Fear of Heights
We have seen people with Down syndrome with a variety of phobias. Concern about heights…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 15, 2021
Flat Feet in People with Down Syndrome
The website at the link below discusses flat feet and Down syndrome.Source: Lorri Riley, DPM
COVID-19 vaccination, Booster doses, immunocompromised
Question: Dr. Chicoine, At least 1 country (Israel) is providing Pfizer booster shots to adults…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 13, 2021
Fake Seizures
We periodically get asked questions about “fake seizures.” They have also been called “pseudo-seizures” but…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 13, 2021
Fatigue
I recently had a couple inquiries about people with Down syndrome in their 50s or…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 13, 2021
Down Syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and Bicuspid Aortic Valve
We were sent a question about Down syndrome and Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome and Bicuspid Aortic…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Effect of Menopause on Cognition in Women with Down Syndrome?
What is the effect of menopause on cognition in women with Down syndrome? Menopause, defined…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Elevated Globulin
Globulins are antibodies (found and measured in the blood) that are elevated in inflammatory conditions,…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021
Definition of Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021
Depo-provera
We recently received a question about the use of Depo-Provera. Depo-Provera is an injection of…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021