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Zyprexa and Anorexia in Adolescents: A Retrospective Study November 29, 2012 . No Comments
Anorexia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening eating and food behavior that affects mainly young women and adolescent girls. Symptoms of the condition include obsessions with food ... Read More
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Treating Depression Following Stroke with Lexapro November 27, 2012 . No Comments
A stroke results when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, often because of a blood clot or hardened arteries. The aftereffects of a stroke can be debilitating. Stroke survivors ... Read More
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Trilafon Still Effective in Treatment of Psychosis November 20, 2012 . No Comments
The treatment of psychotic issues such as schizophrenia typically involves the use of antipsychotic medications and behavioral therapy. Most antipsychotic medications fall into two broad ... Read More
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Zoloft May Work Best for Late-Onset Alcoholism November 20, 2012 . No Comments
Alcohol dependence affects millions of Americans, and the overall public health burden is enormous. Auto accidents, lost productivity at work and school, domestic violence, and several ... Read More
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The Effects of Ritalin on Play and Other Spontaneous Behavior November 15, 2012 . No Comments
For children and adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), Ritalin (methylphenidate) is typically the medication of choice. As a psychostimulant drug, Ritalin increases the ... Read More
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Major Depression Eased with High Doses of Lexapro November 13, 2012 . 86 Comments
Poor response to treatment is an unfortunate reality for many people with major depression (MDD). By some estimates, as few as 30% of people with MDD achieve complete and lasting remission ... Read More
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Prolixin Is Effective Intravenous Medication for Schizophrenia November 8, 2012 . No Comments
Schizophrenia is an enormously complex mental health issue. Adequate treatment is difficult to achieve, especially in cases where individuals do not adhere to a medication schedule. Most ... Read More
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Treating Binge Eating: Antidepressants or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? November 6, 2012 . 6 Comments
Binge eating can have many negative outcomes. People who engage in binge eating (BED) tend to have a higher body mass index (BMI) than those who do not, and are at increased risk for obesity, ... Read More
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Antidepressants Like Vivactil May Ease Narcolepsy and Cataplexy November 6, 2012 . No Comments
Narcolepsy is a rare condition that causes sudden episodes of extreme drowsiness during waking hours. Doctors believe a genetic abnormality may be the root cause, as narcolepsy has been ... Read More
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Using Extended-Release Seroquel for Schizophrenia Treatment November 1, 2012 . No Comments
Among types of psychosis issues, schizophrenia remains the most challenging to effectively treat and manage. People diagnosed with schizophrenia are less likely to understand the necessity ... Read More
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Male College Students View Stimulants As Prescription for Success October 31, 2012 . 7 Comments
In the fast-paced, competitive arena of collegiate academia, success is determined by intelligence, authorship, and grade-point average. Students push themselves to their mental and physical ... Read More
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Stelazine May Have Unique Properties to Break Down Cancer October 30, 2012 . No Comments
The conventional antipsychotic medication Stelazine (trifluoperazine) has been used for many years in the treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions. With the release of ... Read More