MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'About.com Down Syndrome' source. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:10:30 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354196&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F03%2F10%2Fworld-down-syndrome-day-2.htm March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. In commemoration of the day Reece's Rainbow, an international Down Syndrome Orphan Ministry, is hosting a fund raising drive to aid in the adoption of children with Down Syndrome. You can participate by doing something as simple as adding the logo to your blog or Facebook profile; or get more involved by becoming a "21.3.10 Warrior" and sponsoring one of those waiting kids, raising funds for a grant to be used toward a child's adoption.World Down Syndrome Day originally appeared on About.com Down Syndrome on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 22:25:29.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354196 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3354196 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306754&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2010%2F02%2F24%2Fgoogle-execs-convicted-for-down-syndrome-video.htm Three google executives were convicted of invasion of privacy in a Milan, Italy court for a 2006 video transmission showing the bullying of a youth with down syndrome. The three were sentenced to six months. A fourth executive was found not guilty.Google execs convicted for down syndrome video originally appeared on About.com Down Syndrome on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 16:10:16.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306754 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3306754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044647&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fcases-of-down-syndrome-have-risen-31-percent-since-1979.htm A new study published online today in the journal Pediatrics has tracked the prevalence of Down syndrome from 1979 to 2003. Their findings show that cases of Down syndrome present at birth have risen from 9.0 per 10,000 live births in 1979 to 11.8 per 10,000 live births in 2003 -- a jump of 31.1 percent. The study also determined that in 2002, there were approximately 83,400 children and adolescents in the U.S. who were living with Down syndrome (a rate of 1 in 971). For more information, you can read the abstract here.Cases of Down Syndrome Have Risen 31 Percent Since 1979 originally appeared on About.com Down Syndrome on Monday, November 30th, 2009 at 13:28:11.Permalink | Comment | Email this (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044647 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3044647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977204&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F11%2F09%2Fgeneticist-highlights-limitations-of-prenatal-testing.htm Dr. Brian Skotko, a geneticist at Children's Hospital Boston, has published research showing a decrease in the number of babies being born with Down syndrome since the introduction of prenatal testing. With new prenatal testing options on the horizon, his research highlights the problem between getting test results, and getting accurate information. The test results - either from amniocentesis or CVS - are fairly straightforward. Getting accurate information about the diagnosis of Down syndrome, on the other hand, is far from straightforward. Dr. Skotko's research found that expectant parents who received a prenatal diagnosis felt that their doctors gave them inaccurate and incomplete information about Down syndrome, and other research has shown that many physicians are uncomfortable and u... About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977204 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2977204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948285&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F31%2Fresources-of-the-week-breastfeeding-and-down-syndrome.htm There are a multitiude of reasons why breastmilk is better for a baby, and while a mother may have the best of intentions, babies don't always cooperate. Some infants learn to latch on easily, and others have a much more difficult time. In particular, babies with Down syndrome often have a difficult time breastfeeding due to hypotonia or low muscle tone, a poor suckling reflex, and more placid and sleepy nature. If you intend to breastfeed your baby with Down syndrome, you may want to checkout the websites below and consider a consultation with a lactation specialist. About.com's Breastfeeding Guide Site La Leche League Factsheet Resources of the Week: Breastfeeding and Down Syndrome originally appeared on About.com Down Syndrome on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 at 15:00:15.Permalink | Co... About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948285 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2948285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927199&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Fterm-of-the-week-hypothyroidism.htm Hypothyroidism - or an underactive thyroid gland - occurs quite frequently in people with Down syndrome. While some infants are born with hypothyroidism, called congenital hypothyroidism, others develop this disorder later in life. The symptoms of hypothyroidism - decreased growth rate, constipation, lethargy or tiredness, decreased muscle tone and dry skin and hair - can overlap with the symptoms of Down syndrome, making it more difficult to diagnose in this group. Because of this overlap, it is recommended that all people with Down syndrome have regular screening tests to detect this disorder. More on hypothyroidism and Down syndrome Does your loved one have a sluggish thyroid? What were their symptoms? Term of the Week - Hypothyroidism originally appeared on About.com Down Syndrome on ... About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927199 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2927199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2902745&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F17%2Fswine-flu-down-syndrome-and-the-vaccine.htm Recently the CDC published their recommendations that all people with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Down syndrome, receive the vaccine for the 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus which causes swine flu. This recommendation is based on the increased risk for illness and complications among people with neurodevelopmental disorders. There are many reasons that people with neurodevelopmental disorders have an increased risk to get ill but there are steps that you can take to limit their risk. While it has been recommended that all people with Down syndrome, and other high risk groups, receive the H1N1 vaccine, this vaccine has not been without controversy. Do you plan to have your loved one receive the vaccine? Why or why not? Poll (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2902745 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2902745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2882956&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F11%2Fswimming-the-boston-harbor-for-down-syndrome.htm While I am frequently amazed at the inventive ways that parents raise awareness about Down syndrome, this story in the Boston Globe caught my eye for a different reason. Karen Gaffney,... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2882956 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2882956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2875898&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F08%2Fdriving-determination-and-down-syndrome.htm Kelly Fitzgerald, a young woman living in New Zealand, is an inspiration and a testament to the power of determination. Born 31 years ago with Down syndrome, her pediatrician advised... