Deborah Fields

Feature Writer

B.Sc.

Chemistry

Deborah holds a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism qualification from Cardiff University. She enjoys writing about the latest innovations. Previously she has worked as an editor of scientific patent information, an education journalist and in communications for innovative healthcare, pharmaceutical and technology organisations. She also loves books and has run a book group for several years. Her enjoyment of fiction extends to writing her own stories for pleasure.

Articles from Deborah

What Causes Binge Eating Disorder?

Binge eating disorder is a condition that involves a person rapidly and excessively eating over a period of time and then feeling embarrassed about their over-consumption. In comparison to other disorders, the person does not purge the food afterwards.

19 May 2016

Microcephaly Epidemiology

Microcephaly is a condition that causes smaller than average head in an affected baby or infant. The disease is either congenital or acquired but it cannot be cured. Patients tend to have an underdeveloped brain which leads to neurological issues or other complications. If the disease is diagnosed early, medical staff can put in place actions to limit any further damage to the developing infant’s brain and abilities.

19 May 2016

Microcephaly Diagnosis: During Pregnancy and After Birth

Microcephaly is a condition in which a newborn baby has a much smaller head circumference than expected for the average infant at the same stage of development. Sometimes a child is born with no sign of microcephaly but develops symptoms later on due to other external factors. In order to take necessary steps to find out what is causing the condition and perhaps prevent it from getting any worse, timely diagnosis is very crucial.

19 May 2016

Microcephaly Complications

Microcephaly, a medical condition characterized by an abnormally small head in affected individuals, often has other complications. This is not always the case as the only sign some children have is a reduced head circumference. However, depending on the severity and reasons behind microcephaly, the new born baby or child may have other medical challenges to deal with. Babies with the condition often make high pitched crying sounds and may not be able to feed properly. Some children also experience difficulty in swallowing food.

19 May 2016

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Treatment

Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune condition that can result in rapid and severe muscle weakness in a patient.

19 May 2016

What Does a Diagnosis of Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS) Mean?

Eating disorders that are not officially classed as mental health disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) have been placed in a catch all category ‘Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified’ (EDNOS), prior to 2013.

18 May 2016

Guillain-Barré Syndrome - Symptoms and Causes

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a neurological, autoimmune condition characterized by rapidly developing muscle weakness in affected individuals. The syndrome usually follows a period of sickness such as a viral or bacterial infection in the patient.

18 May 2016

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Diagnosis

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a condition that rapidly causes muscle weakness in patients following a period of infection with a bacteria or virus. Some people with the syndrome are unable to carry out key functions involving movement due to the effects of the condition throughout the body.

18 May 2016

Night Eating Disorder / Syndrome

Night eating disorder, also known as night eating syndrome, is a condition where a person will tend to eat at least 25% of their daily calories after they have had their evening meal. The condition also results in disturbances in the person’s sleep pattern. A similar condition is sleep related eating disorder (SRED).

18 May 2016

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Recovery and Complications

Guillain-Barré syndrome is a condition which causes rapid loss of muscle function, usually after a viral or bacterial infection. The disease can present itself in different ways in each patient, so the medical team needs to carefully plan a recovery program that addresses the particular symptoms and signs of individual patients.

18 May 2016