Neurology

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Sport Preparticipation Screening for Asymptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability

Patients with Down syndrome are at risk of atlantoaxial instability (AAI). Although AAI can occur…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022

Resources for Professionals

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

Resources for Professionals

Down Syndrome Disintegrative Disorder: A Clinical Regression Syndrome of Increasing Importance

Down syndrome disintegrative disorder (DSDD), a developmental regression in children with Down syndrome (DS), is…

Rigsby RigsbyApril 16, 2022

Health and Research – Other

Stroke and Vascular Disease in Down Syndrome

The webinar below was hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles. The topic…

Capetivate capetivateOctober 5, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Tourette Syndrome and Down Syndrome

Tourette syndrome (TS) is a hereditary, chronic neuromuscular condition consisting of motor and vocal tics.…

Capetivate capetivateSeptember 13, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Strokes and Down Syndrome

Strokes occur when the blood supply to the brain is compromised, which deprives the brain…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 17, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Startle Reflex and Myoclonus

We were asked a question about increased “startle reflex” in a 30-year-old.Source: Brian Chicoine, MD

Capetivate capetivateAugust 16, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Seizures

Definition: Seizures are waves of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. The brain has multiple…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 11, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Fake Seizures

We periodically get asked questions about “fake seizures.” They have also been called “pseudo-seizures” but…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 13, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Infantile Spasms and Down Syndrome

Knowing what to look for can be helpful in detecting infantile spasms as soon as…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 24, 2020

Sport Preparticipation Screening for Asymptomatic Atlantoaxial Instability

Epilepsy in Down Syndrome: A Highly Prevalent Comorbidity

Stroke and Vascular Disease in Down Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome and Down Syndrome

Strokes and Down Syndrome

Startle Reflex and Myoclonus

Seizures

Fake Seizures

Infantile Spasms and Down Syndrome

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