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
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…
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
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
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
Prevalence of Common Disease Conditions in a Large Cohort of Individuals with Down Syndrome
Given the current life expectancy and number of individuals living with Down syndrome (DS), it…
Rigsby RigsbyMay 3, 2022
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
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
Update in Pediatric Hypoglossal Implantation for Severe Sleep Apnea
In this talk, Dr. Hartnick reviews the safety and efficacy results of the recently completed…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 21, 2022
Health Supervision for Children and Adolescents With Down Syndrome
This clinical report is designed to assist the pediatrician in caring for the child, adolescent,…
Rigsby RigsbyApril 19, 2022