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Differences ID'd in Tau Burden in Down Syndrome, Alzheimer Disease
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 – The spatial distribution, timing, and magnitude of tau burden differs for people with Down syndrome and those with autosomal-dominant Alzheimer disease, according to a...
Most Kids With Down Syndrome Have Sleep Apnea, But New Implant Can Help
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Four-year-old Theo Scott was born with Down syndrome, and since the age of 1 he's also had to wear a CPAP device whenever he sleeps, to help ease his sleep apnea. He's not...
Remains Show Prehistoric Peoples Cared for Those With Down Syndrome
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 – Rare gene-driven defects such as Down syndrome have occurred among human beings for many thousands of years, a new analysis of ancient DNA has revealed. Not only did the...
Scientists Produce First 3D-Printed Brain Tissue for Use in Research
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 – Scientists say they've created the first 3D-printed brain tissue where neurons network and "talk" to each other. The breakthrough could be an advance for studying...
Mortality Up 25-Fold for Congenital Heart Disease With Down Syndrome
THURSDAY, Jan. 25, 2024 – Patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) with Down syndrome (DS) have a 25-fold higher mortality rate than individuals without CHD or DS, according to a study published...
Walking Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Down Syndrome
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2023 – For adults with Down syndrome (DS), walking interventions are associated with improved physical and cognitive outcomes, according to a study published online Nov. 29 in the...
Children With Down Syndrome More Vulnerable to Leukemia
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 1, 2023 – While new treatments for leukemia have improved outcomes for many patients, children with Down syndrome have not benefited as much. These young people are at increased risk...
Better Health Care Access Is Helping People With Down Syndrome Live Longer
THURSDAY, Oct. 19, 2023 – Americans with Down syndrome have a critical lifeline in Medicaid insurance, new research confirms. But the publicly funded insurance program will have to respond to rising...
Children With Down Syndrome Experience More Medical Imaging
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 – Children with Down syndrome experience more medical imaging and higher radiation exposure compared with other children, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in...
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