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Thursday, November 13th, 2008Brain cells can adopt a new chemical code in response to cues from the outside world, scientists working with tadpoles at the University of California, San Diego report in the journal Nature this week. The discovery opens the possibility that brain chemistry could be selectively altered by stimulating specific circuits to remedy […]
New Data Presented For SEROQUEL XRTM In Major Depressive Disorder And Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Thursday, November 13th, 2008Two studies presented today at the 8th International Forum on Mood and Anxiety Disorders (IFMAD) in Vienna demonstrated that once-daily SEROQUEL XRTM (quetiapine fumarate extended release tablets) provided significant symptom relief for elderly patients (>65 years of age) with major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
Heart Association Call For Routine Screening Of Heart Patients For Depression Is Premature, Johns Hopkins Expert Says
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008A Johns Hopkins cardiologist well known for his studies on the links between depression and heart attack says there is not nearly enough evidence yet to support a recent call by the American Heart Association (AHA) to begin routine screening of millions of Americans for depression. Roy Ziegelstein, M.D.
Depression Can Hamper Glucose Control In People With Diabetes
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008Depression can cause diabetes patients to suffer from higher glucose levels over time compared to those who are not depressed, finds a study of older veterans with the disease. “Our study shows that depression is a major and important comorbidity in people with type 2 diabetes,” said study co-author Leonard Egede, M.D., from […]
Chronic Pain Might Contribute To Suicidal Thoughts
Wednesday, November 12th, 2008New research suggests that patients with chronic pain are more prone than others are to consider suicide. The increased risk remained even when study authors took the possible influence of mental illness into account. “This is further evidence that we need to be aware of the heightened risk for suicide in those with […]
Babies Who Get Incubator Care After Birth Have Lower Risk Of Depression As Adults, University Of Montreal
Monday, November 10th, 2008Babies who receive incubator care after birth are two to three times less likely to suffer depression as adults according to a new study published in the journal Pyschiatry Research. The surprising discovery was made by scientists from the Université de Montréal and Sainte Justine Hospital Research Center in collaboration with researchers from McGill University, […]
Study Improves Recovery For Mothers With Depression, University Of Liverpool, England
Monday, November 10th, 2008Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries. Although depression is a major health problem world-wide, experts say its impact is greatest in developing countries where 80% of the population live. Often there are no resources available to treat sufferers.
Improving And Refining Light Therapy Seasonal Affective Disorder, From Harvard Mental Health Letter
Monday, November 10th, 2008Bright white light therapy has been used to treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) for more than 20 years. Although it remains a mainstay of treatment, in the past few years researchers have investigated ways to improve and refine light therapy, reports the November 2008 issue of the
In Kidney Disease Patients On Dialysis Behavioral Therapy Helps Overcome Depression
Monday, November 10th, 2008Depression is common among individuals on dialysis for kidney disease, but behavioral therapy can significantly improve their quality of life, according to a paper presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 41st Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Many patients with kidney disease must sit through hemodialysis - the process […]
New Study Demonstrates Cost Effectiveness Of NeuroStar TMS Therapy(R) In The Treatment Of Depression
Friday, November 7th, 2008Neuronetics, Inc. announced that a new health economic study evaluating the cost effectiveness of its NeuroStar TMS Therapy system in the treatment of depression was presented at the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in San Diego […]
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