reduced results from

44 B

7 M

938400

305

286

to ~8 options

options split into images, definition, symptoms, related diagnoses, diagnostic tests, therapies, and medications

category genetic or congenital frequency common (U.S.)

likelihood by age

likelyhood by duration of symptoms

related physician types genetics specialist family practitioner internist postal code Find Local The results are computer generated suggestions to help you find a physician. MEDgle does not recommend any particular type of physician or claim to be complete or accurate in the providers and specialties suggested.

down's syndrome - Trisomy 21 with delayed development and multiple defects Definition for Down's Syndrome Down syndrome or trisomy 21 (also Down's syndrome) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. more Down syndrome or trisomy 21 (also Down's syndrome) is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. It is named after John Langdon Down, the British doctor who first described it in 1866. The condition is characterized by a combination of major and minor differences in body structure. Often Down syndrome is associated with some impairment of cognitive ability and physical growth as well as facial appearance. Down syndrome is usually identified at birth. less some common symptoms delayed development face deformities heart murmur low muscle tone some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 8 diagnoses thalassemia intermedia Turner's Syndrome syphilis relapsing polychondritis 11q deletion syndrome partial deletions of X chromosome thalassemia major   more do i have 'Down's Syndrome'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'down's syndrome' 1 - 5 of 36 diagnostic tests Amniotic Fluid Alpha-1-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test Down's Syndrome and Amniotic Fluid Alpha-1-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test Chromosomal analysis Down's Syndrome and Chromosomal analysis Prenatal Ultrasound Ultrasound on the fetus before birth Down's Syndrome and Prenatal Ultrasound Serum Inhibin Down's Syndrome and Serum Inhibin beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG) Down's Syndrome and beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (bHCG) maternal serum alpha fetoprotein [MSAFP] Down's Syndrome and maternal serum alpha fetoprotein [MSAFP] pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) Down's Syndrome and pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) ECHOcardiogram Down's Syndrome and ECHOcardiogram Fetal Echocardiography Down's Syndrome and Fetal Echocardiography Triple Marker Screen Down's Syndrome and Triple Marker Screen Amniocentesis Down's Syndrome and Amniocentesis Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Down's Syndrome and Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) Down's Syndrome and Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) Down's Syndrome and Brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) Cervical radiography Down's Syndrome and Cervical radiography Mammogram Mammogram Down's Syndrome and Mammogram Psychometric testing Down's Syndrome and Psychometric testing Thyroid function tests Down's Syndrome and Thyroid function tests X-ray skull Down's Syndrome and X-ray skull serum IgG Down's Syndrome and serum IgG X-ray extremities Down's Syndrome and X-ray extremities Molecular Genetic Studies Down's Syndrome and Molecular Genetic Studies Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling Down's Syndrome and Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling Banded chromosome analysis Down's Syndrome and Banded chromosome analysis Beta human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) Down's Syndrome and Beta human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin; quantitative Down's Syndrome and Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin; quantitative Comprehensive eye exam Down's Syndrome and Comprehensive eye exam Developmental testing Down's Syndrome and Developmental testing Fetal blood sampling (FBS) Down's Syndrome and Fetal blood sampling (FBS) Neuropsychiatric evaluation Down's Syndrome and Neuropsychiatric evaluation Nuchal Translucency Screening (NTS) Down's Syndrome and Nuchal Translucency Screening (NTS) Psychologic Evaluation and support Down's Syndrome and Psychologic Evaluation and support X-rays Down's Syndrome and X-rays amniotic fluid index Down's Syndrome and amniotic fluid index maternal serum unconjugated estriol Down's Syndrome and maternal serum unconjugated estriol serum protein S-100 B Down's Syndrome and serum protein S-100 B for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'Down's Syndrome'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for Down's Syndrome: therapeutic procedure search results for 'down's syndrome' 1 - 3 of 3 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Cardiac surgery Down's Syndrome and Cardiac surgery Special Education Down's Syndrome and Special Education Speech Therapy Down's Syndrome and Speech Therapy medications search results for 'down's syndrome' rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. web search results for down's syndrome Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - Down's Syndrome Genetic Scientists Put Down's Syndrome on the Map With their new genetic inventory of chromosome 21, scientists may have ... "For Down's syndrome researchers, this is really a major milestone," physiologist ... http://www.webmd.com/news/20000508/genetic-scientists-put-downs-syndrome-on-map   www.webmd.com - summary Early Checking for Down's Syndrome: Still a Distant Dream ... mom know in the first trimester of pregnancy if her baby has Down's syndrome? ... has an increased risk of Down's syndrome or other chromosomal abnormalities. ... http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20000422/early-checking-downs-syndrome   www.webmd.com - summary Down Syndrome - Wikipedia Article about Down Syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Down_syndrome   en.wikipedia.org - summary Down syndrome - Genetics Home Reference Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition that is associated ... Individuals with Down syndrome have an increased risk of developing several medical conditions. ... http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=downsyndrome   ghr.nlm.nih.gov - summary Down syndrome - MayoClinic.com Down syndrome ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder. ... The genetic basis of Down syndrome ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Down Syndrome, BD, NCBDDD, CDC Information on Birth Defects Links. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease ... Down syndrome is a condition in which a baby is born with an extra chromosome. ... http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/DownSyndrome.