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   An·gel·man syn·drome

   /ˈānjəlmən ˌsinˌdrōm/

   

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   • 1. a congenital condition characterized especially by intellectual disability and uncoordinated movement, typically resulting from loss of function of a gene present on the copy of chromosome 15 inherited from the mother.

   Word Origin 1970s: named after Harold Angelman (1915–96), the British doctor who described the condition.

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   What are the long-term prognosis of Angelman Syndrome?

   • The life expectancy of people with Angelman syndrome is normal. Angelman syndrome itself does not cause death. However, there can be severe complications due to some of the symptoms of the syndrome, such as seizures and aspiration pneumonia.

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   Who is more likely to be affected by Angelman Syndrome?

   • A family history of the disease may increase a baby's risk of developing Angelman syndrome. Complications associated with Angelman syndrome include: Feeding difficulties. Difficulty coordinating sucking and swallowing may cause feeding problems in infants. Your pediatrician may recommend a high-calorie formula to help your baby gain weight.

   Angelman syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   What is the cause of Angelman Syndrome?

   • Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder. It's usually caused by problems with a gene located on chromosome 15 called the ubiquitin protein ligase E3A ( UBE3A) gene. You receive your pairs of genes from your parents — one copy from your mother (maternal copy) and the other from your father (paternal copy).

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   What are the treatment options for Angelman Syndrome?

   • There is no specific therapy for Angelman syndrome at this time. The best treatment is to minimize seizures, anxiety, and gastrointestinal issues and maximize sleep. Seizures are treated with medications and dietary therapies, while sleep issues are treated with medications and sleep training.

   Angelman Syndrome - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and …

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3. www.frederickschild.com › angelman-syndromeLife with Angelman Syndrome - Frederick's Child Magazine

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   May 14, 2024 · Angelman syndrome—named for Harry Angelman, the doctor who first investigated the symptoms—occurs in only one in every 15,000 live births, according to the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. For the Gurzicks, it occurred in the birth of only one of their two twin sons, (9). The ‘Happy’ Syndrome.

4. www.healio.com › news › neurologyVIDEO: ‘Clinically significant’ cognitive improvement found ...

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   2 days ago · DENVER — Treatment with a novel therapeutic led to clinically significant improvement in cognition for young persons with Angelman syndrome, Kemi Olugemo, MD, FAAN, said in this Healio video at ...

5. www.angelman.org › ionis-announces-positiveIonis Announces Positive Results from Halos Phase 1/2a

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   6 days ago · Ionis’ Angelman syndrome program, ION582, has just shared positive preliminary results from the Phase 1/2a HALOS clinical trial. Ionis will be providing an update at the upcoming Angelman Syndrome Foundation meeting in July. Read the community letter. See the full press release.

6. www.neurologylive.com › view › ion582-improvesION582 Improves Cognition, Motor Function, and Communication ...

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   1 day ago · Newly announced topline data from the phase 1/2 HALOS trial (NCT05127226) showed that treatment with investigational ION582 (Ionis Pharmaceuticals) was safe and well tolerated in patients with Angelman syndrome, with robust improvements in outcomes of cognition, motor function, and communication. The company is expecting to report additional ...

7. cureangelman.orgAngelman Syndrome Research and Advocacy | FAST

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   Apr 30, 2024 · International Angelman Day 2024 Round-Up. Your receipt will be emailed here. It's okay for FAST to contact me in the future. Searching for a foundation for Angelman syndrome? FAST is here to advance groundbreaking efforts in Angelman syndrome cure research.

8. globalgenes.org › raredaily › ionis-reports-positiveIonis Reports Positive Results from Phase 1/2a Trial in ...

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   6 days ago · Angelman syndrome is caused by a loss of function in the maternal UBE3A gene. ION582 is designed to unsilence the paternal UBE3A allele in order to increase production of the UBE3A protein in the brain. It presents as profound and severe developmental delays in motor, language, and cognitive functioning, seizures, and ataxia.

9. patientworthy.com › 2024/05/14 › therapy-angelmanA Therapy for Angelman Syndrome Shows Promise, but Adverse ...

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   May 14, 2024 · Angelman syndrome begins at birth and although symptoms vary, most children exhibit common developmental delays such as: • Infants showing an inability to support their head. • Unable to pull themselves up to stand. • An inability to crawl. • Various feeding issues.