Ever wondered how it is determined by your therapist whether your anxiety is ‘normal’ or a disorder? The first step towards answering such questions is a proper diagnosis. Furthermore, this requires a proper criterion for each disorder, which is standardised and such an answer is held by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, […] The post Psychology of Psychologist Behind Diagnosis: How DSM-5 Guides Mental Health Professionals to Diagnose Anxiety Disorders appeared...| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
Welcome back to a somewhat delayed, yet typically on target episode of the Journal Club with Dr Morgenstern. This month is a really eclectic bunch of| Broome Docs
Symptoms often get labeled as anxiety, chronic fatigue, early neurodegeneration, IBS, or fibromyalgia. How to prevent the root cause — mold exposure — from going unrecognized. The post My Mold Illness Nearly Broke Me — Let’s Ensure Others Get the Care They Deserve appeared first on MedCity News.| MedCity News
Autism diagnoses have increased sharply in recent decades, leading to speculation that the condition is new or triggered by modern environmental factors. But a comprehensive review of research on autistic adults over the age of 40 paints a very different picture, showing that autism spans older…| New Atlas
In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons why prioritizing and funding primary care is crucial not just for individuals, but for our nation as a whole.| USA by Numbers
Over the past decade, psychological terms from therapy rooms have seeped into everyday conversation through the arms of social media and pop culture. While this shift has increased awareness, it ...| Mad In South Asia
The other week, I hit what I like to call the trifecta of family wins. My wife and daughter actually laughed at one of my puns (a rare feat); I managed to find something my wife, Jill, couldn’t see (she usually finds the things I lose); and, perhaps most surprising of all, Jill said I […] The post How to help children cope with a diagnosis of Huntington’s disease appeared first on Huntington's Disease News.| Huntington's Disease News – The Web's Daily Resource for Huntington's Disea...
When living with a rare disorder, it is crucial to understand what is happening within your body. This not only allows you to recognize when your symptoms are about to […] The post Understanding my health became vital after my AIP diagnosis appeared first on Porphyria News.| Porphyria News – The Web's Daily Resource for Porphyria News
Code P1776 can occur with many Dodge/Chrysler transmissions such as the 41TE, 42RLE, 45, 545 and 68RFE units.| Transmission Digest
People diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) who lose their jobs or cut back on their hours likely contend with vision loss, worsening pain, the use of walking aids, and frequent fatigue or depressed mood, an international study reports. “Developing a robust set of disability guidelines to protect patients against workplace discrimination … along […] The post Disability, depression after NMOSD diagnosis likely lead to job changes appeared first on Neuromyelitis N...| Neuromyelitis News – The Web's Daily Resource for Neuromyelitis Optica News
Learn how to spot the early warning signs of autism and what you can do to help your child.| HelpGuide.org
A real-world study analyzed the medical records of EPP and XLP patients in the U.S. who waited about three years for a porphyria diagnosis.| Porphyria News
COVID-19 triggered an attack of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) in a 31-year-old woman, according to a report in Japan.| Porphyria News
An AIP diagnosis should be weighed with vomiting, stomach pain, high blood pressure, low sodium, or constipation, the researchers said.| Porphyria News
Understanding Your RF Levels and How to Use Them in Conversations with Your Clinician The post Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): What Every Patient Needs to Know appeared first on CreakyJoints.| CreakyJoints
Columnist Jacqueline Babiarz illustrates how her daughter's diagnosis led her to denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.| Rett Syndrome News
Getting an autism evaluation can feel overwhelming, but it’s one of the most important steps you can take if you notice early signs of developmental challenges. This blog by ABA Centers of America will guide you through the when, the why, and the how of getting your child tested.| ABA Centers of America
A longer delay in the diagnosis of erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is associated with a negative impact on patients’ lives, particularly at the emotional level, according to a recent study in the […] The post Longer delay in diagnosis negatively impacts EPP patients’ lives: Study appeared first on Porphyria News.| Porphyria News – The Web's Daily Resource for Porphyria News
The cases of six women with acute intermittent porphyria, five of whom were misdiagnosed, show the challenges of getting an AIP diagnosis.| Porphyria News
What Is A Co-Occurring Disorder? Substance abuse wreaks havoc in the lives of people struggling with addiction. Their dependence on alcohol and other substances makes it difficult to contribute to society, care for themselves and their families, and live healthy lives. To make matters worse, other mental health disorders often accompany substance abuse. The Substance […]| Turning Point of Tampa
We can’t both accept speculation that Darwin and Einstein were probably autistic, and also claim that all autistic people used to be institutionalized, killed, or abandoned as changelings. The post Autistic People Are Not New to This World appeared first on THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Guest blogger: Julie Hornok It wasn’t the bright white coat or cold, sterile environment that sent chills down my spine. It was the doctor’s life-changing words, “Your daughter has autism.” With that overwhelming diagnosis, the doctor might as well have handed me a to-do list as long as Santa’s scroll. Even if I worked every […] The post When I Encouraged Her, She Literally Began to Fly! first appeared on National Autism Association.| National Autism Association
Most people with Parkinson's disease don't experience dementia in the first decade after diagnosis, a study found.| Parkinson's News Today
Labelling encourages more negative beliefs, stigmas affecting the person who is going through all of the inner and outer conflicts| Psychologs Magazine | Mental Health Magazine | Psychology Magazine | Self-Hel...
