DSMIG Response to CDC Mask Recommendations
In May 2021, the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group shared a position statement titled “Response to Centers for Disease Control
October 1, 2021
In May 2021, the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group shared a position statement titled “Response to Centers for Disease Control
Individuals with Down syndrome are at higher risk for overweight or obesity compared to the general population. Possible reasons for
How can I find a therapist, psychiatrist, or other mental health provider with experience working with individuals with Down syndrome?
This thoroughly updated second edition of Mental Wellness in Adults with Down Syndrome is upbeat and accessible in tone, yet
This document contains the slides from a webinar on aging and Alzheimer’s disease in presented by Drs. Brian Chicoine and
The medical director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania, Kishore Vellody, MD, hosts a podcast that focuses on
We received a request for information on dysgerminomas in women with Down syndrome. Dysgerminomas are germ cell tumors that typically
What are probiotics? Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms (e.g., bacteria).Source: Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome
Question: My brother just turned 58 years old. Other than a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s he enjoys good health. He lives
The three most common labs measured to assess thyroid function are TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), Free T4 (thyroxine), and Free