Children should be tested for heart problems before being treated with drugs such as Ritalin, the American Heart Association (AHA) says. The new guidance applies to children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Drugs used to treat ADHD can increase blood pressure. They also can speed up the heart. In someone with a heart condition, this could cause the heart to stop. The AHA says kids should have an exam and an electrocardiogram before drugs are prescribed. The Associated Press wrote about the statement April 22. It was published in the journal Circulation.
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More than 1 in 4 U.S. adults have pain in a typical day, a telephone survey indicates. Nearly 4,000 randomly selected people were called. They were asked about what they did the day before and when they had pain. Blue-collar workers and people with lower incomes and education reported more pain. Nearly 1 in 8 people said they had work-related disabilities. They accounted for nearly half of the moderate to severe pain of all people surveyed. Pain also was linked to certain activities. They included sports, lawn and garden work, and providing medical and other care for adults. HealthDay News reported on the survey May 1. It was published in the journal Lancet.
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What is a dystonic reaction to a drug?
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People who seek treatment for alcohol dependence sometimes attempt to drink in moderation rather than abstain altogether. The success of this approach largely depends on whether the patient has already established a high degree of dependence.
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Data from a longitudinal study in New Zealand suggest that people with an alcohol dependency may be more likely to develop major depression.
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From a public health perspective, the presence of a firearm in the home dramatically increases the risk of an occupant being killed or committing suicide.
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I am having frequent canker sores, many at a time. They are painful and usually last 2 to 3 weeks. I am concerned it may be Behcet's syndrome. Who should I see to find out, a doctor, dentist or other specialist?
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A pair of studies found that increased, prolonged strain in people’s close relationships or jobs correlated with an increased risk for a cardiac event.
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Researchers have found a chemical in the brain thay may affect how the mind retains or discards memories of a traumatic event.
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Two studies from abroad demonstrate that mental health treatment can produce significant and lasting results at a reasonable cost.
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