December 30, 2024 Easterseals NH & VT Appoints New Executive Committee and Welcomes Three New Board Members Easterseals NH & VT Board of Directors has appointed a new executive committee, including Chairman Bryan Bouchard, Past Chairman Andrew MacWilliam, Treasurer Timothy Wade, Vice Chairman Gregory...
Validity of the body adiposity index in adults with Down syndrome. Res Dev Disabil. 2015;38:92–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2014.12.010. Article PubMed Google Scholar Rossato M, Dellagrana RA, de Souza BE, da Costa RM, Dos Santos JOL, Silva DAS, et al. Comparison of body...
A comparison of the incidence, etiology, symptoms, pathological variations, and treatment in adults and children with trigger-finger discloses some interesting facts.The occurrence in twin children, previously reported by us3, is one of the few instances of familial involvement.The occurrence in twins...
'This book breaks down the social, emotional and practical aspects of relationships so usefully that it is a good resource for teachers and others working with neurotypical individuals. In fact the book so sensibly discusses pitfalls, strategies and individual responsibilities that it would be valuable...
particularly for parents or professionals working with their young people," she says. "Terri Couwehnhoven wroteTeaching Children with Down Syndrome about Their Bodies, Boundaries, and Sexuality: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. It is really fantastic. It gives a framework for why to teach ...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex condition with impairments in socio-emotional functions, stereotyped behavior and atypical sensory behaviors. The problems many individuals with ASD encounter in social functioning have been related to arousal, attention abnormalities and deficits in emotion regul...
Physical and/or mentally disabled individuals, individuals with Down Syndrome and pregnant women, and women who had children in the 3 months prior to the interview were excluded from 1Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil and 2Postgraduate Program in ...
Sarcopenic obesity is characterized by a concurrent decline in muscle mass and function, along with increased adipose tissue. Sarcopenic obesity is a growing concern in older adults owing to significant health consequences, including implications for mor
Obes. Facts 15, 321–335 (2022). Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Roubenoff, R. Sarcopenic obesity: the confluence of two epidemics. Obes. Res. 12, 887–888 (2004). This commentary discusses how the convergence of the obesity epidemic with an ageing population magnifies the ...
Furthermore, the risk of falls, cardiovascular disease, unplanned hospital admissions, early death and quality of life are all unfavourably associated with sarcopenia [5]. Sarcopenia is a key biological driver in the development of frailty [6], which can be defined as a syndrome characterised by...