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While still in nursing school, he witnessed the heartbreaking reality of patients arriving at hospitals too late for treatment.

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Adolescents may be less likely to show hyperactivity, although symptoms of inattentiveness and impulsivity often continue. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental ...

Its visible symptoms and impact on physical appearance can lead to social rejection, stigma, and discrimination for patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis. It is a public health and social problem in ...