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Heritability of Narcissism

Several studies of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) have assessed whether this condition is inherited and can be passed from one generation to another. For example, according to a study by Livesley et al, as well as several other studies, narcissism is an inheritable trait, with a continuum existing with a normal and pathological personality at either end of the scale.

12 Jul 2010

Narcissism Masterson's Subtypes

In 1981, James Masterson described narcissistic personality disorder in his ground-breaking book The Narcissistic and Borderline Disorders. In thism Masterson defined the main characteristics of narcissistic personality disorder as extreme self-involvement, lack of empathy and grandiosity alongside a constant overwhelming need for the admiration and approval of others.

12 Jul 2010

Narcissism Variations

According to American psychologist Theodore Millon who researched personality disorders, there are five variations of narcissism and these are described below.

12 Jul 2010

Healthy Narcissism

Healthy narcissism is a term that emerged with the introduction of a set of psychotherapeutic theories and techniques referred to as psychoanalysis. The term became widespread during the late twentieth century and describes individuals who have a realistic self-esteem that does not lead to them being emotionally isolated from others, as can happen in the case of unhealthy narcissism.

12 Jul 2010

What is Narcissism?

Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) refers to a mental state that is characterized by a a person’s unhealthy perception of themselves as superior to and more important than the people around them. People with this condition have an over-inflated sense of their dominance, entitlement and prestige.

12 Jul 2010

Genital Wart Symptoms

Genital warts usually appear within two to three weeks of a person becoming infected with human papilloma virus (HPV). In some cases, warts can take up to a year after infection to develop but the virus can still be passed on both before and after the warts have grown.

28 Jun 2010

What are Genital Warts?

Genital warts are growths, skin changes or bumps that occur around the genital area or anal area. These venereal warts are the most common recognisable symptom of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, although a different HPV strain causes genital warts to the one that leads to anal and cervical cancers.

28 Jun 2010

Gastroschisis Causes

Gastroschisis is a birth defect where the abdominal wall does not fully develop while a baby is inside the womb. The exact cause of this condition is not clear.

28 Jun 2010

Gastroschisis Prognosis

Gastroschisis is a birth defect of the abdominal wall, which is not fully formed when a child is born.

28 Jun 2010

What is Gastroschisis?

Gastroschisis is a congenital defect that affects development of the abdominal wall while a baby is growing inside the womb. The baby is born without their abdominal wall intact and surgery is required shortly after birth to place the intestine inside the abdomen and close up the abdominal wall.

28 Jun 2010

What Causes Hypoxemia?

Hypoxemia is defined as a condition where arterial oxygen tension or partial pressure of oxygen is below the normal value.

23 Jun 2010

What is Hypoxemia?

Oxygen is a vital element for human life, and lack of it leads to death in just a few minutes. A condition where the respiratory system fails in one or both of its gas exchange functions (oxygenation and elimination of carbon dioxide from mixed venous blood) is known as respiratory failure. One of the main indicators of such failure is hypoxemia – a significant drop in blood oxygenation.

23 Jun 2010

Hyperinsulinemia Symptoms

Hyperinsulinemia is a condition where the blood insulin level is higher than what is considered normal in people without diabetes. Although hyperinsulinemia is not diabetes, the condition is often associated with type 2 diabetes. People with hyperinsulinemia have difficulty maintaining a normal blood sugar level, which means the pancreas has to produce increasing amounts of insulin in order to control it.

23 Jun 2010

Hyperinsulinemia Treatments

Hyperinsulinemia refers to an excess of insulin in the blood. This condition is often associated with type 2 diabetes.

23 Jun 2010

What is Hyperinsulinemia?

Hyperinsulinemia describes an increased level of insulin in the blood. The condition is associated with glucose intolerance, obesity, hypertension and dyslipidemia, factors that are collectively referred to as the metabolic syndrome.

23 Jun 2010

Balance Disorder Research

Balance disorders are a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the inner ear or the brain. These conditions may also be caused as a side effect of several chemicals and medications. Scientists are researching the various underlying pathologies that may give rise to balance problems.

23 Jun 2010