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2875898 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2875898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858596&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F03%2Fcelebrate-national-down-syndrome-month.htm Since 1981, October has been National Down Syndrome Awareness month and is part of a larger ongoing national effort to raise awareness about the abilities of people with Down syndrome. While... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858596 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2858596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851670&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F10%2F01%2Fcheerleading-and-football.htm These two stories - one from the Chattanooga Press Free Times and the other from MSNBC Sports - speak to the power of inclusion. Anna Frierson, a 12 year old... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851670 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2851670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828092&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F23%2Fadoption-and-special-needs-children.htm The news that actress Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley, have adopted a child with special needs from Korea, has started a discussion about special needs adoptions. While little... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828092 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2828092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809632&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F15%2Fdown-syndrome-the-iphone-and-assisted-communication.htm An article in the NY Times, Insurers Fight Speech-Impairment Remedy, discusses how people with a variety of disabilities are using new personal digital assistants or PDA's, such as the IPhone... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809632 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2809632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800270&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F15%2Fdown-syndrome-the-iphone-and-assisted-communication.htm An article in the NY Times, Insurers Fight Speech-Impairment Remedy, discusses how people with a variety of disabilities are using new electronic devises, such as the IPhone, to help people... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800270 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2800270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778315&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Fdown-syndrome-and-h1n1-vaccinations-for-swine-flu.htm I was recently reading the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) recommendations of who should be vaccinated against the swine flu which is caused by the H1N1 virus. According to... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778315 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2778315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2768600&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F04%2Fterm-of-the-week-advocacy.htm According to the Free Dictionary, advocacy is: The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. When I think about advocacy, I... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2768600 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2768600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765902&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F09%2F04%2Fwhite-shoes-christmas-and-labor-day.htm Everyone has their pet peeves and one of mine is seeing Christmas items in the stores in August. It drives me insane. I believe the old mantra about white shoes... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765902 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2765902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745452&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F29%2Fresource-of-the-week-new-parent-information.htm While the Kennedy-Brownback bill, also known as S.1810 - Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act mandates that new and expecting parents be give up to date and accurate information... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745452 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2745452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2744016&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F28%2Frest-in-peace-senator-ted-kennedy.htm The disability community, and the Down syndrome community in particular, has lost a very effective advocate with the passing of Senator Ted Kennedy. Senator Kennedy, like his sister Eunice Kennedy Shriver,... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2744016 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2744016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730002&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F24%2Fnews-from-the-10th-world-down-syndrome-congress.htm The 10th World Down Syndrome Congress, held in Dublin Ireland, wrapped up over the weekend. According to the website, the theme for this meeting was: ...Lifelong Living and Learning. We have... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730002 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:12:48 +0100 2730002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730001&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F25%2Fswimmer-with-big-ambitions.htm Austin Hanson, a 36-year-old Wilmington man from North Carolina, will be competing in the upcoming Pier-2-Pier Swim at Wrightsville Beach in September. Hanson will be one of 400 people entering... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730001 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2730001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727053&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F23%2Fnational-health-care-and-down-syndrome-for-better-or-worse.htm I have to admit that I have been caught off guard by the controversy surrounding the proposed national healthcare plan. Having worked in a variety of medical settings over the... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727053 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2727053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709044&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F18%2Fobstructive-sleep-apnea-common-in-adults-with-down-syndrome.htm A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, reveals that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is much more common in adults with Down syndrome than previously suspected. Obstructive sleep... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709044 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2709044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705099&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F16%2Fbike-riding-and-down-syndrome.htm Bike-riding is one of the joys of childhood. An innovative camp at the University of Illinois, Lose the Training Wheels, helps children with autism and Down syndrome master the skills... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705099 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2705099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691414&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F11%2Floss-of-a-tireless-advocate-eunice-kennedy-shriver.htm The disability community lost a tireless advocate this morning with the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Mrs. Shriver was the founder of the Special Olympics and was inspired by her... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691414 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2691414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688567&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F10%2Fnational-down-syndrome-congress-pueschel-award-winner.htm The National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) has awarded the prestigious 2009 Christian Pueschel Memorial Research Award to the Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation. Dr. Sigfried Pueschel presented the award... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688567 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:56:42 +0100 2688567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688566&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F11%2Fevery-state-needs-one.htm The University of Alabama just opened a new clinic for adults and adolescence with Down Syndrome. This new clinic, the first of it's kind in the state, puts Alabama ahead... