Health and Research – Other

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

Capetivate capetivateJuly 15, 2021

Ask Dr. Brian Chicoine Health and Research – Other

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

Health and Research – Other

Fake Seizures

We periodically get asked questions about “fake seizures.” They have also been called “pseudo-seizures” but…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 13, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Fatigue

I recently had a couple inquiries about people with Down syndrome in their 50s or…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 13, 2021

Health and Research – Other

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

Health and Research – Other

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

Health and Research – Other

Elevated Globulin

Globulins are antibodies (found and measured in the blood) that are elevated in inflammatory conditions,…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 12, 2021

General DS Information Health and Research – Other

Definition of Health

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Depo-provera

We recently received a question about the use of Depo-Provera. Depo-Provera is an injection of…

Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021

Health and Research – Other

Fear of Heights

Flat Feet in People with Down Syndrome

COVID-19 vaccination, Booster doses, immunocompromised

Fake Seizures

Fatigue

Down Syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome and Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Effect of Menopause on Cognition in Women with Down Syndrome?

Elevated Globulin

Depo-provera

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