PSYCHOTROPIC DISORDERS

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that affects a person's ability to carry out daily activities.

TAGS: ALZHEIMER'S and DEMENTIA | DEPRESSION | BRAIN | DETERIORATION | AT-HOME TESTING

In the elderly, acute pancreatitis is most commonly caused by gallstones, is more likely to be severe, and is associated with higher mortality.

TAGS: GERIATRICS | GASTROENTEROLOGY

Many patients who initially seek relief through the use of nonprescription products will require referral to a physician.

TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | GASTROENTEROLOGY

With celiac disease, the risk of developing other autoimmune and nonautoimmune disorders increases.

TAGS: GASTROENTEROLOGY | AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy or sprue, is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by a genetic intolerance to gluten.

TAGS: GASTROENTEROLOGY | AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are among the OTC products found effective.

TAGS: OTC MEDICATIONS | DERMATOLOGY

DEPRESSION Mood Disorders Among Men and Women 11/19/2007 In the United States, one in four Americans either suffered from a mood disorder in his or her lifetime or currently suffers from one. TAGS: DEPRESSION \| MISCELLANEOUS \| DISABILITY \| MOOD DISORDER \| DYSTHYMIA Depression: Suicide's Primary Remediable Risk Factor 8/20/2007 In the United States, suicide ranks 11th among causes of death. TAGS: DEPRESSION \| GERIATRICS \| ANTIDEPRESSANT \| RISK FACTOR \| SUICIDE \| APPETITE Diseases Most Prevalent in Older Americans 6/19/2007 According to surveys by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, older Americans have high hopes of more drugs being available in the near future. TAGS: DEPRESSION \| GERIATRICS \| CARDIOVASCULAR \| DIABETES \| RESPIRATORY DISORDERS \| COPD \| BONE DISORDERS \| OSTEOPOROSIS \| PARKINSON DISEASE Medication and Alcohol Misuse Among Older Adults 6/19/2007 Prescription medication and alcohol misuse affect up to 17% of Americans ages 65 and older. TAGS: DEPRESSION \| GERIATRICS \| ADULT \| INTERACTION \| ALCOHOL ABUSE \| NONADHERENCE Loading... Advertisement Loading...
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