Abilify, or aripriprazole, an atypical antipsychotic drug produced by Bristol Myers Squibb, has taken over my life and I couldn’t be more thrilled about that. Being an active mental patient with unfortunately a cumulative of about five different mental illness diagnoses, I have gone through the rounds with all types of medications. And while doing ...
The Romantic idea of the troubled artist is still a valid concept even in today’s ever-changing world. As scientists discover more and more about the brain and genetics, they are finding scientific proof for this Romantic ideal. Where once it was simply known that many writers were manic-depressive, it can now be proven that certain ...
What is spasmodic torticollis? Spasmodic torticollis (ST) is characterized by contractions of the neck muscles that control the movement and position of the head. ST is also referred to its shortened name “torticollis”, and also “cervical dystonia”. ST is caused by a dysfunction in the brain, which causes the head to be pulled backward or ...
Lorazepam is an anti-anxiety drug that is also utilized to treat irritable bowel syndrome, nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy, insomnia, epilepsy, and alcohol withdrawal. Often given patients before anesthesia, Lorazepam goes under the brand name of Ativan, and if you are allergic to drugs such as Xanax, Librium, Valium, Serax, Dalmane, or any ...
Schizophrenia; from the Greek; ‘Schizo’ meaning splitting and ‘phrenia’ meaning ‘of the mind,’ is a psychotic illness that affects 1% to 2% of people worldwide. It is a serious neurological disorder that alters a person’s mood’s, behaviors and even their perception of reality. Schizophrenic patients often have trouble holding jobs and maintaining relationships. It impedes ...
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