Search Results - "WHITMAN, B. Y"

Prader-Willi syndrome: consensus diagnostic criteria by Holm, V.A, Cassidy, S.B, Butler, M.G, Hanchett, J.M, Greenswag, L.R, Whitman, B.Y, Greenberg, F

“…The diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is based on clinical findings that change with age. Hypotonia is prominent in infancy. Obesity, mild mental…”
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Sustained benefit after 2 years of growth hormone on body composition, fat utilization, physical strength and agility, and growth in Prader-Willi syndrome by Myers, Susan E., Carrel, Aaron L., Whitman, Barbara Y., Allen, David B.

“…Background: Obesity and hypotonia in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are accompanied by abnormal body composition resembling a growth hormone…”
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Growth hormone improves body composition, fat utilization, physical strength and agility, and growth in Prader-Willi syndrome: A controlled study by Carrel, Aaron L., Myers, Susan E., Whitman, Barbara Y., Allen, David B.

“…Background: Obesity and hypotonia in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are accompanied by abnormal body composition and diminished energy expenditure…”
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Sustained benefits of growth hormone on body composition, fat utilization, physical strength and agility, and growth in Prader-Willi syndrome are dose-dependent by Carrel, A L, Myers, S E, Whitman, B Y, Allen, D B

“…Obesity and hypotonia in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are accompanied by abnormal body composition resembling a growth hormone (GH) deficient…”
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Leptin concentrations in Prader-Willi syndrome before and after growth hormone replacement by Myers, Susan E., Davis, Ajuah, Whitman, Barbara Y., Santiago, Julio V., Landt, Michael

“…OBJECTIVE This study explored leptin concentrations in Prader‐Willi syndrome (PWS), a genetic disorder characterized by significant obesity and presumed…”
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Physical effects of growth hormone treatment in children with Prader-Willi syndrome by Myers, SE, Carrel, AL, Whitman, BY, Allen, DB

“…A randomized, controlled study of 54 children (age, 4‐16 years) with Prader‐Willi syndrome was conducted to assess the potential beneficial effects of growth…”
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The Behavioral Impact of Growth Hormone Treatment for Children and Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome: A 2-Year, Controlled Study by Whitman, Barbara Y, Myers, Susan, Carrel, Aaron, Allen, David

“…Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is characterized by obesity, hypotonia, hypogonadism, hyperphagia, short stature, and a neurobehavioral profile that includes…”
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A comprehensive team approach to the management of patients with Prader-Willi syndrome by Eiholzer, Urs, Whitman, Barbara Y

“…Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a genetic disorder characterized by extreme obesity accompanied by other, multisystem clinical manifestations encompassing both…”
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Early Ear Problems and Developmental Problems at School Age by Lindsay, Ronald L., Tomazic, Terry, Whitman, Barbara Y., Accairdo, Pasquale J.

“…Retrospective history of middle ear disease was compared with developmental diagnosis in 507 consecutively referred school-age children. History of major ear…”
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Disorders of attention and activity level in a referral population by ACCARDO, P. J, BLONDIS, T. A, WHITMAN, B. Y

“…Of 614 children referred for an evaluation of hyperactivity and inattention, the 422 (68.7%) who qualified for a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder (ADD)…”
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Autistic disorder in Sotos syndrome: a case report by Morrow, J D, Whitman, B Y, Accardo, P J

“…A case study of a child with Sotos syndrome, normal intelligence, and autistic disorder is presented. Initial descriptions of Sotos syndrome included severe to…”
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Maternally reported fetal activity levels and developmental diagnoses by Accardo, P, Tomazic, T, Fete, T, Heaney, M S, Lindsay, R, Whitman, B Y

“…Retrospective maternal report of fetal activity level was compared with developmental diagnosis in 608 consecutively referred children. Maternal history of…”
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Psychiatric illness in male and female narcotic addicts by Croughan, J L, Miller, J P, Wagelin, D, Whitman, B Y

“…This report describes the results of initial psychiatric interviews on 100 male and 100 female narcotic addicts who were matched by age, race, and geographic…”
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Mentally retarded parents in the community: identification method and needs assessment survey by Whitman, B Y, Graves, B, Accardo, P

“…Mentally retarded parents in the community represent a relatively new and increasing population. Due to the parents' limitations, the children are at…”
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Psychiatric diagnosis and prediction of drug and alcohol dependence by Croughan, J L, Miller, J P, Matar, A, Whitman, B Y

“…Some sociodemographic variables that have distinguished the future addict from the general population have not been found to predict outcome in those already…”
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Association of alcoholism and antisocial personality in a narcotic-dependent population: the Lexington addicts by Lewis, C E, Croughan, J L, Whitman, B Y, Miller, J P

“…Men with antisocial personality have a higher prevalence of alcoholism than men without. This relationship was examined in a narcotic-dependent sample, and it…”
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Emotional symptoms in Prader-Willi syndrome adolescents by Whitman, B Y, Accardo, P

“…Clinical observations and parental reports on the behavior of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) patients suggest the development of a wide variety of psychiatric…”
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Minor malformations, hyperactivity, and learning disabilities by Accardo, P J, Tomazic, T, Morrow, J, Haake, C, Whitman, B Y

“…Standardized minor malformation scores have been reported to predict and identify children with attentional problems and hyperactivity. The reason why this…”
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Homelessness and Cognitive Performance in Children: A Possible Link by Whitman, Barbara Y., Accardo, Pasquale, Boyert, Mary, Kendagor, Rita

“…The developmental impact of homelessness on children was assessed by using a screening battery to measure cognitive and language delays as well as emotional…”
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Benefits of long-term GH therapy in Prader-Willi syndrome: A 4-year study by CARREL, Aaron L, MYERS, Susan E, WHITMAN, Barbara Y, ALLEN, David B

“…Obesity, poor growth, and hypotonia in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) are accompanied by abnormal body composition resembling a GH-deficient state…”
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