Do older adults using statins have lower risk of developing Parkinsonism later? Study finds drug therapy associated with 16% lower risk
Parkinsonism is a term for a group of neurological conditions that cause movement problems including tremors, slowed movement and stiffness, with Parkinson’s disease being one of the better knowns causes. A new study suggests that older people taking statin drugs have a lower chance of developing parkinsonism later compared to people who were not taking […]
Opinion | Redefining ‘Self-Care’ for Doctors
For many of us, the term “self-care” is synonymous with self-indulgence. I used to think so too. Our thoughts immediately race toward behavior that would require us to take time away from our loved ones or somehow shortchange them of our responsibilities. As a child, I looked to my parents as prime role models. They […]
Debunking the ‘Excited Delirium’ Diagnosis for Deaths in Police Custody
For decades, the term “excited delirium” has been erroneously used as a catch-all medical diagnosis for people who have died in police custody, despite having no legitimate scientific roots, a new investigative report has found. While delirium and its subtypes are recognized by the International Classification of Diseases and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of […]
What Is Meant by Suicidal Tendencies? Warning Signs
Suicidal tendencies is a term that indicates the propensity of an individual to experience suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide Suicidal tendencies is a term that indicates the propensity of an individual to experience suicidal thoughts or attempt suicide. According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10-34, and […]
What’s the Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychotherapist?
A psychotherapist is a broader term that includes all professionals who deal with the management of mental health problems or emotional issues. A psychotherapist can be a clinical psychologist, counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. A therapist is someone who provides professional therapy solutions usually in various fields including mental and physical health. In a society where […]
What Is a Pandemic? Stages & Protective Measures
Pandemic is a term used to describe the spread of an infectious disease over a large geographic area that affects a large number of people Pandemic is a term used to describe the spread of an infectious disease over a large geographic area that affects a large number of people. Due to the high morbidity […]
Drug Abuse vs. Substance Abuse: Signs of Addiction
Substance abuse is a broad term that includes drug abuse. Abuse of any substance can cause chemical changes in the brain that can lead to addiction. Often, the terms drug abuse and substance abuse are used interchangeably. However, they do slightly differ in the following ways. Substance abuse is a broad term that refers to […]