Hereditary ataxia telangiectasia

Hereditary ataxia telangiectasia

Contributor(s):
Pickens, James, 1927-
University of Missouri--Columbia. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
University of Missouri--Columbia. Medical Center. Educational Resources Group.
Publication:
Columbia, Mo. : The Group, 1976
Language(s):
English
Format:
Moving image
Subject(s):
Ataxia Telangiectasia
Abstract:
(Critical) This program is adequate as a straightforward lecture about an uncommon condition. An early state of hereditary ataxia telangiectasia is shown, but the later stages are not. The program omits visual presentation of some aspects, such as telangiectasia. There is one inconsistency: The impression is left that the disease is inexorably progressive, yet an unillustrated patient apparently improved in ambulation over a fifteen-month period. Management is only lightly touched upon. The only approach offered for infection stemming from the immunological defect is antibiotics. Physical therapy is recommended with no discussion of rationale for use or evaluation of effect. At one point, the program states that a pathologist is involved in treatment (perhaps what is meant is immunologist). Overall, this is a useful, if incomplete, presentation of a rare condition. It will serve to alert physicians to an unusual cause of progressive ataxia, dysmetria, and athetosis. The role of allied health personnel is only mentioned briefly.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
014 min.
Color:
Black and white
Sound:
Sound
Credits:
James Pickens.
Technique:
Other
NLM Unique ID:
7603397A (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
31650200
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7603397A