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Fragile X Syndrome
Fragile X Syndrome is a hereditary condition which causes a wide range of mental impairment, from mild learning disabilities to severe mental retardation. It is also associated with a number of physical and behavioural characteristics.
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Reviewed May 2011
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| Title: | Fragile X syndrome |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Fragile X syndrome is an inherited condition causing various degrees of intellectual disability. It affects males more than females and is the most common known cause of inherited intellectual disability. Some children with Fragile X syndrome will display behaviours similar to those of children with autism, including hand flapping and repeating of words and sentences. Males with Fragile X syndrome may have physical features such as large prominent ears, enlarged testes and very flexible joints. Genetic counselling can help people understand how Fragile X might affect their family. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Fragile X syndrome |
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| Publisher: | Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia) |
| Description: | Fragile X syndrome causes problems with learning and behaviour. It is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It is found worldwide, in all races and societies. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Folic acid for fragile X syndrome |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | People with fragile X syndrome (or FXS) have intellectual limitations that can range from mild to severe. Fragile X syndrome is considered the most common form of inherited intellectual disability and it has been estimated that it affects approximately ... |
| Date: | Apr 2011 |
| Title: | Chromosome Defects |
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| Publisher: | HealthInsite Topic Page |
| Description: | Links to information about chromosome defects, including Down Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome. |
| Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Title: | Preconception and antenatal screening for the fragile site on the X-chromosome |
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| Publisher: | John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration |
| Description: | No strong evidence to show who, other than women at risk, should be screened before or during pregnancy for fragile X syndrome. Fragile X syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic defect that can result in mental disability. There is no way of reversin... |
| Date: | Nov 2008 |
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