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Brian Chicoine, MD

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  • The Recipe for Health: How to Nourish Your Mind, Body, & Soul Webinar Recording

    Recording of a webinar outlining “ingredients” for health – nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connections.

  • A Change in Behavior in a Person with Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

    Article that describes changes in behavior that may occur in a person with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease, possible causes, and strategies to address them.

  • Compression Socks for People with Down Syndrome

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    Article about using compression socks to help with conditions and symptoms such as lower leg and foot swelling, pain, and varicose veins.

  • Healthy Aging in Adults with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording

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    Recording of a webinar highlighting strategies to support healthy aging in adults with Down syndrome, including wellness practices, medical considerations, cognitive health, and caregiver guidance.

  • Improving Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and Care for Adults with Down Syndrome Virtual Forum

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    Webinar recording featuring a panel of physicians and family members discussing diagnosis and treatment barriers adults with Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease may face.

  • Gallstones in People with Down Syndrome

    Article about gallstones, which are hard, pebble-like lumps that form in the gallbladder. They are more common in people with Down syndrome.

  • Hernias in People with Down Syndrome

    Article that explains what hernias are, common symptoms, risks, and treatment considerations for individuals with Down syndrome.

  • Vitamins and Supplements

    Article that shares information about vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids in people with Down syndrome and when supplements may be considered.

  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination

    Article that describes what RSV is and who may benefit from RSV vaccination.

  • Promoting Mental Health Across the Lifespan in Individuals with Down Syndrome Webinar Recording (5/8/2024)

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    Recording of a webinar that discusses potential mental health concerns at different ages, general strategies to promote mental health, and treatments for mental illness.

  • Breast Cancer Screening for Women with Down Syndrome

    Article about factors for women with Down syndrome to consider about breast cancer screening tests such as mammograms.

  • Antibodies Against Measles

    Article with information on measles and situations that may require a person to confirm their immunity to measles and/or receive additional measles vaccinations.