Translocationis caused when a piece of chromosome 21 attaches itself to another chromosome in a cell. It affects around 4% of people with Down's syndrome. The symptoms of translocation Down's syndrome are similar to those of Trisomy 21, but in rare cases it may be possible for a parent t...
according to the Global Down Syndrome Foundation. The CDC estimated there were around250,700 children, teens, and adults living with Down syndrome in the U.S. in 2008. It also said 1 in every 700 babies in the U.S. are born with Down syndrome. This makes it the most commonchromosomal...
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Health conditions associated with aging and end of life of adults with Down syndrome Int Rev Res Ment Retard, 39 (C) (2010), pp. 107-126 Google Scholar 100. A. Strydom, T. Chan, C. Fenton, R. Jamieson-Craig, G. Livingston, A. Hassiotis Validity of criteria for dementia in older ...
Medical conditions in children with Down syndrome: A literature review ; Changes over time in medical conditions and service use by children with Down syndrome co-morbidities experienced by children with Down syndrome will lead to the development of more effective interventions for teachers and health...
Individuals with Down syndrome also often have smaller than average sinuses and eustachian tubes. This can lead to chronic sinus and ear infections, sleep apnea, and possible hearing loss. Each of these health issues can be misinterpreted as a sign of the individual’s intellectual disability for...
Neurologic Phenotype in Down Syndrome As with other genetic conditions, the neurologic phenotype in DS evolves over the entire lifespan and can be quite variable between individuals. Nonetheless, there are particular DS-related neurologic conditions that are ubiquitous that clinically impact cognition and...
Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal abnormalities. Children and adults with DS have significant medical problems and require life-long medical follow-up. To determine the adequacy of medical surveillance of individuals with DS as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The...
Our work shows that for people with Down's syndrome, anexerciseas simple and accessible as walking can have significant benefits for both physical fitness andcognitive health. This is important, as people with Down's syndrome are at greater risk ofcertain health conditions. Many people with Down...