Chronic Conditions & Diseases

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by recurrent intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental rituals (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. While historically classified as an anxiety disorder, current nosology in DSM-5 separates OCD into its own category of obsessive-compulsive … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic mental health condition defined by excessive, persistent, and uncontrollable worry about multiple areas of life, present most days for at least six months, and associated with physical and cognitive symptoms that impair daily functioning. Introduction: Why Generalized Anxiety … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick Historical Overview The Great Depression was a severe, worldwide economic downturn that began in 1929 and lasted through the late 1930s, with recovery largely occurring during the early 1940s in most industrialized countries. It was triggered by a combination of financial instability, stock market … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick Overview The Great Depression, beginning in 1929 and lasting through the late 1930s, was triggered by a combination of financial instability, structural economic imbalances, and policy missteps. Causes ranged from the stock market crash and banking failures to global trade disruptions, agricultural overproduction, and … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick Clinical Definition Depression, clinically termed major depressive disorder (MDD), is a common and serious mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, and impaired daily functioning. It affects emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical domains and can significantly increase morbidity and mortality … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick Medical Definition Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development. ADHD begins in childhood but often persists into adolescence and adulthood, affecting academic, occupational, social, and emotional outcomes. Introduction: … Read more

Medically Reviewed and Compiled by Dr. [Adam N. Khan], MD. Quick Overview The Great Depression, the most severe economic downturn of the 20th century, began in 1929 and lasted throughout the 1930s, with global recovery extending into the early 1940s. Its onset is widely associated with the U.S. stock market crash in October 1929, but … Read more