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ImageCommunity SpotlightResearch NewsUnderstanding key differences among Alzheimer’s clinical trials in Down syndrome
March 13, 2025

Understanding key differences among Alzheimer’s clinical trials in Down syndrome

LuMind IDSC releases guide for families learning about Alzheimer's disease therapies MARCH 14, 2025 - In anticipation of new opportunities for adults with Down syndrome to participate in clinical trials…
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January 31, 2025

2025: A Year of Milestones in DS-AD

The medical advances made within the Down syndrome community over the past few decades have been nothing short of amazing. The life span of individuals with Down syndrome has more…
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November 22, 2024

Your Support Matters – A look at LuMind IDSC’s 2024 impact

Over the past year, LuMind IDSC continued to make progress on our initiatives in research, policy advocacy, and connecting with the Down syndrome community.  Our continued success throughout 2024 has…
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