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H-ABC in Children: Understanding the Condition and Planning Therapy Over Time
H-ABC (Hypomyelination with Atrophy of the Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum) is a rare and progressive neurological condition that affects a child’s brain development, movement, and communication. It is caused by mutations in the TUBB4A gene and is classified under leukodystrophies—a group of disorders that impact white matter and myelin in the brain. Because H-ABC is…
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Living with Dystonia: Mental Health, Daily Routines, and Therapy That Helps
Dystonia is a complex neurological movement disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions, twisting, and repetitive movements. It can affect one part of the body (focal dystonia), multiple areas (segmental dystonia), or the whole body (generalized dystonia). For children, dystonia often overlaps with other neurological conditions and may require long-term medical care and therapy. While physical…
