Driving Alert: 5 Signs That Could Indicate Dementia
Detecting these early signs can allow for early diagnosis and better management. When driving, certain symptoms can become particularly visible. ...
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Autism: How to deal with the announcement of the diagnosis
Receiving an autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming time for parents and loved ones. It is a time when suspicions ...
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Skin cancer: “We are faced with a difficult diagnosis and we become aware of the stupidity of our actions”
Pascale Benaksas discovered her first melanoma at the age of 38 almost by chance, thanks to a screening day. Today, ...
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Parkinson’s disease: symptoms you should never ignore
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative condition that primarily affects movement, but it also has a wide range of symptoms that ...
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Women with ADHD are diagnosed 4 years later than men
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined by the association between attention deficit, motor hyperactivity and impulsivity. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Autism: a “trendy” or underdiagnosed disease?
Autism, a complex neurodevelopmental disorder, is regularly in the media. A phenomenon that sparks debate: has this excessive media coverage ...
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Autism in adulthood: an often overlooked reality
Autism is usually associated with childhood, but it is important to recognize that it is a condition that persists throughout ...
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ADHD: Younger students often misdiagnosed
In a class of the same grade level, the youngest children, those born at the end of the year, are ...
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Deadly heart disease can be easily detected with this test
Researchers have developed a new test to diagnose calcium release deficiency syndrome (CRDS), a heart condition that can lead to ...
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ALS: Blood test could facilitate diagnosis
Measuring certain proteins in the blood, which serve as biomarkers, could make it easier to diagnose rare neurodegenerative diseases such ...
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This unique test can predict dementia up to 9 years before diagnosis
A new method, based on the analysis of MRI scans, makes it possible to establish the risk of dementia, particularly ...
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ADHD: How to diagnose it in children?
On the occasion of the national awareness day for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this June 12, 2024, Pourquoi docteur takes ...
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Advances in the diagnosis of complex kidney diseases
Researchers have developed a new technique to detect kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome. THE ESSENTIAL Nephrotic syndrome, characterized by ...
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Multiple sclerosis: “We can today predict the diagnosis in patients who do not yet have the disease”
From the first clinical signs to confirmatory MRIs, how is multiple sclerosis diagnosed? Dr David Laplaud, neurologist specializing in MS ...
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What is the role of MRI in the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis?
The diagnosis of MS is most often based on the identification of neurological symptoms associated with demyelination lesions identified on ...
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Autism: a new measurement tool for diagnosis
Researchers suggest a new method to measure and diagnose autism spectrum disorders by directly observing the structure of the brain. ...
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Prostate cancer: number of cases likely to double by 2040
The number of new cases of prostate cancer will double by 2040, according to a study published in the scientific ...
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Diagnosis: AI outperforms doctors in several clinical cases
ChatGPT-4, an artificial intelligence program, performed almost similarly to doctors in terms of clinical reasoning and diagnosis, but also made ...
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Charcot disease: diagnosis could be simpler thanks to electroencephalography
New research could make it possible to identify amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) more quickly and better support patients. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Tuberculosis: persistent cough may not ultimately be the key symptom
More than 80% of people suffering from tuberculosis do not have a persistent cough, according to a study, which calls ...
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Constantly thirsty, woman learns she has brain cancer
Suffering from seemingly mild symptoms, a 33-year-old British woman was finally diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. THE ESSENTIAL Significant thirst ...
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“When working with artificial intelligence, human guarantee is essential”
A recent survey by the Ifop* institute indicates that more than 8 out of 10 doctors consider that artificial intelligence ...
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Autism: an eye mobility test to diagnose more quickly
Researchers have developed an eye mobility test that allows early detection of possible autistic disorder in children. THE ESSENTIAL Normally, ...
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Fatty liver disease: how is the diagnosis made?
Why doctor continues his series on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. On the agenda of this article: the diagnosis! We talk ...
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What cancer could Charles III have?
Only nine months after being crowned, the British sovereign Charles III must now fight cancer. THE ESSENTIAL The British King ...
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Stomach cancer: “Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often made at an advanced or metastatic stage”
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Why Doctor takes stock of stomach cancer with Professor Jean-Baptiste Bachet, digestive oncologist ...
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome: how to make the diagnosis?
Polycystic ovary syndrome is common but underdiagnosed. However, early diagnosis allows better care for those affected. THE ESSENTIAL Polycystic ovary ...
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Brain cancer: a simple blood test for a faster diagnosis
Researchers have developed a blood test to diagnose brain cancer patients more quickly and safely. THE ESSENTIAL A simple blood ...
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Leprosy: “When you are informed, there is no more fear”
This January 26, 2024 is one of the three days dedicated to leprosy patients. This chronic infection which affects the ...
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Could a blood test soon diagnose Alzheimer’s disease?
A blood test may soon be able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. THE ESSENTIAL A blood test called ALZpath could soon ...
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