In his 1872 book “The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, ” Charles Darwin cautioned his readers that “We must not, however, lay too much stress on the copious shedding of tears by the ...

CA_092018_Feature-2_Image Pseudobulbar affect is a significant national health issue in the United States, with approximately 2 million individuals affected. Pseudobulbar affect is characterized by ...

—Pseudobulbar affect has been associated with depressive symptoms in patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. A pilot study looks at these relationships in more detail. Reviewed ...

August 14, 2009 — Avanir Pharmaceuticals Inc announced positive topline results for a phase 3 trial using lower doses of an investigational drug combining dextromethorphan and quinidine (Zenvia) in ...

In the United States, an estimated 1 million individuals, which is more than the combined number of patients who have been diagnosed MS or ALS, have a PD diagnosis. 12 Worldwide, that number is 10 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA approved combined dextromethorphan hydrobromide and quinidine sulfate for the treatment of pseudobulbar ...

This article is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. In long-term care environments, it’s not uncommon for site staff including nurses, administrators, physical therapists, physicians and ...

“Understanding Pseudobulbar Affect,” the inaugural publication of the new Insights & Implications in Gerontology series from The Gerontological Society of America, addresses an often overlooked or ...

As far back as 1872, British naturalist Charles Darwin observed that people with brain injuries or illnesses were sometimes stricken with uncontrollable, and often inappropriate, outbursts of anger, ...

For five years, Rebecca (not her real name) often erupted in frequent crying spells. But thanks to her medical team’s vigilance and a good dose of serendipity, she’s now tear-free. Rebecca was 54 ...

Two sets of published diagnostic criteria are available to help differentiate PBA from depression. The first set of diagnostic criteria was developed by Poeck in 1969. 3 These 4 criteria include: ...