As the law stands in England, Wales and Scotland, doctors can authorise an abortion if “there is a substantial risk that if the child were born it would suffer from such physical or mental abnormalities as to be seriously handicapped”, meaning that if a foetus is found to have Down’s syndrome, the pregnancy can be … Read more
Offering regular colonoscopies to people with Lynch syndrome at any age will save lives, NHS England says. Source link
Ella Hines, 24, has Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, which increases her chances of getting cancer by 90%. Source link
A university is researching if giving new parents safety tips reduces incidents of the syndrome. Source link
EastEnders has shone a light on Edwards’ syndrome – a rare genetic condition affecting babies. Source link
Ethan, 8, and Justin Bieber both have Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), which can cause facial paralysis. Source link
More than 1 million Americans have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). While researchers tie it to problems involving the brain, immune system, and energy metabolism, the causes of the illness and a cure remain undiscovered. Dana J. Brimmer, PhD, a visiting scientist at the CDC, explains what doctors do know. Q: What is this disease? Brimmer: Myalgic … Read more
US scientists say they now know why thousands of soldiers who served in the 1991 conflict fell sick. Source link
May 5, 2022 – “Broken heart syndrome” may also happen after joyful life events, a new study suggests. Researchers are calling it “happy heart syndrome.” Broken heart syndrome, known officially as takotsubo syndrome, is a sudden form of heart failure. It’s thought to be triggered by negative life events, such as experiencing fear, grief, or … Read more
Lucienne, Charlotte and Sarah, from Sutton in south London, have all been part of the National Down Syndrome Policy Group which has been working to bring about change for people with the condition. After lobbying the government, listening to issues from people with Down’s syndrome and gaining the support of MPs, the Down Syndrome Act … Read more