What can developmental disorders tell us about the neurocomputational constraints that shape development? the case of Williams syndrome [PDF]
The uneven cognitive phenotype in the adult outcome of Williams syndrome has led some researchers to make strong claims about the modularity of the brain and the purported genetically determined, innate specification of cognitive modules.
Karmiloff-Smith, Annette +1 more
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Early-onset psychosis in an adolescent with DiGeorge syndrome: A case report
DiGeorge syndrome (DGS) was first described in 1829 by Dr Angelo DiGeorge. DGS is a cluster of symptoms because of a defect in the development of the pharyngeal pouch.
Keneilwe Molebatsi, Anthony O. Olashore
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Delayed diagnosis of 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in an adult Chinese lady [PDF]
We report a 32 year-old Chinese lady with history of tetralogy of Fallot, presented to us with chest pain due to hypocalcemia secondary to hypoparathyroidism.
Chow, Wing-sun +7 more
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Cardiac aspects of DiGeorge syndrome: a report of two cases with molecular analysis
DiGeorge syndrome (DGS) which is also known as velocardiofacial syndrome is caused by a submicroscopic chromosome deletion of band 22q11. It is associated with a disturbed development of the pharyngeal arches.
Senka Mesihović Dinarević, Emina Vukas
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A genome-wide survey of segmental duplications that mediate common human genetic variation of chromosomal architecture. [PDF]
Recent studies have identified a small number of genomic rearrangements that occur frequently in the general population. Bioinformatics tools are now available for systematic genome-wide surveys of higher-order structures predisposing to such common ...
Freimer, Nelson B +2 more
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Severe dystrophy in DiGeorge syndrome
We present the case history of a 3-year-old girl who was examined because of severe dystrophy. In the background, cow's milk allergy was found, but her body weight was unchanged after eliminating milk from her diet. Other types of malabsorption were excluded. Based on nasal regurgitation and facial dysmorphisms, the possibility of DiGeorge syndrome was
Barnabás, Rózsai +4 more
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CATCH 22 is a medical acronym for cardiac defects, abnormal facies, thymic hypoplasia, cleft palate, and hypocalcemia, and a variable deletion on chromosome 22q11.
M Alikaşifoğlu +5 more
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Alagille Syndrome: A Case Report Highlighting Dysmorphic Facies, Chronic Illness, and Depression
Alagille syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder affecting the liver, heart, vertebrae, eyes, and face. Alagille syndrome shares multiple phenotypic variants of other congenital or chronic childhood illnesses such as DiGeorge syndrome, Down syndrome ...
James J. Bresnahan +3 more
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The Three R\u27s of Delayed Hypersensitivity [PDF]
Delayed hypersensitivity is one of several immune responses initiated by thymus-derived (T) lymphocytes. The mononuclear infiltrate of delayed hypersensitivity is a collaborative phenomenon between T lymphocytes and monocytes.
Horwitz, David
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Expression in the human brain of retinoic acid induced 1, a protein associated with neurobehavioural disorders [PDF]
Acknowledgements Funding was provided by the Wellcome Trust and Tenovus Scotland. Prof Fragoso is the recipient of a Post Doctoral Science without Borders grant from the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq, 37450/
Fragoso, Yara Dadalti +6 more
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