Out of control?

Article Abstract:

The diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the US are discussed. The large rise in the number of children receiving Ritalin for ADHD, the drug's possible side effects and alternative therapies are examined.

Care and treatment, United States, Diagnosis, Complications and side effects, Cover Story, Children, Drug therapy, Mental illness, Mental disorders, Child health, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Ritalin (Medication), Drug utilization, Drug monitoring, Methylphenidate, Hyperactive children

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The doctor is in the house

Article Abstract:

Developments in the field of home-based self diagnosis and treatment are discussed. Medical devices such as sensor-equipped toothbrushes and monitors built into socks and beds could help detect and prevent disease.

Usage, Innovations, Health care industry, Computer-aided medical diagnosis, Computer aided medical diagnosis, Medical equipment

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What makes you sick? It isn't what you think

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the importance of microbes on humans and the possible link with diseases, such as cancer, schizophrenia, obesity and leukemia.

Infection, Diseases, Study and teaching, Bacteria

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