Genes Could Raise COVID Risks for People With Down Syndrome
THURSDAY, Feb. 11, 2021 -- Certain genetic factors in people with Down syndrome may increase their COVID-19 risks.
Previous studies have found that people with Down syndrome are 10 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and experts have said they... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 11, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Down's syndrome: Mother says she wouldn't change a thing
Kassie Carlyle hopes her experience will give comfort to those having babies with Down's in lockdown. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 7, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
French doctor who made Down discovery closer to sainthood
The French doctor who discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but spent his career advocating against abortion as a result of prenatal diagnosis has taken his first major step to possible sainthood (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - January 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Pandemic has been 'very hard' on families of people with Down syndrome, advocate says
Families of people with Down syndrome feel they've been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, says a local advocate. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Hamilton Source Type: news
Prenatal testing has halved the number of babies born with Down syndrome in Europe
(Massachusetts General Hospital) For the first time, a study has aggregated data on the number of babies born with Down syndrome in each European country. Researchers estimate the number of people with Down syndrome alive each year between 1950 and 2015. It is critical to have accurate estimates of the prevalence of Down syndrome so each country can evaluate the impact of prenatal testing on its population and to allocate appropriate resources to its citizens with Down syndrome. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 18, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
People with Down syndrome face high risk from coronavirus
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Source: ScienceNOW - December 17, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Wadman, M. Tags: Medicine, Diseases In Depth Source Type: news
Adaptations to swimming training in athletes with Down's syndrome - Gonzalez-Rave JM, Turner AP, Phillips SM.
This study aims to analyze the effects of a periodized swimming... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - December 16, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Drowning, Suffocation Source Type: news
How Can You Tell if Your Child Has Down Syndrome?
Title: How Can You Tell if Your Child Has Down Syndrome?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/14/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/14/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - December 14, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
‘The only thing he suffers from is ignorance’ Mum urges views on Down syndrome to change
DOWN syndrome is the name given to when a person is born with an extra chromosome. Linked to physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability and characteristic facial features, the condition has also been associated with negative preconceptions. One mum is looking to change that, with hope in the future the words ‘bad news' and ‘Down syndrome' will never be used in the same sentence again. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 12, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gestational Age Tied to Attention - Deficit Symptoms With Down Syndrome
Findings parallel known association in general population (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - December 12, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Family Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news
Gestational Age Tied to Attention-Deficit Symptoms With Down Syndrome
FRIDAY, Dec. 11, 2020 -- Gestational age is associated with symptoms of attention ‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in late‑preterm to full‑term children and adolescents with Down syndrome, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 11, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
ACR launches new PET/Alzheimer's study
The American College of Radiology (ACR) in collaboration with the Alzheimer's...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
PET links poor air quality to presence of amyloid plaque
FDG levels show link between Alzheimer's, Down syndrome
New tau PET tracer better targets source of Alzheimer's
PET links amyloid to cognitive decline in A4 study
Amyloid PET results prompt adults to rethink their future (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 10, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
PET links poor air quality to presence of amyloid plaque
PET scans of older Americans have revealed a potential link between the quality...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
FDG levels show link between Alzheimer's, Down syndrome
PET, MRI uncover women's predisposition to Alzheimer's
PET links lower sleep levels with Alzheimer's risk
IDEAS study confirms amyloid PET's value for Alzheimer's
IDEAS study to explore amyloid PET and Alzheimer's (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - December 4, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Gestational age linked to ADHD in children with Down syndrome
(University of California - Davis Health) A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute finds a connection between gestational age and ADHD in children with Down syndrome. An earlier gestational age is linked to higher ADHD symptoms later in childhood. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Fire At Controversial Holiday Lights Display In Waltham Ruled Arson
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - December 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Syndicated CBSN Boston Fernald Center Waltham News Source Type: news
