MeSH tree: D02.626
Depression is among the most widespread mental health disorders worldwide, typically characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, a lack of interest in daily activities and dysregulated sleep and/or eating habits. There ...
Finding the right antidepressant treatment can be a frustrating, time-consuming process—one that often requires individuals to endure weeks of ineffective medication before trying something new. Now, a new study offers hope ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Up to 60% of people with Alzheimer's disease experience agitation, a symptom that can be a significant burden for caregivers. Nondrug treatments are recommended as first-line interventions. Citalopram, a selective serotonin ...
Apr 1, 2025
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University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have created a computational tool to accelerate the development of new disease treatments. The tool goes beyond current artificial intelligence (AI) approaches by identifying ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Patients who struggle to take daily HIV pills can benefit from long-acting injectable treatments, a new study by researchers at UCSF has found.
Mar 6, 2025
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New research suggests that antidepressants can accelerate cognitive decline in people with dementia. At the same time, some drugs appear to be less harmful than others, which can help doctors make better treatment decisions, ...
Feb 25, 2025
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Colin Xu, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology and Communication at University of Idaho, has co-authored a new study that challenges popular beliefs about the progression of side effects in patients undergoing ...
Oct 31, 2024
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) was found to be as effective as the antidepressant escitalopram in reducing agoraphobia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder symptoms. The muti-institution ...
Psilocybin, the psychedelic substance found in magic mushrooms, is a promising new treatment for psychiatric disorders, especially depression. The beneficial effects on mood and anxiety of psilocybin are rapid and pronounced ...
Oct 2, 2024
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Researchers have found that SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain function in patients before and ...
Sep 23, 2024
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