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Resources for Professionals

Resources for Professionals

Dermatologic Conditions in Down Syndrome

This is a review of both common and rare dermatologic conditions in Down syndrome.Source: Ryan…

Kim WarrenJune 14, 2023

Resources for Professionals

Resources for Professionals

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

Resources for Professionals

The Pattern of Malignancies in Down Syndrome and Its Potential Context with the Immune System

The immune surveillance theory of cancer posits that the body's immune system detects and destroys…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022

Health and Research – Other

Health and Research – Other

Down syndrome and Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HI-drad-en-I-tis sup-per-ah-TEE-vah or HS) is a chronic condition with recurrent painful bumps and…

Rigsby RigsbyNovember 30, 2021

COVID 19

Health and Research - COVID-19

COVID-19: Recommendations for People with Down Syndrome to Safely Re-enter into the Community

The COVID-19 virus is not yet gone. Vaccines are now available, and treatment options continue…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 31, 2021

Resources for Professionals

Resources for Professionals

Infections and Immunodeficiency in Down Syndrome

Various medical and anatomical co-morbidities commonly associated with DS increase the susceptibility to infections and…

Capetivate capetivateJanuary 19, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Health and Research – Other

Things to Know About the COVID Vaccine

A guide to why vaccines matterSource: Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities and Azrieili…

Capetivate capetivateJanuary 7, 2021

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Ask Dr. Brian Chicoine Health and Research – Other

Vaccine Immune Response and Titer Testing

Question: My 13-year-old son has Trisomy 21, ASD, growth hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism, and psoriasis, and…

Capetivate capetivateDecember 14, 2020

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