Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
This article gives an overview of Down syndrome for professionals.Source: Merck
Kim WarrenOctober 30, 2023
Cardiovascular Complications of Down Syndrome: Scoping Review and Expert Consensus
This review focuses on the diagnosis, prevalence, and management of cardiovascular disease encountered in people…
Cholesterol, Heart Disease Risk
Question: I have a brother with Down syndrome who recently turned 49. I am his…
Capetivate capetivateJanuary 30, 2023
Health Care Resources for Adults with Down Syndrome
The DSMIG Health Care Resources for Adults with Down Syndrome page linked contains practice guidelines,…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 7, 2022
Down Syndrome
Trisomy 21, the presence of a supernumerary chromosome 21, results in a collection of clinical…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 6, 2022
Down Syndrome: Review Article
Down syndrome, also called Down’s syndrome (DS), is the most common chromosomal condition associated with…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 6, 2022
Co-occurring Medical Conditions in Adults with Down Syndrome
Adults with Down syndrome (DS) represent a unique population who are in need of clinical…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 5, 2022
Challenges of Pediatric Disease in Adulthood
Some chronic diseases - such as the rare bone disease X-linked hypophosphatemia, the impetus for…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 5, 2022
Use of Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attacks
We were sent a question about the use of aspirin to prevent heart attacks in…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 27, 2021