April 2022

If you visited in a doctor's office anytime in the past five decades, after having your blood pressure taken and your weight measured, you've probably been asked this seemingly innocuous question: "Do you…

Jason Isbell performing at the Austin Central Library for a Children's Cancer Association / JoyRx fundraiser.…

Adderall is a type of prescription medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. If misused, however, the risk of Adderall addiction increases.Adderall is a prescription stimulant that contains…

Prenatal Screening and Down Syndrome InformationThis important booklet is co-published by the three main national Down syndrome advocacy organizations - the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, the National Down Syndrome Congress and the…

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(left) VSFG spectra of interfacial water show that a suspended OH peak (3600 cm-1) appears when graphene is more than 4 layers thick. (right) The calculated wettability of VSFG is plotted as a function of adhesion energy from…

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adge Pharmaceuticals ("Adge") has entered into a licensing agreement with Korea-based Cyan Bio, Inc. ("Cyan"). Cyan will receive exclusive rights to commercialize elocalcitol in key…

This article was originally published here Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2022 Apr;147(9):558-563. doi: 10.1055/a-1799-1594. Published online April 25, 2022. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Neutralizing monoclonal antibodies (mAB) against SARS-CoV-2…

Every mother will say her child is one in a million. For a local mother, Krystal Bavis, her son, Noah, is…

Following the announcement last month of the release of a collection of Frank Sinatra blankets to support NDSS (National Down Syndrome Society), Grammy Award- winning musician, producer, songwriter and founding member of hard rock…

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TUESDAY, April 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- At least four people in Michigan infected with a version of the coronavirus found primarily in mink are the first known cases of possible animal-to-human transmission of the virus in the United…

Sam Russell Pierce of Swindon has been chosen to represent the South West in the Queen's Baton Relay at this year's Commonwealth Games. He has been praised for his charitable fundraising and positive awareness of Down syndrome after!-->…

Laura Jane Booth was born with a rare genetic condition known as partial trisomy 13, which meant she had an extra extra chromosome 13, instead of twoLaura Booth died at Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield (Image: PA)The family of a!-->…

But the new study also shows the limits of transferring such embryos. A large majority of the 144 embryos transferred by the group had only one or two chromosomal abnormalities, but the transfers resulted in 11 miscarriages in addition to…

ALL TOGETHERSian Flatley is driving her tractor from London to Cong next week.Michael GallagherAn 18-year-old woman from Knock will drive her 65-year-old tractor from London to Cong via Belfast…

TAMPA BAY — The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Michael Sullivan as a Lightning community hero tonight during the first period of tonight's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Sullivan, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning…

Cardiac complications in children with COVID-19 are rare, but case reports have noted cardiogenic shock, myocarditis, pericarditis, and arrhythmias.A new scientific statement has called for more research into the treatment and management of…

It was a day of renewal in more ways than one. Nine years after the Boston Marathon bombing, a woman, Adrianne Haslet, who lost a leg in the attack, ran the race. Henry Richard also ran to honor the memory of his younger brother, Martin,…

Poster for Delta Spirit's What's Done is Done which debuted at SXSW 2022 Delta Spirit Over the past few years, the issue of the representation of people with disabilities and the inclusion of more disabled talent…

colonial high schoolGoogle Maps After nearly 100 people who attended the same New Jersey high school develop rare brain tumors, a former student and cancer survivor demands answers.Environmental scientist Al Lupiano is among 94 former…

Two actors with Down syndrome will make their debut in an upcoming romance on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The network said it was "diversifying" content, according to ETstarting with "Color My World With…

The CoffeeBean Café, together with the Down Syndrome Association Gauteng (TDSAG), recently organized a two-day Down Syndrome awareness campaign for children and adults with Down Syndrome to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). It was…

The father of a terminally ill girl who has just a few years to live has said she is the happiest girl alive despite all her troubles. Isla Sykes, eight, from Linthwaite, suffers from Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare condition that manifests!-->…

A clean life isn't all it's made out to be. Not drinking, not smoking, exercising regularly, and cutting out late-night snacking are a bit overrated. Good habits can help achieve good health, of course, but it's not that simple.Genetics…

