Your Guide to Toddler Parenting
After the babyhood, I thought nothing could be more difficult. I had no idea that a little boy would make me look back in that […]
Toddlers
When Your Toddler’s Behavior is a Problem
I’ve been worried for a while about my toddler’s behavior. He is about to turn 2. with the excuse that he is young and not […]
Want to Lose Weight Quickly? Try The Gigi Hadid Method!
It’s a fact that most of us have agonized over losing weight and getting fit at some point or the other in our lives. Unfortunately, […]
Central Nervous System Concerns
The prevalence of seizures in DS appears to peak in infancy and late in life. Seizures occur in 5–10% of children with DS [Pueschel et […]
Urinary Tract Disorders
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) are of particular concern in our population. UTIs were documented in more than 25% of DS adults, particularly those who […]
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Both acute and chronic problems of the respiratory tract occur frequently in our population. Three of the individuals with documented congenital heart anomalies also have […]
Hearing Disorders
Recurrent and chronic ear infections in noncommunicative adults often go undiagnosed and can lead to mastoiditis and hearing loss. Almost half of the DS adults […]
Eye Disorders
Previous reports confirm the high incidence of eye abnormalities in DS adults [Hestnes et al., 1991]. Normal ocular findings in DS adults are considered to […]
Health Care Concerns
Frequently encountered and significant health concerns are summarised by organ system in Table II.-DISCUSSION Multiple health concerns are common in DS adults residing in Woodlands. […]
Deceased DS Adults
Thirteen of 38 of our DS adults were deceased. The mean age of death was 48.5 years (range, 32–67 years). In the middle-aged group, 4/18 […]