Neuropsychologist is basically a branch of medical psychology, which is concerned with the functioning of the mind and the other parts of the nervous system in a person. More often than not, these professionals concentrate on the relationship between diseases or injuries of the mind and cognitive functions. Thus, if we take neuropsychology as an example, we can say that …
There are many different reasons why a woman may have an inverted nipple. This nipple is also referred to as a drooping nipple, inverted nipple, drooping nipple, droopy nipple, hanging nipple, or droopy nipple. An inverted nipple can look at a number of different ways: small, large, pointy in or out, drooping, pointed at an angle. Truly, inverted nipples are …
The normal respiration rate can range slightly from person to person, generally doctors and respiratory therapists consider normal. The normal respiration rate for normal adults is anywhere from twelve to twenty breaths per minute. In this respiration rate, the oxygen enters the lungs at a similar rate to the body creates it, at a steady rate. If the breathing stops …
Olanzapine is commonly used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia. It can also be used in conjunction with other medications (eg, lithium or valproic acid) for bipolar disorder (bipolar disorder with psychosis) or depression. Olanzapine’s effectiveness and side effects can affect your decision as to whether or not to use it. Olanzapine works by slowing down the release of dopamine, …
Panic attacks are usually more severe than normal anxiety attacks. They also come at out of nowhere, while normal anxiety attacks can be associated with a cause or trigger. Although panic attack symptoms are similar to those of an anxiety disorder, it is important to understand that panic attacks are not the same as regular anxiety disorders. While there may …
The Erichson Stages of Development is an important model for understanding human development. As articulated in the mid-twentieth century by Erik Eriksen, this model is intended to provide insight into how people develop and interact with each other in a variety of social environments. It was used extensively during the Second World War by psychiatrists and psychologists who were attempting …
Passive aggressive behavior is the most common form of aggression and it’s used by both adults and children. If you’ve ever seen an individual act in this way, then you may have wondered what it was all about. The following passive aggressive definition will help you better understand what this behavior really is. The passive aggressive definition is very basic. …
A peptic ulcer (PUP) is basically a painful sore in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum). A peptic ulcer can also be a sign of another condition, such as Crohn’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome. PUP is often the most serious complication of gastrointestinal disorder. Some symptoms of a peptic ulcer may include abdominal pain, …
A Pet Scanner can be used for many different reasons, from checking your dog for parasites to checking on your cat for a urinary tract infection. This article will explain what a Pet Scanner is and how it can be used by you or your veterinarian to help treat pets. Positron Emission Tomography is a non-invasive imaging method that uses …
The pineal gland lies deep within the human brain in a structure known as the hippocampus, where the two sides of the cerebral hemisphere join together. It is found in an anatomical groove just below the thalamus; it usually sits in this groove, directly above the cerebrum, which is a part of the midbrain, which co-ordinates several different functions related …