OLIVIA
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We found out about Olivia’s deletion through amniocentesis. She is one of the cases that is not hereditary, it was just a genetic anomaly. So far the main issues associated with her deletion are TOF with APVS. Olivia had her repair at 2 weeks old, on Valentines day of this year, but will still need surgeries as her replacement valves start to deteriorate. Her repair included patching of a VSD and a second small hole, a temp valave made of bovine tissue, and cinching down of 2 of her arteries. During her recovery she gave us a scare, she crashed, but they got her back and she did amazing after that. Everyday is a blessing with her, she recently discovered she has hands and that they apparently are very tasty.
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22Quarterly- March 2022 Volume 2 Issue 1
Check-out the recent issue of 22Quarterly- A newsletter about 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.Ana Alves Francisco, cognitive neuroscientist and science communicator dives into three new topics and how they affect our 22q community.In this newsletter she...
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22q at the Zoo in Toronto, Canada
SickKids 22q11 Deletion Syndrome Clinic is thrilled to announce the 2022 22q at the Toronto Zoo Day, to be held on Sunday July 17th. The SickKids clinic is co-hosting this event with the University Health Network's Dalglish Clinic for Adults with...