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This book is the second in a series that examines the impact of different forms of visual impairment on the developing musicality of blind and partially-sighted children and young people.

The research is based on the observations of visually impaired children and young people by their parents, teachers and therapists and by the authors themselves. A key question is how the participants’ level of vision, the age of onset of their visual impairment, and the neurological consequences of their medical condition impact on their evolving musicality. It is hoped that the evidence in this study will help provide a secure foundation for further music education and sociological, psychological and neurological investigation. Moreover, it is anticipated that as we gain a deeper knowledge of how musicality evolves among an exceptional group of young people, our understanding of how musical abilities and propensities develop in all of us will be enhanced. ... Read more

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Retinopathy of Prematurity presents a review of the current knowledge of this disease, which tragically renders many premature infants blind. First, the volume covers the natural history, classification and histopathology of ROP, followed by examination techniques, recommendations for follow-up and therapy and finally a panel discussion providing answers to frequent questions and areas of legal concern. ... Read more

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Purposes: To analyze the low weight gain (WG) from birth to the sixth week of life as a risk factor for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Methods: A prospective cohort study comparing incidence of ROP and WG after preterm birth. Were included infants with birth weight (BW) ?1,500 grams and gestational age ?32 weeks at birth. Main clinical outcome were development of any stage and severe ROP. Main variable was the proportion of WG to the BW at the sixth week of life. Prevalence of ROP was determined and chi-square and Student-t test were used to compare data. Logistic regression was performed and the accuracy of WG for the development of ROP were evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC)curves. Results: Of 317 studied preterms, 98 (30.9%) developed ROP in any stage. Adjusted logistic regression in Group 1 indicated 1.055 OR for ROP (P<0.001) and Group 2, 1.031 (P=0.007). The area under the ROC curve for any stage ROP was 0.67% (P<0.001) and for severe ROP 0.63% (P=0.037). Conclusions: Low WG measured by the 6th week of life was an independent risk factor capable to predict the development of any stage and severe ROP. ... Read more

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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a major cause of blindness in children in middle-income countries. In 1995, it accounted for 10.6% of blindness in children in schools for the blind in South Africa. This study was undertaken to estimate the number of premature babies at risk and to investigate policies, practices and screening programmes. 13000 to 15000 surviving premature babies are at risk of ROP each year. Shortage of equipment precluded continuous oxygen monitoring in public units. Nursing levels were often below recommendations, and most nurses were unaware of target oxygen saturations. Private units were well staffed and adequately equipped. Ophthalmologists were only visiting four units on a regular basis for screening, using the birth weight criterion of ,1500 g for ROP screening. ROP needing treatment rates were low (1.6?2.9%), as were rates of follow-up.Access to neonatal care is increasingly available and babies are being saved at all levels. Unless concomitant strategies are put into place for screening, Retinopathy of prematurity is likely to be a major cause of blindness. ... Read more

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The Retinopathy of Prematurity Medical Guide is a publication which has been designed to better help readers understand Retinopathy of Prematurity. This Qontro Medical Guide has been designed with the reader in mind, and is a useful information source for readers at all levels looking to learn more about Retinopathy of Prematurity. The Retinopathy of Prematurity Medical Guide is highly recommended for those interested in understanding and learning more about Retinopathy of Prematurity. ... Read more

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Oxygen toxicity. Oxidative stress, Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, Acute respiratory distress syndrome, Retinopathy of prematurity, Reactive oxygen species, Maximum operating depth ... Read more