There is no single test to diagnose ADHD. A doctor will make a diagnosis based on a physical exam, history of behavior, and specific symptoms. Your cihlds pediatrician may refer you to a mental health professional who is experienced in childhood disorders such as ADHD.
History of Behavior. The doctor will ask for a detailed history of the childs behavior. Parents should describe specific problems encountered during the childs development, family history of...
Read moreYou probably know what a mammogram is – in fact, you’ve probably had one. But how about an MRI? And why do some women need a PET scan... Read more »
I know I treat menopause as a normal stage of life and hope that most of us can take the changes it presents to us and turn them into... Read more »
Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, it’s hard to look upon the annual mammogram as just another diagnostic breast exam. At... Read more »
In 2008, I wrote about Diabetic Mastopathy, a condition that affects women who have lived with diabetes a longtime. The condition is... Read more »
Please read my new article on screening and diagnostic mammograms. It discusses what they are and their role in breast cancer detection and... Read more »
Mammograms can be used for both screening and diagnostic purposes. Screening is recommended for all women, beginning at age 40, and allows... Read more »
A new study tested the theory that using both mammograms and ultrasound scans would make it easier to detect breast cancer. Researchers found that... Read more »
I’m not yet 40—the magical age for women to begin receiving mammograms—but I’ve had breast cancer. That makes me a perfect candidate for... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Ultrasound is an imaging test that sends high-frequency sound waves through your breast and converts them into images on a viewing screen. The... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Watch Dr. Marisa Weiss's special message about the importance of annual mammograms. Dr. Weiss and Geralyn Lucas — author, breast cancer survivor,... Read more »