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Williams Syndrome (Williams-Beuren Syndrome) Summary

185 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 8 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: A disorder caused by hemizygous microdeletion of about 28 genes on chromosome 7q11.23, including the ELASTIN gene. Clinical manifestations include SUPRAVALVULAR AORTIC STENOSIS; MENTAL RETARDATION; elfin facies; impaired visuospatial constructive abilities; and transient HYPERCALCEMIA in infancy. The condition affects both sexes, with onset at birth or in early infancy.

Also Known As: Williams-Beuren Syndrome; Syndrome, Williams; Williams Contiguous Gene Syndrome; Elfin Facies Syndromes; Syndrome, Elfin Facies Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Williams Syndrome

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Vitamin D : 1 outcome in 8 results : FDA 9 Generic
  2. Growth Hormone (Somatotropin) : 1 outcome in 4 results : IBA
  3. pamidronate (APD) : 1 outcome in 2 results : FDA 9 Generic
  4. Elastin : 4 studies in 66 results : IBA
  5. Transcription Factors (Transcription Factor) : 1 study in 24 results : IBA
  6. Calcitonin (Calcitonin, Eel) : 1 study in 5 results : FDA 1
  7. Chromatin : 1 study in 3 results : IBA
  8. Methamphetamine (Desoxyn) : 1 study in 1 result : FDA 5
  9. Calcium : 9 results : IBA
  10. Proteins (Proteins, Gene) : 5 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Williams Syndrome

  1. Hypercalcemia (Milk Alkali Syndrome)
  2. Poisoning
  3. Lethargy
  4. Vomiting
  5. Muscle Hypotonia (Hypotonia)
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Key Therapies for Williams Syndrome

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  1. Prosthodontics : 1 study in 1 result
  2. Dental Esthetics (Cosmetic Dentistry) : 1 study in 1 result
  3. Stents : 3 results
  4. General Anesthesia : 3 results
  5. Anesthesia : 3 results
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