Vitamins, Alzheimer’s Disease, Cognition
Question: What vitamins and supplements would you recommend for adults 18+ with Down syndrome? I…
Capetivate capetivateApril 30, 2021
Vision in Adults with Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome (DS) experience many of the common eye problems that people without…
Cross-Sectional Exploration of Plasma Biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome: Early Data from the Longitudinal Investigation for Enhancing Down Syndrome Research (LIFE-DSR) Study
With improved healthcare, the Down syndrome (DS) population is both growing and aging rapidly. However,…
Capetivate capetivateApril 30, 2021
Anesthesia & Down Syndrome
Surgery & Down Syndrome Complications of anesthesia (sedation during surgery) occur in all patient populations,…
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Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a common issue that affects many people with Down syndrome. The thyroid hormones…
Capetivate capetivateApril 28, 2021
Hypothyroidism Presenting as Severe Psychological and Mental Dysfunction in an Adult with Down Syndrome
Hypothyroidism is seen more frequently in Down Syndrome (DS) than in the general population. Dry…
Capetivate capetivateApril 28, 2021
Celiac Disease and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Dr. Brian Chicoine responds to the question "Can celiac disease cause obsessive compulsive disorder?".Source: Advocate…
Capetivate capetivateApril 22, 2021
Celiac Disease
General information about celiac diseaseSource: Advocate Medical Group Adult Down Syndrome Center
Capetivate capetivateApril 21, 2021
Celiac Testing in Adolescents and Adults with Down Syndrome
Dr. Chicoine discusses testing for celiac disease in adults with Down syndrome.Source: Advocate Medical Group…
Capetivate capetivateApril 21, 2021
Intravenous Immunoglobulin
Question: My question is about Neuropsychological issues. My daughter's began quite suddenly when she was…
Capetivate capetivateMarch 18, 2021