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688566 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2688566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667366&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F03%2Fmost-active-blog-the-guinness-book-of-world-records-post.htm I was reviewing the comments made on various blog postings on this site and noticed that one blog generated more comments than all the others combined! By far, the blog posting... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667366 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:38:33 +0100 2667366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2685148&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F09%2Fsurfing-for-down-syndrome.htm I am always amazed at the initiative and ingenuity of parents when it comes to supporting their children. They come up with the most unusual and fun ways to show... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2685148 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2685148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667365&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F08%2F03%2Fdefinition-of-the-week-trisomy-21.htm Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra number 21 chromosome. Chromosomes are basically packages of genetic information – they hold all of our genes. Chromosome 21 has... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667365 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2667365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645219&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F27%2Fterm-of-the-week-trisomy.htm Most human chromosomes are organized into pairs in humans - a condition known as disomy. Trisomy or the presence of three specific chromosomes can cause a variety of different syndromes... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645219 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:08:14 +0100 2645219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645218&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F27%2Fbudget-cuts-and-services-for-the-disabled.htm Every day, I seem to read more about how state budget cuts will affect the special needs community. Last week, the Modesto Bee reported that the cuts made in the... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645218 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2645218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2613792&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F17%2Fterm-of-the-week-hypotonia.htm Hypotonia, or low muscle tone, is one of the hallmark signs of Down Syndrome in an infant. Almost all babies with Down syndrome will have some degree of hypotonia which... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2613792 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:21:32 +0100 2613792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2613791&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F18%2Fsexuality-and-down-syndrome-in-the-news.htm The story of Otto and his quest to lose his virginity, was first published in the UK Telegraph over a month ago. I didn't feel comfortable covering it and it... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2613791 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2613791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2610835&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F17%2Fresource-of-the-week-welcome-to-holland.htm Sometimes you see something so often that you stop recognizing it's power. This is how I feel about Emily Perl Kingsley's poem Welcome to Holland. I was first introduced to... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2610835 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2610835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594391&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F12%2Fsarah-palin-and-what-any-five-year-old-knows.htm It is something that most of us learn in preschool - it is not nice to make fun of people. It really is a simple concept and yet it seems... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594391 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2594391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588082&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F09%2Ftell-your-great-story-to-the-national-down-syndrome-society.htm The National Down Syndrome Society, in collaboration with York and Chapel (a PR firm) has unveiled a new initiative - My Great Story. Designed to let people with Down syndrome tell... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588082 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:19:32 +0100 2588082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588081&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F10%2Ffollow-up-friday-heneffer-going-to-all-star-game.htm A couple of weeks ago, I told you the story of Brad Hennefer, a young man with Down syndrome who founded the Golf for Life Foundation. He started this foundation... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588081 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2588081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576478&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F07%2Fterm-of-the-week-alzheimers-disease.htm Alzheimer's disease is a slowly progressive degenerative brain disease that causes memory problems, disorientation, and confusion. Alzheimer's progresses to dementia and eventually causes physical problems such as trouble with swallowing... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576478 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2576478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570255&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fresource-of-the-week-reeces-rainbow.htm This article in the the Maryland Gazzette highlights the efforts of one proud mother of a child with Down syndrome. After her first son was born seven years ago with... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570255 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:39:11 +0100 2570255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570254&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F07%2F03%2Fhistoric-meeting-and-consensus-statement-on-prenatal-testing.htm The University of South Carolina's Genetic Counseling Program and Center for Disability Resources hosted a meeting of The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), the National Down Syndrome Congress,the American College... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570254 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2570254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556042&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F29%2Fcolumnist-counts-her-blessings.htm Beverly Beckham, a columnist for the Boston Globe and grandmother to 6 year old Lucy who has Down syndrome, has written a heartwarming piece on her families adjustment to Lucy's... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556042 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2556042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550189&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F27%2Fgolfer-with-down-syndrome-and-a-big-heart.htm Brad Hennefer, a 20-year-old man with Down syndrome, travels around the country helping young children with Down syndrome get inspired to start golfing. As part of the Brad Hennefer Golf... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550189 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2550189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517165&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F25%2Foff-topic-thursday-prenatal-testing-for-autism-controversy.htm I have been following the news about a potential prenatal test for autism with great interest for several reasons. First, the autism community has reacted to the advent of a prenatal... