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Stress
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Body's Response
- Complications
- Conditions with Similar Sym...
- Treatment
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
- Some people are pre-programmed for a heightened response to stress by conditions in the womb. Pregnant women under stress who eat a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates have babies with higher cortisol levels. Later on, these levels increase in response to stress.
- The impact of stress on the heart and circulation system is becoming more clear.
Anxiety disorders
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
Asthma in children and adolescents
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Quick-Relief Medications...
- Long-Term Relief Medication...
- Other Treatments
- Managing Asthma
- Resources
- References
Asthma
Overview- Signs and Symptoms
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Treatment
- Other Considerations
- Supporting Research
Crohn's disease
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Risk Factors
- Diagnosis
- Dietary Factors
- Symptom Management
- Medications
- Surgery
- Resources
- References
- In February 2007, the FDA approved adalimumab (Humira) for treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease. Adalimumab and infliximab (Remicade) are now the two biologic drugs approved for Crohn’s disease. Infliximab is approved for treating both adults and children.
- As of August 2007, the FDA was considering approving natalizumab (Tysabri) for moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease in patients who have not responded to, or cannot tolerate, other therapies.
Vasectomy and vasovasostomy
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Considerations
- Male Contraception
- Surgery
- Complications
- Unexpected Pregnancy
- Long-Term Complications
- Reversal Surgery
- Assisted Reproductive Techn...
- Resources
- References
Viral encephalitis
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Vaccinations
- Prevention
- Resources
- References
Alcoholism
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment for Alcoholism...
- Treatment for Alcohol Withd...
- Therapy
- Medications
- Resources
- References
Schizophrenia
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Causes
- Risk Factors
- Symptoms
- Complications
- Diagnosis
- Treatment
- Medications
- Therapy
- Other Treatments
- Resources
- References
- In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) for treatment schizophrenia in teenagers. These drugs are the first atypical antipsychotics approved specifically for children.
- Paliperidone (Invega) is the newest atypical antipsychotic drug approved for treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Paliperidone is chemically related to risperidone.
- In 2007, the manufacturer of olanzapine (Zyprexa, Symbex) added new warnings to the drug’s prescribing label.
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