Down Syndrome

References

Citations

  1. Elias ER, et al. (2007). Chromosomal disorders: Abnormal number section of Genetics and dysmorphology. In WW Hay et al., eds., Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment, 18th ed., pp. 1031–1032. New York: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill.

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Other Works Consulted

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine (2002). A consensus statement on health care transitions for young adults with special health care needs. Pediatrics, 110(6): 1304–1306.

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  • Smith DS (2001). Health care management of adults with Down syndrome. American Family Physician, 64(6): 1031–1038.

  • Summers AM, et al. (2007). Prenatal screening for fetal aneuploidy. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 187. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada, 29(2): 146–161.


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