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Mental Retardation (Idiocy) Summary

Description: Subnormal intellectual functioning which originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual is mentally retarded. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline mentally retarded range. Scores below 67 are in the retarded range. (Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1992, Ch55, p28)

Also Known As: Idiocy; Mental Deficiency; Retardation, Mental; Deficiency, Mental; Disability, Intellectual Show All >>

Networked: 5526 relevant articles (75 outcomes, 361 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Mental Retardation

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Clomipramine (Anafranil) : 5 outcomes in 6 results : FDA 9 Generic
  2. Serotonin (5 Hydroxytryptamine) : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 29 results : IBA
  3. Risperidone (Risperdal Consta) : 3 outcomes 13 studies in 42 results : FDA 35 Generic
  4. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics) : 3 outcomes 10 studies in 72 results : IBA
  5. Melatonin : 3 outcomes 4 studies in 23 results : IBA
  6. Methylphenidate (Ritalin) : 3 outcomes 4 studies in 22 results : FDA 25 Generic
  7. Clopenthixol (Zuclopenthixol) : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 5 results : IBA
  8. Iodine : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 90 results : IBA
  9. Valproic Acid (Valproate, Semisodium) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 28 results : FDA 51 Generic
  10. Folic Acid (Vitamin M) : 2 outcomes 3 studies in 26 results : FDA 50 Generic
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Diseases Related to Mental Retardation

  1. Epilepsy (Aura)
  2. Autistic Disorder (Autism)
  3. Schizophrenia (Dementia Praecox)
  4. Seizures (Seizure)
  5. Psychotic Disorders (Schizoaffective Disorder)
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Key Therapies for Mental Retardation

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  1. Conscious Sedation : 2 outcomes 1 study in 6 results
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 1 outcome 3 studies in 33 results
  3. Oral Hygiene (Dental Hygiene) : 1 outcome 3 studies in 20 results
  4. Cochlear Implantation : 1 outcome 1 study in 6 results
  5. Hearing Aids (Hearing Aid) : 1 outcome in 8 results
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