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Glutamate Medications Show Promise for OCD Treatment
Publicado em 09 janeiro 2025
Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs) encompass a range of conditions that significantly affect an individual’s daily functioning. These disorders are characterized by the presence of persistent obsessions (intrusive thoughts, images, or urges) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts). OCRDs include well-known conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as hoarding disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder). [...]
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Brazilian Tree Bark Yields Promising New Treatment for Leishmaniasis
Publicado em 08 janeiro 2025Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected tropical disease with devastating effects on those who contract it, particularly in impoverished regions with limited access to healthcare, clean water, or sanitation. Also known as kala-azar, this disease is caused by a protozoan parasite of the Leishmania genus, and it is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected sandfly. The symptoms include prolonged fever, significant weight loss, muscle weakness, and the enlargement of internal organs [...]ver notícia