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This case report discusses bilateral wrist dislocation in trisomy 21
Abstract:
Ligamentous laxity is common in Trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome). The literature has numerous reports of atlanto-axial instability, patellar instability, carpal instability and other manifestations of joint instability. To date, no report has been published in the English literature describing non-traumatic unilateral or bilateral wrist dislocation either in trisomy 21 or in any other more...
International Classification:
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Categories:
bilateral wrist dislocation
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Pediatr Orthop B,
Vol: 10 Page: 349-51 October 2001
W. M. Jan; J. G. Kennedy; F. E. Dowling; E. E. Fogarty; D. Moore
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The aim of this study was to examine the medical needs of children and adolescents with Down syndrome
Abstract:
Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosomal cause of developmental disability in Ireland. Children with DS have a high incidence of associated treatable medical disorders where early intervention carries a better outcome. Currently there are no agreed protocols for the screening and management of children and adults with DS in Ireland. A cross-sectional study of 394 children and more...
International Classification:
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified - Down syndrome
Categories:
Down syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Ir Med J,
Vol: 98 Page: 48-52 February 2005
J. Murphy; H. M. Hoey; M. Philip; E. F. Roche; S. Macken; P. Mayne; D. Duff; M. O'Keefe; D. McShane; E. Fogarty; M. O'Regan
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The aim of this study was to describe the oral health of children with Down syndrome in Ireland
Abstract:
The authors investigated the oral health of a convenience sample of 71 children with Down syndrome. The study group had a lower caries prevalence but similar levels of unmet treatment needs as children at special and mainstream schools. Treatment experience varied with age: 5-year-olds had more extractions and fewer restorations, and 15-year olds had fewer extractions and more more...
International Classification:
Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities - Chromosomal abnormalities, not elsewhere classified - Down syndrome
Categories:
Down syndrome
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Spec Care Dentist,
Vol: 24 Page: 55-60 2004 Mar-Apr
C. Bradley; T. McAlister
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This aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in children and adolescents with DS and the feasibility of screening for hypothyroidism using capillary dried blood spot thyroid stimulating hormone from infancy
Abstract:
Thyroid dysfunction is more common in individuals with Down's syndrome (DS) than in the general population, whose clinical features can mask the presenting signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Biochemical screening is necessary; however, venepuncture may be difficult. AIMS: To assess the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in children and adolescents with DS and the feasibility of more...
International Classification:
Endcrine, nutritional and metabolic disease - thyroid dysfunction
Categories:
hypothyroidism; dried blood spot; thyroid stimulating hormone
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab,
Vol: 21 Page: 155-63 February 2008
J. Murphy; M. Philip; S. Macken; J. Meehan; E. Roche; P. D. Mayne; M. O'Regan; H. M. Hoey
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