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The importance of psychological support for parents of children diagnosed with a rare condition
An udpdate on a study into the importance of psychological support for parents/caregivers of children with a rare condition at diagnosis
Feb 28, 2023
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Men with the Fragile X premutation, who have less than 70 CGG repeats, less likely to develop FXTAS
An update from Dr Natali Bozhilova on a recent study
Feb 23, 2023
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The CONNECT-X Study
Efficacy and safety of cannabidiol-based hand gel (ZYN002) for young people with Fragile X Syndrome following a recent study.
Feb 1, 2023
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Newborn bloodspot screening
An update from the Chair of our Board of Directors, Kirsten Johnson
Jan 3, 2023
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The IGPrare European study
IGPrare European study recently explored experiences of families when sharing their diagnosis with family members: what were the results?
Nov 8, 2022
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Update on inclusive terminology for Fragile X conditions
In April 2022, the term ‘mental retardation’ was officially removed from the expanded name of FMR1, and more inclusive names adopted.
May 10, 2022
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Eradication of 'mental retardation' from language describing Fragile X Conditions
New and inclusive terminology to be adopted in scientific and clinical literature, improving respect for neurodiversity
Apr 13, 2022
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Barriers to participating in clinical trials
What are they and how can they be addressed by researchers of medication trials for Fragile X Syndrome?
Mar 24, 2022
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Road to Recovery Project: overview, update and final recruitment call
Carers and their children with learning disabilities invited to share their experiences of COVID-19 pandemic using fun, inclusive activities
Mar 16, 2022
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Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) to detect repeat expansion disorders including Fragile X Syndrome
New research paper published in The Lancet which demonstrates that whole genome sequencing (WGS) can quickly detect neurological conditions
Feb 24, 2022
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