These are classic geriatric syndromes that usually receive a classic medical response: the senior is ordered to pee in a cup ...

Feeling disbelieved when knowing that there is something very wrong with your body can have devastating and long-term ...

Patients whose autoimmune disorders such as lupus were initially dismissed by doctors as psychosomatic show long-lasting ...

There is significant overlap between autoimmune disorders and psychiatric symptoms. Attributing autoimmune symptoms to a ...

Years before she was diagnosed with colon cancer at 40, Tracy Robert chalked up her bloating to an IBS diagnosis. She was a personal trainer and nutrition coach who followed a clean diet but felt ...

It’s one of the most common misdiagnoses in American medicine, and it usually happens like this: An old and frail person gets confused, tired, or a little dizzy. Maybe she just doesn’t feel ...

Not long ago Andrew 'Beef' Johnston appeared to be heading towards professional golf stardom. In April of 2016, Johnston won ...

A 'chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication' is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as ...

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is getting increased attention from dermatologists due to its frequent misdiagnosis and debilitating effects.

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