#diagnosis

#diagnosis

Obesity diagnosis needs to move beyond BMI, focusing on more accurate health assessments.

Iron-deficiency anemia can cause significant fatigue, cognitive issues, and impede productivity, affecting daily life and work performance.

Early detection through mammograms is vital, as there's a 1 in 8 chance of women developing breast cancer during their lifetime.

A breast cancer diagnosis can lead to personal transformation and deeper appreciation for life.

Family chylomicronemia syndrome can cause debilitating symptoms and severe complications if undiagnosed.

Danielle Fishel has been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a very early stage breast cancer, and is optimistic about her recovery.

Many U.S. adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD, yet only 13% discuss this with a doctor.

Many adults suspect they have undiagnosed ADHD, highlighting a gap in diagnosis and treatment.

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder affecting millions, impacting attention, hyperactivity, impulse control, learning, relationships, and success.

ADHD medication prescriptions are at a record high in England, stressing NHS resources amid increasing diagnosis rates.

The rise in ADHD diagnoses is attributed to multiple factors including awareness, reduced stigma, and changing societal demands.

Diagnosis can replace unhelpful labels with a more accurate understanding of a child's behavior.

Generative AI tools outperform doctors in diagnosing patients, showing a significant leap in diagnostic accuracy and effectiveness.

Ziva Cussen emphasizes the loss of future opportunities due to late-stage cancer diagnosis, echoing the situation of many young women.

The rise in autism diagnoses is substantial and may be linked to factors beyond increased awareness and screening.

A deeper issue in behavioral changes among children might be overlooked in the diagnosis of autism.

Jesse Tristram's journey illustrates the challenges of navigating cancer diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing the importance of self-advocacy within the healthcare system.

The adoption of biomarker tests for Alzheimer's diagnosis is controversial, due to risks of misdiagnosing asymptomatic individuals.

The journey of a patient with Chronic Lyme Disease from initial symptoms to diagnosis and treatment is long and challenging.

Despite being a proponent of sexual health precautions, the author contracted herpes, highlighting the unpredictable nature of sexually transmitted infections.

Ovarian cancer is often misdiagnosed due to vague symptoms and may not be caught until it's advanced.

Many don't realize the importance of anal health care, often dismissing symptoms until they worsen.

Misdiagnoses of hemorrhoids can lead to ignoring underlying serious conditions that require immediate attention.

Danielle Fishel publicly shared her stage zero breast cancer diagnosis to support others facing similar health challenges.

Bipolar disorder encompasses mood swings between mania and depression, influenced by family history and probability factors rather than clear causation.

The discovery of being neurodivergent at 37 brought new understanding of personal challenges and community support.

Psychosis is a complex symptom central to various psychiatric disorders and involves a significant breakdown in reality testing.

The article highlights the impact of stigma and misunderstanding of schizophrenia on families, particularly in the 1950s and 60s.

Miskin's story illustrates the struggle against isolation and confusion in dealing with derealization and the need for empathetic connection.

The diagnosis of cancer transforms one's identity, influencing not just health but overall life experience.

Ceinwen Giles turned her cancer diagnosis into a charity, Shine Cancer Support, connecting younger adults facing similar health challenges.

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.

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.

Machine learning can enhance early detection of schistosomiasis by identifying hidden information in blood samples.

Colorectal cancer rates are increasing in younger adults, with rectal bleeding being a common warning sign for the disease.

Prostate cancer diagnosis relies on multiple tests, with PSA screening not recommended for all men due to potential unreliability.

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.

Parkinson's disease symptoms vary greatly by individual and include tremors, rigidity, and movement difficulties that typically worsen over time.

Lyme disease is a serious condition triggered by ticks, needing early diagnosis and treatment to prevent long-term effects.

Long COVID symptoms vary widely among individuals.

Challenges in detecting and diagnosing Long COVID.

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.

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.

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.

Amnesia refers to memory loss including experiences, information, and facts; individuals often struggle with forming new memories despite knowing their identity.

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.

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.

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.

Chaz Frazier shares his journey with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).

Early symptoms of HS were mistaken for common skin issues.

Alzheimer's subtype called posterior cortical atrophy affects vision primarily.

Thousands of people go up to four years before receiving the right diagnosis.

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.