A ringing, buzzing, whistling, hissing or other noise, heard in the ear in the absence of environmental noise.
Tinnitus is characterized by annoying ear noises, which can be soft as a whistle or loud enough to...
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One of the main tools in the fight against depression is the use of selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRI) drugs such as Prozac.... Read more »
Have you ever heard of Serotonin Syndrome? Probably not. Neither had I, until recently. But if you, or someone you know, take certain types... Read more »
A few years ago, if I mentioned serotonin to a class of 18 year olds, I would have been met by a wall of silence and maybe a question about... Read more »
A Migraine and medication question just came in for our Ask the Clinician column. There is so much confusion about this that it's become... Read more »
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Serotonin is a neurotransmitter produced in the brain known to influence the functioning of the cardiovascular, renal, immune, and gastrointestinal... Read more »
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Hyperserotonemia; Serotonergic syndromeSymptomsSymptoms occur within minutes to hours, and may include:Agitation or restlessnessDiarrheaFast heart... Read more »
The sleep hormone serotonin is lower in rotating shift workers compared to day workers, a study has found. The abnormal sleep patterns of shift... Read more »
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Article updated and reviewed by Larry A. Weinrauch, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School on May 2, 2005.Almost everyone... Read more »
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Thrombolytic therapy is the use of drugs to break up or dissolve blood clots, which are the main cause of both heart attacks and stroke.Alternative... Read more »