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517165 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2517165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509766&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F19%2Fone-dads-wish-i-hope-you-dance.htm Paul Daugherty - a sportswriter for the Cincinnati Tribune - has penned a moving tribute to his daughter, Jillian Daughtery, who has Down syndrome. At her birth, Paul and his... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509766 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:51:43 +0100 2509766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509767&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F19%2Fvip-round-up-graduates.htm It's that time of year again - graduation day has arrived! This weeks VIPs are all graduates who happen to have Down syndrome. While we tend to focus on the graduate, graduation... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509767 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:38:57 +0100 2509767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509765&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F21%2Fdads-dads-appreciating-down-syndrome.htm In honor of Father's day, I am highlighting a unique group of fathers and their organization. D.A.D.S. - Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome is a national action group with 30 chapters located... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509765 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2509765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509768&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F15%2Fjama-article-tackles-ethical-concerns-about-non-invasive-prenatal-screening.htm I was very happy to see that the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article highlighting the myriad of ethical concerns raised by the specter of noninvasive prenatal... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509768 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:00:55 +0100 2509768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509769&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F14%2Fmedical-myths-why-we-believe-what-we-believe.htm Although it is slightly off topic, I found this article in Newsweek very interesting. I am always amazed at the die-hard nature of medical myths. People tend to cling to... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509769 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:18:23 +0100 2509769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2509770&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F10%2Fresource-of-the-week-dads-appreciating-down-syndrome.htm In honor of Father's Day, I am highlighting a support group specifically for father's of children with Down syndrome - DADS. While alot of support groups focus on Mom or... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2509770 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:36:48 +0100 2509770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2457789&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F03%2Fthird-graders-write-award-winning-book-about-down-syndrome.htm The third grade class at Gideon Elementary School in Gideon, MO worked collaboratively to write and illustrate a book for a Scholastic Kids are Authors contest. While this kind of... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2457789 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:00:55 +0100 2457789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2457788&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F05%2Fmatthew-one-mothers-dilemma.htm The story of Matthew Crosby, a young man born in the 1960's in the UK with Down syndrome, is painful to read. His mother, Anne Crosby, has written a memoir... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2457788 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2457788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2457790&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F06%2F01%2Fterm-of-the-week-choroid-plexus-cysts.htm Choroid plexus cysts are a very common ultrasound finding that unnecessarily strike fear into the hearts of parents everywhere. Choroid plexus cysts are small cysts, almost like blisters, found in... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2457790 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:53:11 +0100 2457790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2446615&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F29%2Fnew-aboutcom-feature-user-answers.htm I was particularly delighted to learn of a new programming feature here at About.com - User Answers (UA). This new feature will allow readers to post their own opinions, helpful hints... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2446615 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2446615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2440568&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F27%2Fparents-and-adult-sibs-needed-make-your-voice-heard.htm Even if you have never had genetic counseling, you can weigh in on what you think would be the most helpful by participating in this online survey designed to... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2440568 Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2440568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2437044&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F26%2Fvip-round-up-interesting-people-with-down-syndrome.htm While every person with Down syndrome is a very important person or VIP, some people do manage to garner a little more attention than others. Whether it is a athletic... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2437044 Sat, 23 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2437044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2432635&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F23%2Fresource-of-the-week-aboutcoms-special-needs-children-site.htm Terri Mauro knows what she is talking about. As a mom to two teens with special needs and an accomplished writer, her About.com site on special needs children is a... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2432635 Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2432635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2427947&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F21%2Fgood-news-about-down-syndrome-and-cancer.htm Excluding the risk for leukemia, people with Down syndrome are known to have a lower risk of cancer than the general population. In fact, the risk for a person with... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2427947 Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2427947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2423610&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F19%2Ffeel-good-story-of-the-week-prom-time-in-lancaster-pa.htm Tiffany Perez, a student at Penn Manor High School in Lancaster, PA, went to her prom in style. She and her date, Cory Trinkle, a Penn Manor High alumni, attended... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2423610 Sun, 17 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2423610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416531&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F16%2Fa-ban-on-the-r-word-in-texas-its-the-law.htm The Texas state legislature is considering a bill that would ban the use of terms such as "retard," "retarded" and "mental retardation." These terms, commonly used since the early 1900's,... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416531 Sat, 16 May 2009 16:32:06 +0100 2416531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416530&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F17%2Fthe-spread-the-word-to-end-the-word-campaign.htm The "R" Word campaign, championed by the Special Olympics and supported by over 200 other organizations, is designed to bring an end to the use of the "R" word. By... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416530 Sat, 16 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2416530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416532&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F11%2Fswine-flu-down-syndrome-and-heart-defects.htm Although the crisis is still ongoing, the good news is that swine flu appears to be not as serious as originally thought - most people who get it will recover.... