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Predictors of scoliosis in Rett syndrome

Using information provided by the Rett study, we looked at relationships of early development, genetic characteristics and the development of scoliosis.

About Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome is one of the 8,000 rare genetic diseases that collectively affect up to 10% of the population.

Why get active?

Anyone who engages in physical activity, regardless of how much they do, can achieve mental, physical and social health benefits, resulting in benefits to their quality of life.

News & Events

3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference, October 17-19, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Following last year's World Rett Syndrome Congress held in New Orleans, the 3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference was held in the Netherlands over 3 days.

News & Events

MECP2 duplication syndrome in the news

Our own Dr Helen Leonard was recently featured on Today Tonight. MECP2 duplication syndrome, which more frequently affects boys, is one of the Rett syndrome...

Research

Exploring the potential to use data linkage for investigating the relationship between birth defects and prenatal alcohol exposure

There was a significant association between maternal alcohol-related diagnoses recorded during pregnancy and ARBD, with an attributable fraction of 0.57%.

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Recombinant house dust mite allergens

House dust mites (HDM) are a globally important source of allergen responsible for the sensitization of more than 50% of allergic patients.

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Climate change, child health and the role of the paediatric profession in under-resourced settings

Climate change and its health impacts are increasingly recognised by the world's leading medical organisations and journals.

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A novel retro-inverso peptide is a preferential JNK substrate-competitive inhibitor

A novel 18 amino acid peptide PYC98 was demonstrated to inhibit JNK1 activity toward c-Jun.

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Changes in Socioeconomic Inequality in Indonesian Children’s Cognitive Function from 2000 to 2007: A Decomposition Analysis

Measuring social inequalities in health is common; however, research examining inequalities in child cognitive function is more limited.