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Androcur

Generic Name: cyproterone acetate Product Name: Androcur Indication: What Androcur is used for Androcur is an anti-androgen medicine. Androgens such […]

Chicken pox (varicella zoster virus)

Chickenpox or varicella is an itchy, red, lumpy rash that is caused by the varicella virus. The chickenpox virus is highly contagious for those who are not immune to it but is thought of as a common and fairly harmless childhood illness.

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Bipolar affective disorder (manic depression)

Bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) is a psychological illness that involves severe mood swings. These mood swings take the form of depression or mania and may last for several months at a time. During the time of depression patients often have great sadness, guilt, no appetite,...

Drug abuse (substance abuse)

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of drug and substance abuse written by professional medical specialists.

Schizophrenia

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Schizophrenia by professional health specialists.

Eating disorder: Anorexia nervosa (self-starvation; malnutrition; extreme weigh…

Anorexia is a psychological condition hallmarked by an extreme reluctance to consume food as a result of a disturbed body image. This may lead to extreme malnutrition and weight loss. Anorexia nervosa is potentially life-threatening.

Chronic fatigue syndrome

Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by professional medical specialists.

Insomnia

Insomnia is defined as unsatisfactory sleep that affects daytime functions. The daytime consequences of insomnia include fatigue, irritability, decreased memory and concentration, and malaise. All of these symptoms result in a reduced quality of life and impact on work life by...

Vascular dementia (multi-infarct dementia)

Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by multiple small or large strokes in the brain.

Lewy body dementia (LBD)

Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with abnormal structures (Lewy bodies) found in certain areas of the brain. In addition to dementia, patients with dementia with Lewy bodies experience hallucinations, motor impairment, and fluctuating...