing disorder may have difficulty with listening, comprehension, or speech skills.
6. Visual Processing Disorder: A learning disorder that affects an individual's ability to process and understand visual information. Individuals with visual processing disorder may have difficulty with reading, writing, or other tasks that require visual processing.
7. Executive Function Deficits: A learning disorder that affects an individual's ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks. Individuals with executive function deficits may have difficulty with time management, organization, or self-regulation.
Learning disorders can be diagnosed by a trained professional, such as a psychologist, neuropsychologist, or learning specialist, through a comprehensive assessment that includes cognitive and academic testing, as well as a review of the individual's medical and educational history. The specific tests and assessments used will depend on the suspected type of learning disorder and the individual's age and background.
There are several approaches to treating learning disorders, including:
1. Accommodations: Providing individuals with accommodations, such as extra time to complete assignments or the option to take a test orally, can help level the playing field and enable them to succeed academically.
2. Modifications: Making modifications to the curriculum or instructional methods can help individuals with learning disorders access the material and learn in a way that is tailored to their needs.
3. Therapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and other forms of therapy can help individuals with learning disorders develop strategies for managing their challenges and improving their academic performance.
4. Assistive technology: Assistive technology, such as text-to-speech software or speech-to-text software, can help individuals with learning disorders access information and communicate more effectively.
5. Medication: In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage symptoms associated with learning disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
6. Multi-sensory instruction: Using multiple senses (such as sight, sound, and touch) to learn new information can be helpful for individuals with learning disorders.
7. Self-accommodations: Teaching individuals with learning disorders how to identify and use their own strengths and preferences to accommodate their challenges can be effective in helping them succeed academically.
8. Parental involvement: Encouraging parents to be involved in their child's education and providing them with information and resources can help them support their child's learning and development.
9. Collaboration: Collaborating with other educators, professionals, and family members to develop a comprehensive treatment plan can help ensure that the individual receives the support they need to succeed academically.
It is important to note that each individual with a learning disorder is unique and may respond differently to different treatments. A comprehensive assessment and ongoing monitoring by a qualified professional is necessary to determine the most effective treatment plan for each individual.
The exact causes of dyscalculia are not yet fully understood, but research suggests that it may be related to difficulties with working memory, processing speed, and/or language processing. Dyscalculia is not the result of poor instruction or a lack of effort, and individuals with dyscalculia can have average to above-average intelligence and cognitive abilities in other areas.
Dyscalculia can be diagnosed by a qualified professional, such as a psychologist or neuropsychologist, through a series of tests and assessments that evaluate an individual's math skills and cognitive abilities. There is no cure for dyscalculia, but there are many strategies and interventions that can help individuals with dyscalculia to improve their math skills and overcome their challenges. These may include one-on-one tutoring, adaptive technology, and multisensory instructional approaches that engage both visual and auditory learning pathways.
Some common signs of dyscalculia include:
* Difficulty with basic math facts, such as counting money or telling time
* Struggling with mental math or calculation in their head
* Difficulty understanding mathematical concepts, such as fractions, decimals, or percentages
* Trouble with more complex math problems, such as algebra and geometry
* Difficulty following instructions or completing tasks that involve math
* Avoidance of math-related activities or anxiety related to math
* Difficulty with organizational skills and time management
It is important to note that dyscalculia is a neurodevelopmental disorder, and it is not the result of poor instruction or a lack of effort. With proper diagnosis and intervention, individuals with dyscalculia can learn to overcome their challenges and succeed in math and other areas of life.
Types of Language Disorders:
1. Developmental Language Disorder (DLD): This is a condition where children have difficulty learning language skills, such as grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure, despite being exposed to language in their environment. DLD can be diagnosed in children between the ages of 2 and 5.
2. Acquired Language Disorder: This is a condition that occurs when an individual experiences brain damage or injury that affects their ability to understand and produce language. Acquired language disorders can be caused by stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions.
3. Aphasia: This is a condition that occurs when an individual experiences damage to the language areas of their brain, typically as a result of stroke or traumatic brain injury. Aphasia can affect an individual's ability to understand, speak, read, and write language.
4. Dysarthria: This is a condition that affects an individual's ability to produce speech sounds due to weakness, paralysis, or incoordination of the muscles used for speaking. Dysarthria can be caused by stroke, cerebral palsy, or other neurological conditions.
