Down syndrome is a genetic condition that causes mild to significant physical and developmental problems. People with Down syndrome (DS) are born with an extra chromosome. Chromosomes are bundles ...

Down syndrome is the most common genetic condition in the United States. We’ll explain the causes, symptoms, and outlook of this condition.

Down syndrome usually affects appearance, but the developmental delays it can cause can sometimes be mild. Some people with Down syndrome or FAS do not have any major health conditions at birth.

Of the 258 participants, 195 were cognitively asymptomatic, 34 had mild cognitive impairment, 23 had dementia, and six had an ...

Down syndrome occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21, ... From 2004 to 2006, he co-directed the mild traumatic brain injury clinical team at the National Naval Medical Center.

Down syndrome has an array of physical characteristics, development delays, and health issues. ... COVID-19: Mistakes that can escalate your mild case and how to manage the infection.

The ICOD (Improving Condition in Down syndrome) project, a pioneering study in addressing the cognitive difficulties associated with Down syndrome, has demonstrated the safety of treatment with ...

As October marks World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, it’s an opportune time to learn and support those with the condition. About 5,700 babies are born in the U.S. with Down syndrome each year ...

The Burgers on Friday, March 21 —World Down Syndrome Day — are announcing the launch of their nonprofit, The Burger Family Foundation, to try to help others supporting people with Down syndrome.