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In-Depth Patient Reports Acute lymphocytic leukemia 02/02/2010
Acute lymphoblastic (or lymphocytic) leukemia Highlights: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) There are four major types of leukemia. ALL is the most common type diagnosed in children, and the least common in adults. About 5,700 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 01/11/2010
Alcohol dependence; Alcohol abuse Highlights: Do You Have a Drinking Problem? You may be experiencing symptoms of alcohol abuse (problem drinking) or alcohol dependence (alcoholism) if you: Have little or no control over the quantity you drink or the duration or frequency of your drinking. Tried to limit or stop your drinking but found you couldn’t. Had withdrawal symptoms when you tried to stop drinking.
In-Depth Patient Reports Allergic rhinitis 05/06/2010
Hay fever; Nasal congestion - allergies Highlights: Allergic Rhinitis Allergic rhinitis is the body's 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.
In-Depth Patient Reports Alzheimer's disease 06/22/2010
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.
In-Depth Patient Reports Anemia 01/11/2010
Iron deficiency; Pernicious anemia Highlights: Overview Anemia is a condition that develops from a lack of healthy red blood cells. There are many different causes and types of anemia. Iron-deficiency anemia, the most common type, is usually treated with dietary changes and iron supplement pills. Other types of anemia, such as those associated with chronic disease or cancer therapies, require more aggressive types of treatment.
In-Depth Patient Reports Anxiety disorders 01/11/2010
Obsessive-compulsive disorder; Panic disorder; Phobias; Post-traumatic stress disorder Highlights: Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders include: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Panic disorder Phobic disorders, such as agoraphobia and social phobia Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Separation anxiety disorder Risk Factors Risk factors for anxiety disorders depend in part on the specific disorder.
In-Depth Patient Reports Asthma in adults 05/06/2010
Asthma in adults Description: An in-depth report on how asthma is diagnosed, treated, and managed in adults. Highlights: FDA Advisories Leukotriene antagonist drugs, which include montelukast (Singulair), zafirlukast (Accolate) and zileuton (Zyflo), may be associated with mood and psychiatric side effects including agitation, aggression, insomnia, and suicidal behavior. If you experience any of these symptoms, your doctor may recommend discontinuing the drug. Long-acting beta2-agonists (LABAs) are medications used for preventing an asthma attack (not for treating symptoms).
In-Depth Patient Reports Asthma in children and adolescents 05/06/2010
Asthma in children and adolescents Description: An in-depth report on how asthma is diagnosed, treated, and managed in children and adolescents. Highlights: FDA Advisories Leukotriene antagonist drugs, which include montelukast (Singulair), zafirlukast (Accolate) and zileuton (Zyflo), may be associated with mood and psychiatric side effects including agitation, aggression, insomnia, and suicidal behavior. If you experience any of these symptoms, your doctor may recommend discontinuing the drug.
In-Depth Patient Reports Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 01/22/2010
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Description: An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of ADHD. Highlights: Stimulant Medications and Heart Risks All ADHD stimulant drugs carry warnings that they should not be used by patients with structural heart problems or pre-existing heart conditions (high blood pressure, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbances, or congenital heart disease). These drugs have been associated with sudden death in children with heart problems.
 
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