Psychology & Psychiatry
Giving a voice to kids with Down syndrome
Researchers from the University of Alberta are helping children with Down syndrome who stutter find their voice and speak with ease.
Feb 25, 2013
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Down Syndrome
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Family seeks answers in Down Syndrome son's death
(AP)—A lawyer for the family of a man with Down syndrome who died while being escorted from a movie theater says the grieving family is seeking answers after the death, which was ruled a homicide.
Feb 19, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
UCI study reveals why Down syndrome boosts susceptibility to other conditions
A study led by UC Irvine researchers has revealed some of the underlying neural factors that explain why people with Down syndrome are more susceptible to Alzheimer's disease, diabetes and autistic spectrum disorders.
Jan 11, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study offers insights into role of muscle weakness in Down syndrome
It is well known that people with Down syndrome (DS) suffer from marked muscle weakness. Even the simple tasks of independent living, such as getting out of a chair or climbing a flight of stairs, can become major obstacles. ...
Dec 17, 2012
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Neuroscience
Lithium restores cognitive function in Down syndrome mice
Down syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is the leading cause of genetically defined intellectual disability. In the brain, Down syndrome results in alterations in the connections between neurons and a reduction ...
Dec 3, 2012
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Medical research
Extra chromosome 21 removed from Down syndrome cell line
(Medical Xpress)—University of Washington scientists have succeeded in removing the extra copy of chromosome 21 in cell cultures derived from a person with Down syndrome, a condition in which the body's cells contain three ...
Nov 9, 2012
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Brazil abortion stirs controversy
A Sao Paulo court allowed a woman to abort a four-month-old malformed fetus despite Brazil law only granting abortions in cases of rape or when the mother's life is in danger, local media said Sunday.
Sep 3, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sleep disruption in toddlers with Down syndrome may affect behavior
(Medical Xpress) -- In typically developing children, links between behavioral issues and disrupted sleep have been well-researched, though fewer studies have focused on understanding how early sleep disruption affects children ...
Aug 2, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Memantine drug shown to improve memory in those with Down syndrome
Researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found a drug that boosts memory function in those with Down syndrome, a major milestone in the treatment of this genetic disorder that could significantly ...
Jul 17, 2012
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Medical research
Identification of differential proteins in maternal serum with Down syndrome
Prenatal screening for Down syndrome (DS) is still in need of improvement. Perinatal medicine experts have worked hard to find new biomarkers for screening of DS. Dr. Shi he Shao and his co-investigators, from Jiangsu University ...
Jun 7, 2012
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