Down Syndrome - Types , Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
- Published in Newborn and Baby When there is a partial or full extra copy of chromosome 21 in an individual, it is called Down syndrome ... It is also called 'trisomy-21 syndrome' or 'mongolism' … View thread
Is Down's syndrome more common in children born to consanguineous couples?
- Answered in Obstetrics and Gynecology Is Down's syndrome more common in children born to consanguineous couples ... Yes, there are more chances of anomalies like Down's syndrome in consanguineous marriage ... What are the chances we may deliver a baby with Down’s syndrome … View thread
A Down syndrome patient refuses to eat or drink anything if not on IV fluids. Why?
- Answered in Internal Medicine Hi doctor, We have a Down syndrome patient ... She is a known case of Down syndrome … View thread
Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome - An Overview
- Published in Neurological Health The likelihood that an adult with Down syndrome may experience Alzheimer's disease rises with age ... It is estimated that 30 percent of 50-year-old Down syndrome survivors also have Alzheimer's disease … View thread
Respiratory Complications in Down Syndrome - An Overview
- Published in Genetic Disorders Introduction Down syndrome is a common chromosomal abnormality caused due to full or partial trisomy of chromosome 21 ... The incidence of Down syndrome occurs around one in 800 live births … View thread
Acupuncture Treatment of Down Syndrome - Benefits and Procedure.
- Published in Genetic Disorders Introduction Down syndrome, also called trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder due to the presence of all or part of the third copy of chromosome 21 … View thread
How to conclude Down's syndrome other than ultrasound scan?
- Answered in Fetal Medicine I need an expert opinion regarding advanced tests of ultrasound or amniocentesis, karyotyping or any ultrasound scan to conclude markers of Down's syndrome (DS) … View thread
Prenatal Imaging Findings In Down Syndrome
- Published in Genetic Disorders What Is Down Syndrome ... Down syndrome is a congenital genetic condition where children are born with an extra chromosome, where normally only two chromosomes are present … View thread
How to proceed with down syndrome result of 1:211 in my first month of pregnancy?
- Answered in Family Physician My dual marker test came positive for a down syndrome which is 1:211 ... As I can see on your report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), your gynecologist has also explained that further confirmatory tests would be required for diagnosing Down syndrome … View thread
Is it safe for my Down syndrome brother to undergo four GAs within 1.2 years?
- Answered in Dentistry Hi doctor, My brother is 29 years old with Down syndrome, and he is completely non-cooperative with dentists ... Do you think it is safe for my Down syndrome brother to undergo four GAs within 12 years … View thread