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 Angelman
Syndrome |
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Angelman
Syndrome:
Is an genetic syndrome characterized by severe motor and intellectual
retardation, microcephaly (abnormally small head), ataxia, frequent
jerky limb movements and flapping of the arms and hands, hypotonia
(floppiness), hyperactivity, seizures, absence of speech, frequent
smiling and outbursts of laughter, and an unusual facies (facial
appearance) characterized by macrostomia (large mouth), a large
jaw and open-mouthed expression, and a great propensity for protruding
the tongue (tongue thrusting). |
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PsychNet-UK
Angelman Syndrome Information Sheet -
Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential
Diagnosis etc. |
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Angelman
Syndrome Foundation, Inc., - Established in 1989, has a long-standing
history of funding high-quality, innovate research specific to the
causes and therapeutic treatment of Angelman Syndrome. Since its first
$10,000 research award in 1996 the ASF has funded over $2.5 million
in research projects, a majority of these funds ($2.24 million) in
the last three years. 2/3 |
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Angelman
Syndrome - Is a rare condition which used to be called the "happy
puppet" syndrome because the children behave as though they are
a "puppet-on-a-string". However, Angelman syndrome is the
name used today. 3/5 |
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Angelman
Syndrome - Is a complex genetic disorder that affects the nervous
system. Characteristic features of this condition include developmental
delay or mental retardation, severe speech impairment, seizures, small
head size (microcephaly), and problems with movement and balance (ataxia).
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ASSERT
- Is a United Kingdom based support group. We are all volunteers
who have direct contact with people with Angelman Syndrome. The majority
of the trustee's are parents or relatives of children or adults with
Angelman Syndrome. 4/5 |
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Australian
Angelman Syndrome Association - Was founded
on March 20,1993 at a meeting held at the St. George Hospital, Kogarah,
NSW. The meeting was organised by a group of three interested parents,
two leading medical professionals and fourteen families attended.
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Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CDLS) - ( Amsterdam
Dwarf Syndrome ). |
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Cornelia
de Lange Syndrome: Is a syndrome with unknown causation
but characterized by mental retardation, short stature, thick eyebrows
and low hairline, and flat, spadelike hands with short tapering fingers.
Ofter called Amsterdam Dwarf Syndrome. |
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PsychNet-UK
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Information Sheet
- Description,
Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential Diagnosis
etc. |
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Cornelia
de Lange Syndrome Foundation UK. 3/5 |
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Cornelia
de Lange Syndrome - BBC Health - An Article by Dr Trisha Macnair
Not rated |
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Cornelia
de Lange Syndrome - A Resource Site 3/5 |
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Cornelia
de Lange Syndrome - Is a developmental disorder that affects many
parts of the body. The features of this disorder vary widely among
affected individuals and range from relatively mild to severe. 3/5
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| Hydrocephalus |
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Hydrocephalus:
Is is an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles
of the brain. The fluid may be under increasing pressure and therefore
may compress and damage the brain. |
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PsychNet-UK
Hydrocephalus Information Sheet -
Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential
Diagnosis etc. |
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Hydrocephalus
- By Jason D. Gumma 4/5 |
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Hydrocephalus
in Children - Hydrocephalus is excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal
fluid (CSF) within brain cavities (Ventricles). 3/5
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Hydrocephalus
- Symptoms, Causes and Treatment. 3/5
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The
Hydrocephalus Association - The Hydrocephalus Association was
founded in 1983. 3/5 |
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NHS
Choices - Hydrocephalus. 3/5 |
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| Kleine-Levin
Syndrome |
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Kleine-Levin
Syndrome:
Is a rare condition which is characterized by excessive need for sleep,
food, and sexual disinhibition. Mostly occurs in adolescent males,
who when awake may be confused, irritable, and lethargic, and some
have hallucinations. The cause is not known but believed to be inherited. |
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PsychNet-UK
Kleine Levin Syndrome Information Sheet -
Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential
Diagnosis etc |
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Kleine-Levin
Syndrome - Is a rare sleep disorder characterised by recurrent
episodes of excessive sleep and altered behaviour.
3/5 |
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Kleine-Levin
Syndrome - Symptoms, causes and treatment 3/5 |
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Kleine-Levin
Syndrome (KLS) - Stamford University. 3/5 |
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NINDS
Kleine-Levin Syndrome Information Page 3/5 |
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| Landau
Kleffner Syndrome |
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Landau-Kleffner
Syndrome:
A disorder characterized by seizures which start in early childhood
. The syndrome manifests in the sufferer losing skills, such as speech,
may and develop behavior characteristic similat to autism.
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PsychNet-UK
Landau Klenffner Syndrome Information Sheet -
Description, Causation, Treatment, Associated Features, Differential
Diagnosis et |
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Landau-Kleffner
syndrome (LKS) - Is a childhood disorder. A major feature of LKS
is the gradual or sudden loss of the ability to understand and use
spoken language. 3/5 |
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Landau
Kleffner Syndrome also known as 'Acquired Epileptic Aphasia in Childhood'
- From Epilespy Action UK. 3/5 |
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Landau-Kleffner
Syndrome - LKS or Infantile Acquired Aphasia. 3/5
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NINDS
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Information Page 3/5 |
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Google
Scholarly Article on Childhood Syndromes - Click
Here |
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Wikipedia
- Childhood Syndromes - None |
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See
also PsychNet-UK's Birth Psychology - Click
Here |
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See
also PsychNet-UK's Developmental Disorder in Childhood or Adolescence -
Click
Here |
