Alopecia areata is a disorder of the skin that is characterized by hair loss, usually in patches on the head. This is the only symptom of this disorder, and so it can usually be diagnosed with a simple clinical exam, often looking at the scalp under the microscope. ...
You’ve had an organ transplant. After an organ transplant, you need to take drugs for the rest of your life so your body doesn’t reject the donor organ. These drugs help organ transplants succeed, but many of them, such as tacrolimus (Astagraf, Prograf) or steroids, can cause diabetes...
Screening for major depressive disorder in adults (October 2023) Major depressive disorder is a leading cause of disability in the United States, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 20 percent; however, it remains underdetected and undertreated. Updated guidelines from the United States Preven...