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health15 days ago•6 min saved

Endometriosis: New guidelines push symptom-based, earlier diagnosis Across Specialties

ACOG’s updated endometriosis guidance allows clinicians to diagnose and start treatment based on symptoms and exam (no mandatory surgical confirmation), with transvaginal ultrasound as first-line imaging and MRI for later characterization. The recommendations apply to adolescents as well as adults and urge cross-specialty recognition (pediatrics, gastroenterology, urology, internal medicine) to shorten the historically long diagnostic timeline. The shift aims to move care earlier, reduce disease progression and infertility impact, and address systemic barriers highlighted by patient stories like Leah Chapman, who faced years of pain, multiple IVF cycles, and advocacy efforts to improve access and awareness.

via statnews.com|

#advocacy #cross-specialty-care #diagnosis

science17 days ago•4 min saved

Ultrasound Simulator Aims to Fast-Track Endometriosis Diagnosis

Endometriosis affects about 190 million people worldwide and is often diagnosed only after invasive surgery. A new ultrasound-based training simulator from Surgical Science teaches clinicians to use the sliding sign to detect adhesions and endometriosis, potentially shortening diagnostic delays and reducing unnecessary procedures. Early tests found 92% of trained clinicians could recognize signs of deep infiltrating endometriosis on ultrasound, with confidence up 150%, though ultrasound has limits compared with MRI/CT and some lesions remain hard to detect. If adopted, the simulator could standardize education and speed up access to relief for many patients.

via Indian Defence Review|

#deep-infiltrating-endometriosis #diagnosis #endometriosis

health23 days ago•7 min saved

Ibiza holiday reveals MS diagnosis for Welsh man

A 26-year-old man from Barry, Wales, was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis after vision loss and several falls during a holiday in Ibiza. Diagnosed in March 2022 following an optician, MRI and lumbar puncture, he now manages the condition with biannual ocrelizumab infusions, which have reduced relapses and kept his disease stable, though he still faces eye problems, fatigue and nocturia. He hasn’t had a relapse since 2021 and relies on gym work, walking his dogs and other lifestyle strategies to maintain well-being, while considering privately funded bladder Botox due to NHS waitlists. The experience has impacted his social life and identity, but he remains determined to adapt and stay active.

via BBC|

#diagnosis #health #multiple-sclerosis

health25 days ago•268 min saved

Two Decades, One Diagnosis: Endometriosis Found After Years of Dismissal

Melissa Diamond, 33, endured 20 years of misdiagnoses and gaslighting before an endometriosis diagnosis and surgery removed 23 lesions (and her appendix); she now lives a near-pain-free life and advocates for better awareness and insurance coverage for endometriosis care.

via AOL.com|

#diagnosis #endometriosis #health

health1 month ago•6 min saved

ADHD Is No Longer Just for Kids: Adult Diagnosis, Treatments, and Online Misinformation

ADHD is increasingly diagnosed in adulthood, but diagnosis remains complex and highly heritable, with environment shaping impairment; treatments include stimulants, non-stimulants, CBT for adult ADHD, and emerging approaches like brain stimulation, while awareness has risen yet access gaps persist and online ADHD content often contains misinformation.

via vox.com|

#adhd #adults #diagnosis

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Experts say ADHD isn't overdiagnosed in the UK—it’s underdiagnosed and undertreated

A new UK-backed paper argues there is no robust evidence ADHD is overdiagnosed; instead, many people remain undiagnosed or untreated due to long NHS waiting times and barriers to care. While misdiagnosis can occur, especially where assessments rely on self-reporting, thorough multidisciplinary evaluation is essential. International prevalence is about 5% in children and 3% in adults, but NHS figures lag behind, highlighting unmet needs. The authors call for more funding, better workforce training, and a balanced, evidence-based public conversation to expand access to accurate diagnosis and treatment.

