Morbidity and Medication in Individuals with Down Syndrome Compared to the General Population
The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of morbidities and the prevalence of medical prescriptions in a
August 18, 2015
The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of morbidities and the prevalence of medical prescriptions in a
Down syndrome (DS) is associated with a higher incidence of many medical conditions, but little information regarding urinary retention exists.
Purpose of Review: To review clinical updates and current healthcare issues for adolescents with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities, including
This article assesses the diagnostic accuracy of the anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody (tTG-IgA) test compared to esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in adults
Patients with Down syndrome (DS) appear to be at a greater risk for serious infections, but it is unclear whether
This health passport can be filled out by individuals with Down syndrome and their families to share information with health
Most children with Down syndrome (DS) do not have a psychiatric or neurobehavioral disorder. Current prevalence estimates of neurobehavioral and
Various medical and anatomical co-morbidities commonly associated with DS increase the susceptibility to infections and might also affect the immune
A case of a woman who is among the longest surviving people with Down syndrome was described. The life expectancy
This is an article written by Brian Chicoine in Success Stories in Developmental Disabilities. Vol II. edited by Dale Antanitus