Brain Damage During Stroke May Help Smokers Quit Smoking
Brain damage during stroke may help smokers quit smoking They examined whether stroke patients started smoking again after their stroke, as well as how strong their craving for a cigarette was during their stay in the hospital. An MRI and CT scans helped determine if the stroke occurred in the insular cortex … Read more on Bel Marra Health These stroke victims are playing video games to cure their paralysis He argues that patients need intense, aggressive and repetitive therapy right after ...
Warfarin Linked With Improved Long-Term Clinical Outcomes for Stroke Patients …
... that warfarin treatment is associated with improved long-term clinical outcomes and more days at home for ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The study, funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research … Read more on Pharmacy Today, American Pharmacists Association, pharmacist.com Helmet can diagnose strokes in 10 minutes A new hi-tech helmet could be a lifesaver for stroke patients as it dramatically cuts diagnosis time to just ten minutes, so treatment to reduce brain damage can begin much earlier. The device is now being tested in two clinical trials involving more … Read more on Daily Mail Read ...
Does Anyone With Medical Expertise Know if “DOXEPIN”?
Question by Star: Does anyone with medical expertise know if “DOXEPIN”? is used for Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors, such as skin picking? If not, does anyone know of a medication used to control skin picking? Best answer: Answer by Sir KI have absolutely no expertise… or even knowledge of this… I’ve never even heard of it before until now… but… give me a moment and I’ll google it to death and see if I can find anything helpful! : ) I’ll be back! ————————————————————— The following are most important quotes from the sites I will list below them and then in the source box. Read more... ...
What Is Up With “a Scanner Darkly”?
by eggrole Question by Beliver: What is up with “A Scanner Darkly”? i ended the movie so confused! i mean, what actually happened there at the end? what was the movie about in general? even though i saw it, i have no idea. what was the deal with Keanu Reeve’s girlfriend, Donna? i need this seriously explained. thanks! Best answer: Answer by Fire_God_69I think it was this: His girlfriend was actually his boss and she basically conned him into getting addicted and brain damaged so he could go to the rehab place with the sole purpose of being put to work in the fields so he would maybe give her one of the flowers and that would be their proof that the corporations were manufacturing substance D. Read more... ...
Have You Seen This Movie?
... by roast_beef: Have you seen this movie? I saw a documentary on tv (I think HBO) late one night. It follows three young people who got brain damage from alcohol related accidents. They have problems with their short term memories and controlling their emotions. One girl has very little short term memory. One of the guys can’t control his anger and its caused him to have major depression with suicidal thoughts. Has anyone seen this and can you tell me the name of it? Thank you. Toxic Tales was it. I’ve been looking for it for awhile. Best answer: Read ...
Hearing Rehab Center: a Few Quotes About Life You Need to Hear
3 word quotes about life are wonderful words to motivate and inspire oneself. They act as tools of encouragement to stay optimistic, motivated and focused. They are great to use as affirmations for daily encouragement. They remind you that your happiness is in your hands. How you achieve this is in your words. Here are a Few Quotes About Life You Need to Hear…. ‘Clarity gives Focus’, ‘Forgive and forget’ and ‘Treat with care’ are important 3 words that will help you make your life the best! Clarity gives Focus Read more... ...
Doctors, Nurses, and Anyone Else in the Medical Field I Have a Question About Comas?
Question by : Doctors, nurses, and anyone else in the medical field I have a question about comas? How do people eat? Do they still… ‘go to the bathroom’ in that state? How long do they usually last? Best answer: Answer by JillThey “eat” through feeding tubes placed into their stomach, which gives an infusion of a nutrient formula but isn’t really “food”. They are hydrated through IVs, and also can get nutrient infusions through the IV as well. Yes, the kidneys still produce urine which goes into the bladder. The person would have a catheter placed into the bladder to drain the urine. The bowels would not produce much due to not eating solid foods, but the person would be incontinent and require the use of pads which would need to be changed as needed. How long they last varies on the reason for the coma. Could be hours, days, weeks, or even years, sometimes decades. Read more... ...