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Stress :: How to reduce STRESS?

We live in times when stress has become part of our physical existence. Stress oriented problems like hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, various kinds of ulcers and even spondylosis are increasing by the day. Stress is normally different from what we consider as disease: for it has no biological structure as in the case germs and virus. It cannot be cultivated or observed under a microscope. Rightly so modern drugs and methods have failed in producing a cure for health problems related to stress. At the most it has been able to provide temporary relief from some symptoms.

Smoking :: Varenicline – New pill helps quit smoking

A Pfizer drug shown to help more than one in five smokers quit after a year?s use received approval in the US, adding another option to the limited pool of effective stop-smoking prescription medicines.

Influenza :: Bird Flu scare

Influenza experts have urged nations not to lower their guard against the deadly H5N1 virus, saying it now survives longer in higher summer temperatures.

Serotonin Syndrome :: Serotonin syndrome Treatment

There is no antidote to the condition itself, but emergency medical clinicians can administer cyproheptadine or methysergide to control the symptoms. Doing so is important as the symptoms can in severe cases be potentially life threatening.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome :: What is Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening, neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome :: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Causes

NMS is caused almost exclusively by antipsychotics, which includes all types of neuroleptic medicines along with newer antipsychotic drugs. The higher the dosage, the more common the occurrence. Rapid and large increases in dosage can also be attributed to the development of NMS.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome :: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Symptoms

The first symptom to develop is usually muscular rigidity, followed by high fever and changes in cognitive functions.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome :: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Signs

A raised creatine phosphokinase (CK) plasma concentration will be reported due to increased muscular activity.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome :: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Prognosis

As with most illnesses, the prognosis is best when identified early and treated aggressively. In these cases NMS is usually not fatal, although there is currently no agreement on the exact mortality rate for the disorder.

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome :: Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome Treatment

Although treatment is not always necessary, it will help to cure the disease and prevent fatal developments from occurring. The first step in treatment is generally to remove the patient from any neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs being taken and to treat fever aggressively.