The genetic cause for the most common type of hearing loss in children with Down syndrome has been identified in mice by ...

This study addresses fundamental questions surrounding otitis media effusion in Down syndrome, identifying DYRK1A as a key gene involved in the condition. The findings are compelling, highlighting ...

Screening tools for Down syndrome (trisomy 21) have become more sensitive and specific during the last few years. The use of biochemical markers for the screening of patients with fetuses having ...

The gene DYRK1A could be a potential therapeutic target to treat ‘glue ear’ in people with Down syndrome, according to a new study.

Flattening of the facial profile and macroglossia (large tongue) are common postnatal findings associated with trisomy 21. Antenatally, these findings are rarely diagnosed unless other features ...

Stressing the importance of prenatal care check-ups to mitigate pregnancy risks, Dr Nor Elyana said records show that older pregnant women are at a greater risk of delivering babi ...

The word ‘syndrome’ means a group of signs or symptoms that occur together to characterise ... people with translocation are generally affected to a similar extent as with Trisomy 21. Reproduced from ...

Down’s syndrome (all trisomy 21) was diagnosed in 35 infants: seven were born to mothers with gestational diabetes and 28 to non-diabetic mothers. The incidence of Down’s syndrome was higher in ...

According to the Cleveland Clinic, Trisomy 13, otherwise known as Patau syndrome, occurs when "an ... The condition's symptoms include heart abnormalities, severe issues with cognitive function ...

The NT assesses the risk of chromosomal abnormalities such as Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome), Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome), and Trisomy 18. It’s important all expecting mothers are aware the nuchal ...