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THE PODIUM | Good news for Colorado — epicenter of Down syndrome research
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For nearly 20 years, Down syndrome has been one of the least funded genetic conditions by our National Institutes of Health (NIH) despite being the leading cause of developmental delay in the U.S. and the world. That’s surprising, especially since birthrates and the lifespan of people with Down syndrome have nearly doubled during the same…
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Rep. Mike Coffman’s VA bill applauded by Down syndrome advocates
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U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, R-Aurora, is picking up advocates for Down Syndrome research in support of his bill to help veterans. Last week Coffman and Republican Reps. Pete Sessions of Texas and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington introduced H.R. 5191, the Medical Improvement of Neurodegenerative Diseases (MIND) Act. If they can pass it, the bill…
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Down syndrome advocates tell Congress research leads to breakthroughs
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WASHINGTON – Actor and Down syndrome advocate Frank Stephens was greeted by a standing ovation after he testified at a congressional hearing Wednesday. Stephens, who lives in the Washington, D.C, area, spoke on behalf the Denver-based Global Down Syndrome Foundation at a hearing to determine whether Congress should fund more research into the genetic abnormality.…
