Hereditary sensory neuropathy-deafness-dementia syndrome
Synonyms: HSAN1E | HSN1E | Hereditary sensory neuropathy-sensorineural hearing loss-dementia syndrome
A rare genetic neurological disorder characterized by sensorineural hearing loss sensory neuropathy behavioral abnormalities and dementia. Occurrence of seizures has also been reported. Age of onset is between adolescence and adulthood. The disease is progressive with fatal outcome typically in the fifth to sixth decade.
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Advocacy Organizations
Childhood Dementia Initiative
Childhood Dementia Initiative (CDI) is driving world first action in the consideration of the 70+ genetic conditions that cause childhood dementia under the one umbrella.
Genetic Support Network of Victoria
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.
KIF1A.ORG
KIF1A.ORG is a global community dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by KIF1A Associated Neurological Disorder (KAND) and accelerating research to find a cure.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
To develop drugs to treat or cure CMT and to help improve the quality of life for those living with CMT.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Clinical Trials
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