Background Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality, with a
worldwide incidence of around 0.1% in live births. It is related to several conditions in which …

Endocrine manifestations of Down syndrome : Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes
and Obesity Endocrine manifestations of Down syndrome : Current Opinion in …

The present study aimed at comparing fat and lean masses between children and
adolescents with and without Down syndrome (DS) and evaluating the presence of sexual …

A remarkable feature of the brain is its sexual dimorphism. Sexual dimorphism in brain
structure and function is associated with clinical implications documented previously in …

Introduction: In the last decades, life expectancy of persons with Down syndrome (DS) has
dramatically increased and it is estimated that they will be living as long as the general …

Increased incidence of osteoporosis in Down syndrome has been reported, but etiology is
not established. We report low bone turnover markers and bone mineral density (BMD) in a …

Purpose To summarize the current literature regarding the effects of whole-body vibration
(WBV) therapy on the health-related physical fitness of children and adolescents with …

Aim To determine whether the bone mass of young people with Down syndrome may
increase, following a 21‐week conditioning training programme including plyometric jumps …

This meta-analysis aims to determine the effects of regular swimming on bone mineral
density (BMD) in young adults (18–30 years). A systematic search was performed in …

Sports participation opportunities for individuals with impairments are increasing. Whether
an athlete is beginning a sport or competing on the world stage for a podium finish, nutrition …