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The European Concerted Action on the "Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinoses (NCL)", probably the most frequent group of progressive neurodegenerative disorders in children, has been the subject of a 3-year European Concerted Action (ECA-"NCL"), within the Biomed 2 programme, listed among "Rare diseases". The NCL are a lysosomal disease which have recently been confirmed by important genetic studies on the NCL which revealed a diversity of at least 8 gene loci related to this group of diseases. ECA-"NCL" represents a multi-national, multi-disciplinary network of researchers on the NCL which have provided new data on this group of diseases. In this book, clinical features, neuroradiological and electrophysiological data, morphological aspects, genetic data and biochemical results will be provided by actively engaged researchers on NCL from this Concerted Action, who have also provided major presentations at the two recent International Congresses of NCL: 1996 in Helsinki (NCL-96) and 1998 in Dallas (NCL-98). Thus, this book represents a state of the art written both for active researchers on NCL and other lysosomal and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as for those interested in NCL for other reasons, foremost patients (and their parents). Tables, illustrations, and most recent references will accomplish the text produced and edited by an editorial board consisting of participants of this ECA-"NCL". At the end of this state-of-the-art presentation, future lines of research - including therapies - will be outlined and emphasized what will have to be done to arrive at complete elucidation of this group of progressive neurodegenerative disorders. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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This title will present all current knowledge of Batten disease from research to clinical evaluation. NCL is not well recognized in underdeveloped countries because the diagnostic technology is lacking. With the information in this volume, however, a specific diagnosis of NCL could be made. Also, specific familial mutations obtained through genetic tests may guide prenatal diagnoses for at-risk families. ... Read more

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This book has been created for parents who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells parents where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to batten disease (also Batten disease; Batten-Mayou Syndrome; Batten-Spielmeyer-Vogt's Disease; Batten-Vogt Syndrome; Jansky-Bielschowsky; Kufs' disease), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on batten disease. Given parents' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Saturday Evening Post, published by Thomson Gale on March 1, 2006. The length of the article is 424 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Dogs help track down genes.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust)(Batten disease)
Publication: Saturday Evening Post (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 278Issue: 2Page: 53(1)

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Information on many genetic disorders, and the frequent new findings on them, has been extremely difficult to come by—until now. The “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” addresses the need for current, hard-to-find facts on emerging discoveries. The two-volume Encyclopedia, presented in a single alphabetical sequence, provides clear, complete information on genetic disorders, including conditions, tests, procedures, treatments and therapies, in articles that are both comprehensive and easy to understand, in language accessible to laypersons. The articles are arranged in a standardized format for quick comparison and ease of use, while non-disorder topics are covered in detail with extended entries. Students will want to consult the “Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders” for useful information on a range of well known disorders, including Down Syndrome, Trisomy, Hemophilia and Tourette Syndrome, and rarely seen diseases such as Meckel Syndrome, Neuraminidase Deficiency and Phenylketonuria.

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Targeted to patients, their families and allied health students, The “Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders” provides in-depth coverage of neurological diseases and disorders, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, Tourette Syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, cerebral palsy, vertigo, amnesia and epilepsy. Related topics include communication aids, electric personal assistive mobility devices, medications for treating neurological diseases and conditions, understanding the needs of Alzheimer patient caregivers and more. This two-volume set provides an alternative to resources that either fail to explore neurological disease in any depth and or do so at a level not appropriate for students and general readers.

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Batten disease is among the most severe degenerative pediatric diseases one can be confronted with. The identification of the gene responsible for this disease generated a great deal of excitement in the field. It allowed the development of novel research models that will hopefully lead to effective treatment. This book is a reader-friendly source of information on Batten disease and related disorders focusing on the most relevant research findings and presenting current topics and perspectives for future investigation in this field. ... Read more

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Although I was thrilled to find a recent book on Battens disease I was dissappointedby the little text. There was a huge portion of the book that is mostly references. That is helpful, but for the price would have liked at least book/ article reviews. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases on February 1, 2009. The length of the article is 2110 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Epizootic hemorrhagic disease in cattle, western Turkey.(DISPATCHES)
Author: Ethem Mutlu Temizel
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2009
Publisher: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
Volume: 15Issue: 2Page: 317(3)

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases on December 1, 2009. The length of the article is 2507 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Transplacental transmission of bluetongue virus 8 in Cattle, UK.(DISPATCHES)(Report)
Author: Karin E. Darpel
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 2009
Publisher: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
Volume: 15Issue: 12Page: 2025(4)

Article Type: Report

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From FOREWORD: "Although this book is fictional it is steeped in fact. The children and parents may be fictional but the roles that they portray are nonetheless very real. Batten Disease is one of the most devastating of all disorders, espectially of the neurodegenerative type. Batten disease causes children to go blind, lose their speech, have multiple types of seizures and often have behavioral problems, all before becoming bedridden and eventually, the ultimate end: death. The toll that this disorder takes on a family over a period of many years is unbelievable...Dr. Bills has made a tremendous impact on how well the children with Batten Disease are received and taught in schools across the country today. Her insights and heartfelt efforts are without a doubt instrumental in making the school years happier for everyone...Scientists are making good progress in understanding Batten disease and BDSRA is continually helping in any way possible to assist the scientists in their efforts to develop viable treatments for each of the ten diseases that are lumped together under the heading of Batten disease." ... Read more

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(Arnold) Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield NHS Trust, London, UK. Text, for clinicians, includes new advances in the basic scientific understanding of the condition, through novel treatment options to improvements in the delivery of care in the hospital and home. Previous edition: c1995. ... Read more

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Requires some medical background to digest!Most concise, organized, and complete CF source I have found.Do NOT purchase if you have limited medical background. ... Read more