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Ageing and its consequences for people with Down's syndrome
The importance of supporting children with special needs so that they have the opportunity to acquire the necessary educational, living and social skills to equip them for adult life has been recognised for s...read more
Atrioventicular Septal Defect with Fallot's Tetralogy
A small percentage of babies have a complex heart condition which combines the most common defect associated with Down’s Syndrome, the Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) with another defect calledDental Care for Children and Adults with Heart Problems and Down's Syndrome
Why is dental care important? Everyone has bacteria in their mouth which can enter the bloodstream, but in someone with a heart defect they can cause an infection inside the heart (Endocarditisread moreDown syndrome: something went wrong with my chromosomes
Down syndrome is the most frequent genetic cause for mild to moderate mental retardation and related medical problems. It is caused by a chromosomal abnormality. For an unknown reason, a chan...read more
Down's syndrome and leukemia
Most children with Down's syndrome now live into adolescence and adulthood. Leukemia is from 10 to 30 times more common in these children than in the general population. All of the different types ...read more
Down's Syndrome, a developmental disability
Down's Syndrome is a condition someone is born with which causes learning disabilities, caused by an extra 'number 21' chromosome. It can come from either the mother or the father and there is no way to predict it. Down's Syn...read more
Feeding problems for babies with Down's Syndrome
Babies with Down’s Syndrome have a tendency to early feeding problems possibly as a result of poor muscle tone, and babies with a heart problem also tend to have problems as they tire e...read more
Perspectives on Down's syndrome
Down syndrome was first described in 1800 by John Langdon Down. In 1959, genetic analysis allowed Dr. Jerome Lejeune to determine the cause of Down syndrome. People have 2 copies of each of 23 chromosomes. In...read more
Prenatal testing for Down Syndrome
Many pregnant women want to know if they are at risk of having a child with Down syndrome and choose to undergo tests that can provide useful information. This aspect of pregnancy can be extremely stressful a...read more
Regular check-ups during pregnancy
When you get pregnant you should make an appointment to see your doctor immediately. You’ll be offered regular check-ups throughout your pregnancy. How often they are varies according to a number of iss...read more
What we know about Atrioventicular Septal Defect
An AVSD is the most common congenital heart defect found in children with Down’s Syndrome, accounting for 50% of the total. In its complete form there is a hole in the wall between the top...read more
When an Heart/lung transplantation is the only remaining option
With advances in technology and understanding, where necessary, surgical correction is possible for the majority of babies born today with cardiac defects and Down’s Syndrome. There are...read more
