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Betahistine was once believed to have some positive effects in the treatment of Ménière's disease and vertigo, [3] but more recent evidence casts doubt on its efficacy. [4] [5] Studies of the use of betahistine have shown a reduction in symptoms of vertigo and, to a lesser extent, tinnitus, but conclusive evidence is lacking at present.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder which is most pronounced in children. Current pharmacological treatments consist of stimulant medications (e.g. methylphenidate), non-stimulant medication (e.g. atomoxetine) and α2 agonists. These medications can cause adverse effects and some types have the potential to cause addiction.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management options are evidence-based practices with established treatment efficacy for ADHD.Approaches that have been evaluated in the management of ADHD symptoms include FDA-approved pharmacologic treatment and other pharmaceutical agents, psychological or behavioral approaches, combined pharmacological and behavioral approaches, cognitive training ...
A histamine agonist is a drug which causes increased activity at one or more of the four histamine receptor subtypes.. H 1 agonists promote wakefulness. [1]H 2: Betazole and Impromidine are examples of agonists used in diagnostics to increase histamine.
Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergic rhinitis, common cold, influenza, and other allergies. [1] Typically, people take antihistamines as an inexpensive, generic (not patented) drug that can be bought without a prescription and provides relief from nasal congestion, sneezing, or hives caused by pollen, dust mites, or animal allergy with few side effects. [1]
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [1] is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by executive dysfunction occasioning symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple contexts, and developmentally-inappropriate.
This test is more sensitive and involves injecting tiny amounts of the control and allergen test solutions into the child’s skin with a needle. [4] For either test, any allergies will result with a wheal and flare reaction (swelled center and surrounding circular red area) at the pinprick site. [4] For accurate results, any child undergoing ...
Clinical testing of the PADDS Target Tests of Executive Functioning was conducted on one of the largest samples of age specific, ADHD and non-ADHD subjects collected, with 725 children (240 females and 485 males) age 6 to 12 years (M = 8.63, SD = 1.72) split approximately evenly between those diagnosed with ADHD (n = 395) and age matched Non ...