Down syndrome and consanguinity

Background: Among the genetics disorders, Down syndrome (DS) is the major cause of mental retardation, congenital heart and intestinal disease. So far, no certain therapeutic method has been suggested for the treatment of this syndrome. The aim of the current survey was to investigate the frequency...

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Main Authors: Amir Akhavan Rezayat, Mohammad Hassanzadeh Nazarabadi, Mohammad Sobhan Sheikh Andalibi, Hossein Mohaddes Ardabili, Maryam Shokri, Salmeh Mirzaie, Lida Jarahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2013;volume=18;issue=11;spage=995;epage=997;aulast=Rezayat