Category: Medication

APA study suggests patients more likely to refuse drug therapy than psychotherapy for mental health

From the American Psychological Association press release: People seeking help for mental disorders are more likely to refuse or not complete the recommended treatment if it involves only psychotropic drugs,… Read more »

Benzodiazepines, related drugs increase stroke risk among persons with Alzheimer’s disease

From the University of Eastern Finland media release: The use of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs was associated with a 20 per cent increased risk of stroke among persons with Alzheimer’s disease,… Read more »

Researchers use video gamelike test to study learning and recovery in stroke patients

From the Johns Hopkins Medicine media release: A robotic arm and a virtual game were essential tools in a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine. The study results suggest that… Read more »

Nondrug approaches effective for treatment of common pain conditions, review suggests

From the NIH/National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health media release: Data from a review of U.S.-based clinical trials published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings suggest that some of the most… Read more »

Borderline personality disorder: As scientific understanding increases, improved clinical management needed

From the Wolters Kluwer Health media release: Even as researchers gain new insights into the neurobiology of borderline personality disorder (BPD), there’s a pressing need to improve diagnosis and management of… Read more »

New neuroendovascular technique shows promise in stroke patients with large-vessel clots

From the Medical University of South Carolina media release: In an article published online April 16, 2016 by the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery, investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina… Read more »

Standard blood pressure target is sufficient for treating some strokes

From the NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke media release: An international stroke study found that standard and intensive blood pressure treatments were equally effective in the emergency treatment of… Read more »