Issue #30 – JIA: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis -The Importance of Early Recognition

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It is well known by physicians and families that Down syndrome (DS) is associated with the development of autoimmune diseases, particularly thyroid dysfunction, diabetes mellitus and celiac disease. Children with DS regularly undergo screening for these diseases, often in specialized clinics.

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Issue #30 – Issue #30 – JIA: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis – Family Article

Posted on Posted in All Articles, Down Syndrome and Congenital Heart Defects

Yisrael, my 7-year-old son with DS, was born a healthy, beautiful baby. His nice development excited us every step along the way, promising a bright future! Years later, however, we found ourselves standing in the dark. We couldn’t figure out what had gone wrong. Gradually, his development slowed down. What did Yisrael need?

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