Despite the jolting diagnosis, Brand said he’s hopeful and does not plan to step down as mayor unless his condition worsens. He also intends to boost cancer awareness during his treatment.
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First blanking on a grandchild’s name, then accusing a son or daughter of stealing personal belongings, to eventually not recognizing close family members—this is the heart-breaking long goodbye, also known as Alzheimer’s disease.
I feel like my anxiety is out of control, especially this past six months. I was told by several adults to look into GAD. Unfortunately my family doctor is kind of snobby; when my sister couldn't stop throwing up he said it was normal and refused to believe us. I really don't know a good therapist/psychologist, and we don't really have the money for me to go to two doctors. I was wondering if family doctors can diagnose you with anxiety disorders and…
WSIL -- According to the Alzheimer's Association, every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops the disease, but symptoms often take years to notice. A new study by Nature Medicine has fo...
Physicians are being forced to make hard choices, and one of these sacrifices often comes at the expense of the patient story. And when you lose that story.
A diagnosis can bring more than physical challenges, but also emotional ones.
I was skimming some other dementia blogs lately and a reader had written in saying, that though she felt guilty about it, she wished her mother would die in her sleep and not have to continue livin…
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Was your loved one recently diagnosed with dementia? It can take months to see a neurologist, so you want to make the most of each appointment. We recommend bringing a list of questions to help you stay on track and get the information you need. Here are a few to get you started. How Was the Diagnosis Made? It's
Cape Town is running out of water. Israel offers some lessons on how to avoid that fate.
An accurate diagnosis is imperative to finding answers and receiving successful treatment.
Nearly two in five physicians choose to diagnose their own health concerns rather than see a primary care physician, a recent MDLinx survey finds.
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The earlier that Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin, granting those afflicted more time to plan for the future, states the Alzheimer’s Association (AA). Knowing the signs can expedite a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, which is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills. The signs are more severe than “typical age-related changes” of occasional forgetfulness and momentary confusion.
Gynecologists (GYNs) perform many tests to diagnose problems within the female reproductive system; some are done yearly, others are done only if needed. Many diseases can be diagnosed by tests done in the gynecologist's office; most tests involve removing a small amount of tissue and sending it to the lab for testing.
Doctors can diagnose many birth defects before the baby is born.