The methodologic quality of the studies was examined using a comprehensive scoring system. Results: Comparing high vs low levels of physical activity, we observed an inverse association between physical activity and renal cancer risk (summary relative risk (RR) from random-effects meta-analysis=0.88;...
Stimulant medication (e.g. methylphenidate) is the first-line pharmacologic treatment of the core symptoms of ADHD [14]. However, their effects on co-morbid depression and obesity are largely unclear due to a lack of randomized controlled studies (RCTs). Also, the effects of non-stimulant med...
The effects of amphetamine on aggressive behavior were investigated in three separate studies. In Experiment 1, relatively low doses of amphetamine were administered. Aggressive behavior was not found to increase as a function of amphetamine dosage. In Experiment 2, a placebo group was added and ...
the use of any of the following medications on their own was considered; that is, without a medical prescription, in larger amounts or for a longer period than prescribed (e.g., analgesics (such as paracetamol, codeine), high-stimulants (such as methylphenidate or amphetamines), sedatives ...
Drug rehabilitation is the procedure of medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for addiction on psychoactive substances such as alcohol, prescription drugs, and street drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin or amphetamines. The general intent is to aid the individual or the patient to confront the ...
Patients may be using other ways of staying thin such as exercising too much, vomiting, taking laxatives, taking appetite suppressant, diuretics (water tablets) or recreational drugs that promote loss of appetite such as cocaine or amphetamines. The use of these compensatory mechanisms often a respo...
Effects of pentoxifylline on liver regeneration: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial in 101 patients undergoing major liver resection. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of pentoxifylline (PTX) on liver regeneration in patients undergoing major liver resection. BACKGROUND: Recent experime......
3. The Effects of Diet, Dietary Supplements, Drugs and Exercise on the Physical and Diagnostic Values of Urine Characteristics The parameters to be evaluated during urinalysis can be divided into the following: – Physical characteristics: color, odor, transparency, specific gravity and pH [48,52,...
Patients often have movement disorders that may actually represent a mixture or overlap of several dyskinesia disorders. Individuals treated with neuroleptics may demonstrate both acute and chronic effects, manifested by acute dyskinesias and tardive dyskinesia (TD). Akathisia and tics may be manifested...