Novel and known morbidities of leukodystrophies identified using a phenome-wide association study
Conclusions
PheWAS analysis from a national database demonstrates shared and unique features of leukodystrophies. Developmental delay, cardiac dysrhythmias, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, and respiratory issues were common to all 4 leukodystrophy diseases. Use of a PheWAS in leukodystrophies and other pediatric neurologic diseases offers a method for targeting improved care for patients by identification of morbidities.
Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - Category: Neurology Authors: Bonkowsky, J. L., Wilkes, J., Ying, J., Wei, W.-Q. Tags: All Medical/Systemic disease, Leukodystrophies, All Pediatric, All Demyelinating disease (CNS) Research Source Type: research
More News: Addison's Disease | Adrenal Insufficiency | Brain | Child Development | Children | Databases & Libraries | Epilepsy | Hypertension | Leukodystrophies | Neurology | Pediatrics | Respiratory Medicine | Study