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Articles
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- Landau-Kleffner Syndrome Information Page
Landau-Kleffner syndrome (LKS) is a rare, childhood neurological disorder characterized by the sudden or gradual development of aphasia (the inability to understand or express language) and an abnormal electro-encephalogram (EEG). LKS affects the parts of the brain that control comprehension and speech. The disorder usually occurs in children between the ages of 5 and 7 years. Typically, children with LKS develop normally but then lose their language skills for no apparent reason. While many of...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Aicardi Syndrome Information Page
Aicardi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of the structure that links the two hemispheres of the brain, the corpus callosum. The disorder affects only girls. Onset of Aicardi Syndrome generally begins between the ages of 3 and 5 months with infantile spasms, a type of childhood seizure. Symptoms include seizures, mental retardation and lesions on the retina of the eye that are specific to the disorder. Aicardi Syndrome may be associated with...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Angelman Syndrome Information Page
Angelman syndrome is a chromosomal (gene-linked) disease that causes neurological problems. The physician Harold Angelman first identified the syndrome in 1965, when he described several children in his practice as having "flat heads, jerky movements, protruding tongues, and bouts of laughter." Infants with Angelman syndrome appear normal at birth, but begin to have feeding problems at 1-2 months and noticeable developmental delays by 6 to 12 months. Seizures may often begin before the age of 3...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Asperger Syndrome Information Page
Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder. It is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological conditions characterized by a greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns of thought and behavior. Other ASDs include: classic autism, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Barth Syndrome Information Page
Barth syndrome is a rare congenital metabolic and neuromuscular disorder that affects boys. It is passed from mother to son through the sex-linked, or X, chromosome. Symptoms affect multiple systems of the body and may include changes to metabolism, motor delays, hypotonia (reduced muscle tone), delayed growth, cardiomyopathy (leading to a poorly functioning heart), weakened immune system, chronic fatigue, lack of stamina, hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), mouth ulcers, diarrhea, and varying...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Organizations
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- American Society for Surgery of the Hand - http://www.hand-surg.org/
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons -
- American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society - http://www.aofas.org/
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Association for Hand Surgery -
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society -
News
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- American College Of Foot And Ankle Surgeons Holds Annual Scientific Conference March 15 - 18, 2007 In Orlando
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00 EST
- Evidence in Inmate’s Hand, Justice in His Sights
New York Times - Sun, 25 Feb 2007 01:33 EST
- Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Diabetes, heart disease go hand-in-hand
The Earth Times - Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:41 EST
- Keep On Typing
MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 18 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
Clinical Trials
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- Pyridoxine in Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome Caused by Capecitabine in Patients With Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00486213 - Recruiting
Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity; Dermatologic Complications; Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia; Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Pyridoxine and Topical Urea/Lactic Acid-Based Cream in Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Receiving Capecitabine for Breast Cancer or Other Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00296036 - Recruiting
Breast Cancer; Drug Toxicity; Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Topical Antiperspirant for Hand-Foot Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00213993 - Completed
Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia
- Celecoxib in Preventing Hand/Foot Syndrome Caused By Capecitabine in Patients With Metastatic Breast or Colorectal Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00305643 - Recruiting
Breast Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Drug Toxicity; Pain; Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia
- Pyridoxine in Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Who Are Receiving Capecitabine for Advanced Colorectal Cancer or Breast Cancer
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00559858 - Recruiting
Breast Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia

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