Researchers find some patients with Aicardi Goutières syndrome have normal IQ

In a landmark study, researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that two separate objective assessment tools and nonverbal measurements of IQ can help assess cognitive function in children with Aicardi Goutières syndrome (AGS), allowing treatment teams to provide appropriate support and interventions. These findings were recently published in the journal Neurology. AGS is a rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and immune system, causing severe neurologic impairment. It is a type of leukodystrophy, a group of conditions that affect the white matter of the brain. Read More

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