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April 9, 2021April 9, 2021

Cardiac to Dental Problems Can Be Early Signal of Fragile X

Physical health is also affected by fragile X syndrome, with problems evident in the heart, digestive system, respiratory tract and even the teeth years before the cause of patients’ intellectual difficulties ... Read more

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

Social Anxiety May Be Evident in 1-year-olds With Fragile X

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As early as 12 months of age, children with fragile X syndrome (FXS) display signs of social anxiety, a study indicates. The study, “Early behavioral and physiological markers of social ... Read more

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021

Cost of Rare Diseases in US? Nearly $1 Trillion in 2019, EveryLife Foundation Finds

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As anyone affected by a rare disease knows, treating the illness while trying to go about everyday life is an expensive undertaking. But exactly how expensive — in terms of ... Read more

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Cannabinoid Receptor May Protect Against Pain, Mouse Study Suggests

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The cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) is essential for protecting against nerve damage-related pain and its emotional effects in a mouse model of fragile X syndrome, a study shows. In addition, ... Read more

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021

Fragile X, in Rare Case, Linked to Catatonia and Psychosis in Teen

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Fragile X syndrome, or its associated psychiatric disorders, may lead to catatonia — a condition characterized by abnormal movements and behaviors — and to psychosis, according to a case report. In ... Read more

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021

Clinical Biomarkers Study in Boston Recruiting Children Ages 2-7

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Children ages 2 to 7 with fragile X syndrome are being recruited at Boston Children’s Hospital for a study that aims to identify clinical biomarkers for the genetic disorder, according ... Read more

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021

Key Proteins Less Abundant in Brain Tissue of Late-stage FXTAS Patients

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An analysis of proteins in brain tissue from men with advanced fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) found an overall decrease in the abundance of key proteins compared with samples from those ... Read more

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021

Stanford Scientists Awarded $90K to Screen Therapy Combinations

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The FRAXA Research Foundation has awarded a $90,000 research grant to Stanford University scientists to evaluate the effects of potential therapy combinations in fragile X syndrome. The project will be ... Read more

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

Adapted Educational Strategies Can Help Children With Fragile X

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Young children with fragile X syndrome can benefit in school when teachers, therapists, and other caregivers use coping techniques and educational strategies — some very simple — that are specially ... Read more

March 9, 2021March 10, 2021

Visual Attention Patterns Found to Identify Women With FMR1 Premutation

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Eye-tracking technology has identified atypical visual attention patterns in women who carry the FMR1 premutation, a condition related to fragile X syndrome, that occurs later in life, a study reported. ... Read more

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021

Pink, Green, Blue and Purple Lights Illuminated World for Rare Disease Day

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Many diseases have their own awareness color — breast cancer is pink, muscular dystrophy is green, and AIDS is red, for example — but what’s the significance of pink, green, ... Read more

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Study Will Probe Gut Microbiome in ASD, Fragile X

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Nova Mentis is launching a clinical study in the U.S. to assess the diversity of gut microbiome — the community of microbes living in the gut — in people with ... Read more

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021

Mice Without FMRP Protein Perceive Pain Differently

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The fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP) — missing or at low levels in people with fragile X syndrome — plays a key role in regulating chronic visceral pain, according ... Read more

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021

UK Charity Sibs Offers Resources for Siblings of Fragile X Children

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Sibs, a U.K. charity that supports siblings of all ages who have a brother or sister with disability, has presented several resources for siblings of children with fragile X syndrome. Last ... Read more

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Rare Disease Day ‘Patient Hero’ Raises Awareness Through Fashion

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Diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a 6-month-old, Tristan Lee has faced a lot of challenges over his 37 years of life. But from a young age, he also learned ... Read more