THE lack of complaint of pain by psychotic patients when afflicted by painful disorders has been an observation of every physician practicing in a mental institution. Despite this the phenomenon has ...

Pediatric patients with autism spectrum disorder hospitalized with acute sinusitis have increased rates of seizures.

America's college students seem to be more stressed than ever, with a new report finding a sharp rise in cases of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD) on campuses ...

Some people are afraid that taking a medication will change their personality, but most find that medication allows them to take charge of their lives. Medications for mental health conditions fall ...

Purpose: We ascertained and reviewed acute health events occurring in 2003 among patients age 18 and greater with well-defined single gene, chromosomal, and selected multifactorial conditions within ...

Acute encephalopathy represents a rapid and profound dysfunction of the brain, manifesting as impaired consciousness and often accompanied by seizure disorders. These conditions encompass a spectrum ...

Purpose: The efficacy and tolerability of quetiapine in the treatment of acute mania were reviewed. Summary: Five randomized, placebo-controlled trials involving quetiapine as monotherapy or adjunct ...

Approximately 7.6 million individuals in the United States suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). Three evidence-based medications—methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone—are recommended for use by ...

An increased risk for the development of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and social anxiety disorder has been found with the use of cannabis; depression to a lesser extent. Individuals who ...

Emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders have increased significantly among adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research. In a repeated ...

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of acute geriatric units compared with conventional care units in adults aged 65 or more admitted to hospital for acute medical disorders. Design: Systematic ...

Serious stress, anxiety, and fear are in the air and seem pervasive in our country and culture with symptoms seemingly getting worse by the day. This stress is fueled by a wide variety of national and ...