A century after Down syndrome was first described ... was congenital), and that affected patients had a shortened life expectancy. However, Down was unable to determine the cause of this condition ...

life expectancy was 15 - it is now between 50 and 60 Source: NHS/Positive About Down Syndrome When Tom was born, Nicola was euphoric. But the following day, a paediatrician asked her if she ...

With March 21 marking World Down Syndrome Day, experts say Japan lacks ... In the past, people with this disorder did not have a long life expectancy because half were born with congenital ...

A new law that creates a Down Syndrome Diagnosis Awareness Program for New York state was recently signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul. In its description as a New York State Senate Bill, the program ...

New findings by Bar-Ilan University researchers and collaborators pave the way for targeted interventions and educational programs to improve quality of life as life expectancy continues to rise.