In this paper, I argue that the problems that occur after discontinuation or reduction of long-term psychiatric drug treatment may be caused by the process of drug withdrawal itself, rather than representing the course of the underlying illness. Adverse effects induced by discontinuation of psychiatric medication include: (1) a somatic discontinuation syndrome that includes psychological sympto...

There are many things that indicate agriculture has changed rapidly in the last ten years. Change occws SO fast that agriculture could overnight become something different from what it is today (Downey, 1986). Of the many changes agriculture experienced in the 1980s, some changes have been detrimental while others have been quite positive. One positive change is the greater opportunity for adul...

Within the last four decades, our view of the mature vertebrate brain has changed significantly. Today it is generally accepted that the adult brain is far from being fixed. A number of factors such as stress, adrenal and gonadal hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors, certain drugs, environmental stimulation, learning, and aging change neuronal structures and functions. The processes that...

Patient length of stay (LOS) is a vital metric for hospital operational efficiency, and shorter LOS tied to better patient outcomes improved financial performance. Models that provide accurate, real-time forecasts can help hospitals effectively manage their resources bed capacity. Forecasting perfect problem modern machine learning methods. In this paper, we conduct descriptive literature revie...