I just had a spot removed on my leg by a dermatologist. It was a dermatofibroma. I have read that these can be hereditary. My daughter tans in a tanning bed quit often. Is she at higher risk of developing dermatofibromas? I was told not to use a tanning bed again and to be careful out in the sun. What happens if I do get to much sun? Am I at greater risk of developing more dermatofibromas or any type of cancer?
For patients who are attempting to overcome an addiction, assigning specific tasks at the various stages of the process serves as motivation to change and progress from one stage to the next.
Researchers found that less than half of a group of children who had symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder had been definitively diagnosed with the condition, and fewer were receiving treatment.
Before her oral surgery, my daughter was put on antibiotics. The surgeon said this would cause her birth control pills to be ineffective. Once she is finished with the antibiotics, does she need to wait for a period of time to begin sexual activity?
I have bone spurs on my hipbone and have been told I will need a total hip replacement. Are there any treatments for my condition (including alternative remedies) that may prevent the need for an operation?
Can Sudafed increase blood pressure?
My son has bright pink fingernails. It looks like he has bright nail polish on. Is this normal?
Research into autism disorders has found evidence that genetic factors play an important role in the disorder’s development. Meanwhile, others are looking for behaviroal indicators in babies that could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the more common mental illnesses affecting older people. Medication may not be the best treatment option because older patients tend to be more prone to side effects.
A survey of women who had recently been diagnosed with depression found that at least half of them had opted for an alternative form of treatment, such as massage or yoga, in addition to conventional forms of treatment such as medication and therapy.