What is early-onset Alzheimer's?
There's understandable uncertainty and fear following an Alzheimer's diagnosis, but when that diagnosis comes before the age of 65, it can be even more terrifying.
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Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities: News and Research on Down Syndrome
MeSH tree: C16.131.260.260
Several Down syndrome features may be linked to a hyperactive antiviral immune response, finds new research
People with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of human chromosome 21, experienced a remarkable increase in life expectancy during the 20th century. In the early 1900s, less than 20% ...
Jun 6, 2023
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Babies crawl, scoot and shuffle when learning to move—here's what to watch for if you're worried
Early gross motor (or whole body) movements such as crawling and walking are exciting developments and clear markers for parents watching their child's development. But what happens when a milestone isn't reached, or the ...
May 25, 2023
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Early blood test may unravel secrets of pregnancy loss
A blood test taken after a miscarriage suffered as early as week five of pregnancy can help explain why it occurred and in some cases lead to preventative treatments, Danish researchers say.
May 17, 2023
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AI algorithms for diagnosing rare diseases do not include current human diversity, finds study
Up to 40% of rare diseases show facial alterations that enable researchers to identify some pathologies, and they can even help establish an early diagnosis. Historically, the visual evaluation and use of some classic anthropometric ...
May 10, 2023
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Tracking multiple morbidities across the lifespan in people with Down syndrome
New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has explored the health experiences of people with Down Syndrome in an effort to better understand how the specific ...
Apr 28, 2023
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Researchers show genetic basis of facial changes in Down syndrome
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and University College London have shed light on the genetics behind changes in the structure and shape of the face and head in a mouse model of Down syndrome.
Apr 26, 2023
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Autistic people often feel they're 'doing love wrong,' but there's another side of the story
"Love has always intrigued me," writes autistic author Kay Kerr, "in part because I have carried for a long time a feeling that I am doing love wrong."
Apr 24, 2023
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A gene involved in Down syndrome puts the brakes on neurons' activity in mice, new study shows
Researchers from the University of Michigan have found that an extra copy of a gene in Down syndrome patients causes improper development of neurons in mice.
Apr 20, 2023
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People with Down syndrome are living longer, but the health system still treats many as kids
It took Samantha Lesmeister's family four months to find a medical professional who could see that she was struggling with something more than her Down syndrome.
Apr 19, 2023
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