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AutismOne throws their support behind the Geiers in “Autism Science Digest” by Kev Leitch Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven Posted Wed 15 Jun 2011 9:14pm When news came out about the legal troubles Mark and David Geier are facing, there was some hope expressed that maybe, just maybe, some of the groups that have supported the father/son team would take the chance to distance themselves. The Generation Rescue/Autism One conference was at that time still in the future, and the Geiers were sched ... Read on »
Motherhood May Spur Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior in Some by Medline Plus Posted Tue 05 Mar 2013 9:00am Symptoms usually temporary, half of the women studied reported improvements after 6 months Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder , Women's Health Read on »
Modafinil: An alternative treatment for ADHD and comorbid substance abuse? by Nicolas I. Patient Expert Posted Sun 31 May 2009 11:31pm 1 Comment Can Modafinil (Provigil) Replace Stimulant Medications in Adult ADHD where stimulant drug abuse is a concern? It is a Catch-22 of the ADHD world. An individual is suffering from severe ADHD symptoms and appropriate stimulant medications may help remedy some of the negative side effects of the disorder. However, due to the high prevalence of ... Read on »
Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia and Parkinson’s Disease and More? by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven Posted Sat 21 Feb 2009 10:29pm This is an amazing new area and there are real success stories.  We all do wonder though where will the future lie with this technology.  After watching what DBS does for Parkinson's and Dystonia, it’s a miracle.  There are also more videos on You Tube that show individuals turning off the device and they immediately revert back to where they wer ... Read on »
Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by FDA Posted Tue 26 Jul 2011 12:00am Document issued on: July 26, 2011 For questions regarding this document contact Ann H. Costello Ph.D., D.M.D . at 301-796-6493 or by email at ann.costello@fda.hhs.gov . U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Office of De ... Read on »
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Treatment Options by castlewoodtc Posted Fri 01 Apr 2011 8:00am In addition to existing treatment options for obsessive compulsive disorder, research is bringing in fresh, improved therapeutic methods that can help OCD sufferers lead fulfilling and worthwhile lives. The two commonly adopted treatment methods for this disorder are psychotherapy and medication. Typically a combination of both therapy and medica ... Read on »
I read this interesting article ... by Art D. Patient Expert Posted Tue 18 Nov 2008 12:02am I read this interesting article in this week’s eSkeptic issue. This is a “therapy” I would not do myself. And how many times do you see the claim that Big Pharma is blocking this or that alternative treatment? It reminds me of the old claims that the Big Automakers were blocking a carburator that would deliver 50 miles per gallon. Just yeste ... Read on »
More News on the Bipolar Front: Can It Be Treated With Micro-Nutrients? by Gabriella Kortsch Ph.D. Patient Expert Posted Fri 22 May 2009 11:55pm This article published last year in Bloomberg.com that I ran across on the Safe Harbor newsgroup recently (a newsgroup dedicated to alternative mental health solutions), indicates once again how disorders such as bipolar may be successfully treated with the use of supplements (micro-nutrients and amino acids, etc.). J&J, Pfizer Profit ... Read on »
Treatments for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Docs Orders Patient Expert Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Behavioral therapy Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) Counselling Deep Brain Stimulation Exposure and response prevention Group therapy Psychotherapy These are just some of the treatments and procedures that are used ... Read on »
Antidepressants and the Treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder by Jeremiah D. Doctor of Philosophy Posted Fri 03 Oct 2008 12:52pm 1 Comment This article reviews some of the more data on the use of SSRI antidepressants in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).  The article suggests that the use of medications such as Prozac and Zoloft can bring relief up to twice as often as a placebo.  However, the relief is generally modest, and must be balanced against the possible side ef ... Read on »