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Hospital statistics for Down Syndrome:
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- 0.008% (1,030) of hospital consultant episodes were for Down’s Syndrome in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 90% of hospital consultant episodes for Down’s Syndrome required hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 64% of hospital consultant episodes for Down’s Syndrome were for men in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 36% of hospital consultant episodes for Down’s Syndrome were for women in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
- 14% of hospital consultant episodes for Down’s Syndrome required emergency hospital admission in England 2002-03 (Hospital Episode Statistics, Department of Health, England, 2002-03)
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Trisomy 13 syndrome:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Supportive care is the only treatment for the infant with trisomy 13 syndrome.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Down syndrome:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Down syndrome has no known cure. Surgery to correct heart defects and other related congenital abnormalities and antibiotic therapy for recurrent infections have improved life expectancy considerably. Plastic surgery is occasionally done to correct the characteristic facial traits, especially the protruding tongue. Benefits beyond improved appearance may include improved speech, reduced susceptibility to dental caries, and fewer orthodontic problems later. Most patients with Down syndrome are now cared for at home and attend special education classes. As adults, some may work in a sheltered workshop or live in a group home facility.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Trisomy 18 syndrome:
Treatment
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Treatment is aimed at providing comfort for the infant and emotional support for the parents. Because the infant's sucking reflex is poor, nutrition is maintained using gavage feedings. Teach parents about home care and feeding techniques.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Down syndrome:
Treatment
(Handbook of Diseases)
Down syndrome has no known cure. Surgery to correct heart defects and other related congenital abnormalities and antibiotic therapy for recurrent infections have improved life expectancy considerably. Plastic surgery is occasionally done to correct the characteristic facial traits, especially the protruding tongue. Benefits beyond improved appearance may include improved speech, reduced susceptibility to dental caries, and fewer orthodontic problems later. Most Down syndrome patients are now cared for at home and attend special education classes. As adults, some may work in a sheltered workshop or live in a group home facility.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
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