The Intersection of Down Syndrome and Anxiety Down Syndrome (DS), resulting from a full or partial duplication of chromosome 21, is the most common chromosomal cause of intellectual disability (ID) and is associated with a distinctive physical phenotype and a specific neurocognitive profile. While decades of research have focused heavily on the physical health complications […]
Attitudes toward Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome: An Overview The advent of prenatal screening (PNS) for conditions such as Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) represents a significant advancement in medical genetics, offering prospective parents unprecedented information about the health status of their developing fetus. However, the availability and utilization of these technologies are deeply interwoven with […]