Update from Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology-September 2024 Highlights
| We are excited to announce the launch of our new Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination Online Training Course, developed by Dr Joanne George and team, which is designed to provide comprehensive training in administering the Hammersmith Infant Neurological Examination (HINE). This self-study course offers 12 months of access for flexible learning and is available for £75, with special discounts for groups and participants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While the HINE/HNNE videos serve as valuable resources to demonstrate how to perform and score neurological exams for infants, this course takes learning a step further. It provides structured, directed learning with expert-led training, giving you the knowledge and skills to confidently perform and interpret the HINE examination, including practical guidance from professionals. Why take this course? The purpose of this course is to equip healthcare professionals with the tools to accurately assess and record the neurological state of infants and young children. Through a blend of instructional videos, detailed descriptions, interactive quizzes, and real-world case studies, you will develop the confidence to apply the HINE in clinical practice. Course objectives By the end of the course, you will:
Who is it for? This course is ideal for paediatricians, neurologists, neonatologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, and physicians looking to enhance their expertise in infant neurological assessment. Ready to standardize your neurological observation skills? Enroll now and start your journey toward mastering the HINE! DMCN October 2024 Issue DMCN Editor’s Choice: Predictive value of the General Movements Assessment and Standardized Infant NeuroDevelopmental Assessment in infants at high risk of neurodevelopmental disorders In this paper, the authors aim to compare the predictive values of the General Movements Assessment (GMA) and the Standardized Infant NeuroDevelopmental Assessment (SINDA) neurological scale for atypical neurodevelopmental outcome in 3-month-old at-risk infants. Key papers in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology this month: Variables included in cerebral palsy registries globally: A scoping review In this scoping review, the authors aim to identify cerebral palsy (CP) variables collected in CP registries from high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to assist with the development of a regional CP registry relevant to Africa. Assessment of functioning in ADHD according to World Health Organization standards: First revision of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Sets In this paper, the authors aim to conduct the first revision of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Sets for ADHD. Check out the rest of the October 2024 issue here. Visit Early View to see the most recent publications. Top podcast In this podcast, Elizabeth Asige & Gillian Saloojee discuss their paper ‘Functioning and activity outcomes of the Akwenda Intervention Program for children and young adults with cerebral palsy in Uganda: A cluster-randomized trial’.
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