Causes and Effects of Down Syndrome
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kidshealth.org — “Down syndrome is a condition in which extra genetic material causes delays in the way a child develops, both physically and mentally.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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What is Down's Syndrome?
suite101.com — “Gives the reader an insight into the causes, the physical appearance and problems of a person with Down's Syndrome.” View full resource at suite101.com
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For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
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A Protein Links Alzheimer's, Down Syndrome:
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Down Syndrome - Information on Causes, Care and Resources for Down Syndrome Families
downsyndrome.about.com — “This site provides a comprehensive overview of life with Down syndrome or trisomy 21. It covers the cause, symptoms, features, treatments and medical care needed by someone with Down syndrome. Current testing including karyotypes and prenatal testing are discussed in detail. This site also covers ways to find more information, tips for family and friends, information on living with Down syndrome, tips for caregivers, and provides information about research in Down Syndrome or trisomy 21.” View full resource at downsyndrome.about.com
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Down syndrome Information on Healthline
healthline.com — “Down syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.” View full resource at healthline.com
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One in every 733 babies is born with Down syndrome in the United States. http://bit.ly/6jNWqL
Down Syndrome Yields Key Cancer Clue
webmd.com — “People with Down syndrome rarely get solid tumors -- and now researchers are learning why. The answers point to new cancer treatments.” View full resource at webmd.com
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Very interesting: Down Syndrome Yields Key Cancer Clue http://bit.ly/3FLad
Down Syndrome: eMedicine Pediatrics: Genetics and Metabolic Disease
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: In 1866, Down described clinical characteristics of the syndrome that now bears his name.In 1959, Lejeune and Jacobs et al independently determined that trisomy 21 is the cause.1, 2Down syndrome is by far the most ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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New information added to the eMedicine article on Down Syndrome at http://bit.ly/d5mijZ
CDC - Birth Defects, Down Syndrome - NCBDDD
cdc.gov — “CDC works to identify causes of birth defects and opportunities to prevent them. By applying a public health approach incorporating three essential elements—surveillance or disease tracking, research to identify causes, and prevention research and programs—we can rapidly translate scientific findings into appropriate public health interventions.” View full resource at cdc.gov
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Today is World Down Syndrome Day; about 6,000 U.S. babies are affected by Down syndrome each year. http://t.co/ufSaKn6h #sntck
For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope' - myOptumHealth
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For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope': Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, research... http://bit.ly/1M6d7N
New theory of Down syndrome cause may lead to new therapies | Psydir News
news.psydir.com — “Conventional wisdom among scientists for years has suggested that because individuals with Down syndrome have an extra chromosome, the disorder most likely results from the presence of too many genes or proteins contained in that additional structure. But a recent study reveals that just the opposite could be true -- that a deficiency of a protein in the brain of Down syndrome patients could contr...” View full resource at news.psydir.com
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New Theory Of Down Syndrome Cause May Lead To New Therapies
researchnews.osu.edu — “New Theory Of Down Syndrome Cause May Lead To New Therapies” View full resource at researchnews.osu.edu
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@birdfeeder3 here's what some Ohio State researchers are doing with Down Syndrome and predictive health care: http://j.mp/9mYdpx
Down Syndrome | Rare Diseases and Disorders | MDInfo
mdinfo.com — “What is the meaning of Down Syndrome? What causes it and is it harmful?” View full resource at mdinfo.com
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For Kids With Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope' - Drugs.com MedNews
drugs.com — “New research may provide the foundation for future medical treatment of memory deficits associated with Down syndrome. The research was conducted in mice that w” View full resource at drugs.com
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Digg - Scientists Identify Critical Genes for Down Syndrome
digg.com — “Down syndrome is a well known cause of mental retardation and other medical problems, including early onset of Alzheimer disease. It has long been known that Down syndrome is associated with an individual having an additional copy of chromosome 21.” View full resource at digg.com
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Digg it up! Scientists Identify Critical Genes for Down Syndrome: Down syndrome is a well known cause of mental re... http://bit.ly/d1puV8
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