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There is no specific treatment for Down syndrome. A child born with a gastrointestinal blockage may need major surgery immediately after birth. Certain heart defects may also require surgery. Wh...[read article]

Tests for Down Syndrome

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Karyotyping is a test to examine chromosomes in a sample of cells, which can help identify genetic problems as the cause of a disorder or disease. This test can...  More
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Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Amniotic Fluid Alpha-1-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test
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Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is the removal of a small piece of placenta tissue (chorionic villi) from the uterus during early pregnancy to screen the baby for g...  More
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The triple marker screen test (also called the maternal serum screening test or multiple marker test), is a blood test that is performed usually between the 14th an...  More
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Unconjugated Estriol (uE3) Level Test
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Alpha fetoprotein (AFP) is a protein normally produced by the liver and yolk sac of a fetus. AFP levels decrease soon after birth. AFP probably has no normal functi...  More
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A quantitative human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) test measures the specific level of HCG in the blood. HCG is a hormone produced during pregnancy. See also: H...  More
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US Scan for Fetal Nuchal Translucency
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Amniocentesis is a test during pregnancy that removes a small amount of fluid from the sac around the baby to look for birth defects and chromosome problems.  More
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Detailed information on fetal echocardiography, including how the fetal echocardiography is performed and what happens after the procedure  More
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Medical Procedures for Down Syndrome

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Genetic counseling is a process in which a qualified professional shares information about genetic conditions. This information includes specifics about the conditi...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Down Syndrome What's this?

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Zinc formulations have been used since Ancient Egyptian times to enhance wound healing, although the usefulness of this approach is only partially confirmed by clin...  More
Efficacy Grade B
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5-HTP is the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin. It is obtained commercially from the seeds of the plant Griffonia simplicifolia . 5-HTP has been suggested...  More
Efficacy Grade C
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