#185 - The Immune System in Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Dusan Bogunovic is the Director of the Center for Genetic Errors of Immunity at Columbia University Medical Center in New York. He joined the podcast today to share about the intriguing immune system in people with Down syndrome and their increased risk of inflammation and infection. For more information on Dr. Bogunovic research trial, go to . If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit .
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#184 - Baby Led Weaning (with Jill Rabin)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Jill Rabin joined the podcast today to discuss Baby Led Weaning and what that looks like for someone with Down syndrome. For more information: Rabin, Jill, and Gill Rapley. Your Baby Can Self-Feed, Too: Adapted Baby-Led Weaning for Children with Developmental Delays or Other Feeding Challenges. The Experiment, 2022. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit .
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#183 - Behavioral Support Services (with Dr. Santamaria)
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
The Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania's very own psychologist, Dr. Tarin Santamaria, joined the podcast to help us understand the "alphabet soup" of behavioral support services that are available in the community.
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#182 - Anesthesia in Down Syndrome, Part 2
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. James Hunt is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He joined the podcast to discuss specific issues related to anesthesia in Down syndrome. This is Part 2 of the podcast.
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#181 - Anesthesia in Down syndrome, Part 1
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. James Hunt is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He joined the podcast to discuss specific issues related to anesthesia in Down syndrome. This is Part 1 of the podcast.
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#180 - Sleep Questions!
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Lucy Lubinski is a Sleep Psychologist at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She joined the podcast today to discuss common sleep related issues in pediatrics and approaches to management. Pediatric Sleep Council If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit .
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#179 - Exceptional Families of the Military
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Rebecca Emerson and Austin Carrigg joined the podcast to talk about Exceptional Families of the Military, a 501 c(3) non-profit that helps families who are enrolled in the Department of Defense Exceptional Family Member Program. They discussed what to do when a diagnosis of Down syndrome is received while in the military and available supports and resources available to those families. Exceptional Families of the Military Down Syndrome Diagnosis Netword Military Families Group Military OneSource Center for Parent Information and Resources Ketotic Hypoglycemia International Family...
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#178 - John's Crazy Socks!
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
John and Mark Cronin joined the podcast today to talk about their world famous sock store called John's Crazy Socks. Listen to the podcast to find out why their mission is about something so much greater than "just socks." For more information about John's Crazy Socks (and to buy your own!), visit: If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit .
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#177 - Weight Loss Medications and Surgeries
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
Dr. Vibha Singhal, pediatric endocrinologist, and Dr. Kellen Hayes, bariatric surgeon, joined the podcast to give their thoughts on the latest buzz around weight loss medications and bariatric surgeries. They also give their thoughts specifically on these treatments/management strategies for people with Down syndrome. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to . If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit .
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#176 - Happy World Down Syndrome Day 2024!
Down Syndrome Center Podcast
NDSC Board Member and Self-Advocate Craig Blackburn joined the podcast to share about the amazing work that he is doing. He and his mother Pat Ehrle shared about their experiences and what World Down Syndrome Day means to them.
info_outlineDr. James Hunt is a pediatric anesthesiologist at Arkansas Children's Hospital. He joined the podcast to discuss specific issues related to anesthesia in Down syndrome. This is Part 1 of the podcast.