
Depression as Deadly as Smoking, Study Finds
A new study has found that
depression is as much of a
risk factor for mortality as
smoking. The study also
shows that patients with
depression face an overall
... > full story

Gene Knockout May Cheer Up Mice
A gene in the brain that was
not previously linked to
mood disorders could have a
role in biopolar,
depression, and
schizophrenic conditions. ... > full story

Link Found Between Depression, Early Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease
One in five patients with
chronic kidney disease is
depressed, even before
beginning long-term dialysis
therapy or developing
... > full story

Light At Night Linked To Symptoms Of Depression In Mice
Too much light at night can
lead to symptoms of
depression, according to a
new study in mice.
Researchers found that mice
housed in a lighted room 24
... > full story
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Children Who Suffer Physical or Emotional Abuse May Be Faced With Accelerated Cellular Aging as Adults
November 23, 2009 Researchers have determined that children who suffer physical or emotional abuse may be faced with accelerated cellular aging as ... > full story -
Major Schizophrenia Study Finds Striking Similarities Across 37 Countries in 6 Regions
November 16, 2009 An international study of schizophrenia has found striking similarities in symptoms, medication, employment and sexual problems, despite the fact that it covered a diverse range of patients and ... > full story -
Faulty Body Clock May Make Kids Bipolar
November 13, 2009 Malfunctioning circadian clock genes may be responsible for bipolar disorder in children. Researchers found four versions of the regulatory gene RORB that were associated with pediatric bipolar ... > full story -
Pregnant Women Risk Early Delivery From Using Psychiatric Medication
November 9, 2009 Women who used psychiatric medication during pregnancy have triple the odds of delivering ... > full story -
Psychiatric Impact Of Torture Could Be Amplified By Head Injury
November 8, 2009 Depression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences may be exacerbated by the effects of head injuries, according to a new study. The researchers found ... > full story -
New Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic Offers Noninvasive Treatment For Major Depression
November 7, 2009 Rush University Medical Center has opened the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic to offer patients suffering from major depression a safe, effective, non-drug treatment. TMS therapy is ... > full story -
Use Of Cannabinoids Could Help Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Patients
November 4, 2009 Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients, according to a new ... > full story -
Genes And Environment May Interact To Influence Risk For Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
November 3, 2009 Individuals who experience both childhood adversity and traumatic events in adulthood appear more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to only one of these types of ... > full story -
Deep Brain Stimulation Gives Hope For Very Severe Depression
November 3, 2009 Thanks to a new method, there is a reason for hope for patients with very severe depression. Physicians in Germany have treated ten patients with deep brain stimulation. Subsequent to this treatment, ... > full story -
Use Of Antipsychotic Medications By Children And Adolescents Associated With Significant Weight Gain
October 29, 2009 Many pediatric and adolescent patients who received second-generation antipsychotic medications experienced significant weight gain, along with varied adverse effects on cholesterol and triglyceride ... > full story
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