5. Apraxia: This is a condition that affects an individual's ability to coordinate the movements of their lips, tongue, and jaw to produce speech sounds. Apraxia can be caused by stroke, head injury, or other neurological conditions.
Causes and Risk Factors:
1. Genetic factors: Some language disorders may be inherited from parents or grandparents.
2. Brain damage or injury: Stroke, traumatic brain injury, or other neurological conditions can cause acquired language disorders.
3. Developmental delays: Children with developmental delays or disorders, such as autism or Down syndrome, may experience language disorders.
4. Hearing loss or impairment: Children who have difficulty hearing may experience language delays or disorders.
5. Environmental factors: Poverty, poor nutrition, and limited access to educational resources can contribute to language disorders in children.
Signs and Symptoms:
1. Difficulty articulating words or sentences
2. Slurred or distorted speech
3. Limited vocabulary or grammar skills
4. Difficulty understanding spoken language
5. Avoidance of speaking or social interactions
6. Behavioral difficulties, such as aggression or frustration
7. Delayed language development in children
8. Difficulty with reading and writing skills
Treatment and Interventions:
1. Speech therapy: A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can work with individuals to improve their language skills through exercises, activities, and strategies.
2. Cognitive training: Individuals with language disorders may benefit from cognitive training programs that target attention, memory, and other cognitive skills.
3. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices: These devices can help individuals with severe language disorders communicate more effectively.
4. Behavioral interventions: Behavioral therapy can help individuals with language disorders manage their behavior and improve their social interactions.
5. Family support: Family members can provide support and encouragement to individuals with language disorders, which can help improve outcomes.
6. Educational accommodations: Individuals with language disorders may be eligible for educational accommodations, such as extra time to complete assignments or the use of a tape recorder during lectures.
7. Medication: In some cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage symptoms of language disorders, such as anxiety or depression.
Prognosis and Quality of Life:
The prognosis for individuals with language disorders varies depending on the severity of their condition and the effectiveness of their treatment. With appropriate support and intervention, many individuals with language disorders are able to improve their language skills and lead fulfilling lives. However, some individuals may experience ongoing challenges with communication and social interaction, which can impact their quality of life.
In conclusion, language disorders can have a significant impact on an individual's ability to communicate and interact with others. While there is no cure for language disorders, there are many effective treatments and interventions that can help improve outcomes. With appropriate support and accommodations, individuals with language disorders can lead fulfilling lives and achieve their goals.
There are several types of deafness, including:
1. Conductive hearing loss: This type of deafness is caused by problems with the middle ear, including the eardrum or the bones of the middle ear. It can be treated with hearing aids or surgery.
2. Sensorineural hearing loss: This type of deafness is caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve. It is typically permanent and cannot be treated with medication or surgery.
3. Mixed hearing loss: This type of deafness is a combination of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
4. Auditory processing disorder (APD): This is a condition in which the brain has difficulty processing sounds, even though the ears are functioning normally.
5. Tinnitus: This is a condition characterized by ringing or other sounds in the ears when there is no external source of sound. It can be a symptom of deafness or a separate condition.
There are several ways to diagnose deafness, including:
1. Hearing tests: These can be done in a doctor's office or at a hearing aid center. They involve listening to sounds through headphones and responding to them.
2. Imaging tests: These can include X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans to look for any physical abnormalities in the ear or brain.
3. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing: This is a test that measures the electrical activity of the brain in response to sound. It can be used to diagnose hearing loss in infants and young children.
4. Otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing: This is a test that measures the sounds produced by the inner ear in response to sound. It can be used to diagnose hearing loss in infants and young children.
There are several ways to treat deafness, including:
1. Hearing aids: These are devices that amplify sound and can be worn in or behind the ear. They can help improve hearing for people with mild to severe hearing loss.
2. Cochlear implants: These are devices that are implanted in the inner ear and can bypass damaged hair cells to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. They can help restore hearing for people with severe to profound hearing loss.
3. Speech therapy: This can help people with hearing loss improve their communication skills, such as speaking and listening.
4. Assistive technology: This can include devices such as captioned phones, alerting systems, and assistive listening devices that can help people with hearing loss communicate more effectively.
5. Medications: There are several medications available that can help treat deafness, such as antibiotics for bacterial infections or steroids to reduce inflammation.
6. Surgery: In some cases, surgery may be necessary to treat deafness, such as when there is a blockage in the ear or when a tumor is present.
