Education. Dermatology is one of the most highly competitive medical fields, and requires several years of education and training. The first step is an undergraduate degree from a four-year college, including pre-medical courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics, and chemistry.
Diagnosing Down Syndrome. Down syndrome is typically diagnosed during pregnancy or shortly after birth. Learn about the screenings available and what they mean.
1 People with Down syndrome have a greatly increased risk of dementia â signs and symptoms may begin around age 50. 2  Those who have dementia also have a higher rate of seizures. 3  Having Down syndrome also increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. 4  Sleep apnea.