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Differential Diagnosis. Diagnosis of hypothyroidism is not easy because most of the symptoms, especially in mild cases, are nonspecific and are frequently attributed to other causes or to the aging process itself. This is especially a problem in older patients because symptoms such as fatigue, lack of concentration, dry skin, and many others are considered to be normal parts of the aging process. Three different clinical conditions; hypothyroidism, depression, and presence of anemia, share…

The most two well-establish, commonly used in clinical assessment of MDD are the two diagnostic system: International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th revision (ICD-10) (World Health Organization, 2016) and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5th edition (DSM-5) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). First of all, it is noteworthy to mention that the umbrella term “Depressive Disorders” include a number of affective disorders, such as…

To what extent do biological, cognitive and socio-cultural factors influence abnormal behavior? The etiology of the affective disorder depression will be analyzed in terms of biological factors. There are many studies that support the idea that genetics are a possible contributor to the formation of genetics. Harrington et al conducted a study in 1999 that suggested a greater chance of depression if either your parent or sibling has had it; on average 20% of first-degree relatives of those…

Log concentration-response curve to carbachol in the absence or presence of a series of concentrations of antagonist were showed on Figure 1. The log concentration-response curve has a characteristic sigmoidal shape. The addition of higher concentration of antagonist into the organ bath made the curves gradually shift to the right in a nearly parallel manner (Fig 1). The higher concentration of Atropine, the more its curve moved to the right of the graph. However, these effects of antagonist did…

A frequent complaint that eye doctors will come across is dry eye irritation. Many people have this problem to the extent that they will seek help from their doctor or an eye specialist. The problem stems from problems with tears or the tear duct and is known as dry eye syndrome. This article will look at the syndrome and suggest some possible ways to treat it. Typical Symptoms Dry eye irritation is normally a burning or stinging sensation. The eyes could be itchy and feel scratchy when moving…

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) in terms of general mental health symptoms, parenting, and emotional regulation skills compared with the outcome of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which is the only treatment model used in Turkey. TF-CBT is an evidence-based model widely used in many countries to treat children and adolescents who experienced any kind of traumatic events and present trauma-related…

The HPA axis is known as the major endocrine system that is responsible for physiological homeostasis, responses to stress, and influences how someone adapts their behavior to accommodate for the stress (Du & Pang, 2015). Stress can be infection, illness, inflammation, or emotional. During stressful events, our brain inhibits hormones and neurotransmitters that under normal circumstance promote positive health. However, when the chemicals are inhibited for too long chronic health issues can…

Unlike some risk factors for AD, such as age and genetics, others are within our control. Cortisol is a hormone related to the stress response, and people can possibly maintain healthy cortisol levels by reducing stress and avoiding depression. High levels of cortisol cause the hippocampus, a part of the brain responsible for new learning and short-term memory, to shrink. This is important because, according to the American Academy of Neurology, the shrinkage of the hippocampus often precedes…

Treatment According to (Bschor & Adli, 2008), depression disorders do best when combined with a medical care team including the “psychiatrist, general practitioner and family physician” (p. 783). Anti-depressants, psychotherapeutic approach, and family support are part of the treatment for depressive disorders (Bschor, et al., 2008). Each involves its own time line and depends on the improvement of the individual; it normally ranges from half a year to one year (Bschor, et al, 2008). The…

Everyday tasks like checking to make sure the stove is off before leaving the house or washing one's hands after using the restroom are normal tasks unless done excessively. One that does everyday tasks excessively because they have an urge to or one is obsessed with doing the task could have obsessive-compulsive disorder. The definition of obsessive-compulsive disorder is a mental disorder in which people have unwanted thoughts, feeling, ideas, obsessions, and behaviors that drives them to do…