7. Stem cell therapy: This is a relatively new area of research that involves using stem cells to repair damaged hair cells in the inner ear. It has shown promising results in some studies.
8. Gene therapy: This involves using genes to repair or replace damaged or missing genes that can cause deafness. It is still an experimental area of research, but it has shown promise in some studies.
9. Implantable devices: These are devices that are implanted in the inner ear and can help restore hearing by bypassing damaged hair cells. Examples include cochlear implants and auditory brainstem implants.
10. Binaural hearing: This involves using a combination of hearing aids and technology to improve hearing in both ears, which can help improve speech recognition and reduce the risk of falls.
It's important to note that the best treatment for deafness will depend on the underlying cause of the condition, as well as the individual's age, overall health, and personal preferences. It's important to work with a healthcare professional to determine the best course of treatment.
There are several types of LDDs, including:
1. Expressive Language Disorder: This condition is characterized by difficulty with verbal expression, including difficulty with word choice, sentence structure, and coherence.
2. Receptive Language Disorder: This condition is characterized by difficulty with understanding spoken language, including difficulty with comprehending vocabulary, grammar, and tone of voice.
3. Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder: This condition is characterized by both receptive and expressive language difficulties.
4. Language Processing Disorder: This condition is characterized by difficulty with processing language, including difficulty with auditory processing, syntax, and semantics.
5. Social Communication Disorder: This condition is characterized by difficulty with social communication, including difficulty with understanding and using language in social contexts, eye contact, facial expressions, and body language.
Causes of LDDs include:
1. Genetic factors: Some LDDs may be inherited from parents or grandparents.
2. Brain injury: Traumatic brain injury or stroke can damage the areas of the brain responsible for language processing.
3. Infections: Certain infections, such as meningitis or encephalitis, can damage the brain and result in LDDs.
4. Nutritional deficiencies: Severe malnutrition or a lack of certain nutrients, such as vitamin B12, can lead to LDDs.
5. Environmental factors: Exposure to toxins, such as lead, and poverty can increase the risk of developing an LDD.
Signs and symptoms of LDDs include:
1. Difficulty with word retrieval
2. Incomplete or inappropriate sentences
3. Difficulty with comprehension
4. Limited vocabulary
5. Difficulty with understanding abstract concepts
6. Difficulty with social communication
7. Delayed language development compared to peers
8. Difficulty with speech sounds and articulation
9. Stuttering or repetition of words
10. Limited eye contact and facial expressions
Treatment for LDDs depends on the underlying cause and may include:
1. Speech and language therapy to improve communication skills
2. Cognitive training to improve problem-solving and memory skills
3. Occupational therapy to improve daily living skills
4. Physical therapy to improve mobility and balance
5. Medication to manage symptoms such as anxiety or depression
6. Surgery to repair any physical abnormalities or damage to the brain.
It is important to note that each individual with an LDD may have a unique combination of strengths, weaknesses, and challenges, and treatment plans should be tailored to meet their specific needs. Early diagnosis and intervention are key to improving outcomes for individuals with LDDs.
Agraphia can result from various causes such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease), or tumors. The symptoms of agraphia may include difficulty with writing words, inability to initiate writing, poor handwriting, and difficulty with spelling and grammar.
In some cases, agraphia can be seen as a symptom of a larger neurological disorder, such as aphasia, which is a language disorder that affects both speaking and understanding language. Treatment for agraphia typically involves addressing the underlying cause, such as physical therapy to improve hand function or speech therapy to improve language skills. In some cases, adaptive writing tools or technology may also be helpful.
Articulation disorders can be classified into different types based on the severity and nature of the speech difficulties. Some common types of articulation disorders include:
1. Articulation errors: These occur when individuals produce speech sounds differently than the expected norm, such as pronouncing "k" and "s" sounds as "t" or "z."
2. Speech sound distortions: This type of disorder involves the exaggeration or alteration of speech sounds, such as speaking with a lisp or a nasal tone.
3. Speech articulation anomalies: These are abnormalities in the production of speech sounds that do not fit into any specific category, such as difficulty pronouncing certain words or sounds.
4. Apraxia of speech: This is a neurological disorder that affects the ability to plan and execute voluntary movements of the articulators (lips, tongue, jaw), resulting in distorted or slurred speech.
