Diagnosis

Influenza, or the flu, is a viral infection, usually caused by influenza viruses A or B. Aches, chills, fever and a nagging cough can mean that you're coming down with the flu. Usually common during the ...Read More

On each side of the neck is a carotid artery which supplies the head, neck and brain with oxygenated blood. These arteries can become blocked by deposits of a fatty substance known as plaque....Read More

According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, over 10 million American adults suffer from Bipolar Disorder each year. Many individuals with bipolar disorder also meet the criteria for substance abuse ...Read More

Individuals with both an alcohol or drug dependency and a mental disorder are classified as having what's known as a dual diagnosis. Drug and alcohol problems have a tendency to occur with depression and ...Read More

3FXS, or the fragile X syndrome, is an inherited genetic disease. The mildest forms can be a normal I.Q. but a slight learning disability, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or delayed skills like ...Read More

Several breathalyzers are now in the testing stages and have been proven to be invaluable in the diagnosis of certain diseases such as asthma, diabetes, lung cancer, breast cancer, kidney disease and various ...Read More

Seizure disorder, or epilepsy, is a serious medical condition that can cause many unpleasant symptoms and complications. This condition is diagnosed through a series of tests by a trained professional....Read More

According to the National Institutes of Health, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, such as schizotypal personality disorder, tend to occur with a drug abuse problem....Read More

Nicotine dependence is an addiction to nicotine, a chemical that is found in tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco. Smokers may need the help of a medical professional to overcome their ...Read More

HIV infection leads to the destruction of white blood cells, which aid in fighting disease. When enough white blood cells are destroyed, infections that don't occur in otherwise healthy individuals may set in, ...Read More

Asbestosis is a lung disorder that develops after inhaling asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a mineral product that has been used in some building materials and in workplaces. Asbestos fibers accumulate in the ...Read More

A capsule endoscopy is a medical test used to obtain detailed images of the inside of a patient's small intestine. Doctors use this test to diagnose medical conditions and follow up on the results of other ...Read More

Physicians often have a hard time making a diagnosis because you don't give them enough information with which to work. Forgetting just one or two symptoms can result in a diagnosis that is severely off ...Read More

In 1998, the UCLA (University of California of Los Angeles) Dual Diagnosis program was set up to train health-care professionals in the treatment of individuals suffering from both substance abuse and mental ...Read More