MEDICAL RESEARCH Reem Al-Buainain Mrs. Timm 12-E 10 March 2013
INTRODUCTION … pure in heart and spirit. Down Syndrome many doctors are trying their best to find some cure for this disorder.
TYPES OF DOWN SYNDROME 3 types: Trisomy 21 Translocation Mosaicism
RISK FACTORS Mother Age Siblings Inherited AgeProbability 20 years1 in 1, years1 in 1, years1 in years1 in yearsI in years1 in 30
FEATURES Easily Distinguished between ordinary people.
GENERAL HEALTH Increase risk of some Diseases Lower risks of other Diseases
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SOCIAL HEALTH Slower physical development Delay in mental and social health
TESTS FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS Closely screened for: Sight Hearing Dental Thyroid.
IS THERE A CURE? No cure Treatments instead
HOME ENVIRONMENT Parents roles
MEDICATIONS Treat certain conditions No effect on the disorder
SURGICAL TREATMENTS Some conditions require surgery
CONCLUSION Not rare many doctors are trying their best to find some cure for this disorder. Can be prevented Do not accept failure
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