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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.

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Celiac Disease with Dr. Srinath, Part 3

Arvind Srinath, MD, joins us for the final of 3 podcasts on gastrointestinal issues. Today, he discusses celiac disease in Down syndrome.
Released: 5/4/13

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Constipation with Dr. Srinath, Part 2

Arvind Srinath, MD, discusses issues related to constipation. It’s the second of a three part series about gastrointestinal issues that impact children with Down syndrome.
Released: 4/15/13

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Gastroesophageal Reflux with Dr. Srinath, Part 1

Arvind Srinath, MD, discusses gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). It’s the first of a three part series about gastrointestinal issues that impact children with Down syndrome.
Released: 3/27/13

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World Down Syndrome Day

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day with us on March 21, 2013. Watch the video "Dreams" featuring children and adults who have Down syndrome talking about their dreams and what they're proud of in their lives. This fun and inspirational video made by Scott and Julia Elliott celebrates the work of the National Down Syndrome Society and the larger Down syndrome community.

Transitions

In this podcast Dr. Vellody answers a parent’s question about how to prepare for the transition from the birth to three programs into the school system. Down Syndrome Center Coordinator Sheila Cannon, an expert in the transition process, provides information and insight.
Released: 3/8/13

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Interview with Dr. Nowalk, Infectious Diseases, Part 2

Andrew Nowalk, MD, PhD, joins us again for the second part of his interview. In this podcast, he discusses the infectious issues faced by children treated at the Down Syndrome Center at Children’s Hospital and ways to help reduce those risks.
Released: 2/27/13

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Interview with Dr. Nowalk, Infectious Diseases, Part 1

Andrew Nowalk, MD, PhD, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist, discusses his background as a physician and parent, along with infectious issues faced by children treated at the Down Syndrome Center at Children’s Hospital.
Released: 2/20/13

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Introduction

Kishore Vellody, MD, Medical Director of the Down Syndrome Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC introduces you to this podcast series. After discussing his background, Dr. Vellody interviews Sheila Cannon, MEd, coordinator for Children’s Down Syndrome Center.
Released: 2/11/13

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Last Update
May 10, 2013

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