Hyperactivity, Irritability and Outbursts in Children with Angelman Cause Stress for Parents, Study Finds

While children with Angelman syndrome typically show happy, excitable behavior, they also are prone to hyperactivity and irritability, and tend to have short attention spans and aggressive outbursts — all of which have a negative impact on parents’ stress…

Spanish Study Examines Role of Age, Gender in Hospitalizations

An analysis of the most common causes of hospitalization among patients with Angelman syndrome reveals that they differ based on age and gender. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, shows common healthcare needs among sub-groups of Angelman patients, which may help design tailored…