Health and Research

Health and Research – Other

Down Syndrome and Heart Disease

The incidence of coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries that supply the heart muscle)…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 16, 2020

Health and Research – Sleep Apnea

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Down Syndrome

There is a 50-100% incidence of obstructive sleep apnea in individuals with Down Syndrome, with…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 16, 2020

Health and Research – Other

Transitioning to Adult Healthcare Plan

Healthcare transition plan worksheetSource: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Capetivate capetivateNovember 16, 2020

Health and Research – Other

Anesthesia

A list of things to consider with anesthesia for people with Down syndrome.Source: Advocate Medical…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 16, 2020

Health and Research – Cognition/Development

Executive Function in Adolescents with Down Syndrome

The results suggest a broad impairment in EF in adolescents with DS, and are consistent…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 16, 2020

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

myDSC Webinar Series – Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome: There is Hope!

Learn about the association between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome, the latest advances in AD…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 12, 2020

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Aggressive Behavior and Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Brian Chicoine addresses aggressive behavior in individuals that may have Alzheimer's Disease.Source: Advocate Medical…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 7, 2020

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia

Alzheimer’s Orientation Book

An orientation book can be used for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to help…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 7, 2020

Health and Research – Cognition/Development

Shining Light on Cognition Research

Researchers tell us why Down syndrome cognition research matters — and what ongoing progress could…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 7, 2020

Ask Dr. Brian Chicoine Health and Research – Other

Fibrosis

Question: My 26-year-old DS son was recently diagnosed with stage 3 fibrosis. He has autoimmune…

Capetivate capetivateNovember 6, 2020

Health and Research

Down Syndrome and Heart Disease

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Down Syndrome

Transitioning to Adult Healthcare Plan

Anesthesia

Executive Function in Adolescents with Down Syndrome

myDSC Webinar Series – Fighting Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome: There is Hope!

Aggressive Behavior and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Orientation Book

Shining Light on Cognition Research

Fibrosis

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