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How serious is geriatric depression?

My mother was diagnosed with geriatric depression. Is this a phase? How serious is geriatric depression?
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How is a geriatric psychiatrist different from a normal psychiatrist?

My 78 year old mother wants to speak to someone about her dementia. I wonder how is a geriatric psychiatrist different from a normal psychiatrist?
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Are senior citizens more likely to develop depression?

My 78 year old father seems to be depressed. He doesn't want to leave the house. Are senior citizens more likely to develop depression?
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Why are some children born with cancer?

I have a niece with lymphoma, and I was wondering what cause cancer to develop in children. Even with excellent prenatal care.
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How to lose weight when severely obese?

My 19 year old son is very overweight and seems sad. How do I help him lose the weight?
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How is dementia different from Alzheimer's?

I have both dementia and Alzheimer's in my family tree. What is the difference between the two? My father had it and he had to see a psychiatrist for his condition. He was aware...
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What are the effects of smoking on a baby in utero?

I am a 25 year old pregnant woman and I am trying my best not to smoke. What are the effects of smoking on a baby in utero?
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Can a psychiatrist help my father who is suffering from dementia?

My 74 year old father is suffering from dementia and is often confused. Would speaking to a psychiatrist be helpful or more confusing for him?
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Can being obese be related to having cavities?

I am a 26-year-old female who has struggled with her weight and has had many cavities. Can being obese be related to having cavities?
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Will a biochemical genetics consultation help to speed up my metabolism?

I am a 53-year-old woman with a very slow metabolism and this has lead to a decent amount of weight gain. Will a biochemical genetics consultation help to speed up my metabolism?...
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Should I be worried about getting or having multiple sclerosis?

I am 32 year old female. My father, his sister and brother all have multiple sclerosis. Should I be worried about getting or having multiple sclerosis?
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Can depression be passed down?

I'm 23 years old and my father was diagnosed with depression. Is it possible for me to have depression in the future? Is there a genetic component?
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Is hypothyroidism hereditary?

I am 32 years old and I have a family history of hypothyroidism. Is hypothyroidism hereditary?
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Is autism a genetic disorder?

I noticed that there are a few cases of autism in my family, between immediate and distant relatives. Could it be possible that autism is hereditary or, genetic? Does family...
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What causes genetic mutations?

My friend's son was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, but they had zero family history of the disorder and said that it was from a genetic mutation. What usually causes genetic...
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Does morphine have any serious side effects?

I was given morphine at the hospital for some severe pain after a car accident, but now the area where the morphine was injected in is red and inflamed. Could this be a side effect...
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What is spina bifida?

My nephew was just born with spina bifida, and I'm trying to learn everything I can about it. What is spina bifida? How much will this affect his future life?
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How do I know if I'm a carrier of a muscular dystrophy gene?

I have Duchenne muscular dystrophy in my family, and I want to know if I have the gene in case I have kids of my own. Are there ways to figure out if I'm a carrier? Like genetic...
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Are all congenital disorders inherited?

My friend's son was born with congenital muscular dystrophy, but there's no one in her family with this disease at all (this also includes her husband's family). Are all congenital...
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Can you test for spina bifida when pregnant?

A member of my family was diagnosed with spina bifida on my maternal side. Not my immediate family though. I'd like to see if it's possible, however, if my baby has it before...
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