Upper Airway Stimulation Helps Sleep Apnea in Teens With Down Syndrome
(MedPage Today) -- Upper airway stimulation appeared safe and effective in improving severe persistent obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adolescents with Down syndrome, a small multi-center cohort study found.
In this first study to evaluate upper... (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)
Source: MedPage Today Neurology - April 25, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Tongue Stimulator Shows Promise as Sleep Apnea Treatment in Kids With Down Syndrome
Title: Tongue Stimulator Shows Promise as Sleep Apnea Treatment in Kids With Down SyndromeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Sleep General)
Source: MedicineNet Sleep General - April 22, 2022 Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: news
Upper Airway Stimulation Effective in Teens With Down Syndrome, OSA
THURSDAY, April 21, 2022 -- For adolescents with Down syndrome and severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), upper airway stimulation is safe and effective, according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head& Neck... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 21, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Walmart seeks new trial in wrongful termination of longtime employee with Down syndrome
In a new court filing out late Tuesday, Walmart said it did not know about the link between Spaeth's disability and her struggles to adapt to a new work schedule #courtfiling #walmart #spaeth (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Health Supervision Discussed for Children With Down Syndrome
MONDAY, April 18, 2022 -- In a clinical report published online April 18 in Pediatrics, guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
Marilyn J. Bull, M.D., from Indiana University School of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 18, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
For people with Down syndrome, a longer life, but under a cloud
Up to 90 percent of people with the genetic condition develop Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: Washington Post: To Your Health)
Source: Washington Post: To Your Health - April 7, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Laurie McGinley Source Type: news
Concern over new Down's syndrome law championed by Tory MP Dr Liam Fox
Disability rights campaigners fear the new law could lead to discrimination between people with different types of learning difficulties such as Harry Cartmill, right, and his friend Joey Unwin. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Dubai Festival of Joy for Children with ASD and Down Syndrome
The event was organised to mark the UAE ' s observing of the International Autism Day and Down Syndrome Day that falls on March 21 and April 2 every year, respectively (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - March 28, 2022 Category: Disability Tags: Middle East Source Type: news
Corns, Calluses and Properly Fitting Children ’ s Shoes
Discussion
Probably the most common foot problem is foot pain or skin problems. This can be due to chronic and acute trauma, mobility issues, normal development, activities and footwear.
Common foot problems include:
Acute trauma is probably one of the most common reason patients and families seek care for is pain after acute trauma. Children prior to full puberty with acute trauma may have a growth plate fractures or Salter-Harris fractures which can be reviewed here.
Apophysitis and tendonitis are common overuse injuries where there is irritation of the tendon and its insertion points. Chronic overuse can also lead to f...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 28, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Are 4 Symptoms of Down Syndrome?
Title: What Are 4 Symptoms of Down Syndrome?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 9/3/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/25/2022 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - March 25, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Judge Sides With 12 Disabled Kids Seeking Masks in Schools Judge Sides With 12 Disabled Kids Seeking Masks in Schools
These students ' health conditions, which include cancer, cystic fibrosis, asthma, Down syndrome, lung conditions, and weakened immune systems, make them particularly vulnerable to COVID-19.Associated Press (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - March 24, 2022 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Eritrea: International Day of Down Syndrome Observed
[Shabait] Asmara, 22 March 2022- International Day of Down syndrome, 21 March, was observed with the popular campaign at Mai-Diminet areas in the Central Region. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 23, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
South Africa: North West Health Observes World Down Syndrome Day
[Govt of SA] North West Health joins the world in raising awareness on World Down Syndrome Day 2022. In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 22, 2022 Category: African Health Source Type: news
What Are Potential Physical Examination Findings for Patients with Atrioventricular Canal Defects?
Discussion
Atrioventricular canal defects (AVCD) are a heterogeneous range of congenital heart defects (CHD) arising from malformations of intracardiac septal development. Essentially the location where the 4 corners of the 2 atria and 2 ventricula meet is abnormally formed. There is partial or complete fusion of the mitral and tricuspid valves along with atrial (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD). Fusion of the endocardial cushions occurs around 4-5 weeks gestation. The anatomy for an individual is bespoke as the variations of the valve leaflets, chordal attachments and variations in ASD and VSD are numerous. This ...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 21, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What Idaho ’s Texas-Style Abortion Ban Means for the Rest of the Country
Idaho became the first state on Monday to pass a bill modeled after Texas’ strict law that uses private citizens to enforce a ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy and to avoid court challenges to the ban’s constitutionality.
The Idaho House, which has a Republican majority, voted 51-14 in favor of the bill, and the state Senate approved it earlier this month. It now heads to Gov. Brad Little, a Republican. While Little has not commented on this bill specifically, he signed a similar abortion restriction last year.
Idaho’s move exemplifies the battle over abortion access that’s playin...
Source: TIME: Health - March 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Abigail Abrams Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
