Biomedical subjects

J Westdorp

Publications and source records attributed to J Westdorp.

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PubMed1984

Axonal dystrophy in a case of connatal thalamic and brain stem degeneration.

A neonate with a rapidly fatal disease characterized by connatal hypertonia and arthrogryposis multiplex is described. Neuropathological investigations revealed bilateral thalamus and brain stem degeneration, axonal degeneration of pyramidal and other tracts in the spinal cord, and axonal spheroids in areas of origin of lower motor neurons and in the brain stem reticular substance. Congenital thalamic and brain stem degeneration is generally assumed to be the result of intrauterine asphyxia. The widespread occurrence of axonal spheroids in the present neonate points to the possibility of a genetic or toxic origin for at least some of these cases.

Anterior Horn Cells↗

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Games that teach: a practical approach.

The response of the staff to the safety game has been exceptional. "I never realized that safety review could be fun," is a common comment. Preparation time for the game did take longer than for a traditional lecture, but new material can be used when the game is used again. Motivating staff to learn and/or review materials such as those involved in safety procedures often is difficult. Playing our safety game is motivating because it is perceived as fun and informal. Involvement in the game offers the opportunity for immediate application of knowledge. Games are effective teaching methods for these reasons; they also provide feedback to learners and allow evaluation of learning as well.

Game Theory↗