Optimal care for children with Down syndrome in India.
Indian J Pediatr
;
1996 Jan-Feb; 63(1): 121-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-78754
ABSTRACT
Medical problems which arise in Down Syndrome are reviewed. Guidelines for management including early diagnosis of congenital heart defects, gastrointestinal anomalies, eye problems, hearing defects, thyroid dysfunction, at lanto-axial instability, prognosis for mental retardation, and role of early stimulation are provided. Prenatal diagnosis in high risk pregnancies is recommended.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Prenatal Diagnosis
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Quality of Life
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Adolescent
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Guidelines as Topic
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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