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Callie M. Cox | Obituary
Callie Marie Cox was born to Jeff and Heidi Cox on September 5, 1995 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Two weeks…
COVID-19 Does Not Seriously Affect Children With PH, Texas Study Finds
COVID-19 tends not to cause serious illness or death in children with pulmonary hypertension (PH), but its long-term consequences remain unknown, according to a study in a center in Texas.
The study, "Outcomes of COVID-19 infection in…
Clark Co. woman turns family tragedy into a mission to help others
CLARK Co., Wisconsin (WEAU) - A Clark County woman works to help parents affected by miscarriage or the loss of a baby after losing her son.In 2019, Sierra Strangfeld lost her son Samuel to Down's syndrome. This is a genetic condition…
Shannon Daley Memorial Fund hosts 20th annual golf tournament on September 27
The 20th Annual Shannon Daley Memorial Fund Golf Tournament will be held on September 27 at the Copper Hill Country Club in Ringoes.The fund was created to help families in the area who are suffering financial hardship due to a child with a…
Global Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing Market trends, growth, size, forecast and major players are…
The non-invasive prenatal test (DPNI), commonly referred to as cell-free DNA testing, is considered a significant extension of the variety of diagnostic methods used to detect fetal chromosomal abnormalities. NIPT is also…
The masking problem is personal, thanks to our gentle Violet
People see me under my mask and assume they know my politics. They don't. It's okay with me. But I wish they knew Violet. Some readers may recall hearing about her last fall during Down Syndrome Awareness Month. At the time, my wife…
Children with Down’s Syndrome represent New York | Children who make AS great
Six San Antonio-area children with Down's syndrome will appear on the Times Square jumbotron in New York on Saturday.
SAN ANTONIO - Nolah McBride is a person of image. If the camera clicks, it's Nolah posing.…
Frankie makes history in UK’s first inclusive bridal photoshoot
Six disabled models took part in the UK's first inclusive bridal photoshoot. 7-year-old model Frankie from Andover is very special because she was born with Down's syndrome or more commonly known as Down syndrome.…
child with Down’s syndrome will be featured on NYC JumboTron | Reporting
Three-year-old Harper Fightmaster is surrounded by a loving family, but on September 18 she will receive…
AAM – Air pollution and Alzheimer’s
Air pollution is a proven environmental risk. It is known to be linked to both respiratory diseases and those of the heart and vascular system. However, recently, its association with Alzheimer's disease (AD) has been suspected and…