Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers, director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, explains the importance of participating in clinical trials and encourages the public to consider joining, especially those who are underrepresented in clinical trials.
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health disorder that includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty paying attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Adult ADHD can lead to unstable relationships, poor work or school performance, low self-esteem, and other problems.
Though it's called adult ADHD, symptoms start in early childhood and continue into adulthood. In some cases, ADHD is not recognized or diagnosed until the person is an adult. Adult ADHD symptoms may not be as clear as ADHD symptoms in children. In adults, hyperactivity may decrease, but struggles with impulsiveness, restlessness and difficulty paying attention may continue.
Treatment for adult ADHD is similar to treatment for childhood ADHD. Adult ADHD treatment includes medications, psychological counseling (psychotherapy) and treatment for any mental health conditions that occur along with ADHD.
Our clinical studies for Cannabis withdrawal are overseen by the FDA and aim to determine the effectiveness of an investigational medication to help with symptoms that you may experience when you stop using marijuana. Eligible candidates will receive, at no cost, study-related evaluation, care, and medication. Studies vary, but typically require regular visits to the office over a 6–12-week period. All study related visits are conducted at our office in a comfortable and professional setting.
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Our clinical studies for OCD are overseen by the FDA and aim to determine the effectiveness of investigational medications in volunteers with OCD. Eligible candidates will receive, at no cost, study-related evaluation, care and medication. Payment is available for those who qualify and participate. Studies vary, but typically require regular visits to the office over a 6-12 week period. All visits are conducted at our office in a comfortable and professional setting. Apply now to learn more and determine if one of our studies may be right for you.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about a number of different things. People with GAD may anticipate disaster and may be overly concerned about money, health, family, work, or other issues. Individuals with GAD find it difficult to control their worry. They may worry more than seems warranted about actual events or may expect the worst even when there is no apparent reason for concern.
GAD is diagnosed when a person finds it difficult to control worry on more days than not for at least six months and has three or more symptoms. This differentiates GAD from worry that may be specific to a set stressor or for a more limited period of time.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD or clinical depression) is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and/or loss of interest. Symptoms also can include fatigue, impaired concentration, sleep disturbance, appetite changes, feelings of guilt or hopelessness and even thoughts of suicide. A Major Depressive episode affects how you feel, think and behave and may impair your ability to do normal day-to-day activities. Major Depression is not a weakness and you can't simply will yourself out of it. Rather, it is a medical condition for which treatment and help is available.
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Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that may occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, assault or who have been threatened with death, sexual violence or serious injury. Symptoms can include withdrawal, irritability, depression, unwanted memories of the event, sleep disturbance and fear.
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Fibromyalgia is a neurological condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. It is thought that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and non-painful signals.
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Alzheimer's Disease is a specific form of memory loss that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.
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A migraine headache is a specific type of headache which can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine headaches can last for hours to days, and the pain can be so severe that it interferes with your daily activities.
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Panic disorder is a common mental health problem. It often starts in the teens or early adulthood, but may also begin in childhood. Women are twice as likely as men to have it. There may be a genetic link. It tends to run in families.
Panic disorder may be an overreaction of the body's normal survival instincts and behaviors. In people with panic disorder, the body may be more sensitive to hormones that trigger excited feelings in the body.
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