Causes of Missed Period
I stopped getting my period at age 36. Is it okay not to have periods at my age? Do I need to see the gynecologist or undergo any kind of treatment?
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Recognizing and managing ADHD in adults
While children with ADHD typically have difficulty staying focused and sitting still, adults with the disorder are more likely to struggle with attention and memory. As with children, medication and psychotherapy is the best treatment option for adults.
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Understanding the risks of antipsychotic treatment in young people
Prescribing antipsychotic medications to children and teenagers is complicated by side effects such as weight gain (which can increase health risks later in life), sedation, and neurological problems such as stiffness or spasms.
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High Lymphocyte Count
What does a high lymphocyte count mean?
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Encouraging patients to take medication as prescribed
Patients being treated for schizophrenia or bipolar disorder often do not take their medication properly, because of side effects, belief that they do not need the medication, or various other reasons.
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More evidence on risks of antipsychotics in adults
Patients taking antipsychotic medications, particularly at higher dosages, are at increased risk of dying from a sudden cardiac event, though screening for heart problems and prescribing at the lowest effective dose may reduce the risk.
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Protein in Urine
I underwent urinalysis testing four times in the last couple of months. Results from three tests show protein in my urine. My doctor referred me to a kidney specialist. What might my test results mean?
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Transient Osteoporosis
I am a long distance runner. I have been having hip pain for the past two months. An MRI showed bone marrow edema at the femoral head. The radiologist also suggested it might be transient osteoporosis. What does this mean, and what treatments are available? I am particularly interested in healing time.
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Relationship Between Allergies and Blood Pressure
Can allergies cause a rise in blood pressure?
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In Brief: Second-generation antipsychotics cause weight gain in youths
Children who took second-generation antipsychotic drugs were likely to experience weight gain as a side effect.
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