In the mental health community, there is debate about whether treatment that leads to higher self-esteem should be a goal in itself, or whether improving self-esteem should come as a result of achieving other goals in one’s life.
I am pregnant. My doctor says that an ultrasound shows that my placenta may have attached too deeply into the wall of the uterus. I have seen this condition called placenta accreta, placenta increta, and placenta percreta. What is the difference?
A co-worker has a history of breast cancer. At her recent checkup, her white blood cell count was low. She began adding liquid chlorophyll to her water, saying it increases oxygen in the blood, cleanses the liver, deodorizes the bowels, and removes toxins from blood tissues, bones and the intestines. I have searched for information on this, but have only found anecdotal evidence. I found one statement that said that too much chlorophyll was poisonous. Is there any evidence that chlorophyll does these things?
In elderly patients, symptoms of depression can be mistaken for symptoms of another medical problem, so it is important for clinicians to consider all physical problems and medications of elderly patients before making a diagnosis.
A genetic testing kit for bipolar disorder is now available to consumers, but because of the many variables involved in genetics, even if a particular gene is identified, it does not necessarily mean that person will go on to develop the disorder.
Patients with eating disorders who also had problems with self-esteem or interpersonal relationships responded favorably to treatment that combined cognitive behavioral therapy with counseling to address their underlying issues.
People who suffer from depression are more likely to have a sleep-related breathing problem such as apnea. Treating the sleep problem may help alleviate the depression in some people.
Is there any relationship between the herpes virus and sun sensitivity?
I have heard that Xanax can produce more severe withdrawal symptoms than the other benzodiazepine drugs. Is this true?