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Resources for Professionals

Resources for Professionals

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

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Healthy Living

Weight Management in Adults with Down Syndrome

Weight management can be challenging. It is likely that part of the reason is that…

Rigsby RigsbyMarch 3, 2022

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Healthy Living Resources for Professionals

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

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Healthy Living

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

Sleep Apnea

Health and Research – Sleep Apnea

Preventing Sleep Apnea

We received a question from an individual in Switzerland about preventing sleep apnea. Sleep apnea…

Capetivate capetivateAugust 7, 2021

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Healthy Living

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

Health and Research – Other

Health and Research – Other

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

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Healthy Living

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

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