Medical Issues in Down Syndrome: What Every Parent Needs to Know - Dr. Kishore Vellody

Down Syndrome Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Welcome to the 2013 Down Syndrome Podcast Series provided by Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and  hosted by Kishore Vellody, MD, medical director of Children’s Down Syndrome Center. The podcasts will focus on a wide range of issues related to down syndrome for parents, caregivers, educators, and medical professionals. Podcasts are updated regularly and will feature discussions with medical experts in cardiology, otolaryngology, sleep disorders, infectious diseases, and more. Download and subscribe to this podcast series on iTunes. If you have a topic that you would like us to discuss, please send an email to downsyndromecenter@gmail.com. Note: IE9 and IE10 users, please view these podcasts through iTunes. Medical Issues in Down Syndrome: What Every Parent Needs to Know This six-part presentation was given by Kishore Vellody, MD, medical director of the Down Syndrome Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC at the 2013 National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Convention held July 19-21, in Denver, Colo. Released: 7/26/13 Medical Issues in Ds, Part 1 (Background, Genetics, Developmental) Dr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the first of six parts, discussing background, genetics, and developmental issues in Down syndrome. Direct download: Medical_Issues_in_Ds_Part_1_Background_Genetics_Developmental.mp3  Medical Issues in Ds, Part 2 (Cardiac, Gastro)  Dr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the second of six parts, discussing Cardiac and Gastrointestinal issues in Down syndrome. Direct download: Medical_Issues_in_Ds_Part_2_Cardiac_Gastro.mp3  Medical Issues in Ds, Part 3 (ENT, Ophtho, Endocrine, Hematologic, Musculoskeletal) Dr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the third of six parts, discussing ENT, Ophthalmologic, Endocrine, Hematologic, and Musculoskeletal issues in Down syndrome.  Direct download: Medical_Issues_in_Ds_Part_3__ENT_Ophtho_Endocrine_Hematologic_Musculoskeletal.mp3 Medical Issues in Ds, Part 4 (Atlantoaxial instability, Neurologic, Dental, General Pediatric) Dr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the fourth of six parts, discussing Atlantoaxial instability, Neurologic, Dental, and General Pediatric issues in Down syndrome.  Direct download: Medical_Issues_in_Ds_Part_4_Atlantoaxial_instability_Neurologic_Dental_General_Pediatric.mp3  Medical Issues in Ds, Part 5 (Dietary, Behavioral, DS Center) Dr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013.  This is the fifth of six parts, discussing Dietary and Behavioral issues in Down syndrome and the role of a comprehensive Down Syndrome Center. Direct download: Medical_Issues_in_Ds_Part_5_Dietary_Behavioral_DS_Center.mp3  Medical Issues in Ds, Part 6 (Q&A) Dr. Vellody spoke at the National Down Syndrome Congress meeting in Denver, Colorado in July 2013. This is the final of six parts, an informal question and answer session that followed the talk. Direct download: Medical_Issues_in_Ds_Part_6_QA.mp3