Temperature Regulation in People with Down Syndrome
We were sent a question about the typical body temperature of people with Down syndrome and how they regulate their
August 18, 2021
We were sent a question about the typical body temperature of people with Down syndrome and how they regulate their
Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is compromised, which deprives the brain of needed oxygen and glucose.
We were asked a question about increased “startle reflex” in a 30-year-old.Source: Brian Chicoine, MD
The video below is a recording of a presentation from the Adult Down Syndrome Center’s Healthy Me, Healthy You, Healthy
We received a question regarding spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is a slippage of one vertebrae over another. Most commonly this refers to
Question: What causes night terrors for people with DS? My daughter does not have a definitive diagnosis of Regression or
Definition: Seizures are waves of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The brain has multiple nerve cells that create and
Skin disorders are common in individuals with Down syndrome. Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the more common skin problems.Source: Pathik
Individuals with Down syndrome may experience decline in skills for many reasons. In this presentation, Dr. Chicoine will discuss possible
Question: Are there any particular neurological issues regarding eye and head pain (touch sensitivity), worsening at the end of the