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September 14, 2020September 14, 2020

How to Prepare for a PET Scan for Angelman Syndrome Patients

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Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging can help diagnose people with Angelman syndrome. Here is a list of things to know to prepare for the appointment. What the PET scan ... Read more

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020

Mindfulness for Angelman Syndrome Caregivers

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It can be quite stressful and exhausting to care for a person with Angelman syndrome, a disease characterized by a range of intellectual and physical disabilities, including limited speech capabilities, ... Read more

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

Angelman Syndrome in Adults

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While the first signs of Angelman syndrome usually appear in early childhood, adults with the disease can live long and full lives with appropriate treatment and a good support network. Below ... Read more

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

Benefits of Exercise and Physiotherapy for Angelman Syndrome

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Angelman syndrome is a rare neurological genetic disorder that causes physical and intellectual disabilities. No cure is available, but treatments can help patients to manage symptoms and improve their ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read more

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