Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Video: Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased
Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S.
Feb 26, 2024
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News tagged with medical attention
Cardiology
Heart attack symptoms in women are often different than men
Sweating, nausea, dizziness and unusual fatigue may not sound like typical heart attack symptoms. However, they are common for women and may occur more often when resting or asleep.
Feb 10, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Faster mpox testing through CRISPR
Mpox is a rare viral disease that is spread through physical contact between people. Currently, testing for mpox requires lab equipment and can take a few hours to get test results. But new research suggests a way for faster ...
Feb 10, 2024
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Health
Screen time can seriously harm your eyes: Here's how to avoid it
Every day, more and more patients are seeking medical attention after spending long days in front of computer screens. The most common symptoms include irritated or itchy eyes, and a sensation of dryness or sand on the surface ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Medications
ADHD medication—can you take it long term? What are the risks and do benefits continue?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that can affect all stages of life. Medication is not the only treatment, but it is often the treatment that can make the most obvious difference to a person ...
Jan 11, 2024
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Health
What is 'fried rice syndrome'? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it
A condition dubbed "fried rice syndrome" has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old who died in 2008 was resurfaced on TikTok.
Oct 30, 2023
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Medications
How do stimulants actually work to reduce ADHD symptoms?
Stimulants are first-line drugs for children and adults diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But how do they actually work?
Oct 27, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What do we know about long COVID in kids? And what do I do if I think my child has it?
While COVID in children has generally been milder than in adults, there are concerns long COVID may be a major consequence for children and young people arising from the pandemic.
Sep 27, 2023
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Neuroscience
Language acquisition may work differently in people with autism
You're looking at a truck. You're with a young child and he follows your gaze. He's interested in the object you're looking at without you pointing at it. This is called joint attention and it is one of the primary ways children ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Attention deficit disorders
People over 50 with ADHD 'overlooked' for diagnosis and treatment, say experts
Doctors urgently need better international guidance on treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people over 50, conclude experts reviewing current research on this increasing issue globally.
Sep 20, 2023
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