By Sara T. Davis, TechCrunch EditorThe down syndrome family is known for its diverse and often difficult social interactions.While a person with the condition may experience a lot of anxiety and stress in their daily life, their symptoms can also be debilitating.For example, some people with Down Syndrome can experience debilitating anxiety.Others with Down syndromeRead More
Australia’s snake population hits record low
Posted November 16, 2019 15:34:23The Australian snake population has fallen by about 20 per cent over the past five years, according to new figures from the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.Key points:The number of confirmed snake deaths dropped from 14,732 to 12,937 over the five yearsThe snake population is also at record lows inRead More
Why Down Syndrome Is the Most Common Side Effects of Anesthesia
The down syndrome (DS) is a genetic condition in which the body’s ability to process pain and suffering is severely limited, and the affected person may experience a variety of symptoms, including muscle weakness, pain, muscle spasms, weakness, confusion, and seizures.The syndrome is characterized by abnormally low body temperature, which can cause the person toRead More
What is happy down syndrome and why are you so scared?
Happy down syndrome is a rare disorder in which the brain is damaged, causing people to experience sadness, anger and depression.It is often seen in older people, and in some children, but can also occur in people with intellectual disabilities.Read moreNews in Science4.9K Shares Share Share Share 4.8K Share Share
Which animal needs help?
We are still trying to comprehend the world around us and the ways that it shapes us, but the down syndrome ferrets are one of the most beautiful animals around.Here are some milestones for Down Syndrome ferrets and what it means to have them: The ferret’s feet are very long and very furry. The ferret hasRead More
How to define Down syndrome, but not all sufferers are suffering
Defining Down syndrome is not as simple as saying it is an autism spectrum disorder.Many sufferers have normal brain development, but do not necessarily meet the diagnostic criteria.It is not clear why this is the case.Some have normal brains and some do not.Some may be very intelligent but not necessarily social.Others have normal social skillsRead More
Man who suffered from down syndrome ‘lives to regret’
A man who suffered a debilitating and fatal condition that left him unable to chew and spit has told of his life to regret.Tom Lacy was born with Down Syndrome and was diagnosed at seven.He said: “I’m lucky I didn’t have that.It’s a terrible thing to be able to walk, but I’ve done it.I canRead More
Down syndrome gymnasts are a rarity
A gymnast from the UK has spoken out about the stigma she faced when she was diagnosed with Down syndrome at the age of six.In a recent interview with the BBC, 19-year-old Olivia DePaula revealed that she has a ‘very small’ amount of Down syndrome and that she is not used to the attention itRead More
Which Down Syndrome name is the best for you?
The name down syndrome is now a popular choice for people who want to be known as someone who has Down syndrome.According to the National Down Syndrome Society, over 1,300,000 people have Down syndrome and more than 1.6 million people have a name with the syndrome.The name is also used for people with a familyRead More
What you need to know about Down Syndrome: An update
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is urging parents to get their children up to date on their diagnosis, saying a new vaccine for the devastating neurological disorder known as Down syndrome could help reduce the number of cases in the U.S. by up to half.“The goal of our new vaccination schedule is to reduceRead More