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 SD. Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down
SD. Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down 4 (1): 2-8 (2000 Mar)

Heart study in Down syndrome population of Albacete

Rosario Linares Garcia-Valdecasas*, Almudena Castro Lobera**
*Equipo de Atencion al Drogodependiente de Albacete.
**Delegacion de Sanidad de Albacete.

SD. Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down 4 (1): 9-12 (2000 Mar)

Oral lichen planus in two patients with Down syndrome

Jose Lopez Lopez*, Xavier Rosello Llabres*, Enric Jane Salas** y Eduardo Chimenos Kutsner***
*Doctor en Medicina. Especialista en estomatologia. Profesor asociado de la Facultad de Odontologia. Universidad de Barcelona.
**Licenciado en Medicina. Especialista de estomatologia. Profesor asociado de la Facultad de Odontologia. Universidad de Barcelona.
***Doctor en Medicina. Especialista de estomatologia. Profesor titular de la Facultad de Odontologia. Universidad de Barcelona.

SD. Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down 4 (1): 13-15 (2000 Mar)

Early intervention: A contribution to individual growth

Marta Golano
Psicóloga y Coordinadora del Servicio de Atención Precoz de la Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down. Barcelona.

SD. Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down 4 (3): 34-40 (2000 Nov)

Motor development in children with Down syndrome

Pilar Póo, Rosa Gassió
Servei de Neuropediatria. Unitat Integrada Hospital Sant Joan de Déu-Clínic. Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Déu. Barcelona.

     The aim of this study was to analyze the motor development of a child population with Down syndrome. This is a longitudinal prospective study of 73 children receiving care in early stimulation centers. We assessed the correlations of several factors (muscle tone, associated disorders, and development quotient), as well as features of early stimulation, with age of acquisition of a number of motor items. Conclusion: results show a significant correlation of motor development with hypotonia, syndrome-linked disorders, and development quotient. No differences were found among different types of early stimulation.

SD. Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down 4 (3): 41-43 (2000 Nov)

Severe pneumonia due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae in Down syndrome

Josep M. Corretger*, Joaquim Bartrons**
*Pediatra, Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down. Barcelona.
**Unitat Integrada de Pediatria, Hospital Clinic - Sant Joan de Déu (Prof. R. Jiménez). Barcelona.

     Down syndrome (DS) is associated with a certain proclivity to respiratory tract infections in early years. DS-linked immune deficiency plays a determining role. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is particularly significant etiological agent of childhood pneumonias, causing atypical pneumonias. It commonly affects children older than 5, with mild self-limiting clinical symptoms. However, in children with DS or compromised immune systems, the respiratory manifestations may be prolonged and particularly severe. This is the case of a DS patient with pneumonia due to M. pneumoniae with severe progression.

SD. Revista Médica Internacional sobre el Síndrome de Down 4 (3): 44-46 (2000 Nov)

Mental health and Down syndrome

Beatriz Garvía Peñuelas
Psicóloga clínica, Centre Médic de la Fundació Catalana Síndrome de Down. Barcelona.

     From a sample of 366 case histories of people with Down syndrome (DS) who are seeing psychologists, we analyze the commonest concerns and causes of seeking help, as well as the ages of highest demand. Following a brief analysis of both psychopathological and healthy aspects, we stress the importance of correct psychodiagnosis to preclude attributing to DS certain personality and behavioral disorders that are not necessarily inherent to this syndrome. We also point out that certain organic conditions or diseases may give rise to behavioral or personality disturbances that are not of psychological origin.

Revised: April 10, 2001.