Mixed amphetamine salts significantly better than atomoxetine in treating children with ADHD
... a neurological brain disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable age and maturity. ADHD can have a profound effect on a child's quality of life and can be serious enou...Testosterone gel (AndroGel(R)) study first to show long-term benefits and safety
...s in fat mass and increases in lean body mass were persistent with treatment. Additionally, gradual and progressive increases in bone mineral density were seen in the spine and hip. "This AndroGel study is the first to show long-term benefits and safety with testosterone gel that's great news for men ...Kids' year-round asthma symptoms triggered by parent's second-hand smoke
...eason, he or she was considered to be in "peak" or persistent asthma symptoms during that time -- a definition laid out by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. Most of the children -- 84 percent -- in the study had peaks in none, one, two or three seasons of the pa...For many, depression persists after routine treatment
...m to quit the treatment were more likely to suffer persistent depression symptoms than those who recovered from ...ed in the General Hospital Psychiatry. Those with persistent depression were also the most likely to pursue aggressive therapy that combined medication and couns...Long-term study proves ADDERALL XR is a safe and effective option to treat adults with ADHD
... is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. Diagnosing ADHD in adults can help put many of their difficulties into perspective and help...Survey of adults reveals life-long consequences of ADHD
... is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequent and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. Diagnosing ADHD in adults can help put many of their difficulties into perspecti...Kadian alleviated chronic pain in patients unsuccessfully treated with well-known therapies
...t half of all Americans will seek medical care for persistent pain at some point in their lives. Chronic pain persists for longer than the usual recovery time for an injury or longer than six months. It can be mild or extreme; continuous or periodic; and last for weeks, months or even years. Chronic pain c...Who wants to talk about premature ejaculation?
...sufferers. Premature ejaculation is defined as persistent or recurrent ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before, upon, or shortly after penetration, or before the person wishes, causing distress and embarrassment to one or both partners, potentially affecting sexual relationships and overall well-...New asthma program in Detroit public schools may improve student grades and decrease absences
... In addition, children in the treatment group with persistent asthma had 15 percent fewer nighttime symptoms than the control group; however, children in the treatment group with mild periodic asthma showed a 40 percent increase in nighttime symptoms. Results also showed that parents whose children were partic...Risk factors identified for persistent post-shingles pain
... patients who have an increased risk of developing persistent pain after the shingles rash heals. Results and implications of their study will be presented in the May 11 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Shingles (herpes zoster) has the highest incidence of all neu...Oxygen therapy may improve vision worsened by diabetes
...stitute. In a study of five diabetic patients with persistent macular edema, breathing supplemental oxygen for t...of 2.7 treatments per eye, all eyes except one had persistent edema. Patients were given 4 liters per minute of oxygen delivered by small tubes inserted into thei...Research hones in on therapies and diagnosis of bowel diseases
... or Crohn's colitis; normal small bowel series and persistent symptoms, rule out small bowel disease; and D) known CD, with persistent obscure bleeding. Overall, for 20 of the 21 patients (95 percent) in whom major diagnostic findin...OHSU vaccine and gene therapy institute receives $3.5 million for AIDS vaccine research
...ity to persist over subsequent years. We believe a persistent viral vector could produce a superior and more durable anti-HIV immune response that would, in effect, hold the line against HIV." The OHSU researchers are hoping to develop a viral vector based on cytomegalovirus (CMV). It's believed that approximat...New research calls for schools to be more aware of head injuries
...y be at long-term risk of complications, including persistent intellectual, academic and personality problems. Approximately 40% of children with head injuries performed below the class average on their ability to focus their attention on tasks. Teachers reported that around half the children with mild/...FDA approves Adderall XR (R) to treat ADHD in adults
... is a neurobiological disorder that manifests as a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity more frequent and severe than typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development. Diagnosing ADHD in adults can help put many of their difficulties into perspective and help...Generation gap widened in social spending for elders compared to children
.... "Despite the economic expansion of the 1990s and persistent socioeconomic health disparities, the gap in per capita public spending between children and the elderly has continued to increase. A public discussion on the consequences of the current disparity in public spending structures for children and elders...Certain components of the brain's 'executive functions' are compromised early in abstinence
...for treatment adherence, and for care givers to be persistent in helping the patient to not persevere with unhealthy behaviors (i.e. not to repeat the same mistakes over and over). However, it is important to keep in mind the cautionary note of the authors that the path from chronic drinking to real-world eff...Researchers examine recurrence of low back pain
...th 33 percent of sufferers reporting occasional or persistent pain and 20 percent reporting pain that limits physical activity. Between 7 and 10 percent develop a chronic pain disorder that may last for years. Medical expenses and work absenteeism due to back pain disability are estimated at $20 billion to $40 ...Chronic sinusitis sufferers have enhanced immune responses to fungi
... a number of chronic sinusitis symptoms, including persistent inflammation of sinus and nasal mucous passages, say the scientists. Previously, Mayo clinic scientists used intranasal antifungal agents to successfully treat patients with chronic sinusitis. While those studies generated controversy, in part...Mayo Clinic research shows common airborne fungi cause chronic stuffy nose
...lnesses in the United States. Its symptoms include persistent stuffy nose, thick mucus production and loss of smell. Though chronic rhinosinusitis causes significant discomfort and health problems, it is not well understood. Viruses, bacteria and allergic reactions all have been researched and debated as potent...