Bronchiectasis is a disease that is characterized by permanent bronchial dilation. This can be localized or diffuse in the lungs. The disease can occur at any age and causes cough, sputum production and repeated infections. It is more common in women ...

Background. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by high rates of co-morbid psychopathology. Randomized controlled trials of multimodal interventions, combining pharmacological and psychological ...

Background There is evidence to suggest that the broad discrepancy in the ratio of males to females with diagnosed ADHD is due, at least in part, to lack of recognition and/or referral bias in females. Studies suggest that females with ADHD present ...

Injuries involving major arteries and the thorax are major causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Studies on the epidemiology of vascular trauma are scarce and preventive measures are of utmost importance, such as improved roads and safer vehicles. ...

Background: Telephone helplines are easily available and can offer anonymity. Alcohol helplines may be a potential gateway to a more advanced support protocol, and they may function as a primary support option for some. However, although telephone ...

Lungnakrabbamein er annað algengasta krabbameinið á Íslandi hjá konum og þriðja hjá körlum. Þótt hægt hafi á nýgengi sjúkdómsins á undanförnum árum dregur ekkert krabbamein fleiri Íslendinga til dauða. Einkenni lungnakrabbameins geta verið staðbundin ...

Skurðsýkingar eru algengir fylgikvillar opinna hjartaaðgerða, bæði í bringubeinsskurði og þegar bláæðagræðlingar eru teknir úr ganglimum fyrir kransæðahjáveitu. Oftast er um að ræða yfirborðssýkingar sem svara sýklalyfjameðferð og sárahreinsun, en í ...