Posts by: Emily Malcolm, PhD

Emily Malcolm, PhD

Emily holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Iowa and is currently a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She graduated with a Masters in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelors in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Central Arkansas. Emily is passionate about science communication, and, in her free time, writes and illustrates children’s stories.

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Preparing for a Genetic Test for Angelman Syndrome

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If the doctor has recommended that your child receive a genetic test for Angelman syndrome, you may be wondering how best to prepare for the appointment. Genetic tests are medical ... Read more

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020

Reducing Your Risk of Having a Child With Angelman Syndrome

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You may have concerns about the risk of having a child with Angelman syndrome, especially if you have a family history of the disease, including an older child with this ... Read more

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020

MRI to Help Diagnose and Monitor Angelman Syndrome

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Reaching a diagnosis of Angelman syndrome is often a difficult and drawn-out process. The symptoms of the disease are similar to several other disorders, and doctors usually reach a diagnosis ... Read more

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis for Angelman Syndrome

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If you have a family history of Angelman syndrome and are expecting, you may want to consider prenatal genetic diagnosis. What is prenatal genetic diagnosis? Prenatal genetic diagnosis means determining, ... Read more

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Will I Have Another Child With Angelman Syndrome?

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If you have a child with Angelman syndrome, you may have concerns about whether any future children will be at risk of also inheriting the neurological disease. Speaking with a ... Read more

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020

Seizure Monitors for Angelman Syndrome

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Seizures are very common in people with Angelman syndrome. About 90% of patients experience seizures, which generally appear around age 2. Parenting a child with Angelman syndrome can be very ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 25, 2020

EEG and What to Expect for Children With Angelman Syndrome

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Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disease characterized by delayed development and motor difficulties. The symptoms of this neurological disorder can appear early in life, but the diagnosis is often a ... Read more

May 18, 2020June 25, 2020

Controlling Seizures in Angelman Syndrome

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Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by neurological and developmental problems, among other symptoms. More than 90% of patients experience epileptic seizures, which can be dangerous. However, several ... Read more

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020

What Are the Different Genetic Variants of Angelman Syndrome?

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Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects about 1 in 15,000 people. The disease is characterized by intellectual and physical disabilities. There are several variants of Angelman syndrome, ... Read more

April 10, 2020April 13, 2020

Understanding the Genetics of Angelman Syndrome

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Angelman syndrome is a rare neurological disease characterized by physical and mental developmental delays, among other symptoms. The disease affects about 1 in 12,000 to 20,000 people. Most cases of ... Read more