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ADHD Genetics Research

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition in children with a prevalence of 8-12%. It includes deficits in the areas of hyperactivity, inattention and impulsivity, which present over a wide range of clinical features. This is a validated diagnosis and has undergone much research in both the clinical and neurobiological aspects.

24 Aug 2017

How is Vesicoureteral Reflux Diagnosed?

The backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters is called vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and it is a medical condition mostly seen in the pediatric population. VUR may be primary or secondary, if it occurs in the presence of a normal or dysfunctional urinary tract, respectively.

24 Aug 2017

Can Vesicoureteral Reflux be Inherited?

The most common form of urinary tract pathology in the pediatric population is vesicoureteral reflux (VUR). This term denotes the backward flow of urine from the bladder to the ureters, and may be primary or secondary. It is graded on a scale from 1-5, with 5 being the most severe. Signs and symptoms of VUR may vary depending on the age of the child.

24 Aug 2017

Voiding Cystourethrogram

A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is a fluoroscopic examination of the bladder and urethra while the patient is micturating. It is most often used in the pediatric population to confirm or rule out the diagnosis of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).

24 Aug 2017

Infections with Genital Mycoplasmas in Women

Genital mycoplasmas are a group comprising the smallest self-replicating organisms that have the capability for cell-free existence. They are characterized by the lack of a rigid cell which confers pleomorphic features upon their cells, but also makes them extremely susceptible to dehydration.

24 Aug 2017

Infections with Genital Mycoplasmas in Men

Genital mycoplasmas are intriguing and widespread microorganisms without cell walls, which is a trait that renders them innately resistant to all antibiotics that target this structure. They are also typified by smaller genomic and cellular sizes in comparison with other bacteria, and are thought to be the smallest organisms that are capable of autonomous replication.

24 Aug 2017

Making a Birth Plan

Today childbirth in many parts of the world has become a medicalized process, with many interventions and monitoring procedures being considered as components of routine care. However, many parents are becoming more and more conscious of their right to a natural childbirth, with drugs and other interventions being administered only after informed consent.

24 Aug 2017

KUB Radiography

KUB stands for kidney, ureter and bladder. A KUB radiograph is an X-ray performed for the purpose of examining the urinary system and its surrounding structures.

24 Aug 2017

ADHD and Anxiety

AS many as 5% of adults have ADHD. The diagnosis implies that the disorder was present since childhood. One study has found that anxiety is a condition with a prevalence of almost 34% in ADHD. In fact, anxiety and ADHD can occur together in 28% boys and 33% girls. This is far higher than the prevalence in children without this condition.

24 Aug 2017

Health Anxiety / Hypochondria Symptoms

Health anxiety, which is otherwise known as hypochondria, is a condition that is defined as constantly worrying about one’s health.

24 Aug 2017

ADHD and Depression

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a disorder that begins in childhood. It usually persists for years and results in significant deficits in cognitive, academic and social development. it is found to occur in about 3-7% of children, and persists in 36-60% of them into adulthood for an overall adult prevalence of about 4.5%.

24 Aug 2017

Vesicoureteral Reflux Research

Normally, urine that is produced in our kidneys travels down the two ureters (i.e. muscular transport tubes) to the bladder and then from there out of the body via the urethra.

24 Aug 2017

Vesicoureteral Reflux (Primary and Secondary)

The retrograde (i.e. backward) flow of urine from the urinary bladder into the ureters is medically referred to as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR).

24 Aug 2017

Adult Self-Report Scale (ASRS) for ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that persists into adult life in up to 60% of cases.

23 Aug 2017

ADHD and Asperger's

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Asperger’s disorder were considered to be two distinct psychiatric conditions.

23 Aug 2017

ADHD and Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) include autistic disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). The chief characteristic of this group of disorders is the restricted social functioning, communication, and repetitive limited behavioral or hobby patterns.

23 Aug 2017

ADHD and Dyslexia

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition that begins in childhood and often persists into adulthood. It is characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. It leads to a wide range of occupational, social, and executive impairments, through a spectrum of severity.

23 Aug 2017

$Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Response Evaluation$

Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Response Evaluation

Relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma (FL) is a condition that requires a careful selection of treatment options. It often occurs in older people, who may have significant comorbidities, or who may have more advanced grades or stages of the cancer.

23 Aug 2017

$Relapsed/Refractory Follicular Lymphoma Causes$