Rapamycin and its analogues (rapalogs) for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex-associated tumors: a systematic review on non-randomized studies using meta-analysis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The TRPV4 gene encodes a calcium-permeable ion-channel that is widely expressed, responds to many different stimuli and participates in an extraordinarily wide range of physiologic processes. Autosomal dominant brachyolmia, spondylometaphyseal dysplasia Kozlowski type (SMDK) and metatropic dysplasia (MD) are...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Andreucci E,Aftimos S,Alcausin M,Haan E,Hunter W,Kannu P,Kerr B,McGillivray G,McKinlay Gardner RJ,Patricelli MG,Sillence D,Thompson E,Zacharin M,Zankl A,Lamandé SR,Savarirayan R

更新日期：2011-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morquio A syndrome (or mucopolysaccharidosis IVa) is an ultra-rare multi-organ disease, resulting in significantly impaired functional capacity, mobility and quality of life (QoL). METHODS:This patient-reported outcomes survey evaluated the global burden of Morquio A among adults (≥18 years, N = 27) and chi...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Hendriksz CJ,Lavery C,Coker M,Ucar SK,Jain M,Bell L,Lampe C

更新日期：2014-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed Fabry Disease (FD) in Western Australian (WA) patients undergoing dialysis. BACKGROUND:FD is a multisystem X-linked lysosomal storage disease caused by deficient activity of alpha-galactosidase-A (α-GAL-A). Affected individuals are at risk of developing small-fibre neurop...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Jahan S,Sarathchandran S,Akhter S,Goldblatt J,Stark S,Crawford D,Mallett A,Thomas M

更新日期：2020-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:High-resolution nerve ultrasound (HRUS) is a painless tool to quickly evaluate peripheral nerve morphology in vivo. This study set out to characterize peripheral nerve involvement in X-linked adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) by HRUS. METHODS:Thirteen adults with genetically proven AMN were examined using the Ultr...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Rattay TW,Just J,Röben B,Hengel H,Schüle R,Synofzik M,Söhn AS,Winter N,Dammeier N,Schöls L,Grimm A

更新日期：2018-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a dominantly inheritable disorder, with a wide variety of clinical manifestations due to presence of multiple arteriovenous manifestations. The most common mutations are found in HHT1 (ENG) and HHT2 (ACVRL1) patients, causing alterations in the TGF-β pathway wh...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Kjeldsen A,Aagaard KS,Tørring PM,Möller S,Green A

更新日期：2016-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The original version of this article [1] unfortunately included an error to an author's name. Author Maja Di Rocco was erroneously presented as Maja DiRocco.The correct author name has been included in the author list of this Correction article and is already updated in the original article. ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Pignolo RJ,Baujat G,Brown MA,De Cunto C,Di Rocco M,Hsiao EC,Keen R,Al Mukaddam M,Sang KLQ,Wilson A,White B,Grogan DR,Kaplan FS

更新日期：2019-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are an established and growing number of Mendelian genetic causes for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults, though estimates of prevalence have been speculative. The CKD Queensland (CKD.QLD) registry enables partial clarification of this through the study of adults with CKD receiving nephrology care ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Mallett A,Patel C,Salisbury A,Wang Z,Healy H,Hoy W

更新日期：2014-06-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prader-Willi-Syndrome (PWS) is characterized by hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction. Recent research suggests starting growth hormone-treatment (GHT) as soon as possible. The aim of this study is to analyze possible differences in auxological parameters, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism between two groups of...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Magill L,Laemmer C,Woelfle J,Fimmers R,Gohlke B

更新日期：2020-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Infantile cholestatic diseases can be caused by mutations in a number of genes involved in different hepatocyte molecular pathways. Whilst some of the essential pathways have a well understood function, such as bile biosynthesis and transport, the role of the others is not known. Here we report the findings of a clini...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Morgan NV,Hartley JL,Setchell KD,Simpson MA,Brown R,Tee L,Kirkham S,Pasha S,Trembath RC,Maher ER,Gissen P,Kelly DA

更新日期：2013-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:NUT midline carcinoma (NMC), a rare type of squamous cell carcinoma, is genetically characterised by NUT midline carcinoma family member 1 (NUTM1) gene rearrangement. NMC can arise from the lungs; however, there is no standard for the management of primary pulmonary NMC. This study aimed to confirm the clinic...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Xie XH,Wang LQ,Qin YY,Lin XQ,Xie ZH,Liu M,Zhang JX,Ouyang M,Liu J,Gu YY,Li SY,Zhou CZ