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Down Syndrome Glossary of Terms with Definitions on MedicineNet.com Down Syndrome glossary includes a list of Down Syndrome related medical definitions and related links on MedicineNet.com ... Down syndrome is a relatively ... http://www.medicinenet.com/down_syndrome/glossary.htm   www.medicinenet.com - summary Down syndrome: Causes - MayoClinic.com Down syndrome ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder. ... This form of Down syndrome is caused by abnormal ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=causes   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's Disease - WebMD People with Down syndrome experience premature aging. As a result, Alzheimer's disease is far more common in people with Down syndrome than in the regular population. http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/guide/alzheimers-down-syndrome   www.webmd.com - summary Genetic origins of Down syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality characterized by the presence of an ... a b c "Down syndrome occurrence rates (NIH) ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_origins_of_Down_syndrome   en.wikipedia.org - summary Down syndrome: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com Down syndrome ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder. ... Infants born with Down syndrome may be of ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=symptoms   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Down Syndrome: Chromosomal Anomalies: Merck Manual Professional Down syndrome is an anomaly of chromosome 21 that causes mental retardation, ... Some people with Down syndrome have the normal 46 chromosomes, but a piece of an ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch294/ch294c.html   www.merck.com - summary Down Syndrome Ups & Downs - MedicineNet - Health and Medical ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make informed ... mystery as to what causes Down syndrome and what to do about it ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=MNI%0D%0A&articlekey=40067   www.medicinenet.com - summary Down syndrome: Risk factors - MayoClinic.com Down syndrome ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder. ... translocation for Down syndrome on to their ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=risk-factors   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Down Syndrome Helpline This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group. ... Down Syndrome Helpline. National Down Syndrome Society ... http://www.webmd.com/parenting/down-syndrome-helpline   www.webmd.com - summary Down Syndrome: Chromosomal Anomalies: Merck Manual Professional Some people with Down syndrome have the normal 46 chromosomes, but a piece of an ... Down syndrome mosaicism presumably results from nondisjunction (when chromosomes ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec19/ch294/ch294c.html   www.merck.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health Down syndrome is the name for the pattern of physical features and disorders ... People with Down syndrome simply are likely to have birth defects more often ... http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=609   health.discovery.com - summary Search for Down's Syndrome (Trisomy) on Yahoo! Health What is down Syndrome. Relax. Take a deep breath. We have the answers you seek. ... Down syndrome is a set of physical and mental traits caused by a gene problem ... http://health.yahoo.com/search?sid=&s=-%25s&p=Down's+Syndrome+(Trisomy)   health.yahoo.com - summary Health aspects of Down syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Down syndrome is a genetic disease resulting from the presence of all or part of ... Down syndrome increases the risk of Hirschsprung's disease, in which the nerve ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_aspects_of_Down_syndrome   en.wikipedia.org - summary Fragile X Syndrome: Chromosomal Anomalies: Merck Manual Professional ... Deletion Syndromes· Down Syndrome·Fragile X Syndrome· Sex Chromosome Anomalies ... People with fragile X syndrome have physical, cognitive and behavioral ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec19/ch294/ch294b.html   www.merck.com - summary Simple Test Could Detect Down's Syndrome Doctors have shown they can detect Down's syndrome at an early stage in pregnancy simply by taking a tiny sample of the mother's blood. http://www.webmd.com/news/20001121/simple-test-could-detect-downs-syndrome   www.webmd.com - summary Trisomy 21 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Omim/dispmim?190685   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus: Down Syndrome Down Syndrome(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) ... Down Syndrome and Your Unborn Baby(American Academy of Family Physicians) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/downsyndrome.html   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Neck Problems in Down Syndrome? - MedicineNet - Health and Medical ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make ... About 15% of individuals under the age of 21 who have Down syndrome have AAI. ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12033   www.medicinenet.com - summary Down syndrome: Risk factors].mayoclinic.com/health/down syndrome ... Down syndrome â?" Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder. ... are born with Down syndrome in the United ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECT...   www.mayoclinic.com - summary World Down Syndrome Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia On this day, Down syndrome organizations throughout the world organize and participate in events to raise public awareness of Down syndrome. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Down_Syndrome_Day   en.wikipedia.org - summary Down syndrome - References - Genetics Home Reference Current dilemmas in Down syndrome clinical care: celiac disease, thyroid ... Down syndrome and associated congenital malformations. J Neural Transm Suppl. ... http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=downsyndrome/show/References   ghr.nlm.nih.gov - summary 15244118 2004 07 12 2004 10 05 2008 11 20 0041-6193 73 1 2004 May ... Karyotyping requests for a clinical diagnosis of Down syndrome were also identified. ... 185 of these had Down syndrome, 77 were normal, and 6 had another ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15244118   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Down syndrome Children with Down syndrome also have a higher risk for acute lymphocytic leukemia. ... National Down Syndrome Society - www.ndss.org ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000997.