(1) Anorexia
Introduction Perhaps no mental illness is as misunderstood as anorexia nervosa. Misconceptions about the condition abound. For example, people may wonder: Is it a disease or a choice? Are people with anorexia merely...
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(7) Diabetes
Tablets I understand that there are different sorts of ‘diabetic’ tablets. Can you tell me what they are and what the difference is between them? There are five different types of tablets that may be prescribed for people with...
Read More29. Myelodysplastic syndrome
Myelodysplastic sydrome (MDS) is a disorder in which the bone marrow stops being able to produce enough blood cells. It is caused by acquired (that is, not inherited) genetic damage to the marrow stem cells and mainly affects...
Read More15. What are some of the symptoms of autism a parent should look for?
The diagnosis of autism covers a wide range of behaviors and abilities. No two people with autism have exactly the same symptoms or disease intensity. Autistic symptoms occur in various combinations; each can range from mild to...
Read More10. Causes of Depression
We do not know exactly how depressive illness is caused, but we are learning more and more about it. There are many components: genetic vulnerability, stresses, ‘life-events’ – major milestones good and bad, and some physical...
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