Misuse or abuse of methylphenidate may result in serious (possibly fatal) heart and blood pressure problems.
Methylphenidate should be given cautiously to emotionally unstable patients, especially if there is a history of alcohol or drug abuse. These patients may be more likely to unnecessarily increase their doses or take this medication too often. Long-term overuse of this medication may lead to...
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My sister-in-law recently gave me a couple of CD's with classical music on them. I love classical music, but these CD's were developed to... Read more »
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
The term "stroke rehabilitation" is an encompassing term that refers to recovery efforts for any deficits resulting from a stroke. However, there... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or a brain attack is a form of cardiovascular disease. It occurs when an artery or blood... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
Experiencing a stroke has an enormous impact on the patient as well as the family. The patient may suffer from shock, irritability, loss and... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
Physiological Basis of Stroke RehabilitationMotor recovery usually occurs in well-described patterns after stroke. Within 48 hours of loss of... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Stroke Rehabilitation
Robotic devices are being developed to improve the rehabilitation of extremities by providing passive range of motion and measurement of improvements... Read more »