Tag Archives: Disorder

In Women with Opioid Use Disorder, Treatment Initiated During Pregnancy May Improve Postpartum Outcomes

According to a recent analysis of national data by the Centers for Disease Control, the number of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (as documented at the time of delivery) more than quadrupled from 1999 through 2014. While many women are able to decrease or abstain from opioid use during pregnancy, the first year postpartum… Read More »

FDA Approves Lybalvi (olanzapine and samidorphan) for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder

FDA Approves Lybalvi (olanzapine and samidorphan) for the Treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder DUBLIN, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lybalvi (olanzapine and samidorphan) for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and for the treatment of adults with… Read More »

World Parkinson’s Day 2021: 7 Facts About This Nervous System Disorder

World Parkinson’s Day is observed annually on April 11 to make people aware of this disease. A live event is held for people across the UK Parkinson’s community to connect, learn, and get inspired. The month of April is also observed as Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This day is observed on the birthday of James Parkinson who was a neurologist,… Read More »

Bipolar Disorder Prognosis In 2020 – How Many People Have It?

For the prognosis of bipolar disorder[1]: Many people with bipolar disorder have successful good treatment, which, in turn, results from an accurate diagnosis. Because bipolar disorder may have a high rate of both under-diagnosis and diagnosis wrong, it is often difficult for people with the condition to receive competent treatment. Patients with bipolar disorder are… Read More »

Introduction to Dysphagia: A Throat and Esophageal Disorder With Many Underlying Causes

Top Story Why Aren’t We Promoting Health to Combat COVID? They’re telling you to wear a mask, focusing almost exclusively on the necessity of a vaccine, and completely ignoring the fact this plays in the COVID-19 pandemic – despite the fact that it can make your risk of landing in an ICU from COVID soar… Read More »