Down Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham

What causes Down syndrome? What are signs someone has Down syndrome? Can Down syndrome be treated? Brian Skotko, M.D, M.P.P., Medical Geneticist and Emma Campbell Endowed Chair on Down Syndrome at MassGeneral Hospital for Children, answers patients' most commonly searched questions about Down syndrome.

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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Why Is It Called Down Syndrome?
0:34 - What Causes Down Syndrome?
2:06 - How Can You Tell Someone Has Down Syndrome?
2:44 - Can Down Syndrome Be Treated?
4:00 - Common Co-Occurring Conditions Along With Down Syndrome
5:55 - Does Down Syndrome Occur Equally In All Racial And Ethnic Groups?
6:07 - Does Down Syndrome Occur Equally In Males And Females?
6:20 - How Many People With Down Syndrome Are There In The World?
6:42 - What Is The Current Life Expectancy For Someone With Down Syndrome?
7:07 - What Is It Like To Be A Parent Of Someone With Down Syndrome?
8:05 - What Is It Like To Be A Sibling Of Someone With Down Syndrome?
8:58 - What Is It Like To Have Down Syndrome?

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Down Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment | Mass General Brigham
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