Editor: Mohammed Al-Biltagi

Down Syndrome Children - An Update

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Library License: US $396
ISBN: 978-1-68108-135-9 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-68108-134-2 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2015
DOI: 10.2174/97816810813421150101

Introduction

This book describes different medical problems that children with Down syndrome can encounter. Twelve chapters written by medical experts present information about the disease and give general guidelines for pediatric care. Readers are introduced to the epidemiology and risk factors associated with Down Syndrome followed by descriptions of medical issues related to the disease in children. These include neonatal problems, cardiac defects, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal problems, nervous system disorders, dental disorders and more. The book also includes information on mental health development and social issues that arise in the lives of affected children. This handbook will be essential for medical students, healthcare professionals and special education personnel who are involved in the care of children with Down syndrome.

Foreword

- Pp. i-ii (2)
Y. Eugene Yu
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Preface

- Pp. iii-iv (2)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi
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List of Contributors

- Pp. v
Mohammed Al-Biltagi
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Epidemiology and Prevalence of Down Syndrome

- Pp. 3-44 (42)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi
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Genetics of Down Syndrome: An Update

- Pp. 45-60 (16)
Solaf M. Elsayed
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Neonates with Down Syndrome

- Pp. 31-106 (76)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Adel A. Hagag
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Cardiovascular Disorders in Children with Down Syndrome

- Pp. 107-170 (64)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Osama Abd Rab Elrasoul Tolba
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Respiratory Problems in Children with Down Syndrome

- Pp. 171-222 (52)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi
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Are Gastrointestinal Disorders of Real Concern in Children with Down Syndrome?

- Pp. 223-256 (34)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi
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Infection in Children with Down Syndrome

- Pp. 257-297 (41)
Nermin K. Saeed
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Update in Hematology and Oncology in Down Syndrome

- Pp. 298-312 (15)
Mohamed Ramadan El-Shanshory
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Neurological Manifestations of Down Syndrome

- Pp. 313-347 (35)
Ashraf El-Mitwalli
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Psychological Change in Down Syndrome Children and Adolescents

- Pp. 348-384 (37)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Fu Yong Jiao, Vivian Song, Feilan Lv, April Wang, Guoyan Lee
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Anesthesia in Down Syndrome Children

- Pp. 385-418 (34)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Hasan Alasy, Avijit Gaikwad
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Dental Problems in Down Syndrome Children

- Pp. 419-466 (48)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi, Ahmed Kamal Saeed, John Jacob Meakkara, Vikas Raj Somarajan
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Subject Index

- Pp. 467-471 (5)
Mohammed Al-Biltagi
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