MELAS Syndrome is a rare and complex condition—but it is also statistically likely that someone in your community is living with it.
This week's article provides a helpful overview of what we know (and don't know) about this syndrome, as well as considerations for our OT care.
El-Hattab, A. W., Adesina, A. M., Jones, J., & Scaglia, F. (2015). MELAS syndrome: Clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and treatment options. Molecular Genetics and Metabolism, 116(1-2), 4–12. doi: 10.1016/j.ymgme.2015.06.004
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