Achalasia of the oesophagus is characterized by the absence of peristalsis, failure of the inferior oesophageal sphincter to relax after swallowing (Harris, 1966), and a positive mecholyl test (Kramer and Ingelfinger, 1951). This combination offeatures is regarded as specific for this disease. Nevertheless, in the literature a number of cases have been designated achalasia despite the presence ...

background: non-ketotic hyperglycemia (nkhg) may increase the probability of seizures and movement disorders. methods: we describe  a series of 14 elders admitted for seizures and movement disorders linked to nkhg. results: twelve  patients  developed motor  seizures  and two others movement disorders. glucose levels varied 9.28 to 32 mmol/l, while osmolarity values varied from 302.28 to 328  m...

Purpose: Neurologic disorders may be seen in patients with cerebral malformations. The aim of this study is determining epilepsy and the other contributing disorders in the patients with cerebral malformations using Gross Motor Function Classification Scale (GMFCS) and Bimanual Fine Motor Function Scale (BFMFS) are used to determine motor function. Methods: The clinical and neuroradiologic feat...

BACKGROUND The body of literature on oral motor and swallowing disorders in patients with ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is limited. CASE REPORT The purpose of this study was to characterize oral motor and swallowing disorders in two siblings with AT, based on oral motor and swallowing assessments. Specific procedures were applied for oral motor and swallowing assessments and both patients underwen...

In this project, we deal with the development and evaluation of a new tool for conducting speech rhythm exercises. A training methodology is proposed, based on a schedule of exercises, each presenting a sequence of syllables arranged in a specific rhythmic pattern. In order to assist the therapists with conducting speech rhythm exercises with children, we have developed a computer game prototyp...

Neuropathic Disorders The peripheral nervous system (PNS) comprises the cranial nerves, spinal nerve roots, dorsal root ganglia, the peripheral nerve trunks (motor and sensory nerves), the terminal branchings of motor nerves as they innervate skeletal muscle, and the peripheral autonomic system [1]. Disorders of the parent cell bodies located in the spinal cord (and/or brainstem) are discussed ...