Anxiety

Animal-assisted therapy: Do patients experience a medical benefit?

August 01, 2011

Statistically significant changes are not often seen in studies, but patients report feeling better after interaction with an animal and that alone should justify the use of animal-assisted therapy.
 

A adolescent experiences difficulty focusing, mood swings, and insomnia

December 24, 2010

A 15-year-old male's ADHD medications seem to worsen his anxiety and other existing symptoms.
 

What caused this hair loss on the scalp?

December 07, 2010

A 10-year-old boy with hair loss in the vertex area of the scalp, chronic anxiety, and attention deficit disorder presented for evaluation.
 

Stress management: Helping patients to find effective coping strategies

, September 01, 2010

The impact of stress on physical and mental health illustrates the need for a variety of effective coping techniques.
 

PTSD: How to recognize the many faces of this hidden disorder

James E. Meyer, MD, FACP September 02, 2009

A broad view of the etiology of PTSD can help clinicians take a more effective approach to diagnosis and treatment.
 

Is an FDA alert harming patients?

Eric Schuman, MPAS, PA-C May 13, 2009

An FDA alert intended to halt life-threatening combination use of triptans and antidepressants could prevent effective migraine therapy.
 

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