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Understanding Seratonin, 2006.
A review of seratonin and the role it plays in our lives.
1,653 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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Abstract
This paper takes a look at seratonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT), one of the most important neurotransmitters in the human brain. The paper discusses how seratonin plays an important role in the central nervous system and effects mood, sleep, vomiting, sexuality and appetite. This paper explores the biochemical factors that affect serotonin levels and the pharmacological treatment of these disorders.
Outline:
Seratonin Synthesis and Reuptake
Seratonin and Its Role in Depression
Pharmacology
From the Paper
"There is another drug, tianiptine, which is designed to enhance, rather than prohibit presynaptic neuronal reuptake of serotonin, which in turn decreases transmission. This is the opposite of the SSRIs that we discussed earlier. Both of these types of drugs were found to significantly improve clinical depression (Nickel et al, 2003). This study has several implications for the way SSRIs are administered. This research suggests that it is not the initial increase or decrease that is important, but that a process of normalization takes place as a result of the drug therapy. The ultimate goal, it would seem is to achieve a balance without producing an overage or underage. "
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Seasonal Affective Disorder, 2006.
A definition and overview of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), its symptoms and treatments.
1,503 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper begins with a description and definition of the mood disorder known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), explaining that it is a real and serious clinical depression different from the winter blues or winter 'blahs' that many people commonly suffer from during the winter months. The paper examines research on the disorder and discusses its possible causes, the relationship that decreased levels of melatonin and seratonin have regarding the occurrence of SAD, symptoms of SAD and the three main methods for treating the disorder.
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is SAD?
Effect of Melatonin and Serotonin
Symptoms of SAD
Treatments
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The first piece of research work that has really defined SAD, was the paper published in 1984 by Norman Rosenthal, a psychiatrist, which was titled "Seasonal Affective Disorder: A Description of the Syndrome and Preliminary Findings with Light Therapy". In that paper he tried to establish the effectiveness of light in the treatment of SAD. Since then numerous research has been carried out which has determined the use of bright light therapy to treat the disorder."
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Insomnia, 2002.
An overview of insomnia, a common sleep complaint.
1,063 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper provides an insight into the disorder of insomnia, the inability to sleep or the feeling that sleep is not adequate to give the body energy during the day. It discusses the difficuties in diagnosis as there is no proven clinical test and many clinical variations exist among patients and how it is often associated with another underlying condition. It provides details of common treatments and describes how medications to increase seratonin levels have been effective as has cognitive therapy and many complimentary treatments, such as yoga, in treating insomnia.
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"The diagnosis of insomnia is subjective. There are many different forms and severity levels of insomnia. There are differences in how people react to insomnia as well. Some people are unable to function with a mild case of insomnia, while others can function quite normally with a very severe case of insomnia. These individual differences make it difficult to diagnose insomnia. Some people may sleep a full 8 or 9 hours and still feel as if they have not slept at all. People go through many different stages and levels of sleep throughout the night. The deepest stage of sleep is called Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. If a person sleeps, but is unable to experience REM sleep, they will wake up feeling sleep deprived (Kryger, et al. p. 637). There is no truly clinical test to measure insomnia. "
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