- 1. The Rise of ADHD: Is Technology to Blame?
- (ADD/ADHD)
- ... genes influence neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine that regulate attention. An NIMH study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry in 2007 found that kids with ADHD who carry a particular ...
- 2. Mental Health
- (Landseed Hospital)
- ... Health Journal, the Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry and currently writes a digital column for Chinese parents with young children. ...
- 3. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... anti-rejection drugs for a transplanted organ, which suppress your immune system You have HIV or AIDS You have certain types of cancer or other disorders that affect your immune system In addition, ...
- 4. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... that stems from gluten intolerance Infections, including HIV infection and bacterial infections Although the exact cause of IgA nephropathy is unknown, some factors may increase your risk ...
- 5. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- ... and some other conditions. Examples include flutamide, finasteride (Proscar) and spironolactone (Aldactone). Anabolic steroids and androgens. AIDS medications. Gynecomastia can develop in HIV-positive ...
- 6. Group B strep disease
- (Group B strep disease)
- ... that impairs your immune system, such as diabetes, HIV infection, cancer or liver disease You're older than 65, particularly if you live in a nursing home Group B strep infection can lead to life-threatening ...
- 7. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... may be associated with other medical conditions, including HIV/AIDS, Crohn's disease and parasitic infections. Left untreated, gastritis may lead to stomach ulcers and stomach bleeding. Some forms ...
- 8. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... virus (HIV) or if you're undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, your body's ability to fight off an infection is impaired. Medications. In rare instances, the anticoagulant drug warfarin ...
- 9. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... increase your risk of kidney infection. Weakened immune system. Medical conditions that impair your immune system, such as diabetes and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), increase your risk ...
- 10. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... folliculitis. Seen primarily in those with HIV, this type of folliculitis is characterized by recurring patches of inflamed, pus-filled sores, primarily on the face and sometimes on the back or upper ...
- 11. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... into the air via coughs and sneezes. Tuberculosis was once rare in developed countries, but the number of TB cases began increasing in 1985. Part of the increase was caused by the emergence of HIV, the ...
- 12. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... People with immunodeficiency, including those with certain transplanted organs, leukemia or HIV/AIDS Complications of respiratory syncytial virus include: Hospitalization. When respiratory ...
- 13. Viral Hepatitis
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... viral hepatitis, despite the availability of safe and effective vaccine. In addition, CDC has investigated several outbreaks of Hepatitis C among HIV positive gay men. In addition, ...
- 14. Sexual orientation and homosexuality
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... remain widespread. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is another area in which prejudice and discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people have had negative effects. Early in the pandemic, the assumption ...
- 15. Viral gastroenteritis
- (Viral gastroenteritis)
- ... passed along — and flourish. Anyone with a weakened immune system. If your resistance to infection is low — for instance, if your immune system is compromised by HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy or another ...
- 16. Chickenpox
- (Chickenpox)
- ... life. It's possible to get chickenpox more than once, but this isn't common. The vaccine isn't approved for: Pregnant women People with weakened immunity, such as those with HIV or people on immune-suppressing ...
- 17. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... – can also happen in some people. Most skin problems are minor, but some need to be treated at once. Some patients have allergic reactions to chemo. This can cause hives (or skin welts), itching, or trouble ...
- 18. Canker sores
- (Canker sores)
- ... a rare disorder that causes inflammation throughout the body, including the mouth A faulty immune system that attacks healthy cells in your mouth instead of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria HIV/AIDS, ...
- 19. Plantar warts
- (Plantar warts)
- ... not use at-home treatments You have a weakened immune system because of HIV/AIDS, immune-suppressing drugs or other immune system disorders You have any doubt that the lesion is a wart In these ...
- 20. Oral thrush
- (Oral thrush)
- ... body. But sometimes these protective mechanisms fail, which can allow an oral thrush infection to take hold. These illnesses may make you more susceptible to oral thrush infection: HIV/AIDS. The ...
