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: ...

"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 ...

Clinical proceedings paper details prevalence, impact of disease marked by uncontrollable emotional outbursts TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncontrollable crying and laughing are the ...

If you have pseudobulbar affect (PBA) your doctor might suggest Nuedexta as a treatment option. It’s a prescription drug used to reduce the number of PBA episodes in adults. Nuedexta comes as a ...

Nuedexta (dextromethorphan/quinidine) is a brand-name drug prescribed for pseudobulbar affect (PBA) in adults. Nuedexta comes as an oral capsule that’s typically ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — A combination of dextromethorphan and quinidine (Nuedexta, Avanir Pharmaceuticals) significantly reduced symptoms of pseudobulbar affect (PBA) among patients with dementia ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Imagine what life would be like if you had no control over your emotions. Imagine how uncomfortable life would be if you started sobbing uncontrollably in the middle of the ...

If you’re looking at treatment options for pseudobulbar affect, you may want to learn more about Nuedexta (dextromethorphan hydrobromide/quinidine sulfate). Nuedexta is a prescription drug that’s used ...

Eight years ago, two years after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Cherry Willi ams-Howe ll started laughing. "I was laughing at the ceiling, laughing at the couch, laughing at my husband," ...

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 ...

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 ...