Depression Treatment
• Depression • Aug 25 05
The American Psychiatric Association estimates that 80 to 90 percent of all Depression can be treated. The first step is an accurate diagnosis.…
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Is It Clinical Depression or Sadness?
• Depression • Aug 25 05
Although Depression is often thought of a being an extreme state of sadness, there is a vast difference between clinical Depression and sadness. Sadness…
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First Person Description of Major Depression
• Depression • Aug 25 05
It takes the greatest effort to get out of bed in the morning. Whenever an adolescent attempts or commits suicide there is always the question of “Why?” Morning Sickness This lovely affliction affects many pregnant women, but by no means all. It’s estimated that only 50% of women will experience morning…
Although the incidence of ectopic pregnancy has increased during the past 30 years, early diagnosis and treatment have reduced the death rate by 90…
You’ve probably probably heard the term “neurotransmitter” before, but what does this really mean? Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers within the brain that facilitate communication…
There are three basic molecules, known chemically as monoamines, which are thought to play a role in mood regulation: norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. Antidepressants…
Sildenafil (Viagra) Researchers are investigating a newer version of drugs that inhibit the enzyme targeted by Viagra, phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5). Cialis. Cialis (IC351) is a potent and…
Maintain General Health Approach to Treatment Physician Interview Diabetes. Diabetes may contribute to as many as 40% of impotence cases . Between one third and one half of all diabetic men report…
Differentiating between Physical and Psychological Causes of Erectile Dysfunction Peyronie’s Disease Surgery and drug treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) can also increase the risk for impotence, although to a much lesser degree than surgery…
A large 2000 survey suggested that nearly 620,000 American men between ages 40 and 70 experience erectile dysfunction of any degree each year, and…
The symptoms of menopause can be divided into early and late onset symptoms. Early symptoms include abnormal vaginal bleeding, hot flashes, and mood changes.…
Treatments for menopause can be divided based on those symptoms that are present in a given woman at a specific time. Treatment of Early…
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The ovary, or female gonad, is one of a…
Pain is the number one complaint of older Americans, and one in five older Americans takes a painkiller regularly. In 1998, the American Geriatrics…
There is no way to tell how much pain a person has. No test can measure the intensity of pain, no imaging device can…
The goal of pain management is to improve function, enabling individuals to work, attend school, or participate in other day-to-day activities. Patients and their…
It is now widely believed that pain affects men and women differently. While the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone certainly play a role in…
I am tired all day, yet when night…
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
• Depression • Aug 24 05
Parents should be aware that depressed children 18 and…
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Signs & Symptoms of Early Pregnancy
• Fertility and pregnancy • Nov 04 04
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Ectopic pregnancy
• Fertility and pregnancy • Oct 26 04
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What Happens in the Depressed Brain?
• Depression • Oct 26 04
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Antidepressant Classes
• Depression • Oct 26 04
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Oral treatments for Erectile dysfunction
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 12 04
Sildenafil (Viagra) is now prescribed in over 90% of erectile dysfunction cases. Studies indicate that it helps 70% of patients achieve…
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Cialis - New Generation PDE5 Inhibitors
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 12 04
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What lifestyle changes or psychotherapies may help prevent erectile dysfunction?
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
Because many cases of impotence are due to reduced blood flow from blocked arteries, it is important to maintain the…
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What are the general guideline for treating erectile dysfunction?
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
The cause of impotence dictates the mode of treatment. The first step is to define the cause, if possible, and…
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How is Erectile dysfunction diagnosed?
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
The physician typically interviews the patient about many physical and psychologic factors. The patient must be as frank as possible for…
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Common Medical Conditions That Contribute to Erectile Dysfunction
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
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What Are Life Style and Psychologic Factors Contributing to Erectile Dysfunction
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
Over the past decades, the medical perspective on the causes of impotence has shifted.…
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Other Erectile Abnormalities
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
Peyronie’s disease is an accumulation of scar tissue within the penis shaft. This inflammation may be associated with an injury to…
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Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
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Who becomes Impotent?
• Erectile dysfunction • Oct 11 04
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What are the symptoms of menopause?
• Menopause • Oct 10 04
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What are the treatment options for menopause
• Menopause • Oct 10 04
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What is menopause?
• Menopause • Oct 10 04
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Pain in aging and pediatric populations: special needs and concerns
• Pain • Oct 08 04
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How is pain diagnosed?
• Pain • Oct 08 04
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How is pain treated?
• Pain • Oct 08 04
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Pain affects men and women differently
• Pain • Oct 08 04
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