Heart complications are rare, but treatable for children and young adults after COVID-19 illness or SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association that details what has been learned about…

PITT COUNTY, NC (WITN) – Families in eastern North Carolina took advantage of the blustery weather on Sunday by marching to celebrate differences and raising money for Down syndrome awareness.The North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance held…

Indore: To change the perception towards those with special needs in addition to exploring the option of trekking for children with Down syndrome, Aditya Tiwari, a software engineer based in the city, is ready to climb the southern base…

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - "Today is about celebrating people with Down syndrome, our self-advocates," said Western Slope program coordinator Stephanie Bonnie. "Bringing families together, meeting new friends, dancing, doing crafts,…

April is National Autism Acceptance Month. The 30-day period that was previously known as Autism Awareness Month began in 1970. Ironically, specific criteria for diagnosing autism were!-->…

When the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, researchers reported an increase in cases of Kawasaki disease, a disease that causes widespread inflammation in children under 5 years old. Although the cause of Kawasaki disease is unclear,…

Share on PinterestSARS-CoV-2 can infect pacemaker cells, causing rhythm problems. the_burtons/Getty ImagesSpecialized cells in the heart that regulate its rhythm can be selectively infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19,…

This week I'm fully engrossed in perfecting my dance moves, dialogue, lyrics and accent for the upcoming…

Campaigners with learning disabilities have raised serious concerns about a 'very weak' and potentially divisive bill that has been passed by parliament and aims to improve support for people with Down syndrome. MPs and their peers have…

Did you know that your baby's genetic makeup was determined at conception? From the moment the sperm met the egg, your little one's genetic code, DNA, began to form. It is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes. Sometimes, however, extra…

Share on PinterestNew rodent research suggests gut bacteria may interfere with the effectiveness of blood pressure medications. Paul Linse/Getty ImagesNearly half of all adults in the United States suffer from high blood pressure.For about…

The Global prenatal screening and neonatal screening market The report presents comprehensive information covering relevant data for businesses and investors for the period 2020-2027. The report studies the historical data of the…

An overview of the terrain. Photo by Michael Lanigan. In the evening, the lights come on behind the retro marquee that hangs above the entrance to the Academy on Middle Abbey Street. These days, the garish whiteboard announces upcoming…

NEW ORLEANS – As the Kansas players sadly left the Superdome floor at halftime Monday night, down 15 points, mired in fouls and stunned by a powder blue North Carolina hurricane, David McCormack was all to smile.The Jayhawks' hulking senior…

Soft markers are minor ultrasound findings identified mid-trimester that usually do not represent a structural abnormality. These may be normal variants but are notable for their association with an increased risk of aneuploidy. Commonly…

MARTINSBURG — In Gov. Jim Justice's handwriting, a copy of Senate Bill 647 read, "To Kendall, with all my…

WE understood the hereditary nature of diseases such as haemophilia For thousands of years. However, it was not until the last century that scientists discovered the basic mechanism. DNA is a long sequence of basic molecules, A, T, C and…

SAN ANTONIO — Saturday's round of 16 between No. 2 seed Villanova and No. 5 seed Houston was reminiscent of college basketball games played decades ago: two stubborn, devouring defensive juggernauts from rebounds scraping, clawing and…

What is meant by intellectual disability The term Intellectual Disability replaces the clinical category formerly called “mental retardation”. It is the most common developmental disability of intellectual functions. It is a…

PAUL—Our sweet Gracie Lou passed away in her parents' arms on March 30, 2022.Gracie Kay Stevenson was born on May 18, 2021 in Burley, Idaho to her loving parents, Grant and Taylor Whitaker Stevenson. Shortly after birth, she was…

Brittany Lagarde always dreamed of her daughter's wedding day, of her daughter walking down the aisle in her mother's wedding dress. This dream will not come true. This is why, in a TikTok video now viral and emotional which was posted…

But that's not entirely true. Mr Riepe, who today is best known for the birding walks and shoreline cleanups he leads, expects that in 25 or 30 years rising sea levels will make his home and well others like her unlivable. He is 82 years…