Down syndrome

Revision as of 18:01, 24 August 2012 by Prashanthsaddala (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

For patient information click here Template:DiseaseDisorder infobox

Down syndrome Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Down syndrome from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X Ray

CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Sociological and Cultural Aspects

Case Studies

Case #1

Down syndrome On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Down syndrome

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Down syndrome

CDC on Down syndrome

Down syndrome in the news

Blogs on Down syndrome

Directions to Hospitals Treating Down syndrome

Risk calculators and risk factors for Down syndrome

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Historical Perspective

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Down syndrome from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies | Sociological and Cultural Aspects

Sources

  • Arron, Joseph R., et al. (2006). NFAT dysregulation by increased dosage of DSCR1 and DYRK1A on chromosome 21. Nature, 441: 595-599.
  • Epstein, Charles J. (2006). Critical Genes in Critical Region. Nature, 441: 582-583.
  • Ganong, W.J. (2005). Review of Medical Physiology. New York: Mc-Graw Hill.
  • Nelson, David L., & Gibbs, Richard H. (2004). The Critical Region in Trisomy-21. Science, 306: 619-621.
  • Olson, L.E., Richtsmeier J.T., & Reeves R.H. (2004). A Chromosome-21 Critical Region Does Not Cause Specific Down Syndrome Phenotypes. Science, 306: 687-690.
  • Reeves, Roger H., et al. (2000). The DNA Sequence of Human Chromosome 21. Nature, 405: 311-319.
  • Underwood, J.C.E. (2004). General and Systematic Pathology. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

Bibliography

  • Beck, M.N. (1999). Expecting Adam. New York: Berkley Books.
  • Buckley, S. (2000). Living with Down Syndrome. Portsmouth, UK: The Down Syndrome Educational Trust. ISBN 1903806011.
  • Down Syndrome Research Foundation (2005). Bright Beginnings: A Guide for New Parents. Buckinghamshire, UK: Down Syndrome Research Foundation.
  • Dykens EM (2007). "Psychiatric and behavioral disorders in persons with Down syndrome". Ment Retard Dev Disabil Res Rev. 13 (3): 272–8. doi:10.1002/mrdd.20159. PMID 17910080.
  • Hassold, T.J., D. Patterson, eds. (1999). Down Syndrome: A Promising Future, Together. New York: Wiley Liss.
  • Kingsley, J. (1994). Count Us In: Growing up with Down Syndrome. San Diego: Harcourt Brace. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)
  • Pueschel, S.M., M. Sustrova, eds. (1997). Adolescents with Down Syndrome: Toward a More Fulfilling Life. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
  • Selikowitz, M. (1997). Down Syndrome: The Facts (2nd edition ed.). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
  • Van Dyke, D.C. (1995). Medical and Surgical Care for Children with Down Syndrome. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help)
  • Zuckoff, M. (2002). Choosing Naia: A Family's Journey. New York: Beacon Press.

Template:Chromosomal abnormalities


Template:WikiDoc Sources