Neonatal epileptic encephalopathy due to glutaminase deficiency
A rare genetic neurometabolic disease characterized by early neonatal refractory seizures hypotonia and respiratory failure. Brain imaging reveals simplified gyral pattern of the frontal lobes white matter abnormalities gliosis and volume loss in various brain regions and vasogenic edema. Serum glutamine levels are significantly elevated. Death occurs within weeks after birth.
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Advocacy Organizations
FamilieSCN2A Foundation
We are an organization created by parents of children diagnosed with rare forms of Epilepsy and Autism as a result of a change in the SCN2A gene. Our vision is to find effective treatments and a cure for SCN2A related disorders. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by SCN2A related disorders through research, public awareness, family support and patient advocacy.
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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.
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation
Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism (IEM).
Louisiana Metabolic Disorders Coalition
We support, educate, and advocate for patients & families affected by metabolic disorders.
Genetic Epilepsy Team Australia
Collaboration of research and care
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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