Antidepressant shows early promise in treating agitation and psychotic symptoms of dementia
Toronto, ONT Researchers have found surprising evidence that an antidepressant (citalopram) may perform as well as a commonly-prescribed antipsychotic (risperidone) in the alleviation of severe agitation and psychotic symptoms of dementia. Researchers also found that the antidepressant was associ...Alzheimer's Drug Won't Ease Patients' Agitation
But Aricept may help stave off cognitive decline, researchers say WEDNESDAY, Oct. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Aricept, a drug commonly used to treat the cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, is no better than a placebo when it comes to treating the agitation associated with the illness,...Supreme Court Orders Striking Medicos To Call Off Agitation Immediate
The Supreme Court Wednesday ordered striking medicos to immediately call off their 20-day agitation against a new reservation policy// , and resume work within three days. The court - which accepted a petition from the striking medicos - also warned that strong action will be taken if its orde...Private Doctors To Join Anti-Quota Agitation In Rajkot
The district unit of Indian Medical Association today said that private doctors have announced their support to the association's ongoing agitation against quota hike for OBCs // , and have decided to close their hospitals and clinics on May 30. The Indian Dental Association, Rajkot, have als...Disappointed Students Plan To Intensify Agitation Nationwide
Talks between the Central government and striking medicos to end the agitation over the proposal to introduce reservation for Other Backward Castes// in educational institutes failed to reach any conclusion on Monday. Badly disappointed with the government's decision to implement the 27% rese...Massage May Help Dementia Patients With Agitation
Massage could offer a drug-free way to treat agitation and depression among dementia patients, but there are still too few studies //about the practice to know for sure, according to a review of recent research. In two studies, hand massage and gentle touching during conversation helped ease a...Medicos Divided on Calling Off Anti-Quota Agitation
New Delhi. Serious differences cropped up among the agitating medicos today on the future course of their anti-reservation// stir in view of a stern warning by the Supreme Court to resume duties immediately. A section of the protestors, mostly resident doctors, are favoring suspension of the...Rabies: How to Protect Yourself and Your Pets
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...ful events and challenges in everyday life. Part 3: Quieting the Mind introduces the "Silence of the Mind" meditation, a technique to calm the agitation of the mind and cope with mental tension and struggles. Parts 4 and 5 of the program are scheduled to be released this fall. Each part of Know Y...Alexza Reports 2009 First Quarter Financial Results and Updates Clinical Pipeline Status
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