Assuming icas is required, the following 222 results were found.
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)https://cnke.org/articles/250
Definition and Purpose AAC provides alternative methods of communication for individuals with severe speech impairments or lack of speech. Aims to enable independent communication and improve quality of life, regardless of temporary or long-term speech...
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ADCY5 Dyskinesiahttps://cnke.org/articles/213
ADCY5 dyskinesia is a hyperkinetic movement disorder characterized by infantile to late-adolescent onset of chorea, athetosis, dystonia, myoclonus, or a combination of these. Overview Hyperkinetic movement disorder, more prominent in the face and arms...
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Chronic Daily Headache Disorderhttps://cnke.org/articles/39
Definition and Prevalence Chronic daily headache is diagnosed based on the presence of headaches occurring for 15 or more days per month, over a period of three consecutive months, without any underlying organic pathology. These headaches last for more...
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The History of Rett Syndromehttps://cnke.org/historical-vignettes/162
Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder predominantly affecting females, is characterized by profound physical and cognitive impairments. It was first described in 1966 by Dr. Andreas Rett, an Austrian pediatrician whose tireless work has...
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Myotonic Dystrophyhttps://cnke.org/articles/229
Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is the most common form of myotonic myopathy, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 7,000 people, though milder cases often go undiagnosed. Overview This multisystem disorder is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait and can...
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Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS)https://cnke.org/articles/248
Definition and Overview Posterior Fossa Syndrome (PFS): A constellation of neurological and behavioral symptoms occurring in children following posterior fossa tumor resection. Incidence: Occurs in approximately 8% of children undergoing posterior...
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Inherited Cerebellar Ataxias (ICAs)https://cnke.org/articles/184
ICAs are a group of rare, complex neurodegenerative diseases primarily affecting the cerebellum Introduction and Overview Definition: ICAs are a group of rare, complex neurodegenerative diseases primarily affecting the cerebellum Additional...
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Cerebellar ataxias according to main clinical featureshttps://cnke.org/articles/183
Diseases Associated with Chorea Ataxia-Telangiectasia and Related Conditions ATX–ATM (Ataxia-Telangiectasia Mutated gene) A progressive condition involving cerebellar ataxia, oculomotor apraxia, immunodeficiency, and increased risk of malignancies....
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Hopkins syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/hopkins-syndrome
Introduction Hopkins Syndrome (HS) represents an exceedingly rare neurological disorder characterized by the abrupt onset of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) typically subsequent to an exacerbation of asthma. The condition predominantly affects the...
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Plagiocephaly in infantshttps://cnke.org/articles/282
Plagiocephaly in Infants Overview Definition: Plagiocephaly, often referred to as "flat head syndrome," is characterized by an asymmetrical cranial deformation. It includes positional (deformational) plagiocephaly and craniosynostosis. Incidence:...
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Gilles De La Tourette Syndromehttps://cnke.org/articles/260
Overview Definition: Disorder characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics. Prevalence: Overall prevalence of 1% in children aged 5–18 years. Prevalence varies from 0.4–3.8% depending on country and diagnostic methodology (Eysturoy et al., 2015)....
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Nemaline Myopathy (NM)https://cnke.org/articles/219
Overview Nemaline Myopathy (NM): A congenital myopathy characterized by rod-like inclusions (nemaline bodies) in skeletal muscle fibers. Inheritance: Autosomal dominant (AD), autosomal recessive (AR), or sporadic (new dominant mutations). Pathogenesis:...
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Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders (CRSWD)https://cnke.org/articles/164
Introduction to Circadian Rhythms Definition: Circadian rhythms represent intrinsic, near-24-hour cycles that orchestrate physiological, behavioral, and molecular processes across the human body. These rhythms are foundational to maintaining...
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NGN-401https://cnke.org/articles/160
NGN-401, a novel gene therapy approach, aims to address the underlying genetic cause of RTT by delivering a functional copy of MECP2 using an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector. Rett syndrome, predominantly affecting females, is characterized by early...
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William G. Lennoxhttps://cnke.org/articles/51
Early Life and Education Dr. William G. Lennox, born on July 15, 1884, in Boston, Massachusetts, was a pioneering neurologist known for his groundbreaking work in epilepsy research. Lennox pursued his undergraduate studies at Harvard University, where...
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Investigations of the baby with abnormal neurologyhttps://cnke.org/articles/317
Flat baby Further neurological investigations are indicated when the aetiology is not clearly asphyxia, trauma, infection or poisoning. Contributory causes include myotonic dystrophy and some congenital myopathies, glycine encephalopathy, mitochondrial...
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In 1881, British ophthalmologist Warren Tay published his groundbreaking observation of a cherry-red spot on the retina of a child suffering from a neurological disorder. This momentous discovery marked the first description of what would later be...
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Rippling Muscle Disease (RMD)https://cnke.org/articles/232
Rippling Muscle Disease (RMD) is a rare inherited muscle disorder classified as a caveolinopathy, primarily caused by mutations in the CAV3 gene, which encodes caveolin-3, a protein critical for muscle cell membrane stability. Key Clinical Features:...
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Congenital Myopathieshttps://cnke.org/articles/218
Introduction Congenital Myopathies: Group of inherited muscle disorders presenting with: Hypotonia and weakness from birth. Characteristic histological and/or electron microscopic changes in muscle tissue. Clinical severity: Wide variation within and...
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Multiminicore Diseasehttps://cnke.org/articles/multiminicore-disease
Overview Multiminicore Disease (MmD): A clinically and genetically heterogeneous congenital myopathy characterized by multiple small cores in muscle fibers on biopsy. Main Forms: Rigid Spine Muscular Dystrophy Type 1 (RSMD1): Caused by recessive SEPN1...
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