The participant was born after a pregnancy complicated by low amniotic fluid levels. He was delivered via c-section due to decreasing fetal heart rate. After birth, he was noted to be healthy. Concerns regarding his development arose at 6 months of age from his daycare providers. He has since continued … read more
The participant is a 34-year-old woman who developed episodic muscle weakness and pain beginning at age 9. Episodes are characterized by acute worsening of weakness, including paralysis, and last from hours to days. Triggers include physical exertion, fasting, illness, stress, and temperature extremes. Symptoms progressed significantly in early adulthood, leading … read more
The participant was delivered early at 31 weeks by emergency cesarean section (C-section) due to maternal preeclampsia. He spent the next eight weeks in the hospital due to feeding and breathing problems. At that time, he was diagnosed with profound bilateral hearing loss and had ear tubes (tympanostomy and pressure … read more
