Congenital absence of salivary glands in Down syndrome.

Background: Children with Down syndrome have different saliva composition compared to normal children. The presence or absence of the salivary glands has not been previously reported.

Objective: To examine the presence or absence of the salivary glands in children with Down syndrome.

A search for Helicobacter pyloriin localized vulvodynia.

Background: We noted that several patients presenting with both localized vulvodynia (vulvar vestibulitis) and peptic symptoms reported a resolution of dyspareunia after receiving a full treatment course for Helicobacter pylori.

Methods: Women with localized vulvodynia were interviewed regarding symptoms of peptic disease. Those with peptic symptoms underwent a blood test for the presence of antibodies to H.