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Can a psychiatrist help my father who is suffering from dementia?
Yes, a psychiatrist will help deal with many aspects of dementia.
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Should I be worried about getting or having multiple sclerosis?
It's reasonable to ask a neurologist to be monitored for high risk for multiple sclerosis due to positive family history.
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Luigi Boccuto, MD
How do I know if I'm a carrier of a muscular dystrophy gene?
Yes, there are genetic tests, but first the affected family member(s) must undergo the tests and then the investigation can be expanded to the other members of the family.
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Yes, there are genetic tests, but first the affected family member(s) must undergo the tests and then the investigation can be expanded to the other members of the family.
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Are there ways to test for Down syndrome?
Yes, it is possible to diagnose Down syndrome prenatally either via invasive procedures such as amniocentesis or via non-invasive blood tests.
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Are there such a thing as cancer genes?
Hello,
You don't "pass down" cancer, but there are certain genes that, when mutated, increase your chances of developing certain forms of cancer. Therefore, you can inherit READ MORE
Hello,
You don't "pass down" cancer, but there are certain genes that, when mutated, increase your chances of developing certain forms of cancer. Therefore, you can inherit the predisposition to develop some cancer, but not the cancer itself.
Best,
Luigi Boccuto, MD
You don't "pass down" cancer, but there are certain genes that, when mutated, increase your chances of developing certain forms of cancer. Therefore, you can inherit the predisposition to develop some cancer, but not the cancer itself.
Best,
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Why is smoking somehow related to your genes?
There are no strong evidences yet on the genetic predisposition to cigarette smoking, however, it has been proven that cigarette smoke has mutagenic effect on the DNA and can influence READ MORE
There are no strong evidences yet on the genetic predisposition to cigarette smoking, however, it has been proven that cigarette smoke has mutagenic effect on the DNA and can influence the expression of certain genes via epigenetic modifications. It has also been proven that certain epigenetic modifications can be inheritable. Therefore, it is plausible that smoking cigarettes can cause genetic and epigenetic changes that will increase the predisposition to smoke in the next generation.
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Luigi Boccuto, MD
What are the chances that my child will have sickle cell anemia?
The chances are 25% (1 out of 4). You also have a 50% chance that your child is a carrier like you and your husband. There is also another 25% chance that your child will be normal READ MORE
The chances are 25% (1 out of 4). You also have a 50% chance that your child is a carrier like you and your husband. There is also another 25% chance that your child will be normal (not carrying even one copy of the sickle cell gene).
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Luigi Boccuto, MD
What are the various factors that cause cystic fibrosis?
Good afternoon,
The typical symptoms suggesting a test for cystic fibrosis are usually related to respiratory problems. However, this condition can also affect other organs, READ MORE
Good afternoon,
The typical symptoms suggesting a test for cystic fibrosis are usually related to respiratory problems. However, this condition can also affect other organs, like the pancreas, causing digestive issues. The disease is genetic: mutations in the CFTR gene are the cause.
Best,
Luigi Boccuto, MD
The typical symptoms suggesting a test for cystic fibrosis are usually related to respiratory problems. However, this condition can also affect other organs, like the pancreas, causing digestive issues. The disease is genetic: mutations in the CFTR gene are the cause.
Best,
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Are heart diseases heriditary?
Some of them are. Without a precise diagnosis, it's impossible to assess a risk.
Luigi Boccuto, MD
Luigi Boccuto, MD
