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mental-health
The New Yorker
3 days ago
Writing

Why We're Turning Psychiatric Labels Into Identities

Diagnosing mental health conditions is a complex process with implications for societal classification and individual identity. [ more ]
time.com
1 month ago
Wellness

The Menstrual Mood Disorder You've Never Heard About

PMDD impacts 3-8% of menstruators, leading to severe mood swings around the period, with high rates of suicide attempts and ideation.
PMDD has been known for nearly a century, but lack of awareness and understanding among doctors results in difficulty obtaining a diagnosis. [ more ]
www.baltimoresun.com
2 months ago
Health

Johns Hopkins graduate's new book delves into life with a menstrual mood disorder

Severe delays in PMDD diagnosis can lead to significant challenges and emotional distress for patients.
Stigma surrounding menstruation-related mood disorders can hinder individuals from seeking help and proper diagnosis. [ more ]
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symptoms
BuzzFeed
1 week ago
Health

These 6 Personality Traits May Secretly Be ADHD According To Experts

ADHD is not just limited to children; many adults remain undiagnosed, especially women. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

What are the symptoms of dementia and how do you get a diagnosis?

Dementia is a group of related symptoms associated with a decline in brain function, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common subtype.
Symptoms of dementia can affect memory, thinking, behavior, mood, and daily activities, and typically worsen over time. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
Medicine

Long COVID still has no cure - so these patients are turning to research

Long COVID can lead to debilitating and bewildering symptoms, extending beyond the initial infection period.
Limited availability of high-quality testing in the early days of the pandemic complicated diagnosis and treatment for long COVID. [ more ]
time.com
2 months ago
Health

Long COVID Doesn't Always Look Like You Think It Does

Long COVID symptoms vary widely among individuals.
Challenges in detecting and diagnosing Long COVID. [ more ]
HuffPost
2 months ago
Health

4 Signs You May Actually Have Two Illnesses At The Same Time

Symptoms of different viruses can overlap making it challenging to diagnose multiple infections.
Getting tested is crucial to differentiate between various respiratory illnesses and confirm if multiple infections are present. [ more ]
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healthcare
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Thousands to be offered blood tests for dementia in UK trial

Blood tests for dementia trials in the UK aim to speed up diagnosis for early stages.
These tests could revolutionize diagnosis and potentially increase accessibility to Alzheimer's drugs. [ more ]
Bloomberg
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

AI will revolutionize healthcare in areas such as diagnosis, treatment, and patient monitoring.
Transparency, accountability, and careful regulation are necessary for the successful integration of AI in healthcare. [ more ]
Nature
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google AI has better bedside manner than human doctors - and makes better diagnoses

An AI system trained to conduct medical interviews matched or surpassed human doctors' performance in diagnosing medical conditions.
The AI chatbot acquired a similar amount of information during medical interviews and ranked higher on empathy compared to human doctors. [ more ]
Open Data Science - Your News Source for AI, Machine Learning & more
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Importance of Implementing Explainable AI in Healthcare

Explainable AI (XAI) is essential in healthcare for accurate diagnoses and treatment.
XAI has use cases in medical devices, patient analytics, and medical research. [ more ]
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Mail Online
2 months ago
Medicine

A blood test can predict dementia up to 15 years before symptoms start

Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict dementia up to 15 years before symptoms start with more than 90% accuracy.
The blood test could replace the expensive, time-consuming, and invasive tests currently used to diagnose dementia.
The identification of these protein biomarkers in the blood may also help guide the development of new drugs to slow or even reverse dementia. [ more ]
long-covid
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago
Health

The cause of long Covid has been identified

The likely cause of long Covid has been identified as increased activation of the complement system, causing thrombo-inflammation and tissue injury.
Identifying the cause could lead to new treatments and potential biomarkers for diagnosis of long Covid. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Health

Long COVID creates changes in the blood, aiding detection, reports new study

Distinct changes in the blood of people with long COVID suggest a potential strategy for diagnosis and treatment.
Common patterns in long COVID patients were identified compared to healthy patients, including shifts in proteins, blood clots, and tissue injury. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Wellness

6 Books for Adults Living With A.D.H.D.

Books are valuable resources for understanding and managing ADHD in adults.
Expert recommendations on books about ADHD can provide practical tools and information for individuals and their loved ones. [ more ]
Verywell Health
2 months ago
Wellness

How to Enjoy Life Despite Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

IBS is more than a 'sensitive stomach'; it can disrupt life significantly.
Learning to manage IBS symptoms is key to finding joy and improving quality of life. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Wellness

Millions of people in Canada have sleep apnea. The problem is not all of them realize it | CBC Radio

Sleep apnea is a common medical condition that often goes undiagnosed.
There are different types of sleep apnea, with obstructive sleep apnea being the most common. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Wellness

Woman with painful fat deposit disorder gets 'life-changing' surgery, has 'newfound freedom'

Lipedema is a common but often overlooked disease that causes abnormal fat accumulation in the lower body.
Many women with lipedema experience debilitating pain and impaired mobility. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 month ago
OMG science

More than half of chickenpox diagnoses are wrong, study finds

Vaccination program has significantly reduced chickenpox cases
Diagnostic skills for chickenpox may be unreliable based on symptoms [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
1 month ago
Health

Parkinson's warning in skin biopsy - Harvard Gazette

Skin biopsy test detects abnormal form of alpha-synuclein, key biomarker in neurodegenerative disorders.
Study funded by NIH validates skin biopsy as reliable tool for more accurate Parkinson's and synucleinopathies diagnosis. [ more ]
www.menshealth.com
1 month ago
Health

I'm On Camera Daily Despite My Skin Disease. Here's How I Deal.

