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In Depth Patient Reports Acute lymphocytic leukemia 03/05/2009
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 general, children with ALL have a better prognosis than adults.
In Depth Patient Reports Alcoholism 01/22/2009
Alcohol dependence; Alcohol abuse Highlights: Complications of Alcoholism Chronic alcoholism causes many severe health problems. These include: Liver Disorders . The liver is particularly endangered by alcoholism. Between 10 - 20% of people who drink heavily (five or more drinks a day) develop cirrhosis, a progressive and irreversible scarring of the liver that can eventually be fatal.
In Depth Patient Reports Allergic rhinitis 06/01/2009
Hay fever; Nasal congestion - allergies Highlights: Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is an allergic response to outdoor or indoor allergens. Outdoor triggers of allergic rhinitis include ragweed, grass, tree pollen, and mold spores. Indoor triggers include dust mites, pet dander, or mold that grows in humid indoor places such as carpets. Outdoor allergens cause seasonal allergic rhinitis (also known as hayfever), that typically occurs during the spring and summer.
In Depth Patient Reports Alzheimer's disease 06/24/2009
AD 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 01/22/2009
Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Panic disorder; Phobias; Post-traumatic stress disorder Highlights: Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders include: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), which is long lasting and low-grade Panic disorder, which has more dramatic symptoms Phobic disorders, such as agoraphobia and social phobia Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Separation anxiety disorder Causes Genetics, biochemistry, environment, family history, and psychological profile can all contribute to the development of anxiety disorders.
In Depth Patient Reports Asthma in adults 06/01/2009
Description: An in-depth report on how asthma is diagnosed, treated, and managed in adults. Highlights: FDA Panel Votes to Ban Two Asthma Drugs In December 2008, an FDA advisory panel voted to ban two long-acting beta2-agonists drugs, salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil), for treatment of asthma in children and adults. These drugs can increase the risk of asthma death unless used in combination with an inhaled steroid. The FDA panel decided that salmeterol-fluticasone (Advair) and formoterol-budesonide (Symbicort), which combine two drugs in a single inhaler, can remain on the market.
In Depth Patient Reports Asthma in children and adolescents 06/01/2009
Description: An in-depth report on how asthma is diagnosed, treated, and managed in children and adolescents. Highlights: FDA Panel Votes to Ban Two Asthma Drugs In December 2008, an FDA advisory panel voted to ban two long-acting beta2-agonists drugs, salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil), for treatment of asthma in children and adults. These drugs can increase the risk of asthma death unless used in combination with an inhaled steroid. The FDA panel decided that salmeterol-fluticasone (Advair) and formoterol-budesonide (Symbicort), which combine two drugs in a single inhaler, can remain on the market.
In Depth Patient Reports Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 01/22/2009
Description: An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ADHD. Highlights: Heart Testing Before Starting Stimulant Drugs In 2008, the American Heart Association issued a scientific statement recommending that children with ADHD should receive careful heart evaluation and monitoring, including having an electrocardiogram (ECG, also called EKG), before beginning stimulant drug therapy. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a response, stating that routine ECG testing prior to initiating stimulant drug therapy is not necessary.
In Depth Patient Reports Back pain and sciatica 05/13/2009
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. Acute pain is the most common type of back pain.
In Depth Patient Reports Benign prostatic hyperplasia 07/08/2009
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 minimally enlarged prostate glands may experience symptoms while other men with much larger glands may have few symptoms.
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