5. Dysarthria: This is a speech disorder characterized by weakness, slowness, or incoordination of the muscles used for speaking, often caused by a neurological condition such as a stroke or cerebral palsy.
Articulation disorders can be diagnosed by a speech-language pathologist (SLP) through a comprehensive evaluation of an individual's speech and language skills. The SLP may use standardized assessments, clinical observations, and interviews with the individual and their family to determine the nature and severity of the articulation disorder.
Treatment for articulation disorders typically involves speech therapy with an SLP, who will work with the individual to improve their speech skills through a series of exercises and activities tailored to their specific needs. Treatment may focus on improving the accuracy and clarity of speech sounds, increasing speech rate and fluency, and enhancing communication skills.
In addition to speech therapy, other interventions that may be helpful for individuals with articulation disorders include:
1. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems: For individuals with severe articulation disorders or those who have difficulty using speech to communicate, AAC systems such as picture communication symbols or electronic devices can provide an alternative means of communication.
2. Supportive technology: Assistive devices such as speech-generating devices, text-to-speech software, and other technology can help individuals with articulation disorders to communicate more effectively.
3. Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT): This type of therapy focuses on improving the communication skills of young children with articulation disorders by training parents to use play-based activities and strategies to enhance their child's speech and language development.
4. Social skills training: For individuals with articulation disorders who also have difficulty with social interactions, social skills training can help them develop better communication and social skills.
5. Cognitive communication therapy: This type of therapy focuses on improving the cognitive processes that underlie communication, such as attention, memory, and problem-solving skills.
6. Articulation therapy: This type of therapy focuses specifically on improving articulation skills, and may involve exercises and activities to strengthen the muscles used for speech production.
7. Stuttering modification therapy: For individuals who stutter, this type of therapy can help them learn to speak more fluently and with less effort.
8. Voice therapy: This type of therapy can help individuals with voice disorders to improve their vocal quality and communication skills.
9. Counseling and psychotherapy: For individuals with articulation disorders who are experiencing emotional or psychological distress, counseling and psychotherapy can be helpful in addressing these issues and improving overall well-being.
It's important to note that the most effective treatment approach will depend on the specific needs and goals of the individual with an articulation disorder, as well as their age, severity of symptoms, and other factors. A speech-language pathologist can work with the individual and their family to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique needs and helps them achieve their communication goals.
There are several causes of hemianopsia, including:
1. Stroke or cerebral vasculitis: These conditions can damage the occipital lobe and result in hemianopsia.
2. Brain tumors: Tumors in the occipital lobe can cause hemianopsia by compressing or damaging the visual pathways.
3. Traumatic brain injury: A head injury can cause damage to the occipital lobe and result in hemianopsia.
4. Cerebral palsy: This condition can cause brain damage that leads to hemianopsia.
5. Multiple sclerosis: This autoimmune disease can cause damage to the visual pathways and result in hemianopsia.
Symptoms of hemianopsia may include:
1. Blindness or impaired vision in one side of both eyes.
2. Difficulty recognizing objects or people on one side of the visual field.
3. Inability to see objects that are peripheral to the affected side.
4. Difficulty with depth perception and spatial awareness.
5. Eye movements that are abnormal or restricted.
Diagnosis of hemianopsia typically involves a comprehensive eye exam, including visual acuity testing, visual field testing, and imaging studies such as MRI or CT scans to evaluate the brain. Treatment options for hemianopsia depend on the underlying cause and may include:
1. Glasses or contact lenses to correct refractive errors.
2. Prism lenses to realign the visual image.
3. Visual therapy to improve remaining vision.
4. Medications to treat underlying conditions such as multiple sclerosis or brain tumors.
5. Surgery to repair damaged blood vessels or relieve pressure on the brain.
It is important to note that hemianopsia can significantly impact daily life and may affect an individual's ability to perform certain tasks, such as driving or reading. However, with proper diagnosis and treatment, many people with hemianopsia are able to adapt and lead fulfilling lives.
