Browsing by Author "Dehbozorgi, Hangameh"
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Item Dementia Care in Tarrant County(2016-03-23) Hernendez, Joshua; Al Farra, Tariq; Dehbozorgi, Hangameh; Cunningham, Thomas; Ikram, HaseebPurpose: The purpose of this research is to analyze local resources and barriers that will affect the quality of life of the patient and their family as the disease progresses. Methods and Materials: Information was collected from the Alzheimer’s association, WHO, CDC, Texas Department of aging and disability services, and local organizations. Results: For each stage of dementia several community resources are suggested. Conclusions: Patients and their family need to be aware of the various resources they can obtain for management of dementia.Item Mucolipidosis Type II (I-Cell Disease)(2016-03-23) Brautbar, Ariel; Hamilton, Luke; Wilson, Don; Dehbozorgi, Hangameh1. Our case is unusual because ML II does not generally present with fractures. This case demonstrates the importance of considering ML II in infants presenting with in-utero fractures. 2. Athena was used to access the patient's medical chart to collect information on this case presentation. 3. We describe a 10-month-old, Hispanic male of non-consanguineous parents with a history of in- utero fractures. In addition to multiple fractures, osteopenia, congenital heart defect, and jaundice were also present. The infant’s clinical presentation initially suggested osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), however genetic testing found no evidence of known mutations of OI. A careful review of the skeletal survey was suspicious for ML II, and further genetic sequencing at approximately 5 months of age confirmed the diagnosis. 4. Currently, there is no cure for ML II. Treatment focuses on palliative care including physical therapy to alleviate joint stiffness, speech therapy to assist in language acquisition, and surgery to correct conductive deafness. Continued research is needed to reduce morbidity and improve mortality.