Managing ADHD and Narcolepsy with Methylphenidate

Structural model of Methylphenidate
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant widely used to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. By increasing the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain, this medication helps improve focus, reduce impulsivity, and combat excessive daytime sleepiness. This article provides a comprehensive guide to methylphenidate, covering its uses, dosage forms, side effects, and precautions to help patients make informed decisions about their treatment. What Is Methylphenidate? Methylphenidate belongs to a class of medications known as CNS stimulants. It alters the levels of certain natural chemicals in the brain, which can enhance attention, reduce hyperactivity, and improve wakefulness.…

Saving Lives with Emergency Medicine

Photo of hurricane aftermath
Emergency preparedness has taken a different face and on a different phase since a number of devastating natural calamities struck nations worldwide. It did not seem to matter that one is considered a “superpower” such as America when it was overwhelmed at a time when they have sent missions in space and spent millions in health care with multi-defense systems breaking in the occurrence of that one natural disaster. The importance of preparing ourselves for disasters is universal. Because of that, imperative even more to have the right emergency medicine and equip with emergency skills that can start with a simple first-aid kit close by.…