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Health Encyclopedia: Stroke Recovery

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After a stroke, patients should take allnecessary measures, including medications and lifestyle changes, to prevent another stroke. For those whose stroke was ischemic, aspirin, warfarin, or both will usually be prescribed.

Havinga neurologist as the primary doctor after a stroke, rather than some other specialist or primary care doctor, significantly increases the chance for survival. Patients or their families should be persistent in requesting the best care possible during this importa...

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Depression's Affect on Arthritis and Joint Pain

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Can You Imagine a World with No Antidepressants?

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Depression Medications, Antidepressants, Suicide Risk

...antidepressant. Such strategies are being used for patients who fail standard therapies or who need to quickly speed up the response of the antidepressant. Augmentation therapies include:Mood... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Prognosis

...patients with bipolar disorder may have varying degrees of problems with short- and long-term memory, speed of information processing, and mental flexibility. Such problems persist even between... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Treatment

...symptoms improve in adults. Nevertheless, many patients feel better after 2 to 3 weeks of treatment. The speed at which specific symptoms improve vary:Weight loss, less puffiness, and improved... Read more »

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Prognosis

...general intelligence is not impaired, CFS patients test lower in certain mental functions, particularly speed and efficiency in processing complex information, and that 40 - 60% suffer memory... Read more »

Bipolar Disorder Treatment

...monitoring of white blood cell counts.Step 3. Addition of Other Treatments. Other treatments may be added to speed recovery, treat any psychosis, and achieve remission. They include:Standard... Read more »

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Adderall Oral Uses and How to Use

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