Researchers Uncover Answers Behind Neurological Symptoms in Children

Researchers Uncover Answers Behind Neurological Symptoms in Children

Author: Washington University School of Medicine
Published: 2024/10/31
Publication Type: Experimental Study – Peer-Reviewed: Yes
Topic: Neurological Disorders (Publications Database)

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Synopsis: Washington University School of Medicine study identifies genes that cause rare, undiagnosed brain malformations.

Why it matters: This article details a significant breakthrough in pediatric neurology, where scientists have identified a previously unknown cause of neurological symptoms in children. This discovery not only enhances our understanding of pediatric neurological disorders but also paves the way for more accurate diagnoses and targeted treatments, potentially improving outcomes for affected children. The research underscores the importance of continued investigation into rare and complex medical conditions, highlighting the potential for scientific advancements to resolve longstanding medical mysteries – Disabled World.

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Most people who visit a doctor when they feel unwell seek a diagnosis and a treatment plan. But for some 30 million Americans with rare diseases, their symptoms don’t match well-known disease patterns, sending families on diagnostic odysseys that can last years or even lifetimes.

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But a cross-disciplinary team of researchers and physicians from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and colleagues from around the world has solved the mystery [...]

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