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Rett Syndrome. A Review with Emphasis on Clinical Characteristics and Intervention

The Scientific World Journal, 2006
Rett syndrome (RS) is a genetic disorder affecting mainly females. In the majority of cases, it is caused by a mutation in MECP2, an X-linked gene, and considered the most common multidisabling genetic disorder in females after Down syndrome.
Meir Lotan, Bruria Ben-Zeev
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Urrets-Zavalia syndrome after deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty [PDF]

Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2016
Introduction. Urrets-Zavalia syndrome is an uncommon complication of the deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty in keratoconus. The manifestations of this syndrome are an irreversible mydriasis, iris atrophy and secondary glaucoma. Case report.
Jovanović Vesna, Nikolić Ljubiša
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Hughes syndrome antiphospholipid syndrome

Hamdan Medical Journal, 2008
An increasingly important link between aPL antibodies and a clinical syndrome is becoming recognized worldwide. This syndrome, known as the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) or Hughes syndrome, is a prothrombotic disorder leading to both arterial and venous thrombosis and, in pregnancy, recurrent abortion and pregnancy loss (Figure 13.1).
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
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Rates of mental health concerns among individuals assessed at the GoodHope Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Clinic

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Past research has indicated that individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) and Generalized Hypermobililty Spectrum Disorder (G-HSD) report psychological and psychiatric symptoms, particularly anxiety disorders and depressive symptoms, at much ...
P. Maxwell Slepian, Kristina Axenova, Molly McCarthy, Rachel Siegal, Keisha Gobin, Aliza Weinrib, Stephanie Buryk-Iggers, Daniel Santa Mina, Laura McGillis, Nimish Mittal, Joel Katz, Hance Clarke   +11 more
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Scimitar syndrome in infancy [PDF]

, 2008
Scimitar syndrome, if presenting in infancy, is associated with signs of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. The typical pathological features are sequestration of a segment of the lung, usually the right lower lobe, with arterial supply ...
Sreeram, Narayanswami, Pretel, E., Bennink, Gerardus, Pillekamp, Frank   +3 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
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Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
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Retrospective Analysis of Donor Lymphocyte Infusions in Pediatric Patients With Mixed Chimerism After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) is an essential therapy for several malignant and nonmalignant diseases, but relapse and graft loss remain the principal threats to its success. Routine monitoring of chimerism and minimal residual disease (MRD) enables early detection of imminent recurrence and guides ...
Carmen Junk, Sebastian Michaelis, Michaela Döring, Thomas Eichholz, Ursula Holzer, Martin Ebinger, Tim Flaadt, Rupert Handgretinger, Peter Lang, Jan Frederic Weller, Markus Mezger   +10 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin, Sheila K. Pierson, Kelley C. Dacus, Mateo Sarmiento Bustamante, Saishravan Shyamsundar, Larissa Borys, Kayla McHugh, Abiola Irvine, Yoojin Jo, Adam Bagg, Mary Jo Lechowicz, Daisy Alapat, Amy Chadburn, Megan S. Lim, Gordan Srkalovic, Frits van Rhee, David C. Fajgenbaum, Joshua D. Brandstadter   +17 more
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