The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by researchers at UCL, the Francis Crick Institute and MRC Harwell Institute.

Aged 44 and living with Down syndrome, David is flourishing. “He still lives at home with myself and his mother, but he has a pretty independent life,” said his father, Pat Clarke, who ...

In Iceland, almost all diagnosed Down syndrome pregnancies are aborted after prenatal testing. These abortions are eugenic in both intent and effect — that is, their purpose is to eliminate a ...

In our area, I find that children with Down syndrome are pretty consistently referred to pediatric optometrists and ophthalmologists. However, the frequency of eye exams drops off after childhood ...

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Those with Down syndrome are born with an extra chromosome that carries a gene pivotal to causing Alzheimer's. The gene produces a protein that causes a buildup of plaques in the brain.

When my son was born with Down syndrome, I learned quickly that the smallest details of medical care can have an extensive effect on the quality of life. Clinicians who understood Down syndrome, ...

“He was pretty excited because we are friends at ... The way we do that is through the superpower of Down syndrome.” Brady founded an organization to raise awareness about Down syndrome ...

Denver, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) announced Representatives Robert Aderholt (R-AL) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) will receive GLOBAL’s ...

The Barcelona Open delivered the perfect serve for inclusion in elite tennis on Friday by providing youngster Alessandra Bonomi the platform to become the first ball kid with Down syndrome to work ...