ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurobehavioral condition that affects between 3 and 5% of American children throughout the U.S. The diagnosis of this condition is fairly subjective and is impacted significantly by the area of the country and the social norms in the area. For instance, there are pockets of the country […]
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Cancer of the tongue is only one of the cancers that can affect the oral cavity. Cancer is an overgrowth of cells when the ability of the cell to contain growth has been over ridden. Cancer can appear in any cell of the body from the blood to bone to organs and tissues. In 2004
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The increasing diagnosis of ADD and ADHD in children has led to many studies questioning the effects of ADD/ADHD medication and brain development. There has been concern that the medication is affecting the growth of the brain, which has been shown to be smaller in children with ADD/ADHD. Through the use of high resolution digital
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Diagnosis of skin cancer is usually fairly simple. Superficial cancers such as basal or squamous cell carcinoma rarely spread beyond the skin. Often times a biopsy is the only tests needed to determine and stage the cancer. However, if there is a large growth, or one that\’s existed for some time, your healthcare practitioner may
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Throat cancer often develops from squamous cells that are located in the mucosal surface of the larynx, pharynx or mouth. This means that the cancer will develop in a specific type of cell in a layer of cells that line the voicebox, the area of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone and
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Treatment for lung cancer depends upon a variety of factors. Just as with other cancers, treatment protocols are designed around the type of tumor, the stage of the tumor and the cell differentiation in the tumor. In order to determine the correct treatment protocols the individual must undergo several testing procedures that go well beyond
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Acidity or Acid Peptic Disease (APD) Causes Gastro-esophageal reflux Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Some home remedies to cure acidity Acidity or Acid Peptic Disease (APD) Secretion of acid essential in the digestive process is normally done by stomach. This acid helps breaking down the food during digestion. But if there is an excess production
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Until recently, bipolar disorder wasn’t seen as a condition that was common in children or adolescents. However, the past few years has seen a steady increase in the number of children who are being diagnosed, creating a need for researchers and experts to come up with effective assessment tools for children with bipolar disorder. There
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