Electrical Shock
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Psychotherapy
Among the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If psychotherapy is used alone without medications, benefits should be evident within 8 weeks and symptoms should be fully resolved by 12 weeks. If these conditions are not met, then the patient should strongly consider antidepressant drugs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
For many patients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works as well as antidepressants in...
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Electrical injury
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
An electrical injury is damage to the skin or internal organs when a person comes into direct contact with an electrical current.Alternative... Read more »
Cardiogenic shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock - cardiogenic Treatment Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency. Treatment requires hospitalization, usually in the Intensive... Read more »
Shocking Away Shoulder Pain
CINCINNATI (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Tom Hensley loves being outdoors with his wife. But a stroke four years ago paralyzed his left arm. And... Read more »
Electroconvulsive therapy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Electroconvulsive therapy is a treatment for depression that uses electricity to trigger a seizure. Alternative Names Shock treatment;... Read more »
Shock
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. This can damage multiple organs. Shock requires... Read more »
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