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Man kicked woman with Down syndrome in the head, prosecutors say
Wed May 30 17:33:55 EDT 2012
A man who was caught on video kicking his roommate with Down syndrome in the head is expected to appear in court Wednesday after being charged with one felony count of dependent adult abuse.
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Birth ethics under fire
Tue May 29 20:00:50 EDT 2012
A support group for parents of children with Down Syndrome is accusing the Ministry of Health of alleged selective breeding.
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Worcester could get new DNA test for Down syndrome
Sat May 26 00:23:18 EDT 2012
A simple blood test done on maternal serum early in the first trimester of pregnancy to determine if a baby has Down syndrome, or Trisomy 13 or Trisomy 18, more severe genetic syndromes, will likely be offered to mothers in Worcester County later this year.
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New fetal DNA test detects Down syndrome
Sun May 20 04:41:35 EDT 2012
WORCESTER - A simple blood test done on maternal serum early in the first trimester of pregnancy to determine if a baby has Down syndrome, or Trisomy 13 or Trisomy 18, more severe genetic syndromes, will likely be offered to mothers in Worcester County later this year.
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Down Syndrome and Abortion: A Personal Choice
Sun May 27 06:33:06 EDT 2012
Down Syndrome (also called Down's Syndrome) is a pretty touchy topic for some, and for good reason. It's a developmental disorder that is caused by the 21st chromosome to duplicate, resulting in developing . . .
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Reaction stuns Down Syndrome mother
Sat May 19 02:30:07 EDT 2012
Suzy Dymock is astounded at the reaction to a protest by parents of Down syndrome children.
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Down syndrome sufferer becomes scout leader
Wed May 23 13:17:21 EDT 2012
Matthew Bellette has risen above his disability to lead others.
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WILL: Despite Down syndrome, Jon an equal at ballpark
Mon May 14 11:30:34 EDT 2012
When Jonathan Frederick Will was born 40 years ago — on May 4, 1972, his father's 31st birthday — the life expectancy for people with Down syndrome was about 20 years. That is understandable.
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Bay State likely to see new test for Down syndrome
Sun May 27 00:09:28 EDT 2012
A fetal DNA test that could replace invasive screening may be offered to pregnant women in Worcester County.
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Toddler Inspires Hundreds to Race for Down Syndrome Charity
Thu May 17 19:14:14 EDT 2012
Cody's Dash for Down Syndrome is expected to lure hundreds to a Hopkins park for a good cause. Cody Jackson, 15 months, is just learning to crawl but is already making a huge impact on others with down syndrome.
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