Influenza And Parkinson Drug Also Effective In Treating Pathological Gambling
Amantadine, a substance used for treating influenza and Parkinson, could be a new treatment option for pathological gambling according to researchers from Gabriele d'Annunzio University in Chieti, Italy, reporting at the 23rd Meeting of the European Neurological Society (ENS) in Barcelona. About 3,000 experts are gathering to discuss current developments in their field. The initial results seem quite promising although larger studies will be needed for confirmation. Amantadine is a non-specific glutamate blocker. According to pertinent studies, pathological gambling affects 0.2 to 5... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology / Neuroscience Source Type: news
Combined use of electroconvulsive therapy and amantadine in adolescent catatonia precipitated by cyber-bullying - Goetz M, Kitzlerova E, Hrdlicka M, Dhossche D.
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Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - April 28, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
