title: Optimal care for children with Down syndrome in India.
abstract: Medical problems which arise in Down Syndrome are reviewed. Guidelines for management including early diagnosis of congenital heart defects, gastrointestinal anomalies, eye problems, hearing defects, thyroid dysfunction, at lanto-axial instability, prognosis for mental retardation, and role of early stimulation are provided. Prenatal diagnosis in high risk pregnancies is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
authors.forename: I C
authors.initials: IC
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kabra
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Gangakhedkar
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011788:Quality of Life