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Intellectual DisabilityAbout 2 per cent of children are estimated to have an intellectual disability. The cause of the condition is unknown in at least 50 per cent of cases.
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Exploring Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Rett Syndrome Using Directed Content AnalysisNo validated oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) instrument currently exists for those with severe intellectual and developmental disabilities and who communicate non-verbally. This qualitative study aimed to explore the domains that were important to the oral health-related quality of life in individuals with Rett syndrome.
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Global research for rare disorderThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers set out on a worldwide search to find out all they could about Rett syndrome, establishing databases and creating awareness.
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Critical mass in rare diseases - an innovative internet approachThe internet is emerging as a valuable tool for scientists to gather data for critical research into rare diseases.
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Community participation for girls and women living with Rett syndromeParticipation for girls and women with Rett syndrome could be enhanced by stronger local community supports.
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Measuring use and cost of health sector and related care in a population of girls and young women with Rett syndromeThis study measured use and cost of health sector and related services in Rett syndrome and effects of socio-demographic, clinical severity and genetic...