via University of Southampton|

#adhd #diagnosis #health

health1 month ago•37 min saved

Toothache Unmasks Aggressive Facial Cancer in 42-Year-Old Man

A 42-year-old man in the UK discovered via a toothache that he had an aggressive facial cancer. After a mass was found and a CT/biopsy confirmed stage 2 diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, doctors said the tumor had eaten through his facial bone and was inoperable. He began chemotherapy in December but has paused after four rounds due to severe side effects, and he urges others not to ignore minor symptoms that could signal cancer.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#cancer #chemotherapy #diagnosis

health1 month ago•4 min saved

Sex and menopause influence early Lyme disease signs, Johns Hopkins study shows

A Johns Hopkins Medicine study of 243 adults with early Lyme disease found sex- and menopause-related differences in presentation: men were more likely to test positive and show more severe disease at diagnosis, while certain symptoms were more common in women (heart palpitations, vomiting, light sensitivity) and sleep problems were more common in men, highlighting the need to consider sex and hormonal status in diagnosing and managing early Lyme disease.

via LymeDisease.org|

#diagnosis #early-symptoms #health

health1 month ago•471 min saved

Midlife ADHD: Hormones Unmask Diagnoses in Women

More women are being diagnosed with ADHD in midlife, a pattern researchers link to hormonal changes that may reveal symptoms long mistaken for burnout, aging, or anxiety, prompting calls for more nuanced recognition and treatment.

via The Cut|

#adhd #diagnosis #health

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Beyond Diagnoses: A Care-First Path for Mental Health

A Nature Outlook opinion argues that updating the DSM is insufficient and calls for abandoning diagnosis labels in favor of a care-focused approach that situates mental distress within a person’s experiences, vulnerabilities, and social context, prioritizing supportive relationships, environmental changes, and individualized interventions over refining disease categories.

via Nature|

#care #diagnosis #dsm

health2 months ago•1 min saved

A-fib on the rise as treatments and diagnosis improve

Atrial fibrillation is becoming more common, with doctors noting improving diagnosis and a range of treatment options to manage symptoms and reduce risk.

via The Boston Globe|

#atrial-fibrillation #cardiovascular-health #diagnosis

science2 months ago•6 min saved

Parity by adulthood: Sweden study suggests autism affects boys and girls nearly equally

Analyzing 2.7 million Swedes, the study finds autism diagnosis rates between males and females level to near parity by about age 20, implying women are not less likely to have autism but are diagnosed later, highlighting diagnostic biases and the need for revised screening practices.

via ScienceAlert|

#autism #bmj #diagnosis

health2 months ago•6 min saved

ADHD in Girls: The Inattentive Sign Often Missed

ADHD can fly under the radar in girls, who often show inattentiveness—like drifted focus, forgetfulness, and disorganization—more than hyperactivity. This under-diagnosis can harm self-esteem and mental health, making diagnosis crucial through parent–child discussions, school input, and GP referrals, with home routines to support affected girls while awaiting assessment.

via HuffPost UK|

#adhd #diagnosis #girls

health2 months ago•4 min saved

Why ADHD Often Goes Unrecognized in Women Until Adulthood

A Nature Outlook feature explains why ADHD is diagnosed later in women, arguing that female symptoms are historically misunderstood, societal expectations mask the condition, and rising awareness brings both clearer recognition and concerns about misinformation; the piece uses Emily Bates’ 34-year diagnosis to illustrate the pattern.

via Nature|

#adhd #awareness #diagnosis

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Canada rules out new mystery brain illness in New Brunswick after review

Canadian officials in New Brunswick found no evidence of a new mystery brain illness after reviewing about 222 cases; most patients are likely diagnosed with existing conditions, and no consistent environmental exposure (herbicides or heavy metals) was identified, though testing issues limit conclusions. The protocol for unexplained neurological cases now requires two specialists, and findings will be shared with the Public Health Agency of Canada for further review.

via BBC|

#diagnosis #health #mystery-illness