New Blood Test Trials Aim to Revolutionize Dementia Diagnosis in the UK
NHS clinics in the UK are conducting trials on a new blood test designed to detect early signs of dementia, addressing the current low diagnosis rate (2%) due to limited access to specialized brain scanners and trained staff; the study involves more than 3,000 patients.
New Blood Test Trials Aim to Revolutionize Dementia Diagnosis in the UK
NHS clinics in the UK are conducting trials on a new blood test designed to detect early signs of dementia, addressing the current low diagnosis rate (2%) due to limited access to specialized brain scanners and trained staff; the study involves more than 3,000 patients.
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56% Bias Score
Recognizing Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms: A Crucial Step in Timely Diagnosis
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is obstructed, causing tissue damage. While classic symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and anxiety, atypical symptoms such as pain in the jaw, arm, or abdomen; and those mimicking indigestion or stroke, can ...
Recognizing Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms: A Crucial Step in Timely Diagnosis
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when blood flow to the heart is obstructed, causing tissue damage. While classic symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, and anxiety, atypical symptoms such as pain in the jaw, arm, or abdomen; and those mimicking indigestion or stroke, can ...
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44% Bias Score
Global Call to Redefine Obesity: Beyond BMI
A Lancet-backed international commission recommends a new global definition of obesity, incorporating body fat distribution and other factors beyond BMI to improve diagnosis and treatment, addressing issues such as over- and under-diagnosis.
Global Call to Redefine Obesity: Beyond BMI
A Lancet-backed international commission recommends a new global definition of obesity, incorporating body fat distribution and other factors beyond BMI to improve diagnosis and treatment, addressing issues such as over- and under-diagnosis.
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32% Bias Score
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
Revised Obesity Diagnostic Criteria Proposed Due to BMI Limitations
A new study criticizes the Body Mass Index (BMI) as the sole diagnostic for obesity, proposing alternative methods incorporating waist circumference or direct body fat measurement alongside BMI, supported by 76 professional societies and patient groups, due to the high number of affected people (ove...
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36% Bias Score
Increased Demand for Adult Autism Diagnoses Strains Scottish NHS
William Butchart, a 41-year-old Scottish church minister, recently received a private autism diagnosis after facing difficulties navigating the NHS system; this follows diagnoses for his two children and highlights the increasing demand for adult autism diagnoses in Scotland, straining healthcare re...
Increased Demand for Adult Autism Diagnoses Strains Scottish NHS
William Butchart, a 41-year-old Scottish church minister, recently received a private autism diagnosis after facing difficulties navigating the NHS system; this follows diagnoses for his two children and highlights the increasing demand for adult autism diagnoses in Scotland, straining healthcare re...
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36% Bias Score
Rollercoaster Ride Possibly Leads to Early Diagnosis of Aggressive Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old girl's medulloblastoma diagnosis, potentially triggered by a rollercoaster ride, led to early treatment before the cancer spread to her spinal cord, highlighting the importance of early detection in improving survival rates.
Rollercoaster Ride Possibly Leads to Early Diagnosis of Aggressive Childhood Brain Cancer
A 13-year-old girl's medulloblastoma diagnosis, potentially triggered by a rollercoaster ride, led to early treatment before the cancer spread to her spinal cord, highlighting the importance of early detection in improving survival rates.
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44% Bias Score
Young-Onset Dementia: Advocacy for Earlier Diagnosis and Improved Support
Peter Alexander, 56, received a Frontotemporal dementia diagnosis at 49, prompting him to create the film "Hear Our Voice" to challenge stereotypes and advocate for earlier diagnosis and improved support for those with young-onset dementia, a condition affecting over 70,000 people in the UK.
Young-Onset Dementia: Advocacy for Earlier Diagnosis and Improved Support
Peter Alexander, 56, received a Frontotemporal dementia diagnosis at 49, prompting him to create the film "Hear Our Voice" to challenge stereotypes and advocate for earlier diagnosis and improved support for those with young-onset dementia, a condition affecting over 70,000 people in the UK.
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24% Bias Score
UK Study Reveals Significantly Lower Life Expectancy for Adults with ADHD
A UK study using anonymized health records (2000-2019) found that adults with ADHD have a significantly lower life expectancy (men: 4.5-9 years less; women: 6.6-11 years less), likely due to treatable risk factors and underdiagnosis (only 1 in 300 adults diagnosed).
UK Study Reveals Significantly Lower Life Expectancy for Adults with ADHD
A UK study using anonymized health records (2000-2019) found that adults with ADHD have a significantly lower life expectancy (men: 4.5-9 years less; women: 6.6-11 years less), likely due to treatable risk factors and underdiagnosis (only 1 in 300 adults diagnosed).
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28% Bias Score
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
New Obesity Definition Proposed, Moving Beyond BMI
A global panel of experts proposes a new definition for obesity, incorporating waist circumference and health problems alongside BMI, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of the estimated more than 1 billion people affected worldwide.
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16% Bias Score
Global Report Advocates for Redefined Obesity Classification
A global report calls for a new definition of obesity, differentiating between "clinical obesity" (with health problems) and "pre-clinical obesity" (without), advocating for personalized treatments and highlighting concerns about healthcare funding.
Global Report Advocates for Redefined Obesity Classification
A global report calls for a new definition of obesity, differentiating between "clinical obesity" (with health problems) and "pre-clinical obesity" (without), advocating for personalized treatments and highlighting concerns about healthcare funding.
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56% Bias Score
72-Year-Old Receives ADHD Diagnosis, Transforming Self-Perception
Jean Ward, 72, received a diagnosis of severe ADHD in April 2023, profoundly impacting her self-perception and well-being after years of struggling with focus, organization, and self-esteem issues, leading to improved mental health and self-acceptance.
72-Year-Old Receives ADHD Diagnosis, Transforming Self-Perception
Jean Ward, 72, received a diagnosis of severe ADHD in April 2023, profoundly impacting her self-perception and well-being after years of struggling with focus, organization, and self-esteem issues, leading to improved mental health and self-acceptance.
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32% Bias Score
Unexplained Physical Symptoms: The Challenges of Diagnosis and the Importance of Open Communication
A physician reflects on 25 years of experience treating patients with unexplained physical symptoms, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing conditions with significant psychological components and emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaboration between patient and doctor.
Unexplained Physical Symptoms: The Challenges of Diagnosis and the Importance of Open Communication
A physician reflects on 25 years of experience treating patients with unexplained physical symptoms, highlighting the challenges of diagnosing conditions with significant psychological components and emphasizing the importance of open communication and collaboration between patient and doctor.
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48% Bias Score