Quality of LifeResearchexplores ways to improve comfort and the quality of life for individuals with a chronic illness. 生命质量研究:探索改善慢性病患者舒适度和生活质量的方法。 Genetic studiesaim to improve the prediction of disorders by identifying and understanding how genes and illnesses may be rel...
Specificity of MMPI cluster types to chronic illness. Psychol Health 1993; 8:285- 294Robinson ME, Greene AF, Geisser ME. Specificity of MMPI cluster types to chronic illness. Psychology & Health 1993; 8: 285-94.Robinson, M. E., Greene, A. F., & Geisser, M. E. (1993). Specificity...
Delusional disorder is typically a chronic (ongoing) condition. But when properly treated, many people can find relief from their symptoms. Some recover completely, while others have bouts of delusional beliefs with periods of remission (lack of symptoms). Unfortunately, many people with this disorde...
The UK has an ageing population and a rising prevalence of long-term illhealth. The burden of long-term illness is felt disproportionately by lower socioeconomic groups, with diseases of the heart and circulatory system, diabetes, arthritis, respiratory diseases and mental ill-health being most co...
A long-term lung disease such aschronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD) Conditions that damage your nerves and muscles, such as a spinal cord injury or muscular dystrophy An illness or injury that makes it harder to breathe or swallow ...
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation, more than 100 million people in the United States experience various types of allergies each year. Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. Allergic rhinitis (nasal allergies) affects roughly 26% (67 million) of adults...
This paper presents a simple typology of different forms of engagement with the Internet by families with children with various forms of chronic illness. The analysis is informed by ongoing debates about the nature, distribution and efficacy of reflexivity in contemporary social life, especially as it...
placebo (a sugar pill) in treating depression in people with bipolar disorder. Also, for a small percentage of people with bipolar disorder, some traditional antidepressants may increase the risk of causing a "high" phase of illness or speeding up the frequency of having more episodes over time...
Depression and anxiety.Trouble breathing can stop you from doing things you like. And living with a chronic illness can lead to depression and anxiety. Your doctor can help if you feel sad, helpless, or would like to see a mental health professional. ...
Although there are no specific symptoms or signs that confirm HIV infection, many people will develop a nonspecific illness two to four weeks after they have been infected. This initial illness may be characterized by fever,vomiting,diarrhea, muscle and joint pains,headache, sore throat, and/or ...