Research on Down syndrome discussed by scientists at University of Michigan
2007 NOV 21 -- According to recent research from the United States, "Skeletal dysplasias are a heterogeneous group of disorders in which there is abnormal cartilage and bone formation, growth, and remodeling." "There are more than 200 described skeletal clysplasias. Skeletal dysplasias can affect the spine in various ways, with attendant neurosurgical implications for diagnosis and treatment," wrote D. Song and colleagues, University of Michigan. The researchers concluded: "Craniocervical junction abnormalities, atlantoaxial subluxation, and kyphoscoliotic deformity are among the common spinal problems that are found in certain skeletal dysplasias." Song and colleagues published their study in Neurosurgery Clinics of North America (Spinal disorders associated with skeletal dysplasias and syndromes. Neurosurgery Clinics of North America, 2007;18(3):499+). For additional information, contact C.O. Maher, University of Michigan, Dept. of Neurosurgery, 1500 E Med Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. Publisher contact information for the journal Neurosurgery Clinics of North America is: W B Saunders Co-Elsevier Inc., 1600 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Ste. 1800, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2899, USA. Keywords: United States, Ann Arbor, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Genetics, University of Michigan. This article was prepared by Genetics & Environmental Health Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2007, Genetics & Environmental Health Week via NewsRx.com.
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