{"title":"School stage and students with Down syndrome","authors":"T. Valls Gubern","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70009-X","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70009-X","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The changes in schooling implemented with the object of improving quality and including all students are benefiting Down syndrome students. Their role is valued and their active and direct participation in the educational process is promoted. However, for these included students to feel they are capable students they must construct their knowledge of themselves and their personal relationship and social skills to face the challenges of the environment in better conditions and in a standard way.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"14 2","pages":"Pages 31-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70009-X","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79670558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Community-acquired pneumonia in adults with Down syndrome. Three clinical cases and a review of the literature","authors":"J.A. Hermida Pérez , J.S. Hernandez Guerra","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70008-8","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70008-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>John Langdon Down first described this genetic disorder known today as Down syndrome (DS), due to a trisomy of chromosome 21. The frequent appearance of respiratory infections in DS is attributed to structural and functional anomalies of the respiratory system, the presence of congenital heart malformations and IgG deficits.</p><p>We present three clinical cases of adult DS patients with community-acquired pneumonia, and a review of the literature regarding: epidemiology, prevalence, symptomatology, laboratory and radiographic findings, morbidity, mortality, clinical evolution and the importance of prevention of pneumonia in DS patients. These patients presented symptoms of acute infection of the lower respiratory tract: high fever, scanty productive cough with or without sputum, pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, fatigue, myalgia, and other atypical symptoms. Chest radiography showed focal inflammatory condensation in the affected lung and bilateral alveolo-interstitial infiltrate. Laboratory tests showed increased values of leukocytes and C-reactive protein, deficiency of IgG and low lymphocyte CD4+.</p><p>Patients with DS are highly susceptible to lower and higher respiratory tract infection. Community physicians should take exceptional precautions on detecting respiratory symptoms in these patients, since they may result in pneumonia and bronchopneumonia. Presentation may be atypical and the complications may even lead to mortality.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"14 2","pages":"Pages 25-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70008-8","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76035137","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Abeledo , C.E. Valera , P. Poo , C.I. Ortez , A. Nascimento , P. Casano
{"title":"Down syndrome and Hashimoto's encephalitis","authors":"A. Abeledo , C.E. Valera , P. Poo , C.I. Ortez , A. Nascimento , P. Casano","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70003-9","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70003-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This review and discussion of current literature is based on the case of a teenager with Down syndrome (DS) who presents symptoms compatible with Hashimoto's encephalitis (HE).</p></div><div><h3>Clinical case</h3><p>A sixteen-year-old male with DS had a subacute onset of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) was confirmed and steroid treatment initiated, with positive results, so the diagnosis of HE was made.</p></div><div><h3>Discussion</h3><p>HT is a particularly common disease among patients that usually have autoimmune disorders, such as persons with DS. HE is a treatable condition that is poorly recognized in children and has been reported only twice with DS.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"14 1","pages":"Pages 10-13"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70003-9","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74426568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Rodríguez Martínez, B. Espín Jaime, A. González-Meneses López, M. González Fernández-Palacios, A. Pizarro Martín, I. Gómez de Terreros Sánchez
{"title":"Coeliac disease profile in Down syndrome patients","authors":"A. Rodríguez Martínez, B. Espín Jaime, A. González-Meneses López, M. González Fernández-Palacios, A. Pizarro Martín, I. Gómez de Terreros Sánchez","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70002-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70002-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction and objective</h3><p>Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are a major risk group for coeliac disease (CD). The aim of this study is to find differences in the CD profile in this group in order to take a different medical approach.</p></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><p>This observational, descriptive and comparative study included 81 patients aged under 15 years monitored between January 1999 and December 2008. Patients were divided into two groups, a first group including 28 children with CD and DS, and a second age— and sex-matched group of 53 children with CD and no DS. Retrospective data from medical records were analyzed.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>There were no statistically significant differences in age at diagnosis, clinical presentation, symptoms at diagnosis, body measurements, serological markers and histological data. Members of the DS group were significantly likelier to have no family history of CD or an association with autoimmune thyroiditis. Breastfeeding was initiated less frequently in the DS group, and the introduction of gluten was significantly delayed. The genetic study showed a significantly high frequency of the DQ8 heterodimer in patients with SD.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>The clinical profile of CD in children with DS appears to be similar to that for children without this condition. The risk heterodimer distribution in DS individuals in this series differs from published data. Some nutritional features in this population could entail new risk factors that might trigger the onset of CD.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"14 1","pages":"Pages 3-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70002-7","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91777408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Depression and Down syndrome","authors":"B. G. Peñuelas","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70004-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70004-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"1 1","pages":"14-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79818462","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Depression and Down syndrome","authors":"B. Garvía Peñuelas","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70004-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70004-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Like anyone else, people with Down syndrome can suffer mental health problems that require diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The higher number of depressions seen in recent years is a cause for concern and must be taken on by health professionals and families.</p><p>Depression is difficult to diagnose in people with Down syndrome as its symptoms can be mistaken with those of other conditions. This paper sets out to define depression, highlight the specific manifestation of symptoms and give guidelines on how it can be diagnosed and treated. Importance is also placed on prevention.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"14 1","pages":"Pages 14-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70004-0","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90020995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trisomy 21: an amazing journey towards the dignity of others","authors":"M. Terribas","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70001-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70001-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"14 1","pages":"Pages 1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70001-5","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90020996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. R. Martínez, B. E. Jaime, A. López, M. Fernández-Palacios, A. P. Martín, I. Sánchez
{"title":"Coeliac disease profile in Down syndrome patients","authors":"A. R. Martínez, B. E. Jaime, A. López, M. Fernández-Palacios, A. P. Martín, I. Sánchez","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70002-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S2171-9748(10)70002-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"20 1","pages":"3-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86398312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dementia Symptoms in Down Syndrome","authors":"Bessy Benejam","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(09)70018-2","DOIUrl":"10.1016/S2171-9748(09)70018-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>It has been demonstrated that persons with Down syndrome (DS) develop neuropathological characteristics of Alzheimer's disease (AD) after the age of 40. Surprisingly, not all these patients will show clinical symptoms of dementia. This article is a review of the criteria currently used for diagnosis and includes a description of how dementia symptoms manifest in individuals with DS.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"13 2","pages":"Pages 18-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(09)70018-2","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91199180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"11th Ramon trias fargas award for down syndrome research-2009","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/S2171-9748(09)70023-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/S2171-9748(09)70023-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":100720,"journal":{"name":"International Medical Review on Down Syndrome","volume":"13 2","pages":"Pages 30-32"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://sci-hub-pdf.com/10.1016/S2171-9748(09)70023-6","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"137289255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}