Generally, people with Down syndrome may have large tongues. However, they may also have average-sized tongues that rest in an unusually small... View Article
Certain markers of Down syndrome on an ultrasound scan are: Small or absent nose bone Dilated brain ventricles Neck which is unusually thick... View Article
Down syndrome is a genetic condition and cannot be cured. However, treatments can be sought to ensure that such people live happy, productive... View Article
On average, children with Down Syndrome start talking at about 5-6 months later than other children (usually around 16 months of age). Also... View Article
Research and statistical evidence have shown that babies with Down syndrome are more likely to be formed prematurely. Moreover, their birth... View Article
Down syndrome can go unnoticed during prenatal stages or even after birth. However, certain types of Down syndrome, such as Mosaic Down syndrome... View Article
Babies with Down syndrome may experience trouble sleeping either as a result of behavioural problems or physical causes - such as obstructive... View Article
Fossil records tell us how life was during a particular time period. It also tells us how organisms are related to each other, both extinct and... View Article
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder where a person has three copies or an extra partial copy of chromosome 21. For reference, a healthy... View Article
Children with Down Syndrome may exhibit the following characteristics: Short neck Flattened face A tongue that generally stick out of the mouth... View Article
Ultrasound alone cannot pinpoint if foetuses have Down Syndrome. However, certain features which are detected may act as potential markers for... View Article
Depending on the type of syndrome, they may have distinct physical characteristics. For example, a person with a full trisomy 21 may have a... View Article
If ultrasound tests detect an abnormal buildup of fluid at the back of the fetus's head, it suggests an increased likelihood of Down Syndrome.... View Article
Down syndrome may be diagnosed during one of the following three stage: Prenatal diagnosis At birth Diagnosis after the child was much older... View Article
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder where a person has an extra full or partial chromosome 21. Depending on the type of syndrome, they may have... View Article
Heart failure causes the heart to contract less forcefully than it should. This leads to fluids that accumulate in the lungs and cause a... View Article
