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Men with low-risk prostate cancer report a good quality of life after choosing active surveillance as a treatment for their disease

QOL Not Affected by Active Surveillance of Prostate Cancer

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Choosing no treatment and regular check-ups didn't seem to stress men with low-risk disease
Deep brain stimulation appears safe for patients with early Alzheimer's disease -- and might even slow down memory loss in some

Deep Brain Stimulation Appears Safe in Patients With Alzheimer’s

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Although treatment seems safe, benefit isn't yet clear
Patients with even moderately impaired vision may face a higher risk of unemployment

Even Midrange Vision Impairment Can Negatively Affect QOL

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Findings for midrange vision category (at legal threshold for driving)
Adults and adolescents with binge-eating disorder may have increased risk of suicidality

Binge-Eating Disorders May Be Linked to Suicidality

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Patients with BED and comorbid disorders may be at particularly high risk for suicidal outcomes
Sociodemographic

Perceived Stigmatization Common for Patients With Psoriasis

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Lower education, higher disease visibility, severity, duration, Type D personality tied to stigmatization
For pediatric patients with migraine

Review: Biofeedback Seems Effective for Pediatric Migraine

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Data from five studies show significant reductions in frequency of migraine, duration of attack
The average delay to diagnosis of bipolar disorder is six years

Six Years Average Time Between Onset and Diagnosis of Bipolar

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Many patients have disruptive symptoms for many years before they receive proper treatment
Alzheimer's disease is often misdiagnosed

AAIC: Misdiagnosis Prevalence ~20 Percent for Alzheimer’s

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Missed disease identification seems more likely in men, who may develop cognitive issues earlier
Being transgender is currently classified as a mental health disorder in the World Health Organization International Classification of Diseases

Study Supports Reclassification of Transgender ‘Diagnoses’

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Researchers suggest World Health Organization change classification
Many U.S. medical students use electronic health records to track the progress of their former patients and confirm the accuracy of their diagnoses

Medical Students Often Track Progress of Former Patients

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The practice is common and raises privacy issues, but overall is beneficial, researchers say