Frequency of Oral Motor Dysfunction during Feeding and Some of Its Effective Factors in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Background: Feeding problems can limit the participation of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in the daily activities of life, especially feeding and eating. The aim of this study was to determine frequency of primary oral reflexes and oral motor dysfunction in children with CP in the city of Arak. Material & Methods: This study was a descriptive-analytic and cross-sectional study that has been done on children with CP 2-15 years old. The participants were chosen by a convenience sampling from the rehabilitation clinics in the city of Arak in 2017. The presence of primary abnormal oral reflexes including Bite, Rooting, and Tongue Thrust was evaluated; and Oral motor assessment scale was used to evaluate oral motor function. . The data were analyzed using statistical tests including chi-squared test. Results: Based on the present results, primitive oral reflexes (bite, rooting, tongue thrust) was found at levels of IV and V Gross Motor Function Classification System Expanded &Revised(GMFCS E&R) and at level of III Manual Abilities Classification System and type of quadriplegia spastic. The highest frequency of passive in oral motor was observed in level of V and functional in oral motor in levels of I and II GMFCS E&R. Furthermore, there was significant difference between gross motor function and oral motor function. Conclusions: The study results demonstrated a significant difference between GMFCS E&R levels and oral motor function. Therefore, it was suggested that particular attention should be paid to oral motor function in terms of evaluations of gross motor function.

The Comparison of The Received Doses of Tumoral and Organs at Risk (Spine and Thyroid) between Mixed Photon-Electron Beam Method and Photon Therapy in Supraclavicular Region

Genotyping of Echinococcus granulosus isolates from livestock based on mitochondrial cox1 gene, in the Markazi province, Iran

Methodological considerations in using the Network Scale Up (NSU) for the estimation of risky behaviors of particular age-gender groups: An example in the case of intentional abortion.

Misconceptions about sexual intercourse during pregnancy: cognitive-behavioral counseling in prenatal care

Pulmonary Mucormycosis- A Case Report

Background and Aim: Mucormycosis represents a group of life threatening infections caused by fungi of the order mucorales. Mucormycosis results in higher rates of morbidity and mortality than many other infections. A high index of suspicion and considering risky factors are critical for diagnosis and early initiation of therapy is necessary to optimize outcomes. In this paper, we report a woman with pulmonary mucormycosis. Case Report: A 47-year old woman with a history of uncontrolled diabetes presented with cough, hemoptysis, dyspnea and dysphagia from 3 weeks ago. On physical examination, course crackles, generalized wheezing and stridor were found along with fever. Laboratory testing demonstrated a high-titer ESR, CRP3+ and leukocytosis. The ENT examination revealed a mild erythema of the vocal cords. An initial chest-x-ray was compatible with a pulmonary infiltration in the right middle lobe. Ct-scan of the sinuses was unremarkable. Bronchoscopy findings and lung biopsy was consistent fibrinoleukocytic exudates with extensive necrosis and broad hyphae and was reported fungal infection in favor of mucormycosis. She was eventually treated with amphotericin B. Ethical Considerations: This study with research ethics code IR.ARAKMU.REC.1398.48 has been approved by research ethics committee at Arak University of Medical Sciences.Conclusion: Mucormycosis has high mortality in diabetic patients and has even higher rates in uncontrolled diabetics. Therefore, due to underestimation and undertreatment of the condition, mucormycosis must be considered in diabetics underestimate pneumonia.

Strategies for bridging the theory-practice gap from the perspective of nursing experts

Targeting Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor by MiRNA-145 Inhibits Cell Growth and Sensitizes NSCLC Cells to Erlotinib

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Global, regional, and national incidence, prevalence, and mortality of HIV, 1980–2017, and forecasts to 2030, for 195 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2017