Chemotherapy is the use of drugs given by mouth or injection to destroy cancer cells that may have spread beyond the tumor. Until recently, there has been some doubt about the effectiveness of chemotherapy for lung cancer. A major analysis of 52 trials supported its use, particularly with platinum-based regimens, and with the combination of supportive care.
While medication is the most common treatment for ADHD, it is a hard decision for parents to make. Giving medication every day is scary... Read more »
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Bipolar disorder treatment includes medication and non-drug therapy. The good news is that most patients respond to treatment and are able to control... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Depression is a treatable illness, with many therapeutic options available including psychotherapy, antidepressants, or both. In general, the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PsychotherapyAmong the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If... Read more »
The FDA has approved EMSAM (selegiline), a transdermal patch, for the treatment of major depression. Selegeline is a MAOI originally used to treat... Read more »
It is frustrating for all involved when someone does not respond to treatments for depression that work for most other people. But we can’t... Read more »