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Successful management of Barth syndrome


Successful management of Barth syndrome: a systematic review ...

The results of this review indicate the need for a flexible and multidisciplinary approach to manage the symptoms most commonly associated with Barth syndrome.

Successful management of Barth syndrome: a systematic review ...

This systematic review highlights the paucity of objective, high-level evidence supporting interventions for males with Barth syndrome.

Successful management of Barth syndrome: a systematic review ...

It is recommended that a comprehensive care team should include individuals with Barth syndrome, their family members and caregivers, as well as ...

Care Management Toolbox - Barth Syndrome Foundation

The patient who is diagnosed with Barth syndrome should be triaged as soon as possible upon arrival in the emergency department, even if he does not appear to ...

Current and future treatment approaches for Barth syndrome

Currently, treatment is centered on management of specific clinical features, and is not targeted toward remediating the underlying biochemical ...

Successful management of Barth syndrome: A systematic review ...

... The management of heart failure in most BTHS cases is mainly dependent on standard heart failure medications including beta blockers such as ...

Successful management of Barth syndrome: a systematic review ...

It is recommended that a comprehensive care team should include individuals with Barth syndrome, their family members and caregivers, as well as medical, ...

The heart of the matter: Elamipretide in treating Barth syndrome

Current therapies for BTHS include routine supportive treatment for cardiomyopathy and heart failure, heart transplant, antibiotics to prevent ...

Treatment of Barth Syndrome by Cardiolipin Manipulation ...

Currently, there is no definitive treatment for Barth syndrome other than interventions to ameliorate acute symptoms, such as heart failure, ...

Barth Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD

... Barth syndrome. Chem Phys Lipids. 2015;193:1-10. Reynolds S. Successful management of Barth syndrome: a systematic review highlighting the ...

Barth Syndrome | Boston Children's Hospital

Physical therapy to help babies with reduced muscle tone · Early intervention · Antibiotics to prevent or treat bacterial infections · Medications for heart ...

Gene therapy for Barth syndrome | Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI)

HSCI researchers have successfully tested a gene therapy in mice for Barth syndrome, a rare disease that can cause life-threatening heart ...

Barth syndrome: mechanisms and management | TACG

There is no curative therapy for Barth syndrome available. However, a number of symptomatic measures can be offered. Cardiac. Patients ...

Care Management Toolbox - Barth Syndrome Foundation

Barth syndrome is a mitochondrial disease and metabolic care should ideally be managed by a physician with expertise in the area of mitochondrial medicine.

Barth syndrome: A life-threatening disorder caused by abnormal ...

While granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) is routinely used in the management of BTHS, the intermittent and cyclic nature of the neutropenia in these ...

New targets for monitoring and therapy in Barth syndrome - Nature

Barth syndrome (BTHS), an X-linked disorder caused by defects in TAZ, is the only known single-gene disorder of cardiolipin remodeling.

Elamipretide for Barth syndrome cardiomyopathy: gradual rebuilding ...

Elamipretide therapy facilitates cell health by improving energy production and inhibiting oxidative stress caused by excessive reactive oxygen ...

What is Barth Syndrome? Facts, Symptoms, & Treatments

No treatments specific for Barth syndrome have been approved. However, there are several active clinical trials and research aim to find ...

Case report of Barth syndrome: a forgotten cause of cardiomyopathy

The patient was diuresed to euvolemia and discharged with a LifeVest. Guideline-directed medical therapy was initiated and uptitrated as an ...

Gene therapy for heart, skeletal muscle disorder shows promise in ...

Barth syndrome stalks young patients, weakening heart and skeletal muscles, stunting growth and shortening their lives.