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All Images Are Limited To Light & Dark, Marcy Miranda Janes

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What Happened In Humbug Valley, Ana Maria Spagna

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Food And Worker Safety Across The Globe: A Nervous And Incomplete Case Study, Wendy Rawlings

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High-Amplitude Delta Waves With Multifocal Spikes: Characteristic Eeg Pattern In Angelman Syndrome, Ozge Kucur, Ulkuhan Oztoprak, Erhan Aksoy, Naz Guleray Lafci, Deniz Yüksel

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Background: Angelman syndrome (AS) is a neurogenetic disorder caused by loss of UBE3A gene function on maternal chromosome 15, characterized by developmental delay, intellectual disability, severe speech impairment, microcephaly, epilepsy, ataxia, and involuntary movements. Early diagnosis is often challenging as typical clinical findings may not be apparent before age 2 years. Current guidelines emphasize the importance of early genetic testing. Case Presentation: We report an eight-month-old female presenting with involuntary movements of the head and extremities. Video-EEG at one year of age showed high-amplitude generalized delta waves (1-4 Hz) with superimposed multifocal spikes and sharp waves, consistent with the characteristic …

Resource Utilization, Yearly Trends And Outcomes In Stereoelectroencephalography And Subdural Electrode Placement In Pediatric Epilepsy Patients, Alizabeth York, Ariel Sacknovitz, Alexandria Naftchi, Cameron Beaudreault, Eris Spirollari, Sima Vazquez, Ankita Das, Patricia E. Mcgoldrick, Steven M. Wolf, Vishad Sukul, Carrie R. Muh

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Iqsec2 Mutation-Related Rett Syndrome, Yiğithan Güzin, Pınar Gençpınar, Yaşar Bekir Kutbay, Berk Özyılmaz, Nihal Olgaç Dündar

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Introduction: Rett syndrome (RS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by speech regression, loss of acquired voluntary hand skills, and stereotypic hand movements and gait abnormalities. IQSEC2 mutation is an X-linked inherited gene that can cause X-linked semidominant disorders with different severity between males and females such as intellectual disability, epilepsy, autism, microcephaly,d stereotypic movement disorder etc. Material-Methods: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient and his guardian for the case report. Identity information was hidden due to patient privacy. Case Report: An 8-year-old male patient was followed for epilepsy and global developmental regression. In the medical history, neuromotor development …

The Outcome Of Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome (Fires), Vykuntaraju K. Gowda, Mythri Prasad, Sanjay K.S. Sanjay, Basavaraja G.V. Basavaraja, Keshava Murthy M.L. Keshava Murthy

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Introduction: Febrile Infection-Related Epilepsy Syndrome [FIRES] is a rare, catastrophic epileptic syndrome that strikes previously healthy children, whose pathogenesis is unknown. It starts with a febrile illness and refractory seizures, but without evidence of an identifiable infectious encephalitis. Purpose: To study the course of illness and the outcomes in children with FIRES. Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted at a tertiary healthcare center in southern India between August 2014 and August 2022, which included all children diagnosed with FIRES. The demographic details, clinical manifestation, cerebrospinal fluid [CSF] analysis, neuroimaging findings, electroencephalography (EEG), treatment, and outcome were analyzed. Results: A …

A Bedside Screening Tool For Acute Intracranial Hemorrhages In Intubated Children Using Continuous Quantitative Eeg Monitoring, Runi Tanna, Edilberto Amorim, Mauro Caffarelli

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Inroduction: Recognition of intracranial hemorrhage is challenging in children who require deep sedation to tolerate mechanical ventilation. The Correlate of Injury to the Nervous system (COIN) index may enable real-time recognition of intracranial hemorrhage at bedside. Methods: Retrospective analysis of EEG data from children with spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage while intubated and sedated in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Patients were selected for having normal head imaging at time of EEG start and required demonstration of hemorrhage on repeat imaging following an uninterrupted period of EEG recording. Power spectrum data were analyzed to yield a COIN value and visualization for every …

Evaluating The Efficacy Of A Mobile Epilepsy Education Package (Meep) Application Developed For The Parents/Caregivers Of Children With Epilepsy In Canada: Protocol For A Unicentre Parallel Open Randomized Trial, Dilek Sayik, Ayfer Acikgoz, Argerie Tsimicalis, Kenneth A. Myers

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Epilepsy education can help address a multitude of concerns encountered by families of children with seizures. The Mobile Epilepsy Education Package (MEEP) was developed, tested and integrated into practice in Turkey to manage epilepsy and increase treatment compliance. This study aims to develop English and French versions of MEEP, adapt it culturally, and evaluate its effectiveness. A two-group, single-center, randomized controlled intervention trial with 1:1 allocation ratio will be conducted in the Pediatric Neurology Clinic of the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Seventy-two caregivers of children with epilepsy (intervention=36, control= 36), aged 1-17 years, will be recruited. Family Introduction Form, Epilepsy Information …

