It can all be overwhelming. Here are five common myths about Down syndrome that every Black mother should know.
In the days after her birth, my family and I were met with many unknowns. Doctors told us she might not walk, talk, feed ...
Sleep apnea is common among individuals with Down syndrome because they typically have decreased muscular tone and are ...
Eczematous dermatitis was the most common skin condition diagnosed in patients with Down syndrome, according to a multicenter ...
“The country’s health care system is not well developed to meet the needs of people with Down syndrome after they become adults,” said Chisen Takeuchi, a specialist of clinical genetics who ...
People with Down syndrome have a higher risk for respiratory, hearing and eye-related issues, congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, and other medical conditions. Babies diagnosed with Down ...
Angie Evans stood underneath a white tent decked out in tie-dye colors, bright balloons and a banner representing the team’s ...
During her 20-week anatomy scan, doctors detected the congenital heart condition, an atrioventricular septal defect. While ...
A cabin with an outdoor wooden patio, framed with a corral fence, overlooks a small lake, presenting a panorama of autumn’s ...
AN MP has called on businesses to offer jobs to people with Down syndrome. Runcorn and Helsby MP Mike Amesbury met with Julie Duff, chair of Down Syndrome Cheshire, who told him there were only about ...
I think this organization is a lot of things things to different people,” Schiager said. “I feel like like early on in our ...
The award-winning event is co-chaired by Carol and Dominic Capuano, and Gia Price, and will be held on Saturday, November 16th at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. Proceeds will benefit GLOBAL’s ...