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Hearing loss tied to depression in study
(HealthDay)—Hearing loss is associated with depression among American adults, especially women and those younger than age 70, according to new research.
Mar 7, 2014
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Severe Depression
Psychology & Psychiatry
Men, elderly, minorities not getting treated for depression
A leading cause of disability, depression rates are increasing in the U.S. and under-treatment is widespread, especially among certain groups including men, the poor, the elderly and ethnic minorities, finds a new study in ...
Feb 7, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Primary care practitioners hesitate to prescribe antidepressants for depressed teens
Pediatric primary care practitioners (PCPs) are reluctant to prescribe antidepressant medications to adolescent patients—even those with severe depression, reports a study in the January Journal of Developmental & Behavioral ...
Jan 10, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental health 'eye test' breakthrough wins top entrepreneurial award
An eye movement test to assist diagnosis of major adult psychiatric disorders has taken a step closer to being commercialised after winning a prestigious national contest recognising Scotland's entrepreneurial innovations.
Sep 26, 2013
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Health
Diet is associated with the risk of depression
A healthy diet may reduce the risk of severe depression, according to a prospective follow-up study of more than 2,000 men conducted at the University of Eastern Finland. In addition, weight loss in the context of a lifestyle ...
Sep 16, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression may be worse when accompanied by anger, irritability
(HealthDay)—Irritability and anger in people with major depression are associated with greater severity of depression and other problems, a long-term study suggests.
Sep 11, 2013
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Health
Researchers find what's missing in teen health programs
Adding a mental health component to school-based lifestyle programs for teens could be key to lowering obesity, improving grades, alleviating severe depression and reducing substance use, a new study suggests.
Sep 10, 2013
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Brain inflammation linked to more severe Parkinson's symptoms
Reversing inflammation in the fluid surrounding the brain's cortex may provide a solution to the complex riddle of Parkinson's, according to researchers who have found a link between pro-inflammatory biomarkers and the severity ...
Aug 28, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain scans reveal differences in depression and bipolar disorder, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Brain scans measuring blood flow can help diagnose bipolar disorder at an early stage and distinguish the condition from depression, according to a study conducted by a University of Pittsburgh research ...
Aug 22, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New treatment hope for menopausal depression
A trial involving middle-aged Australian women is investigating the use of a hormone treatment for symptoms of menopausal depression.
Aug 19, 2013
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