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Claire

Posted on February 25, 2023 by melelllan

We end this shortened series with Part VII; Rett syndrome gets in the way of so much, even when we really want to accomplish something. I’m hoping that those who were unable to participate get relief soon. And so, here … Continue reading →

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Acadia Prepares for the Triple Crown

Posted on July 31, 2019 by melelllan

It’s been a long haul for all of us waiting on this final phase of Trofinetide trials. It’s like waiting through the Triple Crown… First, the Kentucky Derby! Such a big deal, it’s crazy the hoopla that surrounds it. Then, … Continue reading →

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Rett Syndrome is Such a Trial… #2 Ketamine

Posted on May 15, 2019 by melelllan

Many parents can attest to the fact that after a procedure requiring anesthesia our children have a decrease in Rett related symptoms. For Katelin, this was a drastic decrease in behavioral issues. My other children would often say… Can we … Continue reading →

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Rett Syndrome is Such a Trial… #1 Anavex 2-73

Posted on April 12, 2019 by melelllan

…and 2019 looks to change that up a bit- Rett Syndrome, so many trials! According to the most recent GP2C newsletter (GirlPower2Cure)there will be at least 7 trials this year, currently in various stages. This is SO exciting! What does … Continue reading →

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In the Spotlight!- Colleen English

Posted on March 31, 2019 by melelllan

Every once-in-awhile you meet someone just destined to change your world. One of those people is Colleen. In the years that I’ve known her, her great, big heart has gone from figuring out to provide gift cards to trial families … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day

Posted on March 8, 2019 by melelllan

I’ve had some great female role models over the years and I have a pretty long memory. The first woman I remember, even before my own grandparents, was Grandma Watson, we lived upstairs from her when I was just a … Continue reading →

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The Next Steps Up the Mountain

Posted on February 4, 2019 by melelllan

Neuren Pharmaceuticals and Acadia have announced more details about the upcoming Phase III trial. Read about them HERE. Two very important blurbs stick out: “The Phase 3 study will be followed by an open label extension study in which all … Continue reading →

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Up To The Mountain-again.

Posted on January 31, 2019 by melelllan

I struggled to come up with a title for this post and I struggled in deciding whether to write it or not. But, I challenged myself to be honest with both myself and others when I began this blog and … Continue reading →

Posted in Acadia, anxiety in Rett syndrome, Communication, cure, Neuren Pharmaceuticals, Phone, Rett Research, Rett Syndrome, rettland.org, rettsyndrome.org, Talking, Trail to a Texas Trial, Trofinetide, Trofinetide Phase III | 6 Comments

All is Not Quiet on the Trofinetide Front #2; A Balancing Act

Posted on January 8, 2019 by melelllan

* Warning* Looooong post! If you aren’t interested in financial aspects and just want an update on logistics that have affected the timeline, skip to the second half- there’s also a link to a new update from Acadia, the pharmaceutical … Continue reading →

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All is Not Quiet on the Trofinetide Front #1 A Chess Game

Posted on January 6, 2019 by melelllan

It’s been very quiet in the public eye in regard to Trofinetide. We all are in a holding pattern as we wait for Phase III to begin, but BEHIND the scenes things are progressing strategically and clearly, like a chess … Continue reading →

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