diagnose

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In the age of weight-loss drugs, there has to be a better way to diagnose obesity.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

"We can't actually diagnose the condition until somebody's died, which isn't particularly helpful," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

In June, staff at Barnsley Hospital struggled to diagnose her symptoms - hallucinations, disorientation and high anxiety - and referred her to the mental health team.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Doctors usually diagnose and treat insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea as separate disorders.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

"Your diagnosis is exactly that of my specialist," Mr. Norton said, "and I went to several fine physicians before one could diagnose it. How did you know?"

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison