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Student responses may shed light on who responds best to transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression

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Student responses may shed light on who responds best to transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression

This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial policies and procedures. The editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the reliability of the content: has been tested in practice peer-reviewed publication reliable source proofreading Alright! Correlation between pupil constriction amplitude and symptom improvement during treatment 30. × close Correlation between pupil … Read more

Postpartum depression may have genetic origins

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Summary: Researchers explore the genetic basis of postpartum depression (PPD). Their results showed that 14% of PPD variation was due to common genetic factors. Research also shows that the genetic makeup of PPD is remarkably consistent with other psychiatric and hormonal conditions. GABAergic neurons, particularly in the hippocampus and hypothalamus, have been identified as key … Read more

Ketamine was no better than placebo in treating depression in unique trial

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Ketamine was no better than placebo in treating depression in unique trial

New research may complicate our understanding of ketamine as a potential treatment for depression. Research shows that people with depression who were given saline or ketamine before anesthesia for surgery had similar improvements in their symptoms afterward. The findings suggest that at least some of the therapeutic benefits seen with ketamine may be due to … Read more

Use of Amitriptyline almost doubled symptom improvement in IBS

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Use of Amitriptyline almost doubled symptom improvement in IBS

GLASGOW, UK Amitriptyline, titrated at low doses, outperformed placebo as a second-line treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) across multiple outcomes in what researchers called a trial Largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) of tricyclic antidepressants in this condition. According to the investigators of the Low-Dose and Titrated Amitriptyline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Second-Line Treatment … Read more

Local psychiatrist offers innovative approach to treatment-resistant depression – BayNet

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Local psychiatrist offers innovative approach to treatment-resistant depression - BayNet

Dr. Venera R. Miller (Image Credit: CIPM LLC) HUNTINGTOWN, Md. – Dr. Venera R. Miller, MD, FAPA, FASAM, is a Dual Board Certified Physician specializing in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Miller is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC and is a Johns Hopkins Medicine Fellow. Dr. Miller is licensed in Maryland, Virginia … Read more

Are you suffering from depression at work?

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Are you suffering from depression at work?

If you’re feeling bored at work, you’re not alone but that doesn’t mean you’re stuck. This is the way to escape. Depression is a common and often hidden challenge that affects millions of people worldwide. Depression in the workplace can be especially dangerous, affecting not only an individual’s mental health but also their productivity, relationships … Read more

Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

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Poor sleep is linked to symptoms of depression, research shows

Comment on this storyComment Add to your saved stories Rescue Short sleepers who regularly sleep five hours or less at night may be at higher risk for depressive symptoms, according to a study published Thursday. Researchers examined the health data of 7,146 individuals, aged 50 and over in the UK, and found that older people … Read more

Ketamine’s effects on depression may depend on hope

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Ketamine's effects on depression may depend on hope

This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial policies and procedures. The editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the reliability of the content: has been tested in practice peer-reviewed publication reliable source proofreading Alright! Credit: CC0 Public domain × close Credit: CC0 Public domain In study after study, the psychoactive … Read more

These 3 body exercises can help you overcome depression and grief during the changing seasons

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These 3 body exercises can help you overcome depression and grief during the changing seasons

ONEAs the days get shorter and temperatures drop, the cozy feeling of fall often evokes comforting rituals: making soup, drinking pumpkin-spiced coffee, and catching up with loved ones. But for millions of people, the changing of the seasons can trigger more complex emotions and darker emotional states. Often called the winter blues, seasonal affective disorder … Read more

‘Baywatch’ fitness routine forces Zac Efron into depression; Now he’s done it again with ‘Iron Claw’

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'Baywatch' fitness routine forces Zac Efron into depression; Now he's done it again with 'Iron Claw'

But the terrible experience with the 2017 action comedy was not in vain as the actor learned from his mistakes. Soon, Zac Efron will shine on the big screen in The Iron Claw, the latest project from A24, the famous production company behind many cinematic masterpieces in recent years. Starring in a biopic about real-life … Read more