A review of studies indicated that music therapy may be an effective treatment for depression. Because the studies considered were small, this technique may prove to be most effective in combination with other therapies.
Statistical evidence indicates that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders has increased since the 1960s. It is believed that this is due to increased public awareness and broader diagnostic criteria.
More primary care physicians and internists are prescribing antidepressant medications, and the overall number of prescriptions is on the rise.
In the treatment of first-episode schizophrenia, starting treatment as quickly as possible offers the best chance of relief from symptoms, but this is frequently complicated by difficulty in confirming the diagnosis.
Treatment of patients with schizophrenia often falters because patients are unwilling or unable to maintain doctor’s appointments and medication schedules. Transitional services such as assertive community treatment can improve the chances of success.
The erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil may improve sexual function in women who take antidepressants, but there is no evidence that it boosts sexual desire in women with low or no libido.
Testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that exposure to thimerosal through vaccinations generally did not impair neuropsychological development in children, as had been previously believed.
I have had acid reflux off and on in the past, but it has been much better recently. About one year ago, a doctor looked down my esophagus and into my stomach (a test he called an upper endoscopy). My esophagus was inflamed and I was told to take the medication Aciphex indefinitely. I rarely have heartburn and never need antacids. I certainly don't want to take this medicine forever. If I eat less acidic foods and don't experience heartburn, is it necessary to take this drug to keep my esophagus healthy?
I have recently started having a problem with swallowing foods. It seems like my throat muscles just stopped working. What could this be? It is really starting to bother me.
I understand that many of the antidepressants on the market are used to treat both depression and anxiety. I have tried three different antidepressants to treat my depression (Celexa, Zoloft, and Effexor) and they all cause me to experience anxiety as a side effect. Since these drugs are also used to treat anxiety, can you explain how this is possible?