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Down's syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12699967     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The sequencing of chromosome 21 and the use of models of Down's syndrome in mice have allowed us to relate genes and sets of genes to the neuropathogenesis of this syndrome, and to better understand its phenotype. Research in prenatal screening and diagnosis aims to find methods to identify fetuses with Down's syndrome, and reduce or eliminate the need for amniocentesis. Other areas of active research and clinical interest include the association of Down's syndrome with coeliac disease and Alzheimer's disease, and improved median age of death. Medical management of the syndrome requires an organised approach of assessment, monitoring, prevention, and vigilance. Improvements in quality of life of individuals with Down's syndrome have resulted from improvements in medical care, identification and treatment of psychiatric disorders (such as depression, disruptive behaviour disorders, and autism), and early educational interventions with support in typical educational settings. Approaches and outcomes differ throughout the world.
Authors:
Nancy J Roizen; David Patterson
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Lancet     Volume:  361     ISSN:  0140-6736     ISO Abbreviation:  Lancet     Publication Date:  2003 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-04-17     Completed Date:  2003-05-08     Revised Date:  2009-11-19    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  2985213R     Medline TA:  Lancet     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1281-9     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. roizenn@upstate.edu <roizenn@upstate.edu>
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Down Syndrome* / complications,  diagnosis,  genetics
Female
Genetic Testing
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Life Expectancy
Male
Mental Disorders / etiology
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Lancet. 2003 Jul 5;362(9377):80-1   [PMID:  12853215 ]
Lancet. 2003 Jul 5;362(9377):81   [PMID:  12853216 ]

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