Depression
From the Journals
Is the FDA serotonin syndrome warning unnecessary?
“This retrospective epidemiologic study ... has consequential relevance in clinical practice for the management of severe infections among older...
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IV ketamine a promising option for resistant depression in older adults
Nearly 50% of participants responded to ketamine and 25% achieved complete remission from TRD.
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Treatment-resistant depression ups risk for comorbidities, death
Patients with TRD had a 23% higher risk of dying during the time they were observed, compared with their matched counterparts with non-TRD...
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Vegetarians suffer more depression than meat eaters
The high incidence of depression among vegetarians is not caused by nutrition.
Conference Coverage
Depression: Think outside of the box for diagnosis, treatment
Patients typically don’t fit into “convenient (DSM-5) buckets.” Consider likely comorbidities.
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Greater handgrip strength tied to lower risk for depression
Being physically strong may serve as a preventive factor for depression in older adults, but this is limited to specific maximum thresholds.
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Behavioral treatment tied to lower medical, pharmacy costs
Diagnosis of a behavioral health condition is often delayed, and most affected individuals receive little to no treatment.
Commentary
Can a Mediterranean diet ease depression in young men?
New research suggests that young men can change their diet and that doing so helped their depression.
Conference Coverage
‘Striking’ rate of mental health comorbidities in epilepsy
“We hope these results inspire epileptologists and neurologists to both recognize and screen ... adolescent patients.”
Conference Coverage
SSRI tied to improved cognition in comorbid depression, dementia
Evidence suggests the drug’s receptor targets “have the potential to modulate neurotransmitter systems that are essential for regulation of...
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Mood stabilizers, particularly lithium, potential lifesavers in bipolar disorder
The study found that mood stabilizers “may improve not only psychosocial outcomes but also the physical health of patients” with bipolar disorder...