8.1 Depression in children Depressive symptoms or features (as opposed to depressive illness) are common in emotionally disturbed children. Serious depressive illness in children is very uncommon and may occur in about 1 in 1000...
Read MoreQuestion: When I asked my doctor how my heart works, he said that it would take too long to explain! Can you tell me simply how the normal heart works? Answer: The healthy normal heart is made up of strong muscle and four valves...
Read MoreMigraine is a condition that can affect anyone at any time. Some people are more likely to experience migraine attacks than others but, if the right mix of conditions come together, almost anyone can experience a migraine. It is...
Read MoreWhat are the different ways in which tobacco is consumed? Tobacco can be ingested in many forms. Native Americans produced tobacco to be consumed as a beverage but mainly ingested it by smoking it using a pipe. A paste of...
Read More3. Stroke in the emergency room 3.1 Is this a stroke? 3.1.2 Diagnosis There is currently no 100% sensitive and specific test for cerebral infarction in the emergency department, so that the diagnosis is usually made on the basis...
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