Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing…
Program provides mental health services to those who can’t express themselves well
A program in Prince George’s County, Maryland, provides mental health services to those already facing big intellectual challenges.…
Japan Scientists Claim They Can Erase Down Syndrome Through Gene Editing
Japan scientists have removed the extra chromosome linked to Down syndrome in lab-grown cells, raising hopes for future…
Alzheimer’s risk factors look different for men and women
A study of over 6000 patients shows how Alzheimer’s risk is shaped by sex and age of onset,…
Hypoglossal nerve stimulator shows promise for treating sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome
Christopher Hartnick, MD, MS, director of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology at Mass Eye and Ear, is the…