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NHLBI1
- The Ultrasound Reading Center will assist in protocol development for the performance of B-scan and doppler examinations of study participants, train CHS Field Center staff at four sites, perform measurements and interpretations of 112 studies per week (5,089 initial studies and 509 blind duplicates) in a standardized and reproducible manner, and participate in analysis and publication of data in collaboration with other study investigators and NHLBI staff. (nih.gov)
Comprehension4
- Poor reading comprehension. (nih.gov)
- People with poor reading comprehension have trouble understanding what they read. (nih.gov)
- Understanding specific reading comprehension deficit: A review. (nih.gov)
- First is an interesting study of supplemental reading comprehension programs that was released this week. (edweek.org)
Content2
- Treat your users to a delightful, immersive full-screen reading experience, or enable them to explore related content in multi-window mode without closing the book on their reading enjoyment. (android.com)
- Expand the reading experience with comments, notes, bookmarks, and other related content in a collapsible supporting pane. (android.com)
Share2
- For Arab American Heritage Month, observed annually during the month of April, we asked our members-independent presses, literary journals, and others-to share with us some of the Arabic and Arab American literature they recommend reading in celebration. (clmp.org)
- But before I share the latest buzzworthy tomes (a few of which I hope to read over the holidays), I should mention that the trend toward longer form digital reads, i.e. (forbes.com)
Learn5
- Reading disorders are not a type of intellectual or developmental disorder , and they are not a sign of lower intelligence or unwillingness to learn. (nih.gov)
- Read on to learn about the types of information that may be printed on food and beverage packaging and get tips for how to best interpret that information. (nih.gov)
- Read on to learn more about why some ankles are larger than others, and if you need to do anything about it. (healthline.com)
- Read this full feature to learn more. (middlebury.edu)
- In this fact sheet, you will learn how to read food labels. (nih.gov)
Bigger1
- Bigger screens are a better read for e-books, blog posts, news reports, sports pages, or just plain text plainly readable on large screens. (android.com)
Methods2
- In November 2008, NIOSH hosted the Direct Reading Exposure Assessment Methods (DREAM) Workshop (reference DHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2009-133), which gathered stakeholder input from academia, labor, management, developers, governmental agencies, and manufacturers on the research needs in the area of direct-reading methods for assessing occupational exposures. (cdc.gov)
- The objective of the NIOSH Center for Direct Reading and Sensor Technologies is to coordinate a national research agenda for direct-reading methods and sensor technologies. (cdc.gov)
Individuals1
- Individuals with dyslexia have normal intelligence, but they read at levels significantly lower than expected. (nih.gov)
Research1
- The NIOSH Center for Direct Reading and Sensor Technologies (NCDRST) was established in May 2014 to coordinate research and to develop recommendations on the use of 21st century technologies in occupational safety and health. (cdc.gov)
Collaborative2
- Including titles solicited from and published by local and international small presses, artist-run projects, and community archives and organizations, the Reading Room focuses on collective and collaborative practices of making and circulating independent publications. (moma.org)
- Wendy's Subway is dedicated to encouraging creative, critical, and discursive engagement with arts and literature, in the belief that collaborative practice and equitable access to reading are catalysts for social transformation. (moma.org)
Page1
- Capture the experience of reading a real book with a two-page layout on a large screen foldable open like a bound book. (android.com)
Health3
- Find links to health information that is easier to read, understand, and use. (medlineplus.gov)
- MedlinePlus identifies easy-to-read materials using this Health Education Materials Assessment Tool (PDF) . (medlineplus.gov)
- The initiative intends to investigate, disseminate, and provide guidance for the selection and use of direct-reading and sensors technologies for health and safety environments. (cdc.gov)
Room5
- In accordance with 5 USC 552(a)(2), the following four categories of records ("Reading Room" records) are available without the need for a FOIA request. (nhtsa.gov)
- Only Reading Room records created on or after November 1, 1996, are required to be made available electronically. (nhtsa.gov)
- A computer terminal and printer are available at this location for accessing Electronic Reading Room records. (nhtsa.gov)
- The library and writing space Wendy's Subway presents the Reading Room, a rotating collection of publications developed in conjunction with The People's Studio: Collective Imagination and selected specifically to respond to works on view in the galleries. (moma.org)
- The Reading Room display structure is designed by New York/Brussels-based architectural practice common room. (moma.org)
Study2
- The study compared the eye visual input and visuomotor activity generated by humans performing two visual tasks that are associated with different risk of myopia progression, reading (high risk) and walking (low risk). (nih.gov)
