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First randomized trial of blue light blocking glasses (orange tinted shades) for acute bipolar mania treatment showed they were highly effective as an add-on treatment for patients in a manic episode, with a significant difference seen as early as t... read more

The American College of Gastroenterology has released new guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of acute diarrhea and travelers’s diarrhea. http://goo.gl/bAswnG While most of the recommendations are directed to physicians, one point stand... read more

A common concern among caring parents is that treatment for ADHD with stimulant medication such as methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) or dextroamphetamine (Adderall) will lead to addiction and substance abuse in the teen years. http://www.currentp... read more

Sometimes the simpler things ARE best! A new study in JAMA shows that half strength apple juice (diluted apple juice) was MORE effective than special (more expensive) electrolyte replacement mixes. http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articlei... read more

Colace, aka Docusate, has been used for decades to help with constipation. Too bad it does not work… One in six US adults have constipation and many use over the counter products, such as colace. When studied in clinical trials however, colace i... read more