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Who Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome?
It took more than 50 years for Marthe Gautier to set the record straight about her discovery of the genetic cause of Down ...
US woman with Down syndrome earns Master of Fine Arts
Rachel Handlin is an example of what’s possible when someone pursues their dreams. Handlin may be the first person on the ...
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Alabama caretaker charged with tying woman with Down syndrome to table ‘for hours,’ not feeding her
(WIAT) — A 69-year-old caregiver has been arrested and charged with allegedly abusing a woman with special ... used zip ties to tie down the victim, who has Down syndrome, to a table on the ...
Inquest into B.C. woman's starvation death recommends better pay for front-line caregivers
The jury in the Florence Girard coroner's inquest has made 13 recommendations to prevent similar deaths of vulnerable ...
All About the First Actor with Down Syndrome to Lead an Action Movie: Race Eberhardt 'Has That It Factor'
Race Eberhardt is the first actor with Down syndrome to lead an action movie in 'Strait Undercover,' which is slated for a ...
Meltdowns prevented doctor visits, caregiver tells inquest into disabled woman's starvation death
The woman who was supposed to be caring for Florence Girard before she died of starvation in 2018 says Girard would go into a "meltdown" every time she was supposed to go to the doctor or receive ...
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What Is a Nuchal Translucency (NT) Scan for Down Syndrome?
What Is an NT Scan for Down Syndrome? An NT scan, or nuchal translucency scan, is a non-invasive ultrasound screening for Down syndrome and other genetic conditions during pregnancy. It’s ...
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Woman’s meltdown prevented doctor visit in B.C. starvation death inquest: caretaker
Astrid Dahl also says she was “in denial” when she noticed Girard’s rapid weight loss in the months leading up to the death of the woman with Down syndrome in 2018. Dahl says she first ...
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Friends of Down Syndrome advocates for individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities in Cy-Fair
Co-founder Gina Marie took over as executive director of Friends of Down Syndrome early this year after creating the ...
New York Post22d
Rangers’ Jake Burger will wear No. 21 to raise Down Syndrome awareness, honor newborn daughter
The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome, and to raise awareness for the genetic condition. Texas Rangers ...