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…PTSD, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), is "the development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to an extreme traumatic stressor involving direct personal experience of an event…

…ADHD I INTRODUCTION Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Hyperactivity (ADHD), disorder beginning in childhood, characterized by a persistent inability to sit still, focus attention on specific tasks, and control…

…Amniocentesis is a procedure used to collect a small amount of amniotic fluid from around the baby. The fluid is then analyzed to determine the existence of certain disorders. Standard genetic amniocentesis is usually performed between 15 and 18 weeks…

…What is Adrenoleukodystrophy? Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by the breakdown or loss of the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells in the brain and progressive dysfunction of the adrenal gland. ALD is one…

…, homicide, and suicide, all of which are related in some way to alcohol usage. Alcoholism is also connected to mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorder, or antisocial personality disorder. The best way to fight the addiction…

…Huntington's Disease (HD) is a devastating, degenerative brain disorder for which there is, at present, no effective treatment or cure. HD slowly diminishes the affected individual's ability to walk, think, talk and reason. Eventually, the person with HD…

…and the understanding of the disorder. Foundations need large amounts of money to find a cure, as this process is not cheap. The government and people donating more money can overcome this. The understanding of the disorder is another limitation; researchers understand only…

…Tourette syndrome is a genetic neurological disorder that affects an individual person in and involuntary movements and unexpected vocalizations that are known as tics. In a few cases these vocalizations can include some random inappropriate words…

…A good essay about the classification,description,diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the fabry diesease. Very good essay,neatly done, well organized The Fabry Disease Classification         The Fabry Disease is a hereditary disorder…

…Introduction Autism or PPD (pervasive developmental disorder) is defined by the Columbia encyclopedia as a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by the inability to relate to and perceive the environment in a realistic manner. The onset…