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Dr. Skotko Creates Online Course on Down Syndrome for Healthcare Professionals. |
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Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition in humans, but do you know the latest evidence-based medicine on how to best manage these patients? Much has changed since medical school! Many healthcare guidelines and emerging literature are changing the way that individuals with Down syndrome are diagnosed, followed, and managed. Astute physicians can now detect associated conditions before they become symptomatic in an effort to maximize health care development. The goal of this course is to review the latest advances in healthcare management of children with Down syndrome so that primary care pediatricians and other interested health care professionals can provide exceptional care.
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Dr. Skotko Interviewed About Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome |
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Dr. Skotko and Michele Hoenig were interviewed on FOX News in Boston about the impact of prenatal testing on Down syndrome. Dr. Skotko discusses his recent leading article about forthcoming prenatal testing for Down syndrome.
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Dr. Skotko Presents Testimony on Down Syndrome before Congress |
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On February 26, 2009, Dr. Skotko presented testimony in Washington, D.C., before the Down Syndrome Congressional Caucus on research promises and clinical advances for people with Down syndrome. A copy of his testimony is available here.
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Dr. Skotko Interviewed About New Book for Brothers and Sisters |
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Dr. Skotko was interviewed on Boston's FOX News about the new book that he and Sue Levine co-authored: Fasten Your Seatbelt: A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters . Dr. Skotko was joined by Laurie Maranian and Tyler Streeter, who shared their experiences in having a brother and sister with Down syndrome.
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President Signs Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act |
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 On October 8, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosed Conditions Awareness Act (S. 1810), originally introduced by Senators Kennedy (D-MA) and Brownback (R-KS). This legislation, now becoming Public Law 110-374, was informed by Dr. Skotko's research available here and summarized in this press release from Children's Hospital Boston, this press release from the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress, and this news announcement from Harvard University.
Caroline Shea, Chuck Maranian, Matthew Cullen, Stephen Roller, Brian Skotko, Ben Allard. Photo credit: Liza Green
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