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Myths, Misconceptions and Facts about Down Syndrome - Get the Correct Facts About Down Syndrome Created: Monday, October 13, 2008 Updated: Saturday, October 01, 2011
Although it is a common disorder, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about Down syndrome. Check your facts (and misconceptions) here.
Down Syndrome Doctor Visit - Evaluations at Down Syndrome Doctor Visit Created: Thursday, July 09, 2009 Updated: Saturday, August 20, 2011
While most babies with Down syndrome are very healthy, there are some specific issues and concerns that your pediatrician should address. Read more about these issues and what to watch for in the f..
Diagnosis of Down Syndrome - How is Down Syndrome Diagnosed? Created: Sunday, August 31, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Down syndrome is can be diagnosed shortly after birth by a blood test called a karyotype. It can also be diagnosed in pregnancy through amniocentesis or CVS both of which are used to generate a fet..
Down Syndrome and Alzheimers - Connection Between Down Syndrome and Alzheimers Created: Thursday, June 25, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Adults with Down syndrome have an increased risk of developing Alzheimers disease. Read more to learn why and what can be done about it.
Down Syndrome and Hypothyroidism - Info on Down Syndrome and Hypothyroidism Created: Friday, October 02, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Hypothyroidism, an underactive thyroid gland, is surprisingly common in people with Down syndrome. read here to learn more about this condition including it's symptoms and treatment here.
Duodenal Atresia - Babies with Down Syndrome and Duodenal Atresia Created: Saturday, August 29, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Duodenal atresia is one of several intestinal birth defects that occur more frequently in infants with Down syndrome. Read more to learn the symptoms of this highly-treatable disorder.
Health Supervision in Down Syndrome - Medical Care and Evaluations for Your Newborn with Down Syndrome Created: Sunday, July 12, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, November 17, 2010
While most babies with Down syndrome are very healthy, there are some specific issues and concerns that your pediatrician should address. Read on to learn more about the conditions and testing that..
Diagnosing Down Syndrome - Step by Step Guide to the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome Created: Friday, September 25, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
How is the diagnosis of Down syndrome made? This step by step guide discusses the signs, symptoms and testing that lead to a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Adoption and Down Syndrome Created: Monday, September 28, 2009 Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009
There are waiting lists to adopt children with Down syndrome and many would-be parents eagerly await their new arrival. Do you think that these parents are given adequate information about Down syn..
Best Thing About Down Syndrome Created: Monday, October 12, 2009 Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009
While the medical profession tends to spend a lot of time concentrating on the problems associated with Down syndrome, there is definitely another side to the story. People with Down syndrome bring..
The Biggest Challenge About Down Syndrome Created: Sunday, September 27, 2009 Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009
The diagnosis of Down syndrome often comes with many challenges - medical, emotional and social. While it is not surprising that most people have trouble coping with the initial diagnosis, there ca..
Hypothyroidism and Down Syndrome Created: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Many people with Down syndrome also have hypothyroidism, which is easily treated with medication. Does your loved one have hypothyroidism? How was it diagnosed? What were his or her symptoms? Did y..
Soft Marker for Down Syndrome - Did Your Ultrasound Show a Soft Marker for Down Syndrome Created: Thursday, April 30, 2009 Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Ultrasound is increasing being used during pregnancy. While ultrasound cannot diagnose Down syndrome, there are some findings that can indicate an increased risk for the baby to have a chromosome p..
Down Syndrome Advice - New Parent Down Syndrome Advice From Others Created: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Often the best advice on how to cope with a Down syndrome diagnosis comes from parents who have been there just like you. If you are the parent of a child with Down syndrome, what advice woud you s..
Diagnosis of Down Syndrome - How Did You Receive the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome Created: Sunday, April 26, 2009 Updated: Thursday, November 19, 2009
How did you receive the news that your child had Down syndrome? Share your story with others.
Duodenal Atresis - What is Duodenal Atresia Created: Monday, July 20, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Duodenal atresia, is a birth defect of the digestive tract, that occurs in approximately 5-7% of infants with Down syndrome.
Gifts - Mothers Reflect on How Children with Down Syndrome Enrich Their Lives by Kathryn Lynard Soper Created: Sunday, May 03, 2009 Updated: Thursday, October 15, 2009
A truly wonderful book written by the mothers of children with Down syndrome. These personal, poignant and often painfully honest accounts of learning their child's diagnosis are uplifting and powe..
Down Syndrome and Screening Tests in Pregnancy - Screening for Down Syndrome During Pregnancy Created: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Pregnant women are offered a number of different screening tests during pregnancy, often without adequate explanation. This FAQ will briefly explain screening test results in relationship to the di..
Down Syndrome and Swine Flu - The Swine Flu and Down Syndrome Created: Friday, September 11, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
People with Down syndrome are at increased risk to get swine flu and it's associated complications. Read here to understand why, and to learn what you can do to help.
Down Syndrome Testing - Diagnosis and Testing of Down Syndrome Created: Saturday, May 02, 2009 Updated: Saturday, October 10, 2009
Testing for Down syndrome is becoming more and more complex. Learn what factors may make a healthcare provider suspicious that your baby has Down syndrome and what tests can be done to confirm the ..
Down Syndrome Medical Concerns Created: Saturday, May 02, 2009 Updated: Saturday, October 10, 2009
While most people with Down syndrome enjoy good health, they do have some special medical needs that should be addressed. Read here to learn more about the appropriate medical care for someone with..
Daily Life with Down Syndrome Created: Sunday, May 03, 2009 Updated: Thursday, October 01, 2009
Children with Down syndrome don't exist in a vacuum of early intervention services and specialized medical care, they are parts of families and communities. Read here to learn more about how Down s..

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