Treatment of Tourette syndrome

History of Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term that encompasses a group of non-progressive syndromes of posture and motor problems next to lesions in the brain from early development (Appleton & Gupta, 2001). This disorder is caused by disturbances to the fetal or infant central nervous system (Jones, Morgan, Shelton, & Thorogood, 2007). There are two types of cerebral palsy, spastic and non spastic (Jones, Morgan, Shelton, & Thorogood, 2007). CP has a variety of signs and symptoms that

Electroconvulsive therapy, also known as ECT, is a medical procedure that is used in the treatment of mental illness. In ECT, a small electrical impulse is sent through the brain, resulting in an ephemeral seizure. Though the process is generally effective, modern science is unaware of the explanation behind ECT's success. Its history is filled with a large amount of stigma and the use of ECT as a therapy is still debated today. ECT has evolved to a point where its beneficial effects can be maximized

usages from dealing with chronic pain to helping cancer patients with nausea. “Two of the most important treatments, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, also cause damage and often, severe vomiting” (McKinley). Cancer therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy are essential in treatments for cancer though it often can result in extreme vomiting in the patients receiving treatments. Medicinal marijuana can help patients with their nausea and vomiting. If the vomiting ceases while using

These treatment guidelines are helpful for clinicians to determine which treatments parents are likely to initiate for their children (Robert, 2013). The primary care physician should initiate an evaluation for ADHD for any child 4 through 18 years of age, who presents with academic or behavioral

There is extensive literature evaluating the merits and dangers of legalizing marijuana, or cannabis, for medicinal and recreational use. However, despite the quantity, it is difficult to draw a meaningful conclusion based on the quality of much of this evidence. In reviewing three recent articles addressing medicinal uses for cannabis (Whiting et al., 2015), negative health effects from its use (Gordon, Conley, & Gordon, 2013), and pharmacist recommendations for implementation of its use (Isaac

A few weeks later, I found out that I was pregnant. I was only nineteen years old and still in school. My mother was shocked and angry, while my father took the news with more control. He told me that the fact that I was pregnant was not going to allow me to drop out of school again and that if I was to have the baby, I had to show responsibility by finishing my degree. So I did, with great results too. My family was proud of me for finishing school, and everybody was eager to meet the new baby coming

I think that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) has an overall impact on life because it comes naturally in some cases and it is a medical disorder, it can be caused by a number of factors that affect how the brain develops and functions. AD/HD has an impact on multiple things including your home life, school, work, and sometimes even your relationships. It is common in children, adolescents, and adults. Some other impact on people with AD/HD would be inattention, hyperactivity, and

particularly the Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is related to specific brain dysfunctions. Individuals suffering from OCD may have abnormalities in a specific nerve pathway and a lack of attention. These factors may lead to the development of a Tourette syndrome (a neurological disorder) where individuals have repetitive and involuntary movements. More specifically, individuals suffering from specific phobias’ have hindered cognitive functions as their dorsal anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), insula

Understanding Teens Who Self Injure      Imagine being sixteen years old and taking a razor to your arm because you feel so much pain inside that cutting is the only way to escape it. For a lot of people this idea seems strange and incomprehensible, but for many teenagers this is their reality. In a society with so much abuse, neglect and crime children are facing things that they never had to face in the past. Adolescents who are lacking more positive coping skills are turning to self-injurious

Does Deep Brain Stimulation Pose a Threat to Personal Identity? Introduction Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure where electrodes are surgically implanted in the brain to stimulate or inhibit electrical signals within it; the effects of DBS can be turned on and off and the level of stimulation can be adjusted. It has been shown to be effective in improving motor abilities and quality of life in those with Parkinson’s disease (Weaver, et al. 2009), and has been used for other psychiatric