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In Depth Patient Reports Acute lymphocytic leukemia 01/21/2008
Acute lymphoblastic (or lymphocytic) leukemia Highlights: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) There are four major types of leukemia. ALL is the most common type of leukemia diagnosed in children, and the least common type diagnosed in adults. About 5,200 people are diagnosed with ALL each year. Children account for two-thirds of these cases.
In Depth Patient Reports Alcoholism 12/28/2007
Alcohol dependence; Alcohol abuse Highlights: Drug Research Topiramate (Topamax), an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy, is showing promise as a treatment for alcohol dependence. In a 2007 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association , patients who took topiramate had fewer heavy drinking days, fewer drinks per day, and more days of not drinking at all than patients who received placebo.
In Depth Patient Reports Allergic rhinitis 04/20/2008
Hay fever; Nasal congestion - allergies Highlights: Cough and Cold Products for Children Decongestants, antihistamines, and other cough and cold products should not be used to treat infants and small children under the age of 2, according to recent recommendations by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These medicines can cause serious and potentially life-threatening side effects, including rapid heart rate, convulsions, loss of consciousness and death.
In Depth Patient Reports Alzheimer's disease 08/09/2008
Alzheimer's disease Description: An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Highlights: Alzheimer's Disease Dementia is significant loss of cognitive functions such as memory, judgment, attention, and abstract thinking. Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive brain disease. It affects 5 million Americans, and millions more worldwide. Risk Factors Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Most people who develop Alzheimer's disease are 65 years old or older, and the risk increases with age.
In Depth Patient Reports Anxiety disorders 12/25/2007
Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Panic disorder; Phobias; Post-traumatic stress disorder Highlights: Drug Approval In 2007, duloxetine (Cymbalta) was approved for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Duloxetine is a dual inhibitor antidepressant. Anxiety Disorders Under-R ecognized and Under-Treated About 41% of patients with an anxiety disorder do not receive any treatment, indicates a 2007 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine .
In Depth Patient Reports Asthma in adults 06/26/2008
Asthma in adults Description: An in-depth report on how asthma is diagnosed, treated, and managed in adults. Highlights: New Asthma Guidelines Released In 2007, the U.S. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) released updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma. The new guidelines are the first to be released in a decade. Key points include: Assessment and Monitoring . Doctors should use multiple measures to determine a patient's current condition and future risk for worsening of condition.
In Depth Patient Reports Asthma in children and adolescents 02/19/2008
Asthma in children and adolescents Description: An in-depth report on how asthma is diagnosed, treated, and managed in children and adolescents. Highlights: New Asthma Guidelines In 2007, the U.S. National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) released updated guidelines for the diagnosis and management of asthma. The new guidelines are the first to be released in a decade. Key points include: Assessment and Monitoring . Doctors should use multiple measures to determine a patient's current condition and future risk for worsening of condition.
In Depth Patient Reports Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 12/27/2007
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Description: An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ADHD. Highlights: Drug Approval In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lisdexamfetamine (Vysvanse), a new stimulant drug for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The active ingredient in lisdexamfetamine is similar to dextroamphetamine, the drug used in Dexedrine and Adderall. Drug Warning In 2007, the FDA instructed the manufacturers of all ADHD drugs to include drug warning labels describing the risks for heart and psychiatric side effects.
In Depth Patient Reports Back pain and sciatica 04/20/2008
Herniated disk; Sciatica Highlights: Statistics: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2006 back pain was responsible for 62% of cases of people missing work due to pain involving the upper body. Overview: Back pain can be acute, subacute, or chronic. Acute back pain develops suddenly and lasts up to several weeks.
In Depth Patient Reports Benign prostatic hyperplasia 06/09/2008
Enlarged prostate; BPH Highlights: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. However, the actual size of the gland does not always predict symptom severity. Some men with enlarged prostate glands may experience symptoms while some men with even larger glands may have few symptoms.
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