Exposure to Pollution May Up Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
Higher rates of bipolar disorder, major depression linked to poor air quality in US, Denmark cohorts.
Depressive Disorders
Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Major Depressive Disorder in Primary Care
Both pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions are available for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder in primary care.
Repetitive TMS Effective for Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety
In those with comorbid major depressive and anxiety disorders, 23.3% met criteria for remission.
Anti-Inflammatory Add-On May Be Beneficial for Depression
Anti-inflammatory add-on treatment is beneficial for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) or depressive symptoms.
Detecting and Managing Serotonin Syndrome
When combined with other serotonergic agents, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can lead to a potentially fatal condition called serotonin syndrome, the incidence of which is likely underestimated.
Depressive Symptoms May Increase Risk for Death in HIV+ Veterans
Among US veterans with HIV infection, depressive symptoms are associated with a significantly increased risk for mortality.
Nonsurgical Brain Stimulation Beneficial in Major Depressive Episodes
Ten of 18 reviewed treatment strategies linked to higher response vs sham therapy.
Investigational Agent for Major Depressive Disorder Gets FDA’s Breakthrough Designation
The designation is given to potentially expedite development and review timelines for promising therapies.
Background, Lifestyle Characteristics Associated With Timing of Perinatal Depression Onset
Researchers analyzed pregnant women in the BASIC cohort to determine whether certain lifestyle and background characteristics are linked to an increased risk of developing depression at a specific stage of the perinatal period.
Hospitalization for MDD Costly, Associated With High Readmission Rates
Major depressive disorder-related hospitalizations cost an average of $6700 per stay; rehospitalization within 30 days of discharge is common.
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