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medical knowledge and developments
Now that the gene abnormalities associated with Chung-Jansen syndrome have been known for some years, PHIP pops up in more studies. However, much is still unclear about the impact of the various abnormalities in the gene on (psychological) health. There is an increasing need for multidisciplinary help for patients with the syndrome. Because there is no expertise center or clinic of their own, patients are dependent on help elsewhere.
All news about (medical) knowledge about PHIP and the appropriate care is listed here.
Outpatient Clinic Amsterdam UMC
In Amsterdam UMC Sandra Jansen, clinical geneticist in training, and Agnies van Eeghen, physician for individuals with intellectual disability, started an outpatient clinic for children and adults with Chung-Jansen syndrome. For more information, please visit vumc.nl
Adults with Chung-Jansen welcome in Erasmus MC
Grown ups with the syndrome are welcome in Erasmus MC for multidisciplinair healthcare in the center for hereditary and congenital disorders, founded by Dr. Laura de Graaff.
Included in Orphanet Database of Rare Diseases
Chung-Jansen syndrome has been included in the database of rare diseases on the website of www.orphanet.nl !
Gen Mutation Research on Childhood Obesity
In a research on childhood obesity three gene mutations have been found which contribute to obesity of which 1 is PHIP