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Title: Enhancing Women's Health: Key Insights from the Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome Date: October 8, 2024 Pre
Overview The Primary Care Provider's Guide to Women's Health and Down Syndrome was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society to help physicians and other healt
What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? RSV is a virus that causes a common respiratory infection. The infection is usually mild and causes cold-like symptoms. People usually recover in a week or t
UPDATED MAY 2024 Recommendation The physicians at the Adult Down Syndrome Center recommend that individuals with Down syndrome ages 12 years and older who do not have a contraindication follo
Key Points Breast cancer is less common in women with Down syndrome compared to women without Down syndrome. Currently, the recommendations for breast cancer screening are the same for women with and
What is measles? Measles is a highly contagious viral infection. Due to the availability and effectiveness of vaccines, many individuals have never experienced or even seen measles in the United State
Key Points Measles is a highly contagious infection. It can have very serious complications. There has been a recent increase in measles infections. Little is known about measles infection s
Key Points A change in gait (walking) is a change seen in many people with Down syndrome. There are many possible causes for those changes. Family or other observers can play a critical role in assess
The visuals linked below describe menopause and symptoms of menopause that women may experience. There are versions for lighter and darker skin. All menopause visuals Darker skin Lighter skin &nbs
Key Points A dysgerminoma is a type of cancer that usually occurs in a woman's ovary. There is limited research on dysgerminomas in women with Down syndrome. It is not clear if dysgerminomas a
Regression in Persons with Down Syndrome: Current Consensus Update for Families The Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group - USA (DSMIG-USA) developed a consensus update for families on Down
Abstract Down syndrome regression disorder (DSRD) is a clinical symptom cluster consisting of neuropsychiatric regression without an identifiable cause. This study evaluated the clinical effectiveness
This visual explains what happens when a woman gets her period.
This visual explains how to change a tampon when a woman has her period.
This visual explains how to change period panties when a woman has her period.
This visual explains that women need to change their pad, tampon, or period panties throughout the day when they have their period.
This visual explains how to change a pad when a woman has her period.
While special education services are an entitlement, adult services are based on eligibility and availability of funding. In the adult developmental disabilities system, Medicaid is the primary paymen
Whether you decide to obtain guardianship for your child is an individual family decision that should be considered carefully. If your child is 18 years old and is unable to make decisions about finan
Families trying to decide what level of support would work best for their adult family member with Down syndrome may want to look at options besides guardianship . Individuals with Down syndrome and t
The Regression & Down Syndrome page on the National Down Syndrome Society's website has information about Down syndrome regression disorder including symptoms, treatment, and
The video below is a recording of a webinar presented by Brian Chicoine, MD of the Adult Down Syndrome Center. Individuals with Down syndrome may experience decline in skills for many reasons
Abstract Objective: To develop standardization for nomenclature, diagnostic work up and diagnostic criteria for cases of neurocognitive regression in Down syndrome. Background: The
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that involves sedating an individual with anesthesia and then inducing a seizure with a short electrical stimulation of the brain. ECT can be frightening
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