Effects of Stopping Beta Blocker Drugs
What are the consequences of stopping Toprol XL for an extended period of time?
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Nicotine Detection in Blood
Can nicotine be detected in the blood? For how long?
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Depression May Raise Risk of Alzheimer’s
People who have been depressed may be more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease later, a study suggests. The study included 486 people, ages 60 to 90. They did not have any form of dementia when the study began. In the next 6 years, 33 developed Alzheimer’s disease. In the study group, 134 people had consulted a doctor because they felt depressed. They were 2.5 times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s as others in the study. Researchers said the cause is not clear. More research is needed. The study was published April 8 in the journal Neurology.
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Chelation to Treat Lyme Disease Symptoms
Is chelation an effective treatment for any after effects of Lyme disease?
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Preschool attention deficit disorder
ADHD has become the most common mental health issue in preschool children. Some study has been done on giving medication to preschoolers with ADHD, but training parents to change their responses to their child’s behavior is believed to be more effective.
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Commentary: Song lyrics, stress, and substance abuse in adolescents
An analysis of the lyrics of popular songs found that approximately 40% had some sort of reference to drug or alcohol use. Whether or not this has any effect on the behavior of teenagers is unclear.
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In brief: Phone psychotherapy for depression
Psychotherapy by phone is not as effective as face-to-face therapy, but people participating in phone therapy are less likely to end the treatment than those receiving in-person therapy.
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Autism spectrum disorders and the gut
Researchers continue to explore the question of whether there is a connection between gastrointestinal problems in children and incidence of autism spectrum disorders.
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Gonorrhea Infection
My male partner was diagnosed with gonorrhea, but I have no signs or symptoms. How long can a woman have gonorrhea without knowing it?
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Treatment for Helicobacter Pylori Infection
I have helicobacter pylori. My doctor put me on four different antibiotics for 10 days. Will this cure me or will I have repeated episodes?
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