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Medical misinformation flourishes when patients can’t get medical attention

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Medical misinformation flourishes when patients can't get medical attention

My patient Claire and I were at odds. She is 44 years old and came to my clinic for a second opinion. The diagnosis was stage 3 rectal cancer. Symptoms started with blood in the stool and quickly turned into weight loss and abdominal pain. I agreed with my previous doctor’s recommendations for surgery, radiation, … Read more

Depression in early adolescence is associated with attention problems that worsen over time

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Depression in early adolescence is associated with attention problems that worsen over time

New research published in Affective Disorders Journal present evidence that depression in early adolescence is initially associated with a variety of cognitive difficulties, but that most of these problems do not persist as the teen grows up. The exception is inattention, which tends to promote a two-way relationship, with inattention worsening depression and vice versa. … Read more