Medical Information On Down Syndrome

Down syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material causes the developmental changes and physical features of Down syndrome. Down syndrome varies in severity among individuals, causing lifelong intellect… See more

Facts about Down Syndrome | CDC

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Types of Down Syndrome Trisomy 21: About 95% of people with Down syndrome have Trisomy 21. 2 With this type of Down syndrome, each cell in the...

Down Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes - Cleveland Clinic

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Down Syndrome - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Down Syndrome Endometriosis Learning Disabilities Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) …

Down Syndrome: Causes, Types, and …

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These may include: Amniocentesis. Your doctor takes a sample of amniotic fluid to examine the …

About Down Syndrome | National Down Syndrome …

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in every 772 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making …

Health and medical issues for people with Down syndrome

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Health and medical issues Infections. Respiratory infections are more common among people with Down syndrome, especially during the first five... Heart defects. Heart defects …

Healthcare Guidelines | National Down Syndrome …

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GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome . The GLOBAL Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome provide first-of-kind, evidence-based …

What conditions or disorders are commonly associated …

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Children with Down syndrome may experience behavioral and emotional problems, including anxiety, depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. …

Health and Medical - Down Syndrome Resource Foundation

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The mission of the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation is to support people living with Down syndrome and their families with individualized and leading-edge educational …