A U.S. study found that Black lupus patients are at a 19 times higher risk of heart disease in the early years after their diagnosis.| Lupus News Today
A diagnosis of younger- or early-onset Alzheimer’s can leave you feeling shocked, angry, and deeply anxious. But there are ways to move forward with your life.| HelpGuide.org
Developed by Reframing Autism’s Intersectional Advisory Committee with Dr Alexandra Johnston*, June 2024, and edited by Dr Melanie Heyworth Reviewed […] The post Position Statement on Diagnosis appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
By the Reframing Autism Intersectional Advisory Committee For adults who think they might be Autistic, obtaining a formal diagnosis from […] The post All About Self Identification appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
Written by the Reframing Autism Intersectional Advisory Committee Autism diagnosis is often viewed as a privilege due to the various […] The post Why Formal Diagnosis Is a Privilege appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
A new Autism diagnosis (or the epiphany that you are Autistic) can be very validating. Some Autists describe it as […] The post New Resource: Our Autistic Welcome Pack appeared first on Reframing Autism.| Reframing Autism
An easy-to-understand guide to autism spectrum disorders, including common symptoms.| HelpGuide.org
By Cindy Fang MD, John Hwang MD, Catherine Constable MD, Marty Fried MD || Illustration by Amy Ou MD || Audio Editing ...| Core IM | Internal Medicine | Medical Education | FOAMed | Family Medicine | ...
Autism is a highly variable form of neurodivergence that gives rise to a lot of natural differences in the way… The post Autism and giftedness appeared first on Altogether Autism.| Altogether Autism
Background Clustering of patients to find new “phenotypes” is now a fad. For example, repeating the false assertion that diabetes was ever a binary diagnosis, Ahlqvist et al claimed to have found 5 diabetes subtypes using a purely statistical analysis not driven by clinical knowledge. What they found is likely just inefficient prognostic stratification that could be improved upon by directly relating patient characteristics to outcomes. Maarten van Smeden showed that clustering algorithms...| Statistical Thinking
Explore the signs, symptoms, and treatment of dementia with Lewy bodies, cope with a diagnosis, and distinguish it from Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's.| HelpGuide.org
Are you depressed? Here are some of the signs and symptoms of depression to look for—and how depression symptoms can vary by age, gender, and other factors.| HelpGuide.org
Identify the early signs of mental illness to promote better mental well-being. Learn about warning signals and seek help when needed.| Mental Health Center
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, a time where people with celiac disease, their families, and service providers can raise their voices and amplify the conversation to advance diagnosis, treatments, and a cure for the disease. May 16th is also … Continue reading →| Collection Spotlight from the National Rehabilitation Information Center
the winter months are approaching; as it gets darker out earlier, i do my best to prepare myself mentally. it could be anything from taking extra vitamin d, to intentionally eating healthier. one thing that makes me warm-hearted is spending time with my dear cat friend, lumbia. when i curl up to rest she’s right […]| things i've been knowing…
The uptick from 2011 to 2022 in the United States underscores a need for more services and research, the investigators say.| The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives
Columnist Carlos Briceño shares the communication differences between his wife and him, and how they both cope together — yet uniquely — to her diagnosis.| Huntington's Disease News
A new case report describes the challenging diagnosis of a teenage girl with a rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor that spread to the liver.| Rare Cancer News
Ultrasound evaluation of the salivary glands may be useful and effective for diagnosing Sjögren’s syndrome, a new study reports.| Sjogren's Syndrome News
Background In clinical and epidemiologic studies one is frequently tasked with maximizing accuracy when assessing the presence of clinical conditions (symptoms, diagnoses, syndromes, etc.) or verifying outcome events such as stroke, myocardial infarction, or death from a specific cause. Prospective studies have the advantage of standardizing definitions of clinical conditions, minimizing bias, and being honest about disagreements about clinical designations. Many studies have clinical endpoin...| Statistical Thinking
More than half of MG patients in a study had fatigue and its severity correlated with disease worsening, crises, and delays in diagnosis.| Myasthenia Gravis News
Explore the best partial hospitalization programs in Florida. Get detailed info on UF Health, Florida Springs, Beach House.| Mental Health Center
Carlos Briceño welcomes you to his new column, "A Family Tradition," where he discusses his family's journey with Huntington's disease.| Huntington's Disease News
More than a quarter of gMG patients wait more than one year to receive an accurate diagnosis, according to study of five European countries.| Myasthenia Gravis News
Columnist Candice Galvan shares how she came to realize that to better care for her daughter, she needed to protect her own mental health.| Neuromyelitis News
In her debut column for "The Beginner's Guide to Walking," Jennifer van Amerom describes the role music played in her NMOSD diagnosis.| Neuromyelitis News
Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatments of PTSD, and understand prevention and early intervention strategies.| Mental Health Center
It has been a while since I sifted through the chaff in| Real Psychiatry Technical Blog
Developing early diagnosis and improving patient outcomes in pancreatic cancer using exosome detection in blood plasma.| Research Features
Hospitals worldwide are now using powerful AI-enabled tools, allowing clinicians to save time and costs, and to enrich the lives of many.| Research Features
Found on reddit. Reposted with permission. Link to original source. All right, after watching the latest episode and not having overthought anything in a while, I felt like writing something. So why not write about ponies? Here’s my hypothesis: every pony of the mane cast represents a personality disorder according to the DSM-IV. To be […]| The Journal of Cartoon Overanalyzations
When "levels of autism" are imposed on autistics without true comprehension of how autistic coping fluctuates, the effects can be disastrous.| THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Learn if your child, adolescent, teen, or young adult may have symptoms of depression with our online test, as well as the important next steps to take.| Embark Behavioral Health
KLS medical student and KLS researcher, Michael Hamper, shares his thoughts on what KLS is, how KLS is diagnosed and how KLS is treated.| KLS Foundation
Guest Post by Sam Winter, Ph.D. Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong. Previously a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Working Group on Sexual Disorders and Sexual Health. [Forma…| GID Reform Weblog by Kelley Winters
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