Module 55 - The Biomedical Therapies Flashcards
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Biomedical Therapies:
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therapies designed to alter brain function by chemical (pharmacological) or medical procedures including brain stimulation and surgery.
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Main Biomedical Therapies
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1) Drug Therapies
2) Brain Stimulation
3) Psychosurgery
3
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Drug Therapy
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Long history, dating back to ancient times.
4
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Evaluating Drugs
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Like psychotherapy, requires testing with adequate controls
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Anti-Psychotics
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Blocks number of neurotransmitters including dopamine
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Side effects:
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Disruption of movement pathways (also rely on dopamine)
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Glutamate:
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Newer therapies targeting glutamate receptors
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Other Things
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