Two Distinct Types of Vocal Cord Dysfunction Identified
Two distinct phenotypes of vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) – an involuntary functional disorder during inspiration often misdiagnosed as asthma – were identified// in a long-term study published in the current issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). Investigators at the Pediatric Allergy an...Dysfunction of Vocal Cord Often Misdiagnosed for Asthma
A recent investigation reveals that vocal cord dysfunction is often wrongly diagnosed as asthma. Dr. Miles M. Weinberger, of the University of Iowa,// and his colleagues carried out this study on 49 patients who were reported to be suffering from this dysfunction from 1989 to 2002. Of the 49 patients, 41 were reported to be suffering from asthma who were of the age group 8 – 25 years....Autistic Individuals can Be 'trained' to Comprehend Visual and Vocal Cues
A new study has revealed that individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) including autism, pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger's syndrome can be trained to understand the subtle meanings conveyed by a person's face and tone of voice. UCLA researchers have shown that ASD children can be trained with explicit instructions to pay more attention to facial...