更新日期：2020-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute hepatic porphyria (AHP) consists of three rare metabolic disorders. We investigated the risk of long-term sick leave, disability pension, and premature death in individuals with AHP compared to the general population. METHODS:In a nationwide cohort study from 1992 to 2017, records of 333 persons (tota...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Baravelli CM,Aarsand AK,Sandberg S,Tollånes MC

更新日期：2020-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Union Committee of Experts on Rare Diseases was entrusted with aiding the European Commission in a number of tasks, ranging from the monitoring of initiatives, to recommending improvements and actions to be pursued in the future, in addition to helping strengthen liaison at both European and International...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Aymé S,Rodwell C

更新日期：2014-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Genetic contributors to cardiac arrhythmias are often found in cardiovascular conduction pathways and ion channel proteins. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an ultra-rare disease of massive heterotopic ossification caused by a highly recurrent R206H mutation in ACVR1/ALK2. This mutation causes ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Kou S,De Cunto C,Baujat G,Wentworth KL,Grogan DR,Brown MA,Di Rocco M,Keen R,Al Mukaddam M,le Quan Sang KH,Masharani U,Kaplan FS,Pignolo RJ,Hsiao EC

更新日期：2020-07-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) is a rare form of non Langerhans' cell histiocytosis. Individuals affected by this disease are typically adults between their 5th and 7th decades of life. Males and females are almost equally affected. The multi systemic form of ECD is associated with significant morbidity, which may aris...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Mazor RD,Manevich-Mazor M,Shoenfeld Y

更新日期：2013-09-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Medical student training is largely focused on acquiring knowledge of diseases and their management, which may leave one with a naïve perception of what is achievable in practice, particularly in the field of rare diseases. Tumour Necrosis Factor Receptor Associated Periodic Syndrome (TRAPS) is a rare autoinflammatory...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Al-Attar M

更新日期：2018-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The European Reference Network for rare liver diseases (ERN RARE-LIVER) is a Europe-wide network of paediatric and adult hepatologists from expert centres in close collaboration with patient advocates from the various disease-areas covered in our ERN. The ERN is focused on providing more equitable care across Europe a...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Bernts LHP,Jones DEJ,Kaatee MM,Lohse AW,Schramm C,Sturm E,Drenth JPH

更新日期：2019-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD) diagnosis relies on a combination of tests which may include (a) nasal Nitric Oxide (nNO), (b) High Speed Video Microscopy (HSVM) and (c) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). There is variability in the availability of these tests and lack of universal agreement whether di...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Kouis P,Papatheodorou SI,Middleton N,Giallouros G,Kyriacou K,Cohen JT,Evans JS,Yiallouros PK

更新日期：2019-06-13 00:00:00

abstract：:In 1581 Rembert Dodoens wrote "Medicinalium observationum exempla rara, recognita et aucta" a Latin book about the diagnosis and treatment of disorders with a low prevalence. ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Dooms MM

更新日期：2015-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucopolysaccharidosis type I (MPS I) is a debilitating hereditary disease characterized by alpha-L-iduronidase (IDUA) deficiency and consequent inability to degrade glycosaminoglycans. The pathological accumulation of glycosaminoglycans systemically results in severe mental retardation and multiple organ dys...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Hsu YH,Liu RS,Lin WL,Yuh YS,Lin SP,Wong TT

更新日期：2017-06-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvillous inclusion disease (MVID) or microvillous atrophy is a congenital disorder of the intestinal epithelial cells that presents with persistent life-threatening watery diarrhea and is characterized by morphological enterocyte abnormalities. MVID manifests either in the first days of life (early-onset form) or ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Ruemmele FM,Schmitz J,Goulet O

更新日期：2006-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term complications and associated conditions of type 1 Gaucher Disease (GD) can include splenectomy, bone complications, pulmonary hypertension, Parkinson disease and malignancies. Enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) reverses cytopenia and reduces organomegaly. To study the effects of ERT on long-term complications ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： van Dussen L,Biegstraaten M,Dijkgraaf MG,Hollak CE

