Long term melatonin treatment is safe in children with Down syndrome

Subpleural lung cysts (SPC) are seen in children with Down syndrome (DS). The incidence and the long term course of these lesions are not known. It is important for pediatricians and pediatric radiologists to be aware of these lung lesions since the DS patients’ longevity has increased and they have greater frequency to encounter the clinicians. Autopsy and the radiology series have shown that these lesions are often found in association with congenital heart disease, particularly the endocardial cushion defect and prematurity.

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Long-term maintenance of memory skills taught to children with Down syndrome

Down Syndrome Research and Practice ◽

10.3104/reports.56 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 103-109 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Sue Buckley ◽

Irene Broadley ◽

John MacDonald ◽

Glynis Laws

Keyword(s):

Down Syndrome ◽

Children With Down Syndrome ◽

Term Maintenance

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Electroclinical Features and Long-Term Outcome of Cryptogenic Epilepsy in Children with Down Syndrome

The Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1016/j.jpeds.2013.07.022 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 163 (6) ◽

pp. 1754-1758 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Alberto Verrotti ◽

Raffaella Cusmai ◽

Francesco Nicita ◽

Antonella Pizzolorusso ◽

Maurizio Elia ◽

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Keyword(s):

Down Syndrome ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Long Term Outcome ◽

Children With Down Syndrome

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Long-term evaluation of orofacial function in children with Down syndrome after treatment with a stimulating plate according to Castillo Morales

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry ◽

10.17796/jcpd.30.4.60q6841412763771 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 325-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

H Korbmacher ◽

J Limbrock ◽

B Kahl-Nieke

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Down Syndrome ◽

Children With Down Syndrome ◽

Before And After ◽

Tongue Position ◽

Term Evaluation ◽

Orofacial Function ◽

Initiation Of Therapy

The aim of this investigation was to evaluate the long-term orofacial development of Down children who received plate therapy according to Castillo Morales in their early childhood. The orofacial development of 27 Down children was documented before and after plate therapy and at a follow-up examination 13 years ± 6 months after initiation of therapy. The orofacial appearance significantly improved during therapy (p=0.00). During the follow-up, mouth posture remained stable (p=0.259), whereas tongue position further improved (p=0.034). A better long-term development was documented in children with initial severe orofacial dysfunctions.

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The necessity of rehabilitation in children with Down syndrome

Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal ◽

10.2478/tperj-2019-0007 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 12 (23) ◽

pp. 7-10

Author(s):

Elena Amăricăi ◽

Liliana Căţan ◽

Florentina Leorinţi

Keyword(s):

Down Syndrome ◽

Retrospective Study ◽

Growth Period ◽

Joint Hypermobility ◽

Outpatient Rehabilitation ◽

Rehabilitation Team ◽

Children With Down Syndrome ◽

Number Of Children ◽

Therapy Programme

AbstractIntroduction: Children with Down syndrome have associated impairments of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (joint hypermobility), and of the neurologic system (hypotonia, mental retardation, developmental delay).Aim: We conducted a retrospective study that had in view the quantification of the number of children suffering from Down syndrome who attended rehabilitation programmes in the Rehabilitation Department of “Louis Ţurcanu” Emergency Children’s Hospital Timisoara for a 3-year period (between November 2016 and October 2019).Methods: The study included 21 children with Down syndrome; their age ranged from 2 weeks to 15 years, with 52% of the children being in the 0-12 months group. All patients were included in a rehabilitation programme of the outpatient Rehabilitation Department (with 10 daily sessions) every 6 months.Results: We point out the importance of the rehabilitation team in the management of children with Down syndrome.Conclusion: The physical therapy programme should be for a long term, it should be started as early as possible (even in the first weeks of life) and followed continuously through the entire growth period and also during adulthood.

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