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Clinicians should provide more support and information to parents of girls with Rett syndrome throughout their entire rehabilitation program, according to a study. The study, “Parents’ perception of health care services for girls with Rett syndrome,” was published in the journal…

One injection per year of zoledronic acid (sold under the brand name Reclast) can help prevent bone deterioration and fractures in children with Rett syndrome, a clinical study shows. The study, “Annual Injection of Zoledronic Acid Improves Bone Status in Children with Cerebral Palsy and…

Dentists should be aware that children diagnosed with Rett syndrome can develop several oral symptoms that could affect their overall health and quality of life. The study with that finding, “Oral findings in Rett syndrome: An update and review of the…

Rett syndrome has a significant impact on the lives of those living and caring for children with this complex disorder, with caregivers likening it to an “obstacle course,” a study shows. Healthcare systems and health policies should take these findings into consideration to help improve the outcomes of those affected…

After the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved an investigational new drug application for Anavex 2-73, Anavex Life Sciences is proceeding with its Phase 2 clinical trial of the medication in Rett syndrome patients, the company announced. The trial (NCT03758924) will assess the safety, tolerability,…