This chapter presents an overview of the anatomy and functioning of the central nervous
system. We begin the discussion by first examining the cellular basis of neural transmission …

Objective The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in children and
adolescents is increasing in Canada and internationally. While SSRIs are known for their …

Introduction Current treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) warrants critical
reexamination. Initial treatment response rates are modest and drop dramatically after 3 …

There is a lack of guidelines for preoperative management of psychiatric medications
leading to variation in care and the potential for perioperative complications and surgical …

Background: Chronic noncancer pain is pervasive throughout the general patient
population, transcending all chronic disease states. Patients with end-stage renal disease …

With over 50,000 dietary supplements available, resurgence in consumer interest over the
past few decades has resulted in an explosion of use of these agents worldwide …

There have been increasing concerns about adverse effects and drug interactions with
meperidine. The goal of this study was to characterize meperidine use in the United States …

The peripartum period is characterized by dynamic shifts in metabolic, mineral, and immune
metabolism as the dairy cow adapts to the demands of lactation. Emphasis over the past …

The advent of psychotropic medications in the 1950s greatly impacted the practice of
psychiatry. Since then, efforts have been made to produce effective medications with few …

Objectives: Describe the mechanisms of action of topiramate and phentermine. Outline the
indications for initiating topiramate/phentermine therapy in a weight loss regimen. Review …