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Down Syndrome Center PodcastAuthor: Kishore Vellody, MD
This podcast contains information for caregivers and providers regarding Down syndrome. Hosted by Dr. Kishore Vellody, Medical Director of the Down Syndrome Center of Western Pennsylvania and former President of the National Down Syndrome Congress. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#228 - Central Neural Drive and Breathing in Down Syndrome
Thursday, 18 June, 2026
Drs. Jay Nair and Helen Milligan are both doctors of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University. They joined us on the podcast today to talk about the concept of a Central Neural Drive and how this impacts people with Down syndrome. They are conducting a study on this topic and are looking for participants. For more information on the study, contact Dana R. Johnsn at nairlab@jefferson.edu, 215-326-9153. If you would like to suggest a topic for us to cover on the podcast, please send an e-mail to DownSyndromeCenter@chp.edu. If you would like to partner with the Down Syndrome Center, including this podcast, please visit https://givetochildrens.org/downsyndromecenter. We are thankful for the generous donation from Caring for Kids – The Carrie Martin Fund that provides the funding for the podcast recording equipment and hosting costs for this podcast.
