Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome: also known as trisomy 21 is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental ability of an 8 or 9-year-old child. The parents of the affected individuals are typically genetically normal. The extra chromosome is believed to occur by chance, with no known behavioral activity or environmental factor that changes the probability. Down syndrome can be identified during pregnancy by prenatal screening followed by diagnostic testing or after birth by direct observation and genetic testing. There is no cure for Down syndrome.
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JUL 08, 2021
Children with Down syndrome have a significantly higher likelihood myeloid leukemia occurring in the first five years of
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Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 01, 2021
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JUL 01, 2021
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 21, 2021
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JUN 22, 2020
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...
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MAY 12, 2020
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