Coexistence Of Sma Type I With Citrate Transporter Deficiency Disorder - A Case Report, Asmaa Al Tawari, Milen Pavlovic, Lada Cindro Heberle, Laila Bastaki

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Background: The coexistence of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with other diseases has been rarely described. We report a unique case with dual pathogenic gene mutations: SMN1 gene causing SMA and SLC13A5 gene causing citrate transporter deficiency induced epilepsy (EIEE 25, OMIM 615905). Case presentation: The girl presented with recurrent focal seizures with semiology of eyelid blinking, deviation of eyes and facial twitches, which started from the second day of her life. Interictal EEG showed bilateral multifocal and generalized discharges. Brain MRI revealed delayed myelination and generalized volume loss. PET scan showed diffuse cortical hypometabolism. She had refractory seizures, including two …

Pattern And Predictors Of Neurologic Comorbidities Among African Children With Epilepsy, Aderonke Oluwatoyin Uhunmwangho-Courage, Ikeoluwa Abiola Lagunju, Emeka Uba Ejeliogu, Fidelia Bode-Thomas, Courage Ukponmwan Uhunmwangho, Akinyemi Od Ofakunrin

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

Background: Epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder affecting children in Nigeria. It is often associated with other neurologic comorbidities in addition to epileptic seizures, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cognitive, visual and hearing impairments, which can be unrecognized while focusing on the seizures. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence, pattern and predictors of neurologic comorbidities among 100 children with Epilepsy (CWE) attending the pediatric neurology clinic of Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria, and age and sex-matched controls selected consecutively. Data were summarized using frequencies and proportions. Chi-square and Mann- Whitney U tests were used …

Bit-Packed Prime Sieve: Optimization Via Mod-6 Wheel Factorization And Byte Alignment, Priyesh Padmavilasom

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Ideally, a prime sieve should minimize memory footprint and computational overhead. Using a mod-6 wheel (numbers of the form 6n±1) reduces the search space (mod-6 eliminates multiples of 2 and 3).

This paper presents a bit-packed sieve algorithm that maps four mod-6 residual pairs into a single byte, effectively compressing 24 integers into 8 bits of storage. We examine the recurring bit patterns inherent in this mapping and provide algorithms for the sieve. Leveraging this byte alignment, we introduce a computational optimization for determining the sieve start index (p^2), utilizing the number-theoretic property that for any prime p > 3, p^2 …

Llm-Powered Diagnostic Insights For Business Messaging Via Rich Communication Services, Tania Pradeep Gandhe

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Managing Rich Communication Services (RCS) in the context of business messaging campaigns involves navigating complex asynchronous message states, technical error codes, and delivery telemetry across diverse regions. Businesses that use RCS struggle to interpret raw logs which leads to increased support tickets for the provider and delays in troubleshooting. This disclosure describes techniques that address insight gaps that appear between observed errors and their root causes in tools that manage RCS for Business Messaging (RBM). Rather than simply report an error code, a large language model (LLM) is used to determine and display the likely root causes of the error. …

Collaborative Learning In Clinical Education As A Catalyst To Support Foundational Professional Competencies In Speech-Language Pathology: A Theoretical Framework, Lori-Ann Ferraro

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

As a part of every speech-language pathology graduate program in the US, clinical education is an integral and required element for both academic accreditation and the eventual clinical certification for students. Clinical education is significantly important when considering overall educational models because it is an aspect of a student’s education that contributes to their ability to make connections between what is learned in the classroom and its real-world clinical application while contributing to the acquisition of competencies. The 2:1 collaborative learning model is supported by sound learning theories and evidence from the literature. A theoretical framework was created to demonstrate …

Developing Critical Thinking Skills In Undergraduate Csd Students Through A Case Study Project, Lydia R. Kruse, Windi Krok

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

Critical thinking skills are crucial for Speech-Language Pathologists to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders. However, the optimal timing for teaching these skills to future clinicians remains an open question. Most of the current research is focused on developing critical thinking skills in graduate students, though there is some evidence to suggest that students should be working to develop critical thinking skills during their undergraduate education. This work describes the critical thinking skills demonstrated by undergraduate students in a Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD program) through a case study project, as well as their self-perceptions. Results indicate relative weakness …

Development And Impact Of A Review Course For The Praxis Examination In Speech- Language Pathology, Miriam Baigorri, George Pagano

Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders

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The Praxis II: Subject Assessment in Speech-Language Pathology is a required national examination for certification and licensure in the United States. However, disparities in pass rates, particularly among culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) test takers, create barriers to professional entry. This study examines students' perceptions of the effectiveness of an Examination Preparation Course, designed to enhance student success through structured content review, practice exams, and test-taking strategies. A total of 70 graduates (2018–2023) who completed the course participated in an online survey assessing their demographics, perceptions of the course’s effectiveness, and confidence levels before and after taking the course. …