The PANSS Excited Component (PANSS-EC) is a simple and intuitive scale used to assess agitated patients. How reliable is it compared to other established ratings scales?

Many people choose to include regular detoxification regimens as part of their overall healthcare programs. Others look for cleansing routines following an illness. Home remedies for detoxification are available for people looking for spiritual enhancements as well as those wanting to rid their bodi

A sewer system is a system of pipes that carries household and industrial waste water to a waste water treatment plant. Sewage treatment is important in rural communities because it removes organic pollutants from waste water, thereby preventing pollution and contamination of the nearby environment.

Yoga isn't just beneficial for adults. If you are a parent interested in yoga, you may be surprised to learn how useful yoga can be for children.

In many instances, the growing of mold is considered a bad thing. Mold that grows in homes, air ducts and water pipes can cause illnesses, such as asthma, sinus infections and even emphysema. Mold that grows on surfaces, such as drywall or wood beams, can damage the structure as well as cause illnes

A stuffy nose can interfere with your ability to breathe and get oxygen, distort your voice, and can be uncomfortable. Essential oils are a relatively inexpensive, all-natural way to quickly relieve a stuffy nose; avoiding the use of pharmaceutical nose sprays or decongestants. Essential oil recipes

Characterized by a lacy, red rash that appears on the cheeks, and then spreads to the torso, arms and legs, fifth disease is commonly noted in children between the age of 5 and 15. This is a viral infection that is spread via droplets from the throat of an infected person when sneezing and coughing.

The Motorola Droid X is the flagship telephone of the Droid product line offered by Verizon Wireless. The Droid X comes with Google's Android 2.1 operating system, with an advanced version of Moto Blur layered on top, making it very easy to use intuitively, without special training. New users will f

Neem has many agricultural and medical uses.neem image by fotomagic from Fotolia.comDuke University graduate student Kelli Mineard assessed studies of the neem tree and concluded that it is a promising resource for agriculture and medicine. All the neem tree's parts---bark, wood, leaves,...

Motorcycles are the most dangerous motor vehicles to drive, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.motorcycle image by Goran Bogicevic from Fotolia.comDriving a motorcycle may look like fun, but it's dangerous. Motorcycle accidents in the United States cause more...

Depression is not just sadness but a very serious mental condition. Nearly 20 million adults are diagnosed with depression every year. Symptoms of depression include overwhelming sadness, suicidal thoughts, feelings of worthlessness, extreme fatigue, insomnia and/or too much sleep, loss of appetite

People calculate nutrition information for a variety of reasons: weight loss, weight gain, weight maintenance. It's a simple skill that can be done with a nutrition label and, in some cases, a calculator.

Athlete's foot is a skin condition caused by the presence of fungus, which causes itching, stinging and burning. Left untreated, athlete's foot has the potential to cause skin infections or allergic reactions. In the United Kingdom and Australia, a common treatment for athlete's foot is miconazole,

It is well-known that there are many benefits to daily exercise, such as a faster metabolism, healthier heart and better blood circulation. Exercising also burns excess calories and fat, which helps keep you slender and looking and feeling good. If you already exercise, but are looking to sneak in m

If you suffer from asthma or allergies, your air in your home or office could be the cause of your problems. According to the Environment Protection Agency (EPA), common indoor items like cleaners and paint can result in polluted indoor air. If your think your air is toxic, you can work on cleaning

In Australia, the drug Norspan (brand name for buprenorphine) is a narcotic analgesic commonly prescribed by doctors. Norspan is a transdermal patch that you apply to your skin for a gradual release of pain-relieving medication over several hours. Despite its effectiveness, Norspan is not for everyo

Fossil fuels, which come from decomposition of dead organisms under ground, are finite resources that serve as the primary energy source for much of the world. Fossil fuels have become a controversial due to their environmental effects and concerns about society's overreliance on them, and the quest

Collagen is a protein found in the muscle and connective tissue of animals. Hydrolyzed collagen protein supplements are typically made from the bones and skin of cows, horses or pigs.

Rosewater has become well known for its versatility.red roses with water effect image by MAXFX from Fotolia.comRosewater, also known as "rose hydrosol," is used extensively for its wide range of properties, including flavoring, aromatic, therapeutic and ceremonial. It was also used by...

A heating system warms the interior of a building, a cooling system lowers the temperature of the room by extracting excess inside heat and depositing it outside. Traditional home heating and cooling systems are not cost-effective and deplete natural resources (e.g., fossil fuels). Green heating and