Alcohol Use Disorder
Pharmacogenetic Approach to Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is notoriously difficult to treat, but a new therapeutic option may be on the horizon. Ondansetron, a...
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Alcohol Use Disorder
Pharmacogenetic Approach to Treating Alcohol Use Disorder
Jan 10, 2019
| Internal Medicine, Men's Health, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Psychiatry & Mental Health, Women’s Health
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is notoriously difficult to treat, but a new therapeutic option may be on the horizon. Ondansetron, a competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist currently used to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, is now being studied in a...
Dec 13, 2017
| Family Medicine, Gastroenterology, Human Interest, Internal Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Patient Education, Public Health & Prevention, Women’s Health
The Keep Her Awesome initiative was designed to raise awareness around vaginal health issues and stress the importance of consulting a medical professional for health advice. According to data on file with the Keep Her Awesome organization, "59% of women with BV tried to self-treat before they went to see an...
Nov 28, 2017
| Family Medicine, Human Interest, Internal Medicine, Men's Health, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Patient Education, Pediatrics, Psychiatry & Mental Health, Women’s Health
Many patients with neurodevelopmental disorders also exhibit psychiatric issues that can negatively affect their livelihood and the lives of those around them. Collaboration is an important element in helping patients with neurodevelopment issues attain a high quality of life.
Lifespan neurodevelopmental...
