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Prevalence, clinical investigation, and management of gallbladder disease in Rett syndrome

This study determined the prevalence of cholelithiasis and/or cholecystectomy in Rett syndrome, described gallbladder function in a clinical cohort, and...

Community participation: Conversations with parent-Carers of young women with Rett syndrome

In this paper, the issue of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities facing significant challenges to participating in their community is...

Family satisfaction following spinal fusion in Rett syndrome

Families participating in the population-based and longitudinal Australian Rett Syndrome Database whose daughter had undergone spinal fusion provided data on...

Video: One brave little girl's battle with Rett syndrome

Imagine your baby is developing normally, then suddenly she starts losing skills. Watch Marlee's story below and find out what researchers are doing.

Global research for rare disorder

The 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.

Genetic analysis reveals range of Rett syndrome

The first comprehensive analysis of the clinical effects of genetic mutations involved in Rett syndrome

International award for Rett syndrome research

A Perth medical researcher responsible for major advancements in the understanding of the neurological disorder Rett syndrome has had her efforts recognised

Critical mass in rare diseases - an innovative internet approach

The internet is emerging as a valuable tool for scientists to gather data for critical research into rare diseases.

Barriers to diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder in China-Lived experiences of Rett syndrome families

Fourteen of 74 Chinese families known to the International Rett Syndrome Phenotype Database participated in this qualitative study.

The diagnostic odyssey to Rett syndrome: The experience of an Australian family

The diagnosis of a rare disorder is dependent on the clinician's particular knowledge and experience, and can be challenging when the presentation is variable.