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3 days ago · Target Audience and Goal Statement. This activity is intended for pediatricians, neurologists, primary care physicians, nurses, and other clinicians who are in a position to see patients with Rett syndrome. The goal of this activity is for learners to be better able to identify symptoms in patients that may be indicative of Rett syndrome ...
1 day ago · Understanding Rett Syndrome. Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects girls, leading to severe cognitive and physical impairments. It is one of the distinct disorders that fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, adding to the different kinds of autism that exist. Impact on Girls
2 days ago · Strategies for Improving Care in Rett Syndrome: Approaches to Genetic Testing and Novel Therapeutics. Authors: Timothy J. Feyma, MD; David N. Lieberman, MD, PhD; Steven A. Skinner, MD. CME Released: 3/27/2024. Valid for credit through: 3/27/2025, 11:59 PM EST.
5 days ago · Dr Percy: Our agenda today is to cover the genetics of Rett syndrome, look at the pathophysiologic consequences, discuss age related disease progression and changes in patient's needs, and then approach their current therapeutic selections and emerging therapeutics.
5 days ago · This has fueled remarkable research progress, including seminal discoveries that led to the launch of the first two clinical trials in gene therapy for Rett syndrome that are now underway. RSRT needs our support more than ever to build on this momentum. We won’t rest until there is a genetic medicine that can profoundly change the lives of ...
6 days ago · Rett syndrome almost exclusively affects girls and women and can impair their ability to walk, talk and control their hands, while often causing involuntary hand movements. It’s estimated to...
6 days ago · Rett syndrome is a rare, complex, neurodevelopmental disorder that may occur over four stages and affects approximately 6,000 to 9,000 patients in the U.S., with approximately 5,000 patients...
