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

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

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.

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

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MECP2 duplication syndrome in the newsOur own Dr Helen Leonard was recently featured on Today Tonight. MECP2 duplication syndrome, which more frequently affects boys, is one of the Rett syndrome...
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Exploring the potential to use data linkage for investigating the relationship between birth defects and prenatal alcohol exposureThere 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 allergensHouse 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 settingsClimate 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 inhibitorA 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 AnalysisMeasuring social inequalities in health is common; however, research examining inequalities in child cognitive function is more limited.