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Team headed by Dr. Brian Chicoine from the Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge, IL, reviewed records from “up to 28 years of data, compiled from 6078 individuals with DS” and a similar group without Ds, to determine what conditions are more prevalent in the Ds population.
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A recent study from Turkey examined the eating habits of 20 people who have Down syndrome. Even though the study represents a different culture, it is always interesting to learn from any information that exists, especially when it comes to adults with…
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This new research study looks at the causes of death for people with intellectual disabilities and specifically adults with Down syndrome. Important facts: “for Down syndrome adults ‘Down syndrome’,and dementia were most common.” [cause of death] [people with intellectual disabilities] “die younger,…
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Trisomy 21 – a.k.a. Down syndrome. Let’s talk DS.
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In March 2018, 21 researchers published a study in the British Journal of Psychiatry called “Impact of cholinesterase inhibitors or memantine on survival in adults with Down syndrome and dementia: clinical cohort study.” The researchers noted that there have been few studies…
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You never know what you might learn in National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, IF you keep your eyes and mind open.
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Scientists say people with Down syndrome have different needs when it comes to cancer screening.
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If we say we advocate for all people with Down syndrome is that really true? How do we choose which topics to advocate for?
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Aging with Down syndrome creates new health challenges. Families are helping each other by sharing what they learn.
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Research tells us that adults with Down syndrome typically do not get the recommended amount of exercise. One way to get moving is with the popular dance fitness program called Zumba.
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