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HBF Run for a Reason 2013

What a fabulous day we had on Sunday at the HBF Run for a Reason in Perth, where Rett syndrome was extremely well represented!

The role of nutrition in children's neurocognitive development, from pregnancy through childhood

This review examines the current evidence for a possible connection between nutritional intake (including micronutrients and whole diet) and neurocognitive...

Common variants in the HLA-DRB1-HLA-DQA1 HLA class II region are associated with susceptibility to visceral leishmaniasis

A conditional analysis provided evidence for multiple associations within the HLA-DRB1-HLA-DQA1 region,and a model in which risk differed between three...

Caring for a child with severe intellectual disability in China: The example of Rett syndrome

Intellectual disability affects more than 1.5% of the population of children in developing countries yet we know little about the daily lives and support...

3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference, October 17-19, Maastricht, The Netherlands

Following last year's World Rett Syndrome Congress held in New Orleans, the 3rd European Rett Syndrome Conference was held in the Netherlands over 3 days.

Safety surveillance of influenza vaccine in pregnant women

Vaccination is the most effective strategy for preventing influenza infection in pregnancy.

Mothers' and Fathers' Work Hours, Child Gender, and Behavior in Middle Childhood

This study examined the association between typical parental work hours (including nonemployed parents) and children's behavior in two-parent heterosexual...

All-cause mortality and cancer incidence among adults exposed to blue asbestos during childhood

This study investigated cancer and mortality of adults exposed to blue asbestos as children.

The association between perinatal testosterone concentration and early vocabulary development

Prenatal exposure to testosterone is known to affect fetal brain maturation and later neurocognitive function.

HBF Run for a Reason 2014

On Sunday May 25th, the 'I love someone with Rett syndrome' team participated in the annual HBF Run for a Reason.

In utero exposure to arsenic alters lung development and genes related to immune and mucociliary function in mice

In utero exposure to arsenic via drinking water increases the risk of lower respiratory tract infections during infancy and mortality from bronchiectasis in...

Genome-wide association analyses identify multiple loci associated with central corneal thickness and keratoconus

Central corneal thickness (CCT) is associated with eye conditions including keratoconus and glaucoma.

Association between pre-eclampsia and locally derived traffic-related air pollution: A retrospective cohort study

Pre-eclampsia is a common complication of pregnancy and is a major cause of fetal maternal mortality and morbidity.

"You can't stop loving them" - a grandmother's story about her granddaughter who has Rett syndrome

You can't stop loving them: the gift of a grandchild can sometimes be painful, writes Wendy Macklin.

The Rett Syndrome Journey: Pathways to Follow

Our InterRett team visited Geelong, Australia to attend the first ever Rett Syndrome Association of Australia national conference.

8th World Congress on Rett syndrome

Thank you to all guests and participants of this year's 8th World Congress on Rett syndrome, which was held from May 13-17th, 2016 in Kazan, Russia.