Diagnosis Articles

1). Cervical Radiculopathy: Diagnosing a Pinched Nerve in the Neck By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
When a nerve is pinched in the neck’s spinal column, pain can be such a prominent symptom that more subtle, but diagnostic, aspects are overlooked. By way of background, the spinal cord in the neck is connected to the nerves of the arms through pairs of spinal nerves. These spinal nerves, also known as roots or “radicles,” transmit incoming messages (electrical impulses) from the arms’ nerves concerning sensations of touch, pain, heat and cold on various patches of skin.
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2). Thigh on Fire: Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neuropathy By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
At the age of 32 Sigmund Freud developed a new problem. Pricking and other unpleasant sensations had overtaken the skin on the outer side of his right thigh. Walking made his symptoms worse. The affected skin was exquisitely sensitive to touch and even the usual rubbing of his underclothes irritated the area. Seven years later in 1895, when Freud wrote up his self-observations for a German medical journal, the abnormal sensations were still present, but had migrated.
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3). Why a Person May Suffer From Insomnia By : James Hunt
We all have to sleep; it’s a part of our lives that we can not change. There are many reasons why sleep is important to us...
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4). Blepharospasm: That Blinkety-Blink Movement Disorder By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
The range of ailments falling under the umbrella-term of "abnormal involuntary movement disorders" is diverse and includes conditions as different from each other as Parkinson's disease, restless legs syndrome and blepharospasm. Cases of blepharospasm, like those of other movement disorders, often go unrecognized or are blamed on other causes. The term "blepharospasm" is the sum of its parts.
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5). Hydrocephalus: Too Much Water on the Brain By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
It can be surprising to realize that an organ as high-powered and sophisticated as the brain also has a plumbing system. And, as the case with a house's plumbing, the drainage side of the system can get gummed up. But the symptoms are different. When a home's drainage backs up, well...I won't go there. When the brain's drainage system backs up, the brain's owner can become confused, incontinent of urine and unsteady on his or her feet.
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6). Pheochromocytoma Symptoms Diagnosis And Treatment By : Armughan
Pheochromocytoma is an important cause of secondary Hypertension. We have adnenal gland located at upper portion of each kidney. It is divided into adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla. Pheochromocytoma is a tumor of Adrenal Medulla. Normal function of adrenal medulla is to produce epinephrine or adrenaline. Which is responsible for controlling blood pressure and to help cope with stressful situations.
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7). Early Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis: Difficult But Important By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
The principal dilemma in current management of multiple sclerosis is that while early diagnosis enables damage-sparing treatment to begin, diagnosing MS too early increases the likelihood of treating people who don't actually have the disease. Current disease-modifying drugs are all given by injection and cost about $14,000 per year. Apart from being inconvenient and expensive, there is some risk of harm from them which, if the patient doesn't actually have MS, occurs without any offsetting benefit.
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8). Using Probability in Medical Diagnosis: A Headache Example By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
Experienced clinicians begin the process of making a diagnosis upon first laying eyes on a patient, and probability is one of the main tools they use in this process. A glimpse "behind the scenes" from the point of view of a diagnosing physician might help to explain an otherwise mysterious process. The diagnostic process can begin even before laying eyes on the patient.
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9). Medication Overuse Headaches: The Vicious Cycle of Analgesic Rebound By : Gary Cordingley, MD, PhD
Victims of frequent headaches often take painkillers frequently. And when their headaches occur even more often, they respond by taking painkillers more often, too. After a while, they might notice (though often don't) that they're taking painkillers almost every day. In short, they're taking medicine more and more frequently and yet experiencing more and more days of headaches.
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10). Pulling Teeth By : Josh Stone
Dentistry is the art and science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions, diseases, and disorders of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial region, and its associated structures as it relates to human beings. A dentist is a doctor qualified to practice dentistry. In most countries, several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition are required to become a qualified dentist.
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11). Are Home Diagnostic Kits Reliable As A Substitute For Professional Medical Opinions? By : Terry McDermott
Let’s face it. A trip to the drugstore is a whole lot easier than a costly and time-consuming trip to the doctor’s office. No time wasted waiting for the physician; no embarrassing questions to answer; and no sticker shock when the bill comes. Just head for the section of your pharmacy with all of the gadgets and home test kits and you are ready to “play doctor.
