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Down Syndrome
Series: The Facts
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Down syndrome is a genetic condition which causes varying degrees of learning disability as well as other health problems. Nearly one baby in every 1000 born in the UK has the condition. Parents are often frightened and confused by the birth of a baby with Down syndrome, and they need reassurance as well as up-to-date information regarding the condition.

The new edition of this highly regarded book for parents of children with Down syndrome covers a number of important new developments in research and clinical practice that have occurred in the field in recent years. These include several newly recognised medical conditions that are known to occur more commonly in patients with Down syndrome, for example, glaucoma, gastrointestinal malformations, feeding difficulties, gastro-oesophageal reflux, coeliac disease, and diabetes. This expanded
edition also includes new recommendations regarding routine health checks in line with those of the UK Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group (UKDSMIG). Additionally the book covers new prenatal screening methods which have been developed to identify Down syndrome during pregnancy.


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CONCLUSION; USEFUL RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING


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ISBN-13: 9780199232772
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: May, 2008
Pages: 232
Dimensions: 130.00 x 196.00 x 13.00
Weight: 260g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Diseases and Disorders
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