Annotation: PANDAS: A model for human autoimmune disease

Article Abstract:

The Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus infections (PANDAS), a recognized syndrome in which, pre-adolescent children have onsets of tics and / or obsessive-compulsive symptoms, a recurring course of illness temporally related to Streptococcus infections, and associated neurological findings including adventitious movements, hyperactivity and emotional liability is discussed.

Streptococcal infections, Risk factors, Pediatric diseases, Children, Autoimmune diseases, Pediatric research

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Annotation: Velo-cardio-facial syndrome

Article Abstract:

Velo-cardial-facial syndrome (VCFS) is an interstitial deletion identified in man that is associated with chromosomal microdeletions in the q11 band of chromosome 22. Individuals with VCFS have a characteristic behavioral phenotype with high rates of behavioral, psychiatric, neuropsychological, and communication disorders.

Psychological aspects, Phenotype, Phenotypes, Genetic disorders, Chromosome abnormalities

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Annotation: deconstructing the attention deficit in fragile X syndrome: a developmental neuropsychological approach

Article Abstract:

The developmental delays are caused amongst males due to the hereditary fragile X syndrome.Research on the fragile X syndrome suggests that it should be not be seen merely as a catalogue of spared and impaired cognitive functions or modules.

Fragile X syndrome, Human chromosome abnormalities

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