Ear Dyskinesia in the Absence of Neuroleptics: A Case Report.

Ear dyskinesia, also known as "moving ear syndrome," is a rare movement disorder characterized by involuntary, rhythmic, or semi-rhythmic contractions of the external ear muscles. The condition is not well-documented in the medical literature, with only a few case reports available. We present the case of a 37-year-old teacher from Saudi Arabia who developed a history of sudden, progressive involuntary movement of the posterior head region, provoking movement of the external ears, over the course of one year. The movements were non-rhythmical, more prominent on the right side, and associated with occasional involvement of the face and anterior neck muscles. The patient had no history of neuroleptic use or other relevant medical conditions. Examination confirmed the presence of palpable muscle contractions originating mainly from the posterior region, with the movements not synchronized across the two sides. Investigations, including blood tests and brain MRI, did not reveal any underlying pathology. A diagnosis of ear dyskinesia was made, and botulinum toxin treatment was recommended; however, the treatment showed no results, and then the patient was subsequently lost to follow-up. This case adds to the limited literature on the rare phenomenon of ear dyskinesia, highlighting the clinical presentation and the challenges in the management of this unusual movement disorder. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms and optimal treatment approaches for this condition.

Problem-Based Learning for Interprofessional Education: A Review of the Concept and Its Application in a Geriatric Team.

The global population is aging, with those aged 65 years or over increasing in number and accounting for a growing share of the population. There are increasing demands for geriatric care which makes the development and delivery of effective geriatric team training a priority. Training in geriatrics is complex because of the multiplicity of medical, psychosocial, and functional issues in elderly individuals which need to be addressed by a multidisciplinary approach using interprofessional education (IPE). Problem-based learning, a student-centered educational model that brings several natural strengths to IPE, is a unique curriculum replacing the traditional lecture-based learning model. This model enhances physician competency after graduation, mainly in psychosocial and teamwork issues that are fundamentally essential for geriatrics. IPE has been shown to have a substantial positive impact on team collaboration, individual development, and healthcare improvement. In this paper, we summarize the current findings from recent studies on training professionals from different healthcare disciplines to deliver care for the elderly in collaborative practice. We also discuss if an interprofessional problem-based geriatric team program in geriatrics is a promising solution to enhance professional collaboration and quality of patient care.