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416532 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:04:12 +0100 2416532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2403015&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F08%2Ffollow-up-friday-sequenom-sued.htm In a follow-up to my original blog about Sequenom's data problems, this piece by GlobalNewsWire, Inc discusses the filing of a class action lawsuit again Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq:SQNM). While stock... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2403015 Fri, 08 May 2009 14:28:49 +0100 2403015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2403014&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F08%2Fthe-perfect-mothers-day-present-gifts.htm If you are looking for the perfect mother's day present for a Mom of a person with Down syndrome, look no further. Gifts - a book edited by Kathryn Sopard... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2403014 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2403014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2388351&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F01%2Fsequenom-shocker-data-mishandled-and-test-debut-delayed.htm The San Diego Union Tribune is reporting that Sequenm has delayed the release of SEQureDX. In a rather shocking turn of events, Sequenom - the San Diego biotech company developing SEQureDX-... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2388351 Fri, 01 May 2009 17:35:32 +0100 2388351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2388350&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F05%2F03%2Fterm-of-the-week-fish-analysis.htm Do you ever wonder how scientists think up names for things - for example, FISH testing. If someone were to ask you what "FISH testing" is, your first thought would... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2388350 Fri, 01 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2388350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2368674&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F27%2Fmonday-morning-musings.htm Although her son doesn't have Down syndrome, I thought that this opinion piece published in Albany, New York's Times Union paper, might touch a few hearts. Mary Jo Herbert, mom to... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2368674 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2368674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367281&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F25%2Fresource-of-the-week-down-syndrome-pregnancy-board-at-babycenter.htm There are few things in life more terrifying in life than hearing that your unborn baby could have a health problem. There is an over-riding fear, grief at the loss... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367281 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2367281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2358852&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F23%2Fsarah-palin-discusses-her-decision-to-continue-her-pregnancy-with-trig.htm For the first time, Gov. Sarah Palin has spoken frankly about the issue of abortion and Down syndrome. The Washington Post reports that Gov. Palin addressed the issue of abortion... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2358852 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2358852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353676&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F21%2Fnew-childrens-book-my-sister-alicia-may.htm The Boston Globe covers the wonderful story behind the story of a new children's book - My Sister, Alicia May - written be Nancy Tupper Ling and illustrated by Shennen... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353676 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2353676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347541&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F19%2Fpoll-reveals-that-most-parents-of-children-with-special-needs-lack-long-term-plan.htm As individuals with Down syndrome are living longer and longer, the need for long-term planning also grows. A poll, done by Harris Interactive and funded by Hartford Financial Group, looked... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347541 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2347541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330989&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F15%2Foldest-man-with-down-syndrome-in-the-uk.htm The Saffron Walden Reporter is reporting that Peter Akers, 75, is the oldest living man with Down syndrome in the U.K. Mr. Akers, celebrated his 75th birthday, with family... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330989 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:18:52 +0100 2330989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330988&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F17%2Flongevity-and-down-syndrome.htm While it is interesting to hear about the oldest living person with Down syndrome in the U.K., and to learn about the Guinness Book of World Record holder in... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330988 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2330988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330990&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F13%2Fthe-popular-press-and-down-syndrome-getting-the-good-news-out.htm This story from the Asbury Park Press highlights another important aspect of health literacy that is often overlooked - where people get their information. Most people know of someone with Down... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330990 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:54:22 +0100 2330990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2330991&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F07%2Foff-topic-tuesday-health-literacy-do-you-understand-your-doctor.htm The New York Times recently ran a very interesting article about the concept of health literacy and it's impact on patient care. The U.S. Health Services and Research Administration (HRSA) defines... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2330991 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:13:36 +0100 2330991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302804&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F28%2Fdevils-advocate-securedx-testing-in-pregnancy.htm I have been following the development of Sequenom's test, called the SEQureDxTM, which is purported to diagnose Down syndrome prenatally by a non-invasive blood test done on Mom. The... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302804 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 18:11:40 +0100 2302804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302803&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F04%2F03%2Fresource-of-the-week-web-video-for-new-parents.htm This video, posted on the website, the Doctor's Video, brought a smile to my face. The narrator is the father of a little girl with Down syndrome. In this one-minute... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302803 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2302803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2285847&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F23%2Fnew-research-to-develop-standardized-testing-for-down-syndrome.htm Although standardized testing is usually a subject that makes me cringe (remember the SAT's?), this article about a new test being developed by researchers at the University of Arizona is... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2285847 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:13 +0100 2285847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2285846&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F24%2Factions-speak-louder-than-words-athletes-with-down-syndrome.htm I tend to stay away from highlighting the accomplishments and aspirations of any one individual with Down syndrome because there are so many individuals stories worth telling, and because it... