TSC research including Research Round Up – a quarterly summary of some of the most important TSC-related research from Australia and around the world.
Cardiac rhabdomoyomas and TSC Cardiac rhabdomyomas (CRs) are non-cancerous tumours in the heart. Both single and multiple CRs are a major diagnostic criteria for TSC, with the likelihood of TSC diagnosis varying depending on the number of CRs. Multiple CRs … Read More
Flinders University Medical School is conducting a research project into how TSC patients and their carers are impacted by the disease, and how the medical system can best help. See below for more information. If you think you’d like to … Read More
Dr Kate Riney and the team at Queensland Children’s Hospital are currently recruiting patients for a formal phase II/III trial of topical rapamycin (sirolimus) for facial angiofibromas. Some funding for interstate travel is available, making this trial available for eligible … Read More
In this first Research Round Up for 2021 we are delighted to feature three significant studies which Australian-based researchers have undertaken. Read more now
Epilepsy develops in 70-90% of children with TSC and it is often resistant to medication. This study investigated the potential benefits of early (preventive) treatment with vigabatrin to prevent TSC-related seizures.
Epilepsy develops in 70-90% of children with TSC and it is often resistant to medication. This study investigated the potential benefits of early (preventive) treatment with vigabatrin to prevent TSC-related seizures.
In this first Research Round Up for 2021 we are delighted to feature three significant studies which Australian-based researchers have undertaken. Read more now
The aim of this study was to summarise the results of all available research addressing the factors associated with the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children with TSC. There were 42 suitable studies which included data for 3,542 children with TSC.
