Down syndrome
Synonyms: Trisomy 21
A total autosomal trisomy that is caused by the presence of a third (partial or total) copy of chromosome 21 and that is characterized by variable intellectual disability muscular hypotonia and joint laxity often associated with a characteristic facial dysmorphism and various anomalies such as cardiac gastrointestinal neurosensorial or endocrine defects.
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Advocacy Organizations
SK-1786/2014-15
VISION To promote an inclusive & accessible society in which everybody including poor, marginalized and disadvantaged communities have to entertain equal opportunities and facilities MISSION To improve quality of life for people with Rare Diseases in Pakistan and promote their inherent right to be accepted and included as valued and equal members of their communities.
DDX3X Foundation
Our mission is to connect families, resources, and the medical community to advance research for a treatment or cure to DDX3X Syndrome. Our ultimate goal is to accelerate brain function in individuals affected by DDX3X Syndrome through advances in cell and gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.
Rare Chromosome Disorder Support Group – Unique
To inform, support and alleviate the isolation of anyone affected by a rare chromosome or single gene disorder and to raise public awareness.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live assists individuals living with catastrophic injuries and illnesses to fundraise toward their medical expenses and related costs.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
Clinical Trials
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