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12). What Works for Oral Health? By : David Snape
Recently, within the last seven days actually, I purchased a HydroFloss. A what? Well, it is sort of like a high powered waterpik that uses magnetized water. Why? For starters, I'm tired of my dentist complaining about my gingivitis which has now become mild to moderate periodontal disease. Will a HydroFloss change that? I honestly don't know, yet.
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13). Prostate Cancer By : Radoslaw Pilarski
Copyright 2006 Radoslaw Pilarski Etiology Etiology of prostate cancer development is not completely known. Factors that can influence the creation and development of this type of cancer include: genetic factors – increase in risk of falling ill among men with a positive family history regarding the prostate cancer. Mutations of suppressor genes are.
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14). Ringworm of The Groin- Treatment By : CD Mohatta
Ringworm of the groin is the disease caused by a fungus. The disease shows itself as a patch in the shape of a circle and itches. This itch is responsible for another name of this disease- Jock Itch. Let us find out about what are the treatments for Ringworm of the groin. Ringworm of the groin- confirm the disease first Self-medication without proper diagnosis can be a danger.
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15). Could Fibromyalgia Be Causing Your Pain? By : David Silva
Fibromyalgia is an arthritis related disease that's often difficult to diagnose because it's so often mistaken for arthritis. There are over 100 forms of arthritis, and any one of them can reflect the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Both arthritis sufferers and fibromyalgia sufferers generally describe pain as their primary symptom. Unlike arthritis, however, the pain is not localized in a specific joint or muscle; it's widespread, throbbing, sharp and deep.
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16). An Expert System Powered By Uncertainty By : Abraham Thomas
The Artificial Intelligence community sought to understand human intelligence by building computer programs, which exhibited intelligent behavior. Intelligence was perceived to be a problem solving ability. Most human problems appeared to have reasoned, rather than mathematical, solutions. The diagnosis of a disease could hardly be calculated. If a patient had a group of symptoms, then she had a particular disease.
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17). Oesophagus Cancer By : Radoslaw Pilarski
Copyright 2006 Radoslaw Pilarski Epidemiology Cancer of the oesophagus is one of the cancers of the digestive tract of the most serious prognosis. Incidence and death rates are higher for populations other than the white race (5-years long survival rate in the United States in years 1992 - 1999 equalled 15% for the white race and 9%for others). As far as the incidence rate is concerned, the cancer is classified on the 13th position among men and on the 29th position among women.
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18). Car Problems What To Do Next By : Tony Smith
Statistically 80% of car problems occur after having some kind of work recently carried out on your vehicle by a garage / repair centre.
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19). The Quality of an RAC Car Inspections By : Tony Smith
Well quite simply here’s how the RAC process really works.
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20). Abuse Victims Widely Misdiagnosed By : Heyward Ewart
Survivors of child sexual abuse are very often misdiagnosed. They mostly suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder but get the label "borderline personality disorder."
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21). What Is Diagnosis By : Tyler
"Diagnosis" is a fancy name given to the process of identifying diseases. It is a Greek name. Break it down; "dia" means "by" and "gnosis" means "knowledge". How do I diagnose my illness? You don't! Diagnosis is for doctors and physicians only. They determine your disease by the signs and symptoms that it gives you. If it is unclear by symptoms as to what you are sick with, you will consult a physician.
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22). Perminant Progressive MS (Multiple Sclerosis) One Victim's Dated Report By : Russ Miles
Labor Day ~ 2005 When, a couple of years ago, I wrote an article about my dread disease, I still had not fully comprehended how disabling Perminant Progressive MS can become. I had come to realize that my denial had delayed acceptance of the diagnosis, my fear had stampeded me to stupid decisions, and had found ~ by writing a novel ~ I could dispel depression.
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23). HIV Targets Senior Citizens By : Esther Smith
Entering her second year as a widow, my dear friend Rachael was past the several stages of grief and closing that chapter of her life; not an easy task but necessary for anyone who has survival instincts. She began dating again and I couldn’t have been happier for her. Sam was like a brother in a sense; a long time friend from our college days. At first it was dinner and theater tickets but soon developed into weekends at his Lake house.
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24). Have You Been Given a Diagnosis of Asthma? By : Mike Herman
Diagnosis is the important first step in taking control of asthma. The earlier it is diagnosed the earlier the condition can be controlled, and the more successful the treatment can be.
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25). Managing Dyslexia In The Work Place By : Paul Hata
Dyslexia can have some effects on you while being in the workplace. Here are some techniques that people with this condition usually do to deal with problems that their condition may bring upon while working.
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