Apr 26, 2023 · Nervous breakdown isn't a medical term. It most often means a mental health crisis that affects your ability to meet your own needs and do daily tasks.

Aug 14, 2024 · Overview Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. These include emotional highs, also known as mania or …

Nov 9, 2024 · Overview A bilirubin test checks liver health by measuring the levels of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a substance produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. Bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO …

Feb 22, 2024 · Bedsores are injuries to the skin and the tissue below the skin that are due to pressure on the skin for a long time. Bedsores most often arise on skin that covers bony areas of the body, …

Mar 22, 2025 · Tendinopathy is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the tendon that include tendinitis, tendinosis and tenosynovitis: Tendinitis is new or sudden swelling and irritation, called …

Apr 25, 2024 · Overview Huntington's disease causes nerve cells in the brain to decay over time. The disease affects a person's movements, thinking ability and mental health. Huntington's disease is …

May 13, 2022 · Overview Phenylketonuria (fen-ul-key-toe-NU-ree-uh), also called PKU, is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. PKU is …

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Oct 28, 2025 · The model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score helps decide how urgently someone needs a liver transplant in the next three months. The score ranges from 6 to 40. A person with a …

Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, behave and manage your feelings. A mental health condition may be present when patterns or changes in thinking, feeling, or behaving cause …