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
Weight Management in Adults with Down Syndrome
Weight management can be challenging. It is likely that part of the reason is that…
Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down syndrome
The Global Down Syndrome Foundation Medical Care Guidelines for Adults with Down Syndrome Workgroup (GLOBAL…
Rigsby RigsbyJanuary 27, 2022
myDSC Webinar Series – Physical Activity for Weight Control in Individuals with Down Syndrome
Individuals with Down syndrome are at higher risk for overweight or obesity compared to the…
Capetivate capetivateSeptember 30, 2021
Preventing Sleep Apnea
We received a question from an individual in Switzerland about preventing sleep apnea. Sleep apnea…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 7, 2021
Exercise in People with Down Syndrome
In the United States, obesity is on the rise. This is also true for individuals…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Chronic Cough in Adults with Down Syndrome
Chronic cough is defined as any cough that lasts greater than three weeks. It is…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 6, 2021
Hunger and Satiety in People with Down Syndrome
Leptin is a hormone that contributes to appetite regulation and satiety. There is some data…
Capetivate capetivateNovember 3, 2020