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2285846 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2285846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2285848&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F21%2Fpresident-obamas-gaffe-and-the-special-olympics-response.htm While I was dismayed by President Obama's offhand disparaging remarks about the Special Olympics, I have been very impressed with how the Special Olympics has responded. Rather than responding with... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2285848 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:41:58 +0100 2285848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2275546&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F19%2Fcord-blood-banking-and-down-syndrome.htm I was reading through a pamphlet on newborn screening the other day and came across a page describing cord blood banking. As I read the page, I started to wonder... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2275546 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2275546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269224&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F15%2Fworld-down-syndrome-day.htm , started by Down Syndrome International (DSI) is next Saturday, March 21st . The date was chosen as a reflection of the chromosome abnormality that underlies the... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269224 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:14:31 +0100 2269224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269223&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F16%2Fresource-of-the-week-light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-pamphlet.htm I think that one of the hardest things about learning that your baby has Down syndrome while you are pregnant is that you have a diagnosis but not a baby.... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269223 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2269223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2269225&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F14%2Fkaryotyping-and-why-its-important.htm A karyotype test is basically a test that analyzes your chromosomes. It tells you how many chromosomes a person has and looks at the structure of each chromosome individually. A... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2269225 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:46:31 +0100 2269225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246385&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fa%2Fdiagnosislong_r_2.htm Down syndrome can be diagnosed at birth or prenatal. It is usually suspected due to some unusual physical features in an infant and confirmed by a blood test that analyzes the infants chromosomes called a karyotype. Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, can also be diagnosed prenatally through screening tests such as maternal serum screening tests or by ultraound or sonogram. Diagnostic testing such as amniocentesis and CVS is used to confirm the diagnosis. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246385 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 10:28:45 +0100 2246385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246467&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FDiagnosisess.htm Down syndrome is can be diagnosed shortly after birth by a blood test called a karyotype. It can also be diagnosed in pregnancy through amniocentesis or CVS both of which are used to generate a fetal karyotype. Increasingly pregnancy women are being offered screening tests - ultrasound or maternal serum screening - to estimate their risk to have a baby with Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246467 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246441&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromebasics%2Fa%2Fadamoverview_ro.htm A short but thorough overview of Down Syndrome from A.D.A.M. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246441 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246440&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fcs%2Fht.htm An index of HowTos for the Down Syndrome guide site. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246440 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246439&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FDealingnews3_ro.htm Not having up to date information can cause anxiety and frustration. Use the tips here to find current information and resources to help you on your journey. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246439 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246438&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Fsyndrome_ro.htm The definition of a syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246438 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246437&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2FAAI-ro.htm Atlantoaxial Instability, often referred to as AAI, is a condition affecting the top of the spinal cord. About 15% of people with Down sydnrome will have AAI although most will never have symptoms of this disorder. Read here to learn more about this condition, how it is diagnosed, it's symptoms and treatments. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246437 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246436&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FlivingDSess_ro.htm This article contains tips for living with Down syndrome including help for caregivers, locating resources, finding support and dealing with the school system. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246436 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246435&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Fneurosurgdef_ro.htm Definition of a neurosurgeon (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246435 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246434&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithdownsyndrome%2Fa%2Fanyastory_ro.htm There is nothing more powerful than someone telling their story in their own words. Click here to read Anya’s story. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246434 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246433&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fa%2FGlossaryinto.htm An introduction to some of the terms frequently used when talking about Down Syndrome and the medical conditions that can be associated with Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246433 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246432&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2FMosaicDS_ro.htm Mosaic Down Syndrome (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246432 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246431&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Fhypotonia_rp.htm Definition of hypotonia (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246431 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246430&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FDealingnews2_ro.htm It can be tricky dealing with family and friends after you bring your baby home. Read here for some practical tips that just might help the situation. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246430 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246429&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fmedicalissuesinds%2Fa%2Fmedlinks_ro.htm People with Down syndrome have special medical needs. Review the links below to get information about the different health concerns that should be addressed at specific ages. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246429 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246428&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2FCVSdef_ro.htm Chorionic villi sampling (known as CVS for short) is a test performed during early pregnancy to detect Down syndrome and other chromosome disorders. