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Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.
Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Overdiagnosis debate should not ignore social causes of mental illness | Letters

Mental health services are struggling with rising demand and an outdated care model that overemphasizes diagnosis over understanding patient backgrounds.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

An Epidemic of Need: The Surge in Childhood Psychiatric Diagnoses

The rise in childhood diagnoses reflects societal shifts in understanding rather than an actual increase in mental health issues.
Expanded definitions in DSM-5 blur the lines of mental health diagnostics and increase access.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Overdiagnosis debate should not ignore social causes of mental illness | Letters

Mental health services are struggling with rising demand and an outdated care model that overemphasizes diagnosis over understanding patient backgrounds.
#pmdd
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'My health condition makes me scared to get pregnant'

Pregnancy poses unique challenges for women with PMDD due to treatment dilemmas.
PMDD often remains undiagnosed for an alarmingly long time, complicating women’s health issues.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'My health condition makes me scared to get pregnant'

Pregnancy poses unique challenges for women with PMDD due to treatment dilemmas.
PMDD often remains undiagnosed for an alarmingly long time, complicating women’s health issues.
#adhd
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Greater awareness not more cases behind ADHD surge, study suggests

ADHD diagnosis rates are rising, but actual prevalence has not increased, attributed to better awareness and under-diagnosis.
Health
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

What Your Nighttime Breathing Says About Your Health

Apnea can disrupt REM sleep, impacting memory and emotional regulation.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Re-Branding Sleep Apnea

"Over 900 million adults globally are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In the United States, more than 30 million adults are affected, yet 80-90% remain undiagnosed."
Health
#autism
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Are there more autistic people now?

The number of autism diagnoses is rapidly increasing, prompting diverse interpretations and societal implications.
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

What is chronic venous insufficiency? Trump diagnosis puts the condition in the spotlight

Chronic venous insufficiency affects blood circulation in legs, leading to swelling and other symptoms.
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Improving Methods for Diagnosing Esophageal Disorders - News Center

A new standardized approach improves the accuracy of diagnosing esophageal motility disorders.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Signs of Male Depression

For depression, a 'his and hers' list of symptom presentations, or expanded discussion on gender differences in symptomatology is essential and remains largely absent from current diagnostic criteria.
Mental health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Pictures of health' cut skin cancer check waits

Clinical photographers in Nottinghamshire see patients referred by GPs typically within a couple of days, cutting what used to be weeks of waiting for consultant appointments.
Health
#artificial-intelligence
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Says Its New AI System Diagnosed Patients 4 Times More Accurately Than Human Doctors

fromWIRED
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft Says Its New AI System Diagnosed Patients 4 Times More Accurately Than Human Doctors

fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Could Your Anxiety Be Bipolar Disorder or PTSD?

Anxiety signals deeper issues and should not be treated solely as a standalone condition.
Recognizing the roots of anxiety is crucial for effective intervention.
Chasing anxiety symptoms can lead to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New blood test for coeliac disease can diagnose autoimmune condition without need to eat gluten

A new blood test may diagnose coeliac disease accurately without requiring gluten consumption.
#alzheimers-disease
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago
Wearables

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Medicine

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA endorses first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and accuracy for patients.
Data science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Alzheimer's blood test can spot people with early symptoms, study suggests

A new blood test can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's with high sensitivity and specificity, suggesting a major advance in early detection.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.
SF food
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA approves first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and early diagnosis.
Wearables
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA endorses first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and accuracy for patients.
#healthcare
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Healthy man goes camping-lands in ICU for 40 days with respiratory failure

A healthy individual can rapidly deteriorate from an unknown illness, exemplifying diagnostic challenges in critical care.
#brain-tumours
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
Cancer

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

A revolutionary method reduces brain tumour diagnosis time from weeks to hours, enhancing patient care.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Growth hacking

Brain tumour diagnosis could be made within hours, say researchers

A new diagnostic method for brain tumours may reduce treatment waiting times from weeks to hours.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New brain tumour test a 'game changer', say experts

A revolutionary method reduces brain tumour diagnosis time from weeks to hours, enhancing patient care.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Doctors say it's 'inconceivable' Biden's cancer went undetected by his medical team - as Trump Jr. questions if diagnosis is 'cover-up'

"It is inconceivable that this was not being followed before he left the Presidency. Gleason grade 9 would have had an elevated PSA level for some time before this diagnosis."
Cancer
#joe-biden
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

What to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones but can be effectively managed.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Former US President Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer DW 05/18/2025

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive but hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

What to know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer that has spread to his bones but can be effectively managed.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Former US President Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer DW 05/18/2025

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive but hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
#neurodiversity
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

"Aren't We All Neurodivergent?"

Increased acceptance of neurodiversity leads to more people identifying as neurodivergent, though its meaning may diminish if everyone claims the label.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

"Aren't We All Neurodivergent?"

Increased acceptance of neurodiversity leads to more people identifying as neurodivergent, though its meaning may diminish if everyone claims the label.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Forgotten Personality Disorders

A new review shows evidence of the feasibility and effectiveness of therapy for individuals with schizoid, schizotypal, and paranoid personality disorders.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Existential OCD and Intellectual Desire

One prominent concern about contemporary psychiatry is that it pathologizes conditions that are normal parts of human experience, leading to a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.
Mental health
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

If You Have A Chronic Condition, I Want To Hear What You Thought Was "Normal" Until Your Diagnosis

Chronic conditions can present symptoms that may be misperceived as normal until a professional diagnosis reveals otherwise.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Reframe perspectives on Alzheimer's disease

Recent advancements in Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment can slow cognitive decline after diagnosis.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | I was healthy before my colon cancer diagnosis at 35 - the symptom I wish had been taken seriously

I don't have a single checkmark of colon cancer. No root cause. They said just something happened in your body that something mutated.
Cancer
#ct-scans
Cancer
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.
Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.
Cancer
fromKqed
4 months ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
Cancer
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

CT scans could cause 5% of cancers, study finds; experts note uncertainty

CT scans have a very low increase in cancer risk but offer significant diagnostic benefits.
Doctors should balance the risks and benefits of CT scans, considering alternatives when possible.
Cancer
fromKqed
4 months ago

CT Scans Save Lives. But as They're Used More Often, How Many Are Causing Cancer? | KQED

Most patients face minimal cancer risk from CT scans, but unnecessary exposure is unacceptable.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I'm a doctor - beware this 'cruel mystery' disease that can permanently damage organs

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease with subtle symptoms that complicate its diagnosis.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Borderline or Narcissistic?

BPD and NPD are distinct disorders with overlapping traits, necessitating accurate diagnosis for effective treatment.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

In Defense of Psychoanalytic Diagnosis

Diagnosis is essential in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to address real psychopathological issues.
While DSM has flaws, it remains vital for treatment guidance.
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