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First Patients Implanted In Study Evaluating Deep Brain Stimulation For Depression
St. Jude Medical, Inc. has
announced the first patient
implants in a clinical study
that is investigating
whether deep brain
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Hunger Hormone Increases During Stress, May Have Antidepressant Effect
New research may explain why
some people who are stressed
or depressed overeat. While
levels of the so-called
"hunger hormone" ghrelin are
... > full story
Serotonin Link To Impulsivity, Decision-making, Confirmed
New research suggests that
the neurotransmitter
serotonin, which acts as a
chemical messenger between
nerve cells, plays a
... > full story
Burning Incense Is Psychoactive: New Class Of Antidepressants Might Be Right Under Our Noses
Burning frankincense (resin
from the Boswellia plant)
activates poorly understood
ion channels in the brain to
alleviate anxiety or
... > full story
- First Patients Implanted In Study Evaluating Deep Brain Stimulation For Depression
- Hunger Hormone Increases During Stress, May Have Antidepressant Effect
- Serotonin Link To Impulsivity, Decision-making, Confirmed
- Burning Incense Is Psychoactive: New Class Of Antidepressants Might Be Right Under Our Noses
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Serious School Failure Is Depressing For Girls, But Not Boys
July 23, 2008 — Adolescent girls who had a serious school failure by the 12th grade -- being expelled, suspended or dropping out -- were significantly more likely to have suffered a serious bout of depression at the ... > full story -
Viagra Works For Antidepressant-related Sexual Dysfunction In Women, Study Suggests
July 23, 2008 — Women with sexual dysfunction caused by the use of antidepressants experienced a reduction in adverse sexual effects with use of sildenafil, commonly known as the erectile dysfunction medication ... > full story -
Testing Multiple Medication Treatment of Depression
July 22, 2008 — Hoping to answer a question raised by the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression study, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have designed the Combining Medication to Enhance ... > full story -
Promising Results In Deep Brain Stimulation For Patients With Treatment-resistant Depression
July 21, 2008 — New data from a study of patients with treatment-resistant depression who underwent deep brain stimulation in the subcallosal cingulate region of the brain shows that this intervention is generally ... > full story -
New Study Replicates Association Between Genetic Variation And Antidepressant Treatment Response
July 17, 2008 — Pharmacogenetics, the study of genetic variation that influences an individual's response to drugs, is an important and growing focus in all of medical research, including ... > full story -
Gene Variations In Diverse Patient Populations Determine Who Responds Best To An Antidepressant
July 17, 2008 — A new study shows that variations in the serotonin transporter gene could explain why some people with depression respond better than others to treatment with citalopram, an antidepressant ... > full story -
Culture And Depression
July 15, 2008 — A new study from the Center for Addiction and Mental Health examines the widely held expectation that East-Asian people emphasize physical symptoms of depression, and offers clinicians valuable ... > full story -
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Scientists Learn How Food Affects The Brain: Omega 3 Especially Important
July 11, 2008 — In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain, and ward off mental disorders. Changes in diet are a viable strategy ... > full story -
Ending Moderate Drinking Tied To Depression
July 9, 2008 — Scientific evidence has long suggested that moderate drinking offers some protection against heart disease, certain types of stroke and some forms of cancer. But new research shows that stopping ... > full story -
Pregnancy Alone Is Not Associated With Increased Risk For Mental Disorders
July 9, 2008 — Pregnancy alone does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of the most prevalent mental disorders, according to a new article. However, post-partum women may have a higher risk of major ... > full story
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