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Development of a video-based evaluation tool in Rett syndromeThis paper describes the development of a video-based evaluation tool for use in Rett syndrome (RTT).
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Seizures in Rett syndrome: an overview from a one-year calendar studyInformation on daily seizure occurrence and health service utilization and monthly anti-epileptic drug use was provided on 162 Rett syndrome cases for a...
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The effects of maternal smoking on early mucosal immunity and sensitization at 12 months of ageIn this study, we examined the effects of maternal smoking as a major adverse exposure in early life, on mucosal immune function and allergen sensitization...
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Early progressive encephalopathy in boys and MECP2 mutationsMECP2 mutations mainly occur in females with Rett syndrome. Mutations have been described in 11 boys with progressive encephalopathy...
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NTNG1 mutations are a rare cause of Rett syndromeA translocation that disrupted the netrin G1 gene (NTNG1) was recently reported in a patient with the early seizure variant of Rett syndrome (RTT).

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