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Body mass index variation in adults with Williams syndrome: associations with predicted dietary intake and food behaviors
CONCLUSION: We observed considerable BMI variability. While few dietary intakes were associated with BMI, increased BMI and weight gain were associated with 'preoccupation with food' and with 'takes and stores food' behavior sub-scores.PMID:37441515 | PMC:PMC10335094 | DOI:10.29219/fnr.v67.9321 (Source: Food and Nutrition Research)
Source: Food and Nutrition Research - July 13, 2023 Category: Nutrition Authors: Danielle Renzi Takara Stanley Jessica Waxler Hang Lee Barbara Pober Marianne Nordstrom Source Type: research

Investigating Cardiac Arrhythmias among Patients With Williams Syndrome in the United States: An Analysis Using the 2016 to 2020 National Inpatient Sample
The recent study by Deitch et al1 found various cardiac conduction abnormalities in 74 patients with Williams syndrome at their center. We proceeded to provide additional data from the 2016 to 2020 National Inpatient Sample, a set of yearly deidentified hospitalization records, through the Health Care Utilization Project, along with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and nationwide partners.2 We used the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification code “Q93.82” to identify patients with Williams syndrome during that period. (Source: The American Journal of Cardiology)
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - June 30, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kamleshun Ramphul, Prince Kwabla Pekyi-Boateng, Renuka Verma, Shaheen Sombans, Smith Kofi Frimpong, Ewuradjoa Ayirebi-Acquah, Patrick Pekyi-Boateng, Hemamalini Sakthivel Source Type: research

A case report of Williams syndrome with main clinical manifestation of hypercalcemia and gastrointestinal bleeding as the main clinical manifestations, and with an accompanying literature review
ConclusionThe clinical phenotype of Williams syndrome is complex, and different severities, characterized by developmental delays, facial deformities, cardiovascular abnormalities, gastrointestinal symptoms and endocrine disorders, should be considered in children. The syndrome may require thorough genetic testing for diagnosis and early intervention treatment to improve patient quality of life. (Source: Brain and Behavior)
Source: Brain and Behavior - June 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Hong Meng, Yue ‐Xin Jia, Hui‐Min Yang, Xin Gao, Cha‐Gan‐Hu Li, Guo‐Yan Xin, Yu‐Min Wang Tags: BRIEF REPORT Source Type: research

Perceived Anxiety in Family Caregivers of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome and Williams Syndrome during the Lockdown of the First COVID-19 Wave in Spain
Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2023 Mar;51(2):56-64. Epub 2023 Mar 1.ABSTRACTThe lockdown during the first wave of COV- ID-19 in Spain has been related to higher levels of anxiety in the general population. However, the emotional impact on Spanish caregivers of individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) has not been studied so far.PMID:37218100 (Source: Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria)
Source: Actas Espanolas de Psiquiatria - May 23, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Authors: P Mart ínez-Castilla R Campos A C Samson J Van Herwegen D Dukes Source Type: research