antidepressants/atrophy

The causes of falls are multiple and the imputability of medication is often mentioned. In fact, physiological or pathological ageing, which often justifies an intensification of drug use, leads to polymedication, which is recognised as a risk factor for falls in the elderly and generates dosage

Epidemiology and suggested mechanisms involved in pediatric chemotherapy induced neuropathy: Pediatric chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is an early (often occurring within the first three months), potentially severe long-lasting and dose limiting adverse effect of treatment in

The prevalence of xerostomia varies high in patients with chronic hemodialysis (HD), and the decreased saliva flow rate due to various mechanisms is the main factor in its development. The significant decrease in saliva flow due to the atrophy and fibrosis of the salivary glands in HD patients is

Randomized double blind clinical trial. Male and female patients 60-90 years of age scheduled in elective surgery under regional anesthesia and sedation. The researchers will be double blind and the data analyzer will ignore the drug used ( it it should be midazolam or ketamine in an intravenous

This study is a monocentric, non-pharmacological, longitudinal, randomized, blind, controlled study. Subjects The Investigators will study 40 right-handed MS patients with Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score ≤6 and an indication to perform a physiotherapy treatment by the treating

Depression is the leading cause of disability globally (1, 2). One-third to one-half of patients suffering from major depressive disorder (MDD) do not achieve remission even after multiple antidepressant trials (3). Ketamine is a commonly-used FDA-approved anesthetic and non-competitive

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severely disabling disorder resulting in the deterioration of daily function and lowering quality of life. The lifetime prevalence of depression is 10-15%, and the annual prevalence of MDD in the United States is approximately 7%. The World Health Organization

Study design: This study is designed as a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical multi-centre trial. Its main objective is to evaluate the efficacy of SFN vs placebo in decreasing risk and conversion rate of psychosis in CHR population. A total of 300 CHR subjects will be recruited

The temporomandibular joint is formed by the mandibular condyle inserting into the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone. Muscles of mastication are primarily responsible for the movement of this joint. Its functionality may be affected by different disorders that are characterized by craniofacial

Variable: History of Fall (HoF) A fall can be defined as "an unexpected event in which the participant comes to rest on the ground, floor, or lower level" and "excludes coming to rest against furniture, wall, or other structure" . The HoF within the previous 12 months will be determined by

Bruxism is different from temporomandibular joint disease because of long periods of muscle contraction. It is considered an eloquent contributory factor in the etiology of temporomandibular disorders (TMD). The incidence of bruxism is estimated to be approximately between 5% and 10% of the adult

Despite large efforts to eradicate leprosy, this curable mycobacterial infection still affects 250,000 new individuals annually. Half of the globe's leprosy patients live in Brazil and India. In 2013, 33,033 new leprosy cases diagnosed in Brazil, with an average incidence of 1.05 cases / 10 000

Antidepressant medications are commonly prescribed in the USA not only for depression, but also for anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, premature ejaculation, post-traumatic stress disorder, and neuropathic pain. Despite being widely prescribed

Premature ejaculation (PE) has been known as one of the most common male sexual dysfunction. PE can deteriorate sexual satisfaction and quality of life of the patients and their partners. Recently, the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) gave a definition that PE is a 'male sexual

Once 16 participants are enrolled (to form 2 groups of 8 patients each), an independent study staff member will determine participants' group assignments. The randomization sequence will be created a priori by Dr. Keith Goldfeld (biostatistician) by using a computer-generated list of random numbers