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  1. Down Syndrome - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of …

    Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome. It is the most common chromosomal …

  2. Down Syndrome - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …

    Nov 22, 2023 · Down Syndrome Down syndrome is a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra chromosome 21 or an extra piece of that chromosome. It is the …

  3. What are the symptoms of Down syndrome? - NICHD

    The symptoms of Down syndrome vary from person to person, and people with Down syndrome may have different problems at different times of their lives.

  4. About Down Syndrome - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National …

    Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome describes a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21.

  5. What are common treatments for Down syndrome? - NICHD

    Jun 14, 2012 · People with Down syndrome are at a greater risk for a number of health problems and conditions than are people who do not have Down syndrome. Many of these associated …

  6. What causes Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    Jun 11, 2012 · As the registry grows, families and researchers learn more about Down syndrome and identify similarities and differences in the symptoms and treatment of people with Down …

  7. What conditions or disorders are commonly associated with Down …

    Jun 22, 2012 · Children with Down syndrome are at an increased risk for some health problems, but not all will have serious health problems.

  8. Who is at risk for Down syndrome? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Nov 22, 2023 · Down syndrome is the most frequent chromosomal cause of mild to moderate intellectual disability.

  9. Item of Interest: NIH establishes $20 million program to study …

    Oct 23, 2024 · The NIH INCLUDE Project launched a new long-term study, called the Down Syndrome Cohort Development Program, to observe and track health data of people with …

  10. How do health care providers diagnose Down syndrome?

    Jun 11, 2012 · Health care providers can check for Down syndrome during pregnancy or after a child is born.