• Epilepsy in classic Rett syndrome: Course and characteristics in adult age 

      Henriksen, Mari Wold; Breck, Hilde; von Tetzchner, Stephen; Paus, Benedicte; Skjeldal, Ola; Brodtkorb, Eylert (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Purpose: Rett syndrome (RTT) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that almost exclusively affects females. Epilepsy is a major clinical feature, but its long-term course in RTT has not been sufficiently explored. This study ...
    • Role of the immune system in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) 

      Ormstad, Heidi Kristin; Bryn, Vesna; Saugstad, Ola Didrik; Skjeldal, Ola; Maes, Michael (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Background: The evidence based supports that multifactorial and complex immune interactions play a role in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), but contradictory findings are also reported. Objective: The aim of this selective ...
    • Serum Tryptophan, Tryptophan Catabolites and Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor in Subgroups of Youngsters with Autism Spectrum Disorders 

      Ormstad, Heidi Kristin; Bryn, Vesna; Verkerk, Robert; Skjeldal, Ola; Halvorsen, Bente; Saugstad, Ola Didrik; Isaksen, Jørn; Maes, Michael (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Abstract Background: There is evidence that changes in neuro-immune responses coupled with dysfunctions in serotonin metabolism underpin the pathophysiology of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Objective: This study ...