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary What is Down syndrome? - Yahoo! Health Down syndrome is a lifelong condition. But with care and support, most children with Down syndrome can grow up to have healthy, happy, productive lives. http://health.yahoo.com/article/healthwise--hw167778/   health.yahoo.com - summary Down Syndrome May Curb Cancer People with Down syndrome have an extra copy of their 21st chromosome, and that may lower their cancer risk, scientists report. http://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20080102/down-syndrome-may-...   www.webmd.com - summary Talk:Down syndrome/Archive 1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In Australia we call it "Down's syndrome". What do Canada, New Zealand, etc, do? ... I have a 7 year old son with Down syndrome. ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Down_syndrome/Archive_1   en.wikipedia.org - summary Earliest Cell Changes in Down Syndrome Unveiled - MedicineNet - Health ... Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to ... Down syndrome, which is caused by an extra copy of human chromosome 21, is among ... http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=92414&k=Down_Syndrome_Specialty   www.medicinenet.com - summary Down syndrome Down syndrome is a chromosome abnormality, usually due to an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. ... Diagnosis of Down Syndrome During Pregnancy ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000997prv.htm   adam.about.com - summary Folic Acid May Fight Down Syndrome Down syndrome and neural tube defects may be linked, and folic acid supplements may protect against both. ... risks of developing Down syndrome are not well ... http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20030417/folic-acid-may-fight-down-syndrome   www.webmd.com - summary Suspected Down Syndrome Genes Ruled Out A genetic region thought to be critical to the development of Down syndrome may only be part of a much more complex genetic phenomenon responsible for the disease, ... http://www.webmd.com/parenting/news/20041021/suspected-down-...   www.webmd.com - summary Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21; Trisomy G): Chromosomal and Genetic ... Down syndrome (trisomy 21, trisomy G) ... In Down syndrome, physical and mental development is delayed. ... Children with Down syndrome have a short stature. ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch266/ch266b.html   www.merck.com - summary Talk:Down syndrome/Archive 2 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 1 Finishing off the NPOV (Down syndrome's sociology) 2 Proposed Reorganization ... Sub-Category to "Casues" of Down's Syndrome. 21 Article needs a better ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Down_syndrome/Archive_2   en.wikipedia.org - summary Human Atlas: Down Syndrome : Video : Discovery Health Animated Body Atlas: Down Syndrome ... Animated Body Atlas: Down Syndrome. Added: Sep 24, 2006. Views: 17183 Views. Runtime: 00:59 ... http://health.discovery.com/beyond/?playerId=219475126&categ...   health.discovery.com - summary Risk Factors for Down Syndrome-Population-Based Case-Control Study, BD ... Information on Down Syndrome. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. ... Key Findings > Risk Factors for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) ... http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/bd/ds.htm   www.cdc.gov - summary Down Syndrome - What Happens - Yahoo! Health Although having Down syndrome presents some challenges, most people with the condition can flourish and live healthy, happy, and productive lives. http://health.yahoo.com/children-genetic/what-happens/healthwise--hw167907.html   health.yahoo.com - summary Down syndrome: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com Down syndrome â?" Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder. ... Screening for Down syndrome is offered as a ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=5   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Dad's Age Raises Down Syndrome Risk, Too A baby's down syndrome risk increases when older fathers conceive with older mothers. ... found that the rate of Down syndrome among parents over 40 was 60 ... http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20030...   www.webmd.com - summary Down syndrome: Complications - MayoClinic.com Down syndrome ? Comprehensive overview covers causes, risk factors and diagnosis of this genetic disorder. ... the children with Down syndrome are born with ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=complications   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Talk:Down syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ... with moving it, because "Down Syndrome" is nonsensical ... Title - Down's syndrome. 17 "For ... to Notable Individuals with Down Syndrome. 22 Foreign slang ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Down_syndrome   en.wikipedia.org - summary Down syndrome - Educational resources - Information pages - Genetics ... Cleveland Clinic: Alzheimer's Disease and Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome: Health Issues (Len Leshin, M.D., F.A.A.P. ... NetWellness: Down syndrome and Alzheimer disease ... http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=downsyndrome/show/Educational+resources   ghr.nlm.nih.gov - summary Risk of vascular anomalies with Down syndrome. OBJECTIVE: Patients with Down syndrome have a reduced risk of developing solid tumors. ... The risk of concurrent Down syndrome and vascular anomalies was ... http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18166531   www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov - summary MedicineNet - Health and Medical Information Produced by Doctors Read doctor-produced health and medical information written for you to make ... Featured: Down Syndrome Main Article. Down syndrome is a chromosomal ... http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=40061   www.medicinenet.com - summary Call for More Down Syndrome Screening With new, less-invasive ways to check for Down syndrome, screening for the genetic birth defect should now be offered to all pregnant women, regardless of age, says ... http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20070104/call-for-more-down-syndrome-screening   www.webmd.com - summary Down Syndrome - Cause - Yahoo! Health Down syndrome is caused by abnormal cell division in early fetal development. ... Down syndrome is classified according to the specific way that extra genetic ... http://health.yahoo.com/children-genetic/down-syndrome-cause...   health.yahoo.com - summary show more 1  2