Angelman syndrome-Patrick Andres
Published on Nov 22, 2015
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ANGELMAN SYNDROME
BY PATRICK ANDRES
WHO DISCOVERED THE ANGELMAN SYNDROME
- Harry Angelman, an English scientist discovered the Angelman syndrome in 1965.
WHAT IS THE CURRENT STATUS OF RESEACH FOR THE DISORDER?
- A cancer drug was researched for Angelman syndrome .
- They doctors examine the child's brain.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF THE DISORDER?
- Hyperactive behavior
WHAT BODY SYSTEMS ARE AFFECTED BY THIS DISORDER?
- The nervous system primarily affected by Angelman syndrome.
HOW DOES A PERSON RECEIVE THE DISORDER?
- People receive the disorder if the brain is affected.
- It is not sex-linked.
- It is a mutation.
- It is not due to heredity.
WHAT TYPE OF TREATMENT IS GIVEN TO A PERSON WITH THE DISORDER?
- Anti-seizure medication may be necessary to control seizures caused by Angelman syndrome.
HOW IS IT DIAGNOSED?
- Taking a blood sample from a child will help diagnose the Angelman syndrome.
