Using an oral cannabidiol (CBD) solution as an add-on treatment to antiseizure medications was shown to lower the frequency of drug-resistant seizures by more than half in about two-thirds of children with Rett syndrome in a study conducted in Italy. “Our findings suggest a strong trend toward the efficacy…
Girls with Rett syndrome often face challenges when it comes to eating and drinking, according to a 20-year analysis. Due to limited hand function and difficulties with chewing and swallowing, many are unable to feed themselves or handle a wide variety of foods and liquids. As these…
Reduced production of orexin and its receptors is associated with problems in sleep-wake cycles in a mouse model of Rett syndrome (RTT), a study suggests. Orexin is a signaling molecule that regulates sleep and wakefulness in the brain. While circadian rhythms that regulate the sleep-wake cycle were generally unaffected in…
Blocking a small RNA molecule that helps control whether certain genes are switched on or off reactivated the healthy copy of the MECP2 gene in a mouse model of Rett syndrome, increasing lifespan and activity, and improving breathing. While blocking miR‑106a appears to be “a feasible therapeutic strategy,” before…
Vorinostat, an approved lymphoma treatment sold as Zolinza, was found to ease both neurological and non-neurological symptoms in a mouse model of Rett syndrome in a new study. When an oral formulation of vorinostat was administered after symptom onset, the drug was even more effective than Daybue (trofinetide),…
Cannabidivarin (CBDV), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, preserves cognitive function and improves motor coordination in a female mouse model of Rett syndrome, a study suggests. “These findings provide new insights into the role of CBDV in [Rett] and support for future research, highlighting its potential as a ……
NTI164, a cannabis-based oil being developed by Neurotech International, may help girls with Rett syndrome communicate more easily, enjoy better moods, and have a better quality of life with few side effects, a small study in Australia found. The study, “Full-Spectrum Medicinal Cannabis Plant Extract 0.08% THC (NTI164)…
“The Clinical Severity Scale (CSS) remains a relevant tool in assessing disease severity in Rett syndrome as it reflects core clinical criteria and mirrors concerns from parents or caregivers, but its role in gauging outcomes is limited, a study suggests.” CSS “continues to be…
A lack of awareness or misconceptions in the medical community about Rett syndrome occurring in boys and men commonly leads to misdiagnoses or diagnostic delays, according to a new study. “Diagnostic providers must increase their awareness of males with [Rett] and be prepared to deliver the diagnosis with empathy…
Many types of movement disorders such as uncontrolled muscle contractions and Parkinson’s-like motor changes often co-occur with Rett syndrome, a study shows. The severity of movement disorders is associated with Rett’s overall severity, with uncontrolled muscle contractions particularly linked with breathing trouble and digestive problems, data indicate. The findings…
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