Older Age, Muscle Stiffness Tied to Worse Scoliosis in Rett Syndrome

Older age and increased muscle stiffness are linked with more severe scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine, in girls and women with Rett syndrome, according to a small study. Other factors associated with scoliosis severity included impaired walking and difficulties going up and down stairs. No link…

L-serine Improved Outcomes in Girl with Atypical Rett Syndrome, Case Report Says

Dietary supplementation with the amino acid L-serine improved motor and communication skills in a young girl with atypical Rett syndrome caused by a genetic mutation in the GRIN2B gene, a case report shows. The patient’s positive outcomes suggest that this dietary therapeutic approach may be helpful for those with…