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Gastrointestinal and nutritional problems occur frequently throughout life in girls and women with Rett syndrome

OBJECTIVE: We conducted a nationwide survey to determine the prevalence of common gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders in Rett syndrome (RTT) based on parental reporting and related the occurrence of these problems to age and methyl-CpG-binding…

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Change in gross motor abilities of girls and women with rett syndrome over a 3- to 4-year period

Rett syndrome is a rare but severe neurological disorder typically associated with a mutation in the MECP2 gene. We describe change in gross motor function over 3 to 4 years for 70 subjects participating in the Australian Rett Syndrome Database.…

Linking MECP2 and pain sensitivity: the example of Rett syndrome

Recent animal studies suggest links between MeCP2 function and sensitivity to pain. This study investigated the nature and prevalence of atypical pain responses in Rett syndrome and their relationships with specific MECP2 mutations. Families enrolled…

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Gastrointestinal and nutritional problems occur frequently throughout life in girls and women with Rett syndrome

Change in gross motor abilities of girls and women with rett syndrome over a 3- to 4-year period

Linking MECP2 and pain sensitivity: the example of Rett syndrome