更新日期：2014-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative hereditary disease clinically characterised by the presence of involuntary movements, behavioural problems and cognitive decline. The disease-onset is usually between 30 and 50 years of age. HD is a rare disorder affecting approximately 1.3 in 10,000 people ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Marelli C,Maschat F

更新日期：2016-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (Steinert's disease or DM1), the most common form of autosomal dominant muscular dystrophy in adults, is a multisystem disorder, affecting skeletal muscle as well as eyes, heart, gastrointestinal tract, endocrine system, and central nervous system, finally responsible of increasing ...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Baldanzi S,Bevilacqua F,Lorio R,Volpi L,Simoncini C,Petrucci A,Cosottini M,Massimetti G,Tognoni G,Ricci G,Angelini C,Siciliano G

更新日期：2016-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nineteen patients with deletions in chromosome 6p22-p24 have been published so far. The syndromic phenotype is varied, and includes intellectual disability, behavioural abnormalities, dysmorphic features and structural organ defects. Heterogeneous deletion breakpoints and sizes (1-17 Mb) and overlapping phen...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Barøy T,Misceo D,Strømme P,Stray-Pedersen A,Holmgren A,Rødningen OK,Blomhoff A,Helle JR,Stormyr A,Tvedt B,Fannemel M,Frengen E

更新日期：2013-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Monogenic autoinflammatory diseases are a group of hereditary disorders characterized by a clinical and biological inflammatory syndrome in which there is little or no evidence of autoimmunity. The discovery of the first causative gene in 1997 was rapidly followed by the identification of many others from the same gro...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Touitou I,Galeotti C,Rossi-Semerano L,Hentgen V,Piram M,Koné-Paut I,CeRéMAI, French reference center for autoinflammatory diseases.

更新日期：2013-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phenylketonuria (PKU; OMIM#261600) is a rare metabolic disorder caused by mutations in the phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) gene resulting in high phenylalanine (Phe) in blood and brain. If not treated early this results in intellectual disability, behavioral and psychiatric problems, microcephaly, motor defi...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Cannet C,Pilotto A,Rocha JC,Schäfer H,Spraul M,Berg D,Nawroth P,Kasperk C,Gramer G,Haas D,Piel D,Kölker S,Hoffmann G,Freisinger P,Trefz F

更新日期：2020-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare inborn error of metabolism that results from dysfunction of the tissue non-specific alkaline phosphatase enzyme. Its manifestations are extremely variable, ranging from early lethality to disease limited to the dentition. The disease is life-threatening when manifesting withi...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Rush ET

更新日期：2018-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucopolysaccharidosis type II (MPS II) is an inherited X-linked disease associated with a deficiency in the enzyme iduronate 2-sulfatase due to iduronate 2-sulfatase gene (IDS) mutations. Recent studies in MPS II carriers did not find clinical involvement, but these were mainly performed by anamnesis and pat...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Guillén-Navarro E,Domingo-Jiménez MR,Alcalde-Martín C,Cancho-Candela R,Couce ML,Galán-Gómez E,Alonso-Luengo O

更新日期：2013-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate differences in cardiac manifestations of patients affected by laminopathy, according to the presence or absence of neuromuscular involvement at presentation. METHODS:We prospectively analyzed 40 consecutive patients with a diagnosis of laminopathy followed at a single centre between 1998 and 2...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Ditaranto R,Boriani G,Biffi M,Lorenzini M,Graziosi M,Ziacchi M,Pasquale F,Vitale G,Berardini A,Rinaldi R,Lattanzi G,Potena L,Martin Suarez S,Bacchi Reggiani ML,Rapezzi C,Biagini E

更新日期：2019-11-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We sought to understand the experiences of parents/caregivers of children with inherited metabolic diseases (IMD) in order to inform strategies for supporting patients and their families. We investigated their experiences regarding the management of disease, its impact on child and family life, and interacti...

journal_title：Orphanet journal of rare diseases

authors： Siddiq S,Wilson BJ,Graham ID,Lamoureux M,Khangura SD,Tingley K,Tessier L,Chakraborty P,Coyle D,Dyack S,Gillis J,Greenberg C,Hayeems RZ,Jain-Ghai S,Kronick JB,Laberge AM,Little J,Mitchell JJ,Prasad C,Siriwardena K,

更新日期：2016-12-07 00:00:00