3D hybrid imaging system could address limitations of MRI, CT and ultrasound

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology ...

Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh conducts essential work for local families | KD Sunday Spotlight

It's estimated that 1 in 640 babies in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome. In Pittsburgh, the Down Syndrome Association offers much-needed resources.

West Des Moines mother helps parents after she was supported through child's Down syndrome diagnosis

Jen Baldon felt lost when her son was diagnosed with down syndrome until a local mother reached out. Now, she wants to make sure others have the resources they need.
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Atlanta’s first Santa with Down syndrome brings representation, joy, and holiday magic to families

For families gathered at the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta this holiday season, the excitement started the moment the elevator doors opened. “SANTA!” children shouted, racing toward hugs, ...
NBC 10 Philadelphia

Non-profit helps families with Down Syndrome diagnosis from childhood to adulthood

One non-profit is dedicated to improving the lives of people with Down Syndrome and their families. The Down Syndrome Association of Central New Jersey is a vital resource for families who receive a ...
Business Insider

My husband and I were looking forward to being empty nesters. Then my brother with Down syndrome asked if he could move in.

My 50-year-old brother with Down syndrome moved in with me and my husband this year. Mark and I became very close, especially after our parents' divorce. After dropping off my daughter for college, I ...
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New website bridges health care gap for adults with Down syndrome

SEATTLE — Seattle mom Rebecca Partridge is exploring a resource she wishes she had years ago while raising her son, Josh. A new online hub provides families with a central location to educate ...
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New Insights Into Down Syndrome

Down syndrome affects around one in 640 children born in the US every year, and is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. About 15% of Downs cases are due to the presence of an ...
UVA Today

Missing molecule holds clues to Down syndrome

New research suggests a missing brain molecule may hold the key to understanding – and potentially treating – the faulty neural circuits seen in Down syndrome. Restoring the molecule, called ...
IEEE

An Algorithm for Medical Specialists to Assist in the Diagnosis of Down Syndrome Using Nasal Bone Location in Ultrasound Images

Abstract: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an additional chromosome at position 21, also known as trisomy 21. This condition leads to intellectual disability and affects ...
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Lifespan study reveals age-specific biological changes in Down Syndrome

In a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Communications, researchers from the Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome (Crnic Institute) at the University of Colorado Anschutz discovered ...