Sequenom launched its MaterniT21 cell free DNA screen on the marketplace in October 2011. Four years later, screens like Sequenom’s remain largely unregulated. The FDA is moving to change that.
Continue reading... December 8, 2015
A&E’s Born This Way: Down syndrome meets The Real World
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at 10 pm on A&E, individuals with Down syndrome break down another barrier: they star in a reality-TV show called Born This Way.
Continue reading... December 4, 2015
The ABLE Act: changing the cost of a life with Down syndrome
Since the House of Representatives passed the ABLE Act in December 2014, it has gone on to be enacted into law with dozens of states already enacting enabling legislation for the ABLE savings accounts and the Treasury Department finalizing regulations for these accounts. A thought occurred on the impact these savings accounts will also have […]
Continue reading... December 1, 2015
3 Steps to Increasing Down Syndrome Awareness
Today is #GivingTuesday. Here are 3 easy steps you can take today to increase Down syndrome awareness with medical professionals and new and expectant parents.
Continue reading... November 2, 2015
Sequenom’s Whole Genome Sequencing: Reckless Prenatal Care
Sequenom, the maker of MaterniT21, has announced a further expansion of its testing: MaterniT Genome. This continues the reckless practice of prenatal genetic testing.
Continue reading... October 19, 2015
Rewriting the story of Down syndrome
For many, thanks to deinstitutionalization, education inclusion, and medical treatments, they know a different Down syndrome than others. This new knowledge is rewriting the story of Down syndrome.
Continue reading... October 14, 2015
Laws require Doctors give Down syndrome information with prenatal test
October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. In 2015, groups combined in an effort to ensure patients receive accurate information with the delivery of a test result of Down syndrome for their child.
Continue reading... September 28, 2015
Our story: turning two-thirds of a trisomy
Today is my birthday. This year, I’m two-thirds the number of chromosomes for trisomy 21.
Continue reading... September 21, 2015
Balancing prenatal information: medical outreach by local Down syndrome support organizations
Prenatal testing for Down syndrome is supposed to be about providing information to expectant mothers. But, most mothers are not receiving all the information. Some local support organizations are trying to bridge this information gap.
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