Down Syndrome
By: Mallory and Taylor
Biological Cause
- Results from one extra chromosome on the 21st pair.
- Only inherited type is translocation down syndrome, about half of translocation cases are inherited.
http://www.chkd.org/HealthLibrary/Content.aspx?pageid=P02153
Picture caption: Karyotype (http://www.hhmi.org/news/quake20081006.html)
- Only inherited type is translocation down syndrome, about half of translocation cases are inherited.
http://www.chkd.org/HealthLibrary/Content.aspx?pageid=P02153
Picture caption: Karyotype (http://www.hhmi.org/news/quake20081006.html)
Physical Characteristics
Low muscle tone
Flattened facial features
Hyper-flexibility
Single, deep crease on hand
http://children.webmd.com/understanding-down-syndrome-symptoms
Flattened facial features
Hyper-flexibility
Single, deep crease on hand
http://children.webmd.com/understanding-down-syndrome-symptoms
http://noahsdad.com/worth-it/
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/974255/october-is-down-syndrome-awareness-month
http://blog.abolishhumanabortion.com/2011/12/facilitating-aborticide-of-down.html
Symptoms
heart disease
thyroid problems
leukemia
immune system problems
hearing problems
eye problems
seizures
bone, joint, muscle problems
mental retardation
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=complications
Picture caption: http://www.livestrong.com/article/560559-socialization-of-teens-with-down-syndrome/
thyroid problems
leukemia
immune system problems
hearing problems
eye problems
seizures
bone, joint, muscle problems
mental retardation
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/down-syndrome/DS00182/DSECTION=complications
Picture caption: http://www.livestrong.com/article/560559-socialization-of-teens-with-down-syndrome/
Research
-Current research with mice going on
-Least funded genetic condition
-Most common chromosomal disorder
-3 types
-Least funded genetic condition
-Most common chromosomal disorder
-3 types
http://www.patriciaebauer.com/2009/11/20/new-drug-down-syndrom-25654/
http://www.ehow.com/how_2088394_treat-down-syndrome-occupational-therapy.html
http://howardfamilydental.blogspot.com/2012/03/dental-care-downs-syndrome.html
Treatments
No know cure, but some things that help are:
-regular checkups
-screenings
-medication
-surgery
http://down-syndrome.emedtv.com/down-syndrome/treatment-for-down-syndrome.html
-regular checkups
-screenings
-medication
-surgery
http://down-syndrome.emedtv.com/down-syndrome/treatment-for-down-syndrome.html