Antibodies: The body’s own antidepressants
When autoantibodies are able to enter the bran and act on NMDA receptors, people experience relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. ... Read More...
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Antidepressant harms baby neurons in lab-grown ‘mini-brains’
Using a mini-brain model, researchers report the popular SSRI antidepressant Paroxetine can induce brain cell developmental abnormalities that could lead to adverse effects in children.... Read More...
Decision time predicts the risk of depression relapse
Findings reveal it is possible to predict the risk of a person with MDD lapsing back into depression after stopping antidepressants. Those who relapse take longer to decide how much effort to invest for a reward.... Read More...
Neural signature identifies people likely to respond to antidepressant medication
A new machine-learning algorithm that analyzes EEG data can identify reliable and robust neural signatures associated with antidepressant treatment response. ... Read More...
Treatment for depression must also restore proper functioning of the blood-brain barrier
In order to treat those with treatment-resistant depression, researchers suggest the integrity of the blood-brain barrier be restored.... Read More...
Are some antidepressants less risky for pregnant women?
Alteration of placental serotonin levels due to maternal depression or antidepressant use may be associated with the disruption of placental estrogen production. ... Read More...
Inflammation predicts response to anti-depression medication
Younger people with bipolar disorder responded better to the antidepressant Latuda when they had increased inflammation biomarkers in their blood. Findings suggest C-reactive protein could be a predictive biomarker to identify which patients will respond to the antidepressant.... Read More...
The effect of taking antidepressants during pregnancy
Exposure to antidepressants during the first few weeks of pregnancy has long term implications for sensory processing in the offspring.... Read More...
Turning to turkey’s tryptophan to boost mood? Not so fast
Research examines the myths and science behind how the amino acid tryptophan, associated with turkey, affects mood.... Read More...
Could psychedelic drugs be a new treatment option for people with depression?
Study discussed the benefits of using psychedelics as an antidepressant option for those with depression.... Read More...
Side effects mild and brief with single antidepressant dose of intravenous ketamine
The side effects of administering ketamine to treat major depressive disorder are mild and persist for no longer than four hours, researchers report. Most of the side effects peaked within an hour of treatment, and many patients reported the effects as being significantly reduced two hours post ketamine administration.... Read More...
Saffron effectively complements antidepressant medications
Patients reported a greater reduction of depressive symptoms when taking saffron extract in addition to antidepressants.... Read More...