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246428 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246427&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Fprentestdef_ro.htm Prenatal tests are tests done during pregnancy to detect or to screen for genetic disorders or other birth defects such as Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246427 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246426&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Ftrisomydef_ro.htm Definition of trisomy (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246426 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246425&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2FtranslDowns_ro.htm Translocation Down syndrome is responsible for 4 to 5% of the diagnosed cases of Down syndrome. While the basic problem is the same - three copies of the number 21 chromosome, the mechanism leading this problem is different than the mechanism leading to trisomy 21, and the recurrence risk can be very different. Read on to learn more. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246425 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246424&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Famniodef_ro.htm An amniocentesis is a test performed during pregnancy that can detect Down syndrome and other chromosome disorders. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246424 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246423&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fresearchindownsyndrome%2Fa%2FDSresources_ro.htm A list of resources for parents of children with Down syndrome including national support groups, local support groups, books and helpful websites. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246423 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246422&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Fchromosomedf_ro.htm chromosome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246422 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246421&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fa%2Fdealingnews_ro.htm Those first few days after learning about the diagnosis of Down Syndrome can be tough. These articles give some hints and tips on how to take care of yourself and those around you. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246421 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246420&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromebasics%2Fa%2FDSFacts_ro.htm A few pertinent statistics about Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246420 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246419&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Flivingwithdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FTipsfamily_ro.htm Has someone you love recently had a new baby with Down syndrome? Are you trying to figure out the correct things to say and do? Here are some tips that you should read before you call. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246419 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246418&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromedevelopment%2Fa%2FDevinto_ro.htm Individuals with Down syndrome develop skills at a slower pace that individuals without Down syndrome. However, there are some norms of what to expect in terms of development from a child with Down Syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246418 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246417&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromebasics%2Fa%2Fwhatnototsay_ro.htm While there are specific phrases and sentiments that may be helpful in talking to parents of a new infant with Down syndrome, there are some things that you should try to avoid saying. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246417 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246416&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FPretestdecis_ro.htm This article discusses some of the factors that you should consider before making a decision about prenatal testing during your pregnancy. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246416 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246415&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromesupport%2Fa%2Fmtyhs_ro.htm Although it is a common disorder, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about Down syndrome. Check your facts (and misconceptions) here. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246415 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246414&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Ftranlocation_ro.htm Definition of a translocation (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246414 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246413&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Freciptrans_ro.htm Definition of a reciprocal chromosome translocation and how they can cause Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246413 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246412&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatcausesdownsyndrome%2Fa%2Fmosaic_ro.htm Mosaic Down syndrome accounts for 2 to 4% of all cases of Down syndrome. But what exactly is mosaic Down syndrome, and what does it mean for a child who receives this diagnosis? (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246412 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246411&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatcausesdownsyndrome%2Ff%2FFAQCause_ro.htm A simple explanation of what causes Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246411 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246410&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Fkaryotypedef_ro.htm The definition of karyotype. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246410 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246409&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromesupport%2Fa%2FToysDS_ro.htm Are you confused about what toys to buy for your child with Down syndrome? Use these helpful tips to guide your search for the perfect toy. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246409 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246408&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromeglossary%2Fg%2Froberttrans_ro.htm Definition of a Robertsonian translocation and how they can cause Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246408 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246407&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fmedicalissuesinds%2Fa%2FAAI_ro.htm Atlantoaxial instability or AAI is a common orthopedic problem in Down syndrome. To learn more about this problem, including its symptoms and treatments, read here. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246407 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246406&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromesupport%2Fa%2FWhattosay_ro.htm Specific phrases and sentiments that may be helpful in talking to parents of a new infant with Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246406 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246405&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromebasics%2Fa%2Fdownsynessen.htm If you are just starting to learn about Down syndrome, read this article to get a brief overview of the history, cause and characteristics of people with Down syndrome (also called trisomy 21). 
