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Rett Syndrome
Rett syndrome is a rare inherited disease that causes developmental and nervous system problems, mostly in girls. It's related to autism. Babies with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first. Between 3 months and 3 years of age, though, they stop developing and even lose some skills. Symptoms include
- Loss of speech
- Loss of hand movements such as grasping
- Compulsive movements such as hand wringing
- Balance problems
- Breathing problems
- Behavior problems
- Learning problems or mental retardation
Rett syndrome has no cure. You can treat some of the symptoms with medicines, surgery, and physical and speech therapy. Most people with Rett syndrome live into middle age and beyond. They will usually need care throughout their lives.
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Rett Syndrome(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
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- What is Rett Syndrome?(Rett Syndrome Research Foundation)
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Rett Syndrome
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
- Rett Syndrome: Symptoms and Diagnosis(Rett Syndrome Research Foundation)
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- Rett Syndrome: Treatment(We Move)
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Disease Management
- Therapies and Education in Rett Syndrome(Rett Syndrome Research Foundation)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Rett Syndrome(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Rett Syndrome
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Genetics
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Genetics Home Reference: Rett syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
- Genetics of Rett Syndrome(Rett Syndrome Research Foundation)
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Genetics Home Reference: Rett syndrome
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Research
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Research on Other Women's Health Conditions: Rett Syndrome(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)
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Research on Other Women's Health Conditions: Rett Syndrome
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References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Aging in people with specific genetic syndromes: Rett syndrome.
- Article: Index of suspicion.
- Article: FOXG1 is responsible for the congenital variant of Rett syndrome.
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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- Rett Syndrome Research Foundation
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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Newsletters/Print Publications
- RSRFlash Newsletter(Rett Syndrome Research Foundation)
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