… Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition, and average life expectancy
has … adults with Down syndrome, there are no clinical guidelines for the care of these patients. …

… of good health care for adults with Down syndrome. Patients with Down syndrome are likely
to … In addition to routine health screening, patients with Down syndrome should be screened …

… in persons with Down syndrome will be summarized. … Down syndrome is summarized in
Table 1. The following guidelines for optimal medical care of individuals with Down syndrome …

… reviews medical and other issues important in the care of adolescents with Down syndrome.
… of PediatricsI and the Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group14 recommend annual …

This chapter provides an overview of the issues to support the primary care physician in
delivering optimal care. Patient satisfaction at the time of diagnosis is felt to be related to both …

Down syndrome (DS) is the most common cause of mental retardation in North America, yet
little information is available on the natural history of DS in adults. We report on significant …

… Adults with Down syndrome (DS) represent a unique population who are in need of clinical
guidelines to address their medical care. The United States Preventive Service Task Force (…

Trisomy 21, the presence of a supernumerary chromosome 21, results in a collection of
clinical features commonly known as Down syndrome (DS). DS is among the most genetically …

… To provide integrated care, with the support of the Taiwan Down Syndrome Foundation, we
started the DS clinic in our hospital in November 2013, which is opened once per month. The …

… The medical care costs for children with Down syndrome and CHD were significantly higher
… with Down syndrome without CHD. Both groups demonstrated declining health care costs, …