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ADHD in Adults

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder of childhood but remains active into adulthood in about 10-60% of patients. The symptomatology does not differ from childhood to adulthood but it may become less intense. However, comorbid conditions may vary in adult ADHD.

16 Aug 2017

Neurogenic Bladder Symptoms

Neurogenic bladder is a type of urinary tract dysfunction caused by damage to the nerves that control retention and release of urine. Signs and symptoms of neurogenic bladder can vary widely between individuals. Some of the major signs of neurogenic bladder are recurrent urinary tract infections, leaking urine, overactive bladder, frequent urination, urinary retention, and underactive bladder.

16 Aug 2017

Testing for ADHD in Adults

Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a diagnosis that is primarily clinical, based upon the DSM-IV criteria.

16 Aug 2017

New Atkins Diet: Pros and Cons

The new or Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) is an altered version of the original Atkins diet - a ketogenic weight loss eating plan with a low carbohydrate content.

16 Aug 2017

Sun Addiction: Evolutionary Survival Advantage?

Tanning is almost irresistible for thousands of healthy people who find it impossible to fight the need to bronze their skin. Once white skin was all the rage because it showed the person was rich enough not to have to work outside in the sun.

16 Aug 2017

Who Can Perform Dermabrasion?

Dermabrasion and microdermabrasion are two procedures which have been extensively used to soften scar contours, treat severe acne or post-surgical scars, and assist in achieving better outcomes in several reconstructive surgical procedures on the face and neck.

16 Aug 2017

What Does an Anesthesiologist Do?

An anesthesiologist or anesthetist is a physician who specializes in the administration of anesthesia before, during or after a surgical procedure (i.e., in the perioperative period).

15 Aug 2017

How to Ease Anxiety in Children

Anxiety in children has several roots, such as family disagreements, and separation from parents and regular care-givers.

15 Aug 2017

Anxiety Disorders in Children

Anxiety is a common reaction to stress or anticipated danger. It helps individuals to prepare for and take action to avoid the source of threat or handle the situation that is likely to arise. However, in some people, anxiety becomes intense and acute, or lasts well beyond the time when it is useful.

15 Aug 2017

Help for Button Phobia (Koumpounophobia)

Button phobia, also known as koumpounophobia, refers to the fear of buttons, which is surprisingly very common. Since button phobia is a kind of anxiety disorder, it is treated by psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.

15 Aug 2017

Neurogenic Bladder Causes

A neurogenic bladder stands for a lack of bladder control due to a dysfunction of nerves affecting afferent or efferent signaling. These nerves carry messages between the bladder and spinal cord, and direct the holding and release of urine. When the nerves fail to function, the symptoms of neurogenic bladder develop, which is the condition that affects millions of people around the world.

15 Aug 2017

What is Cancer of Unknown Primary?

When the cells in the body start to grow abnormally out of control, it leads to cancer. The body cells that are nearest to the malignant portion get affected and, from there, spread to other locations. From the primary site, the tumor advances to other parts of the body called the metastatic site.

15 Aug 2017

Diagnosing and Treating Hyperopia

The ophthalmological condition that presents with deficiency in near vision, but normal far vision, is known as hyperopia or farsightedness.

15 Aug 2017

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) Diagnosis

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition with symptoms that vary in severity.

14 Aug 2017

Presbyopia Complications

Presbyopia is a medical condition that presents with a loss of the ability to see objects in the near distance clearly. It is a gradual and progressive problem that typically manifests in the fifth decade of life.

14 Aug 2017

Causes of Carcinoid Tumors

Many are unaware of the risk factors of carcinoid tumors of the lung. Through many scientific studies, researchers have found that changes in the lungs, due to dangerous chemicals or radiation, cause carcinoma, which is a typical lung cancer. However, these components are not considered significant in the increased risk of lung carcinoid tumors.

14 Aug 2017