INDEX neurologic abnormalities

Most false-negative DW images occur with punctate lacunar brainstem or deep gray nuclei infarctions [30,33,34,36] (Fig. 7.8). In these smdies, some lesions not seen on the index DW images were presumed on the basis of abnormal neurologic exam while others... 

Studies have shown an association between umbilical blood lead concentration under 10 gg/dL and reduced head circumference (Al-Saleh et al. 2008b), effects on infant attention (Plusquellec et al. 2007), abnormal reflexes and abnormal results on neurologic soft signs scales (Emhart et al. 1986), reduced body-weight gain (Sanin et al. 2001), and decreased body-mass index (NTP 2012). Deficits in visual function in children were also seen at umbihcal blood lead levels as low as 10.5 gg/dL (Rothenberg et al. 2002). Increased maternal... 

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