Resources for Professionals Multiple morbidity across the lifespan in people with Down syndrome or intellectual disabilities: a population-based cohort study using electronic health records This study aimed to explore the natural history of morbidities throughout the lifespan of people with…Kim WarrenFebruary 20, 2024
Health and Research – Sleep Apnea Preparing for Your Child’s Sleep Study A sleep study is a procedure that is done overnight in the Massachusetts General Hospital…Kim WarrenFebruary 6, 2024
General DS Information Aging and Down Syndrome, MDSC 2023 In this video, Julie Moran, D.O. and Rachel Grimm discuss issues that come along with…Kim WarrenDecember 18, 2023
Health and Research – Sleep Apnea New Developments in Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation to Relieve Obstructive Sleep Apnea Dr. Christopher Hartnick discusses the newest updates regarding hypoglossal nerve stimulation as it relates to…Kim WarrenJune 9, 2023
Resources for Professionals Evaluation of Upper Airway Stimulation for Adolescents with Down Syndrome and OSA This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of upper airway stimulation for adolescent patients with…Rigsby RigsbyJune 3, 2022
Health and Research – Sleep Apnea myDSC Webinar Series – Sleep in Children with Down Syndrome This webinar will discuss the current knowledge and knowledge gap regarding sleep in individuals with…Rigsby RigsbyMay 26, 2022
Health and Research – Sleep Apnea Addressing Challenges with Falling or Staying Asleep In this article, we will share strategies to help individuals with Down syndrome: fall asleep,…Rigsby RigsbyMay 17, 2022
Resources for Professionals Medical Vulnerability of Individuals with Down Syndrome to Severe COVID-19 Health conditions, immune dysfunction, and premature aging associated with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome, DS) may…Rigsby RigsbyMay 3, 2022
Resources for Professionals Supporting a Happy, Healthy Adolescence for Young People with Down Syndrome and Other Intellectual Disabilities: Recommendations for Clinicians Purpose of Review: To review clinical updates and current healthcare issues for adolescents with Down…Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022
Resources for Professionals Sleep Disorders in Adults with Down Syndrome Sleep disorders, despite being very frequent in adults with Down syndrome (DS), are often overlooked…Rigsby RigsbyApril 27, 2022