Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that includes at least one manic episode – characterized by elevated or agitated mood and often reduced need for sleep – accompanied by episodes of major ...

Several conditions can cause symptoms that resemble ADHD, including mood disorders, diabetes, or hearing problems. An accurate diagnosis from a mental health professional is key to ensuring proper ...

Conversion disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person has neurological symptoms affecting movement or the senses, like paralysis or blindness, with no physiological cause. In the past, such ...

7 Beijing Institute of Ophthalmology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Key Laboratory, Beijing, China 8 Beijing Tongren Eye Center, ...

ADHD and bipolar disorder have some overlapping symptoms, which can make diagnosis difficult. But symptoms of ADHD tend to appear before the age of 12. Bipolar disorder may start later.

Blood clotting disorders are inherited or acquired conditions that affect the body’s ability to form blood clots. Some types of blood clotting disorders may cause excessive formation of blood clots, ...

The term “pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs)” was used by the medical community to describe developmental delays in children, including problems with socializing and communicating ...

Scleral lenses offer a non-surgical intervention for Salzmann nodular degeneration, enhancing visual clarity and comfort in affected patients. A case study showed scleral lenses improved comfort ...

Original Medicare does not have vision care benefits, including regular contact and scleral lenses. However, there may be some instances where Medicare would consider covering costs, such as if a ...

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD The pupil is the opening located in the center of the iris of the eye. It ...