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Drug-induced musical hallucinations occur across various medical conditions, with antidepressants, opioids, and other medications as common triggers, potentially arising from neurotransmitter imbalances; treatment often involves modifying or discontinuing the…
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Vestibular migraine is a disabling health condition characterized by severe, recurrent attacks of vertigo. A Cochrane review assessed the benefits and potential harms of medications used to try to prevent these attacks. Key Facts: Only 3 small studies, with 20…
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Long COVID affects millions globally, causing debilitating symptoms that can persist for months or years. Experts are calling for urgent clinical trials to find treatments. Key Facts: Long COVID can cause fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, sleep disturbances…
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Cold stimulus headache, commonly known as “brain freeze”, is a curious and understudied phenomenon that many of us have experienced when eating or drinking something cold too quickly. Though brief and benign, these headaches provide insight into how the brain…
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common and debilitating mental health condition, yet medication options remain limited according to a new systematic review published in CNS Drugs. The study found minimal evidence supporting the benefits of medicatio…
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Headaches are an extremely prevalent health issue, but medications can have side effects or lose effectiveness over time. Primary headaches, which have no identified underlying cause, include migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache. These cause s…
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Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder caused by long-term use of antipsychotic medications. It involves repetitive, uncontrolled movements of the face, limbs or trunk. TD can be an unrelenting concern for patients and doctors due to its p…
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Epilepsy impacts millions of people worldwide. While medications have been the mainstay of treatment, one-third of patients continue to have seizures despite available drugs. This highlights the need for innovative therapies. Recent years have seen exciting de…
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a newly recognized condition causing severe nausea and vomiting in long-term cannabis users. Key facts about CHS: Repeated, uncontrollable vomiting is the main symptom Occurs in long-term heavy cannabis users Exact cause…
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Major depressive disorder (depression) is very common. It causes a lot of suffering and disability around the world. The good news is many people get better with medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), or both. But for some people, depression just won’t go a…
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