 (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246405 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246403&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Ffeaturesofdownsyndrome%2Fa%2Ffeaturelong_ro.htm An overview of the features of Down syndrome and some of the medical problems that occur more frequently in people with Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246403 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246401&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromesupport%2Fa%2FFirstfew_ro.htm The first few days after learning your child's diagnosis can be frightening and emotionally overwhelming. There are some things that you can do to help you through this time (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246401 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246399&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fht%2FHowkaryotype_ro.htm A step by step guide to how a karyotype test is done. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246399 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246397&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Ffeaturesofdownsyndrome%2Fa%2Ffeaturesess_ro.htm Down syndrome is caused by an extra number 21 chromosome. But what does that really mean? Learn more about the characteristics that define Down syndrome here. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246397 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246395&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdiagnosingdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FDiagnosisess_2.htm Down syndrome is can be diagnosed shortly after birth by a blood test called a karyotype. It can also be diagnosed in pregnancy through amniocentesis or CVS both of which are used to generate a fetal karyotype. Increasingly pregnancy women are being offered screening tests - ultrasound or maternal serum screening - to estimate their risk to have a baby with Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246395 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246393&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatcausesdownsyndrome%2Fa%2Fothtrisomies_ro_2.htm While Down syndrome is the most common human trisomy, other trisomies also can occur. Read here to get some information about the other trisomies seen in humans. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246393 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246391&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndromebasics%2Fa%2Fsymptomsess_ro.htm An overview of the physical characteristics, medical issues, behavioral components and psychological issues seen in individuals with Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246391 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246389&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fdownsyndrometreatments%2Fa%2FTreatmentess_ro.htm A brief overview of the treatments for Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246389 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246387&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fod%2Fwhatcausesdownsyndrome%2Fa%2FCauseintro_ro.htm Down syndrome is caused by having an extra chromosome number 21. But what exactly does this mean? Read this section to learn more about what is known about the cause of Down syndrome, the types of Down syndrome and the relationship between a mother's age and Down syndrome. (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246387 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2250066&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F08%2Fterm-of-the-week-mosaic-down-syndrome.htm About 2-4% of cases of Down syndrome are Mosaic Down syndrome. In biology and medicine, "mosaic" is a general term used to describe someone or something made up of two... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2250066 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2250066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246388&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F03%2Foff-topic-tuesday-bbc-presenter-reacts-to-controversy-about-her-disability.htm Every so often, I come across stories that don't discuss Down syndrome per se, but do cover topics that may be of interest to readers. I'm going to limit myself... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246388 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:07:59 +0100 2246388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246386&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F05%2Fdown-syndrome-advocates-on-capitol-hill.htm A group of more that 300 Down syndrome advocates descended on the U.S. Capitol last week to advocate for issues facing the Down syndrome community. These advocates, many of whom... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246386 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2246386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246390&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F03%2Fone-grandmothers-experience-a-followup-to-the-boston-globe-editorial-on-prenatal-testing.htm As a follow-up to the Boston Globe's recent editorial on prenatal testing, one proud grandmother shares her experience of reading such stories and how she reacts to such "negativity." Beverly... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246390 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:40:06 +0100 2246390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246392&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F03%2F02%2Fhows-your-news-new-mtv-news-show-featuring-a-cast-with-different-abilities.htm Although I haven't actually seen an episode yet (my MTV watching days were quite awhile ago), I am intrigued by the new MTV news show, How's Your News?. This... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246392 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:00:51 +0100 2246392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246394&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F27%2Fterm-of-the-week-chorionic-villi-sampling-or-cvs.htm Chorionic villi sampling is a form of prenatal testing that is performed in the first trimester of pregnancy. It is an optional test that is used in conjuction with karyotyping... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246394 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:15:53 +0100 2246394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246396&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F26%2Fprenatal-testing-ambivalence-parenting-and-choice.htm When parents have one child with a genetic illness, it is often assumed that they will have prenatal testing in future pregnancies. However, a new study by Dr. Susan Kelly... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246396 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:00:17 +0100 2246396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246398&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F24%2Fnew-prenatal-tests-concerns-and-regulations.htm This article from MSNBC... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246398 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:03:08 +0100 2246398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246400&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fresource-of-the-week-video-from-the-national-down-syndrome-congress.htm If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this video is worth a million! While we often hear that adults with Down syndrome are achieving more and living productively, it... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246400 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:07 +0100 2246400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246402&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F22%2Fstate-budgets-fiscal-crises-and-services-for-people-with-down-syndrome-are-you-worried-about-cuts.htm Although not specific to Down syndrome, these two stories - one on the NPR website and one in the San Francisco Chronicle, highlight a common concern in these times of... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246402 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:39:03 +0100 2246402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2246404&cid=s_38343_179_f&fid=38343&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdownsyndrome.about.com%2Fb%2F2009%2F02%2F19%2Fboston-globe-covers-issues-raised-by-prenatal-testing.htm While prenatal testing is becoming more common and more disorders are being tested for, the emotional and ethical issues remain and are often overlooked. This story in the Boston Globe... (Source: About.com Down Syndrome) About.com Down Syndrome consumer http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2246404 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:00:58 +0100 2246404