Angelman Syndrome by Hope westman

Angelman Syndrome by Hope westman https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp en-us 2018-03-29 00:24:32 UTC 2026-02-27 00:53:55 UTC hello@padlet.com hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247109142 Angelman Syndrome is a complex genetic disorder that primarily affects the nervous system. Children with the disease are typically happy, hyperactive, and have a short attention span. It is common for the child to have a fascination with water, and find it difficult to sleep. With age, sleeping problems tend to improve. Throughout their lives severe speech impairment, seizures, and intellectual disability continue. Adults with the disease may have distinctive facial features. Common features are very fair skin and light hair, may have scolliosis. Life expectancy is normal.]]> 2018-03-29 00:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247109142 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247110337 Initial Symptoms of Angelman Syndrome are retardation, unusually happy demeanor, Microcephaly (small head), large jaws, jerky movements, hand flapping, developmental delay, diminished speech.]]> 2018-03-29 00:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247110337 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247111110 Common treatments for Angelman Syndrome are speech-language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, neurological services.
Epilepsy medicine:
~Brivaracetam (Briviact)
~Carbamazepine (Carbatrol or Tegretol)
~Diazepam (Valium)
~Lorazepam (Ativan)
~Clonazepam (Klonopin)
~Eslicarbazepine (Aptiom)]]> 2018-03-29 00:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247111110 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247113025 Side effects of Epilepsy medicine:
~Brivaracetam (Briviact)
side effects- drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.
~Carbamazepine (Carbatrol or Tegretol)
side effects- fatigue, vision changes, nausea, dizziness, and rash.
~Diazepam (Valium), Lorazepam (Ativan), Clonazepam (Klonopin)
side effects-tiredness, unsteady walking, nausea, depression, loss of appetite.
~Eslicarbazepine (Aptiom)
side effects-dizziness, nausea, headache, vomiting, fatigue, vertigo, ataxia, blurred vision, and tremor.

]]> 2018-03-29 00:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247113025 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247116954 Typically there is no prevention for this disease. When the disease is inherited there are certain therapy's and medication you can take to treat the disease but there is no way to prevent it.]]> 2018-03-29 01:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247116954 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247117838 Angelman Syndrome is associated with chromosome 15.]]> 2018-03-29 01:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247117838 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247118156 Angelman Syndrome is inherited when a loss of function ofagene called UBE3A on chromosome 15. Mutation in the maternal copy of the UBE3A gene. ]]> 2018-03-29 01:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247118156 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247118544 Angelman Syndrome effects 10-15 percent of the population.]]> 2018-03-29 01:30:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247118544 hopew2019 https://padlet.com/hopew2019/let7mo3ecrzp/wish/247118772 “Angelman Syndrome - Genetics Home Reference.” U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/angelman-syndrome.

“Symptoms of Angelman Syndrome.” Symptoms of Angelman Syndrome - RightDiagnosis.com, www.rightdiagnosis.com/a/angelman_syndrome/symptoms.htm.

“Pediatric Angelman Syndrome - Genetic Disorders.” Children's Health, www.childrens.com/specialties-services/specialty-centers-and-programs/autism-and-developmental-disabilities/conditions-and-treatments/angelman-syndrome.

“Find Out More.” Aptiom, www.aptiom.com/anti-seizure-medication.html?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=medicine%2Bfor%2Bepilepsy&utm_campaign=bs-epilepsy%2Bmedication_ex&gclid=CMGDtYiAgNoCFRfQswodjp0MRQ&gclsrc=ds.

“Epilepsy Drugs to Treat Seizures.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/epilepsy/medications-treat-seizures#1.

“Angelman Syndrome.” Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/5810/angelman-syndrome.

“Angelman Syndrome - Genetics Home Reference.” U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/angelman-syndrome

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