Alzheimer's Disease

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Adapting Eligibility Criteria for Prescribing FDA Approved Anti-amyloid Immunotherapeutics for Adults with Down Syndrome with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Dementia

An international group of experts convened to determine prescribing criteria equivalences that would be inclusionary…

Kim WarrenJune 2, 2023

General DS Information

myDSC Newsletter – January 2023

This edition of the newsletter includes self-care tips, upcoming webinars and more.I hope you all…

Capetivate capetivateJanuary 12, 2023

Ask Dr. Brian Chicoine Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia Health and Research – Other

Seizures, Alzheimer’s Disease

Question: My son is 59 years old and was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s probably in March…

Capetivate capetivateDecember 30, 2022

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Medical Vulnerability of Individuals with Down Syndrome to Severe COVID-19

Health conditions, immune dysfunction, and premature aging associated with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome, DS) may…

Rigsby RigsbyMay 3, 2022

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Cross-Sectional Exploration of Plasma Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome: Early Data from the Longitudinal Investigation for Enhancing Down Syndrome Research (LIFE-DSR) Study

With improved healthcare, the Down syndrome (DS) population is both growing and aging rapidly. However,…

Rigsby RigsbyMay 3, 2022

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Mechanistic Analysis of Age-Related Clinical Manifestations in Down Syndrome

Studies suggest human trisomy 21 impacts several diseases in an age-dependent manner. Thus, understanding the…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 29, 2022

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Sleep Disorders in Adults with Down Syndrome

Sleep disorders, despite being very frequent in adults with Down syndrome (DS), are often overlooked…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022

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Epilepsy in Down Syndrome: A Highly Prevalent Comorbidity

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have an increased risk for epilepsy during the whole lifespan,…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022

Health and Research – Alzheimer's/Dementia Resources for Professionals