Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or...
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Scientists have long been searching for some objective way to measure pain. Now researchers in Switzerland have come up with what they... Read more »
I'm an Aardvark and I'm Happy! When my son who has Autism began taking Prozac for the first time, this is the song he sang to me. The... Read more »
Did you know.... At least 80% of people suffering from depression experience insomnia. Insomnia may precede depression by about five... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Uncontrolled or slow movement is defined as a problem with muscle tone, usually in large muscle groups, that leads to slow involuntary contractions... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Stereotypic movement disorder is a condition in which a person makes repetitive, purposeless movements (such as hand waving, body rocking, or head... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a condition of chronic pain and sensory changes that can occur after trauma to an arm or a leg. The initial... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) may also experience movement disorders, such as tremors and seizure-like movements in the arms... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Studies have shown that muscle strength and function don't return fully in the leg after a total knee replacement (TKR). Motion analysis shows... Read more »