- Standing office blood pressure (BP) readings, alone or in combination with seated BP readings, outperform seated BP readings for the initial diagnosis of hypertension, a new study suggests. (medscape.com)
Office1
- Should Patients Stand for Office BP Readings? (medscape.com)
Find1
- Many people find it helpful to take notes during their reading. (keen.com)
Text4
- It generally refers to difficulties reading individual words and can lead to problems understanding text. (nih.gov)
- Most reading disorders result from specific differences in the way the brain processes written words and text. (nih.gov)
- People with reading disorders often have problems recognizing words they already know and understanding text they read. (nih.gov)
- Large screens enable readers to enjoy reading naturally without squinting or pressing their noses to the screen to read tiny text. (android.com)
Personal1
- Receive professional yet personal psychic advice & readings. (keen.com)
Time3
- Most reading problems are present from the time a child learns to read. (nih.gov)
- After adapting for large screens, we have received a lot of positive feedback and have noticed a significant increase in the amount of time users spend reading books and documents on tablets. (android.com)
- Under this mechanism, sustained reading for prolonged periods of time reduces the activation of ON pathways making the eye grow beyond its focus plane and blurring vision at far distance. (nih.gov)
Save1
- Create an FP account to save articles to read later and in the FP mobile app. (foreignpolicy.com)
Stories2
- Get daily or weekly Dark Reading top stories delivered straight into your inbox. (darkreading.com)
- A curated selection of FP's must-read stories. (foreignpolicy.com)
Specifically1
- It specifically impairs a person's ability to read. (nih.gov)
English1
- The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) supports reading, writing, GED, and English language classes for youth and adults. (nyc.gov)
Type1
- Dyslexia is one type of reading disorder. (nih.gov)
High1
- To provide high quality mitogenomes, we utilized long-read sequencing technology of Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) to better resolve repetitive regions and to construct de novo mitogenome assembly minimizing reference biases. (nih.gov)
Articles1
- Create custom news feeds that display the headlines of the day alongside unabridged articles for easy browsing and fully informed reading. (android.com)
Rooms1
- Reading Rooms have previously been installed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Bard Graduate Center, White Columns, NADA New York, Brown University, and the Carnegie Mellon University School of the Arts. (moma.org)
Services1
- Please fill out the form below if you are interested in my beta reading services. (google.com)
Open1
- So I thought it has phase values(degree, 0~2pi) and power, but there are two columns when I open it in matlab using the function, afni_niml_read. (nih.gov)
Line1
- Large screens in immersive mode optimize readability with long line lengths and plenty of white space for an eye-pleasing, eye‑comforting reading experience. (android.com)
Center1
- The Center for Direct Reading and Sensor Technologies has an active initiative called Right Sensors Used Right . (cdc.gov)
Difficult1
- Reached for comment, Johanna Contreras, MD, a cardiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, noted that diagnosing hypertension is "difficult" and she agrees that multiple readings are important. (medscape.com)
Options1
- By adding support for tablets and foldable devices, we gave users more options for easy and comfortable reading. (android.com)
Problem1
- But a person can develop a reading problem from an injury to the brain at any age. (nih.gov)
Beta2
- Do you have a list of questions you would like answered during the beta reading process? (google.com)
- If the answer is no, would you like us to provide you with a list of generic questions I will answer during the beta reading process? (google.com)
Food1
- Read the nutrition label as a whole to determine how a particular food or drink fits into your healthy eating pattern . (nih.gov)
Area1
- But some people lose the ability to read after a stroke or an injury to the area of the brain involved with reading . (nih.gov)
Remove1
- Remove on-screen distractions and annoyances so readers can focus their attention and immerse themselves in their reading. (android.com)
Lack3
- People who lack fluency have difficulty reading quickly, accurately, and with proper expression (if reading aloud). (nih.gov)
- A team led by Jose-Manuel Alonso found that the images formed by our eyes during reading lack the diversity of contrasts, luminance transients, visual motion, and visual change needed to activate major visual pathways signaling light stimuli, generally known as ON pathways. (nih.gov)
- The results indicate that multiple factors including low light, low contrast, and the lack of self-motion make reading less effective at driving ON pathways than walking. (nih.gov)
Skills3
- Hyperlexia is a disorder where people have advanced reading skills but may have problems understanding what is read or spoken aloud. (nih.gov)
- Other people may have normal reading skills but have problems understanding written words. (nih.gov)
- The program works with students in grades 6 through 8 to strengthen their reading, writing, and communication skills. (nyc.gov)
Reports2
- Unfortunately, I haven't read anything," Kidd said of the various media reports on their relationship. (nypost.com)
- I've been reading the reports [Frank is filing], and that's as far as it's going. (nypost.com)