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Mental Retardation
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Definition of 'Mental Retardation'Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual is mentally retarded. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline mentally retarded range. Scores below 67 are in the retarded range. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28) |
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Natural history and outcome of optic pathway gliomas in children.
13 Dec 2009 
BACKGROUND: The optimal management of optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) is complicated by their variable natural history, the association with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and difficulties in defining progression and response to treatment. METHODS: ... Read more...
Lower bispectral index values in children who are intellectually disabled.
30 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: Very few data are available on the use of bispectral index (BIS) monitoring in children who are intellectually disabled. Epileptiform electroencephalogram activity, underlying cerebral pathology, or anticonvulsant/spasmolytic therapy ... Read more...
Calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase and mental retardation.
29 Sep 2009 Calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase (CASK) belongs to the membrane-associated guanylate kinase protein family. The members of this protein family function as multiple domain adaptor proteins originally identified at cell junctions and ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Mental Retardation'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Natural history and outcome of optic pathway gliomas in children. 13 Dec 2009
- Array-CGH detection of a de novo 0.7-Mb deletion in 19p13.13 including CACNA1A associated with mental retardation and epilepsy with infantile spasms.
30 Oct 2009 - Lower bispectral index values in children who are intellectually disabled. 30 Oct 2009
- Calcium/calmodulin-dependent serine protein kinase and mental retardation. 29 Sep 2009
- A challenge to nursing: an historical review of intellectual disability nursing in the UK and Ireland. 29 Sep 2009
- Gingival overgrowth, congenital generalized hypertrichosis, mental retardation and epilepsy: case report and overview. 29 Sep 2009
- Expanding the clinical and neuroradiologic phenotype of primary microcephaly due to ASPM mutations. 20 Sep 2009
- [Use of psychotropic medication among individuals with mental retardation] 8 Sep 2009
- [The phenomena of repeated psychiatric hospitalizations among patients with mental retardation] 30 Aug 2009
- [Suicidal behaviors in mentally retarded patients] 30 Aug 2009
- Deletions in the VPS13B (COH1) gene as a cause of Cohen syndrome. 30 Aug 2009
- Gillespie syndrome with impaired accommodation. 30 Aug 2009
- Register data suggest lower intelligence in men born the year after flu pandemic. 30 Aug 2009
- Environmental factors, brain development, and intelligence in adulthood. 30 Aug 2009
- Focal cortical dysplasia type II: biological features and clinical perspectives. 30 Aug 2009
- A content analysis from a US statewide survey of memorable healthcare decisions for individuals with intellectual disability. 30 Aug 2009
- Meta-analysis of the effectiveness of individual intervention in the controlled multisensory environment (Snoezelen) for individuals with intellectual disability. 30 Aug 2009
- Perspectives of intellectual disability in Asia: epidemiology, policy, and services for children and adults. 30 Aug 2009
- Mental health and related issues for people with intellectual disability. 30 Aug 2009
- Perspectives of intellectual disability in Africa: epidemiology and policy services for children and adults. 30 Aug 2009
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Technical information about 'Mental Retardation'
Definition: Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual is mentally retarded. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline mentally retarded range. Scores below 67 are in the retarded range. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28)
Descriptor UI: D008607
Alternative terms: Mental Retardation; Retardation, Mental; Idiocy; Deficiency, Mental; Deficiencies, Mental; Mental Deficiencies; Mental Deficiency; Mental Retardation, Psychosocial; Mental Retardations, Psychosocial; Psychosocial Mental Retardation; Psychosocial Mental Retardations; Retardation, Psychosocial Mental; Retardations, Psychosocial Mental;
Related Mesh Headings: Abnormalities, Multiple; Cockayne Syndrome; Congenital Hypothyroidism; Cri-du-Chat Syndrome; De Lange Syndrome; Down Syndrome; Education of Mentally Retarded; Fragile X Syndrome; Laurence-Moon Syndrome; Prader-Willi Syndrome; Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome; Rett Syndrome; Angelman Syndrome; Williams Syndrome; Mentally Disabled Persons; Brain Diseases, Metabolic, Inborn; Bardet-Biedl Syndrome;
Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;
Tree Number: C10.597.606.643; C23.888.592.604.646; F01.700.687; F03.550.600;
History Note: 1967(1963)
Technical Notes: use Cat C qualif; /rehabil permitted: do not equate with EDUCATION OF MENTALLY RETARDED