10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYDENHAM'S CHOREA»
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Sydenham's chorea in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Sydenham's chorea and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The 5-Minute Neurology Consult
DESCRIPTION First described by Thomas Sydenham in 1686, Sydenham's
chorea is an immune-mediated acquired chorea that occurs after streptococcal
pharyngitis. It may be associated with other features of rheumatic fever (Jones
criteria).
D. Joanne Lynn, Herbert B. Newton, Alexander D. Rae-Grant, 2012
2
Current Management in Child Neurology
Sydenham's chorea is most common in children aged 5 to 15 years old, the same
age range at greatest risk of other manifestations of ARF. Reasonably good
evidence suggests individuals who develop ARF have a genetic susceptibility.
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Clinical Management of Sensorimotor Speech Disorders
Hyperkinetic Dysarthria Associated with Chorea Two of the most common
choreiform disorders are Sydenham's chorea and HD. Sydenham's chorea
occurs principally in children and adolescents, and HD occurs principally in
adults.
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Acquired Speech and Language Disorders
The prognosis for Sydenham's chorea is good and recovery is the general rule,
with symptoms usually subsiding within four to six months (Simon, Arminoff and
Greenberg, 1999). The course of the condition, however, is extremely variable
with ...
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Encyclopedia of Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology
Other potential psychiatric responses to chorea include Attention-Deficit/
Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), tic disorders, and mood disorders. Sydenham's
chorea also has been associated with a worsening of ADHD symptoms — in
addition to ...
Thomas H. Ollendick, Carolyn S. Schroeder, 2003
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Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
I thank Antonio Lucio Teixeira Jr., M.D., Ph.D.; Debora Maia, M.D.; and Mauro
Cesar Cunningham, M.D., for their collaboration in many of the investigations of
Sydenham's chorea. I also thank Cristiano Ferrari, M.D. for performing the SPECT
...
Joseph Jankovic, Eduardo Tolosa, 2007
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Sydenham's Chorea First described by Thomas Sydenham, MD, in 1685,
Sydenham's chorea is a hypotonic, hyperkinetic syndrome, characterized by
spontaneous involuntary and uncoordinated movements. Other features may
include ...
Steven G. Rothrock, John A. Brennan, 2007
38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. Cunningham MC, Maia DP, Teixeira Jr AL, Cardoso
F. Sydenham's chorea is associated with decreased verbal fluency. Parkinsonism
Relat Disord. 2006;12(3):165–7. Cardoso F, Beato R, Siqueira CF, Lima CF.
Federico E. Micheli and Peter A. LeWitt
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Clinical Neurology for Psychiatrists
According to the most likely theory of the pathogenesis of Sydenham's chorea,
group A b-hemolytic streptococcal infections, ... Sydenham's chorea and the
underlying rheumatic fever seem restricted to small outbreaks occurring mostly in
lower ...
David Myland Kaufman, 2007
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Encyclopedia of Family Health
My son is clumsy and he makes strange faces, which he says he can't help. Is it
possible that he has Sydenham's chorea? It is possible, but this disease is very
rare. Your doctor will be able to detect chorea, and may refer him to a specialist.
David B. Jacoby, R. M. Youngson, 2004
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYDENHAM'S CHOREA»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
Sydenham's chorea is used in the context of the following news items.
Theatre Review: Crazy Jane,Tron, Glasgow
Who knows what brought on the tics, the jerking, the spasms, that saw the young Jane cooped up in the Salpetriere Asylum, diagnosed with Sydenham's chorea ... «Herald Scotland, May 15»
The crazy world of Jane Avril
... a physical-based disorder now believed to be Sydenham's Chorea, she learnt to embrace and flaunted her imperfections in a way that made her a star on her ... «Herald Scotland, May 15»
Bradford girl, seven, one of only handful in country to suffer rare …
Blood tests, X-rays and scans at Bradford Royal Infirmary and Leeds General Infirmary revealed Useyra had Sydenham's Chorea which affects the brain and ... «Bradford Telegraph and Argus, Mar 15»
Drinking in the culture in Prague
Our local guide Jaroslav explained how the term St Vitus' Dance (the other name for the nervous system disorder Sydenham's chorea) was thought to have ... «Stuff.co.nz, Mar 15»
Willie Cooper's story as UNC's first black basketball player began in …
His mother, Georgeanna Barnes Cooper, suffered from a debilitating neurological disease, Sydenham's chorea — commonly known as Saint Vitus Dance — that ... «The Wilson Times, Feb 15»
David Blackbourn
... pharyngitis led to rheumatic fever and from there to a weakened heart and Sydenham's Chorea, which caused a facial grimace and uncontrolled movements. «London Review of Books, Jun 14»
Treating a Mystery: A Disease Named Pandas May Be Causing …
She suspected that, whatever was going on, it seemed to follow the pattern of a movement disorder called Sydenham's chorea. First described in the 17th ... «Houston Press, Jun 14»
Brain Imaging Differences in Tourette and PANDAS
... duration of disease suggests an acute or more isolated immunogenic exposure, similar to what is seen in children with Sydenham's chorea," he explained. «Medscape, Jun 14»
mindfulness and clear water
It's now called Sydenham's chorea, and it still happens: rapid, herky-jerky movements of the face, hands, feet. My grandmother just said I was too fidgety. «Beliefnet, Nov 13»
Holyrood is breaking down barriers
Among those in attendance at the parents information evening was Maeve Scullion, whose son, a Holyrood pupil, has dyslexia and sydenham's chorea. «Scottish Catholic Observer, Sep 13»
