ADHD
ADHD and Addiction May Share Genetic Basis
Impulsivity underlies some types of ADHD, as well as substance abuse.
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Dermatology
Flushing
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? What you should be alert for in the history The following questions are helpful in narrowing down the differential diagnosis of the flushing patient: – Is the flushing intermittent or persistent? – If the flushing is intermittent, how long do the episodes of flushing last? – How often do…
Bipolar Disorder
Adolescents, Young Adults With Bipolar Disorder More Likely to Contract STIs
Psychiatrists can help adolescent and young adult patients with bipolar disorder address risky sexual behavior and can provide regular medication intervention to reduce the risk for STIs.
Dermatology
Psoriasis: Erythrodermic and Pustular Variants
Psoriasis, Erythrodermic and Pustular variants, ICD-9 696.1 Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease process involving immune-mediated cutaneous inflammation and keratinocyte proliferation. The diagnosis is based upon a combination of both history and physical examination parameters. Typically, psoriasis is characterized by scaly, erythematous patches, papules, and plaques that are…
Dermatology
Psoriasis
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease process involving immune-mediated cutaneous inflammation and keratinocyte proliferation. The diagnosis is based upon a combination of both history and physical examination parameters. Typically, psoriasis is characterized by scaly, erythematous patches, papules, and plaques that are often pruritic and can be painful. The…
Addiction
Are Behavioral Addictions “Real” Addictions?
Behavioral addictions have consequences and should be taken as seriously as substance addictions.
Dermatology
Hemochromatosis
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Hemochromatosis is a condition in which the absorption of iron from the intestinal mucosa is in excess of the loss of iron or of an individual’s need. It is a progressive disease, usually affecting adults, which leads to retention and damage in parenchymal tissues including the liver, heart, pancreas…
Addiction
Court-Mandated Substance Abuse Treatment: Exploring the Ethics and Efficacy
While many treatments for substance use disorder are not evidence based, several evidence-based approaches have shown effectiveness in court-mandated treatment settings.
Dermatology
Primary focal hyperhydrosis (Hyperhidrosis)
Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Hyperhidrosis (HH) may be defined as excessive sweating beyond the volume required for thermoregulation. It may be primary(idiopathic, essential) or secondary to a number of medical conditions or prescribed drugs. HH can be generalized or focal. Generalized HH is beyond the scope of this section which will focus on…
Addiction
Criticism of 12-Step Groups: Is It Warranted?
One topic of criticism is the relative dearth of scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of 12-step programs.
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