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Primary Care of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Most adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive care through primary care providers in their communities. An interdisciplinary approach that incorporates home- and community-based services is effective and can be facilitated by care managers in a medical home model. Preventive services should follow established guidelines as in the general population…

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Review Article

CME Article: Care of the Adult Patient with Down Syndrome

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, occurs in 1 of every 691 live births in the United States.1 It is by far the most common birth defect and chromosomal disorder in live-born infants.2 Despite its prevalence, there is minimal literature on the comprehensive care of adult patients with Down…

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