Chaz Frazier shares his journey with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
Early symptoms of HS were mistaken for common skin issues. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Health

King Charles is among thousands diagnosed with cancer every day

Someone is diagnosed with cancer every two minutes in the UK.
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, unrelated to his previous benign prostate enlargement diagnosis. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
Health

King diagnosed with cancer: What is known so far

The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, unrelated to his recent procedure for benign prostate enlargement.
Details of the type of cancer or specific treatment have not been disclosed. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Health

Why TB cases are rising in California after decades of decline

Tuberculosis cases in California are on the rise after years of decline.
The increase in cases is attributed to missed, misdiagnosed, or delayed diagnoses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Health

A Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Is Almost Here

A blood test for Alzheimer's could make screening and monitoring the condition more accessible.
The blood test performed almost 95% accurately, making it a potential replacement for the current gold standard of cerebrospinal fluid tests. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Austin

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized again, weeks after cancer treatment

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was transported to the hospital for a bladder issue.
This comes just weeks after Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer and faced criticism for concealing the diagnosis. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Watch live view of Buckingham Palace after King Charles cancer diagnosis announced

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer following recent surgery
Prince William and Prince Harry will take on more responsibilities in the coming days [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Mental health

What to do if depression isn't responding to treatment?

Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is a condition where depression persists despite treatment attempts.
Diagnosing TRD requires ruling out other conditions and ensuring past treatment attempts were adequate. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
Mental health

What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Here's how patients live with - and fight - the disease

Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is more common than previously thought, affecting 3.3 million American adults.
ME/CFS is a complicated disorder with no known cause, although it may be triggered by various factors and could have a genetic component. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago
Medicine

Queen's Hospital trialling new A&E bowel cancer test

New test at Queen's Hospital able to detect bowel cancer quicker by checking blood levels
First time testing offered in hospital, aims to reduce waiting times for diagnosis [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Health

Doctors say bizarre visual symptoms are telltale sign of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's subtype called posterior cortical atrophy affects vision primarily.
Thousands of people go up to four years before receiving the right diagnosis. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's if they're accurate enough. Not all are

New blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer's disease without brain scans or spinal taps.
Blood tests can quickly identify patients who could benefit from new drugs that remove amyloid from the brain. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Health

6 Myths About IBD, Debunked

Michelle Pickens struggled to get a proper diagnosis for her Crohn's disease, with doctors initially dismissing her symptoms as stress.
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and pain throughout the digestive tract. [ more ]
Speckyboy Design Magazine
4 months ago
Web design

What's Slowing Down Your WordPress Website?

Diagnosing slow page loads in WordPress can be challenging due to the multiple places where issues can arise
Assessing the slowness occurring and looking for obvious signs can help narrow down potential causes of poor performance
Using tools like Google's PageSpeed Insights and web browser developer tools can aid in diagnosing and improving website performance [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
Women

Why Naga Munchetty is asking: 'How are your periods?'

Many women around the world experience menstrual pain and heavy periods, leading to a long and frustrating process of diagnosis.
Conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis often go undiagnosed for years, causing severe pain and heavy bleeding. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Health

Autoimmunity Has Reached Epidemic Levels. We Need Urgent Action to Address It

Autoimmune diseases affect more than 100 lifelong and costly illnesses.
There is an urgent need to understand and find effective ways to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure autoimmune diseases. [ more ]
Pitchfork
5 months ago
Music

Sen Morimoto: Diagnosis

Sen Morimoto almost quit songwriting due to the exploitative nature of the music industry.
On his album Diagnosis, Morimoto embraces collaboration and a more unguarded version of himself.
Morimoto's music combines various genres and instruments, creating a unique sound. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Health

Thousands dying needlessly from cancer in UK, report says

UK lags behind comparable countries in cancer survival rates
20,000 deaths could be avoided every year in the UK by 2040
Calls for a national cancer council and more action to speed up diagnosis and treatment [ more ]
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Multimodal Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges in HIV Clinical Care

The goal of this concept is to encourage the use of multimodal artificial intelligence to accelerate HIV diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.
The concept aims to leverage advanced multimodal AI models to improve HIV prevention, treatment, and care by expanding capacities in clinical care and data-driven applications. [ more ]
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