Down Syndrome

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Title:   Screening tests for Down syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Screening tests can be done to work out the chance that your baby has Down syndrome. The tests are not compulsory - not all women choose to have them.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Birth defects - trisomy disorders
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   A trisomy is a chromosomal disorder characterised by an additional chromosome. Down syndrome, Edward syndrome and Patau syndrome are the most common forms of trisomy in Victoria. Maternal serum screening, amniocentesis, ultrasounds and chorionic villi sampling can help diagnose chromosome disorders.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Treadmill interventions with partial body weight support in children under six years of age at risk of neuromotor delay
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Children who have a diagnosis of Down syndrome or cerebral palsy, or who are born pre-term, may be delayed in their motor development. Delays in motor development limit children's ability to move and achieve motor milestones such as walking, running an...
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Down syndrome and Alzheimer's
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The relationship between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease is complex. Studies have shown that, by the age of 40, almost all people with Down syndrome have evidence of the brain changes characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, but not everyone with Down syndrome develops symptoms of the dementia of Alzheimer's disease.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Down syndrome explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Down syndrome is a genetic condition. An extra copy of chromosome 21 leads to physical and developmental characteristics, and some intellectual disability. The three forms of Down syndrome are trisomy 21, mosaic Down syndrome and translocation Down syndrome. With support, people with Down syndrome can achieve and participate as valued members of their communities.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Down syndrome and your family
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Babies with Down syndrome are born to parents of every age, social class and race. Despite the demands of living with a child with Down syndrome, families can and do make the adjustment, often with little disruption to family life. For a person with Down syndrome, being included in all aspects of family life can lead to a successful life within the community.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Down syndrome and health
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   People with Down syndrome have specific health issues. Children with Down syndrome are more prone to heart defects, gastrointestinal tract problems, and colds and other infections, as well as more general health problems. However, with appropriate treatment, many people with Down syndrome will not have any more ongoing health issues than anyone else.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Down syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 inside each of the body's cells. It causes certain physical characteristics and affects thinking skills.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Down Syndrome - resources
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   A list of resources in Australia for children with Down Syndrome
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Down syndrome - the school experience
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   School is a big step for a child with Down syndrome, who may go to a mainstream school. This will develop the skills to live and work in the community. Your child may also attend playgroups, preschools or kinder and childcare. Like all children, those with Down syndrome display a wide range of abilities.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Down syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Down Syndrome is the name given to some people with problems in mental and physical development.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Maternal serum screening test - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A blood test, the maternal serum screening test, is performed on many pregnant women.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Rivastigmine for dementia in people with Down syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The drug rivastigmine has been reported to have benefits for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who do not have Down syndrome. However, people with DS tend to present with AD at a much younger age than the general population as well as bei...
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Memantine for dementia in people with Down syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Memantine is thought to improve cognitive function and slow the decline of AD over time.The effects of memantine on AD are reported to be beneficial for people with moderate to severe AD in the general population, However, people with DS tend to present...
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Galantamine for dementia in people with Down syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The drug galantamine has been reported to have benefits for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who do not have Down syndrome. However, people with DS tend to present with AD at a much younger age than the general population as well as bein...
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Donepezil for dementia in people with Down syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Donepezil is a drug which is thought to discourage the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain that is important to how memory functions. Acetylcholine is lacking in people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The drug donepezil h...
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Breastfeeding your baby with Down Syndrome
Publisher:   Australian Breastfeeding Association
Description:   About one baby in every 850 is born with Down Syndrome. Much progress has been made in recent years and continues to be made in the care and education of children with Down Syndrome. Breastfeeding can be an important step in the early care of these babies.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Bringing up children with Down Syndrome
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Facts about Down Syndrome are presented, including how early education helps, and where parents can find support.
Date:   Dec 1995

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