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·February 20, 2019·5 min read

Some Drug Combinations More Effective Than Others For Patients with Schizophrenia

A new study reveals some drug combinations may be more beneficial for those with schizophrenia. Researchers found people with schizophrenia who took antidepressants, in combination with other medications, were less likely to be hospitalized for mental health issues than those who started another antipsychotic.

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·February 18, 2014·3 min read

Study Offers Hope to Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients

A common antidepressant proves effective in easing agitation associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·August 29, 2018·7 min read

Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the Brain

Researchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction.

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·May 21, 2019·5 min read

Study supports effectiveness of new fast-acting antidepressant, esketamine nasal spray

Esketamine combined with antidepressants acts rapidly to help alleviate symptoms in those with treatment-resistant depression.

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·September 5, 2017·4 min read

Longtime Antidepressant Could Slow Parkinson’s Progression

According to researchers, an antidepressant that has been available for more than 50 years could help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. The drug, nortiptyline, has been shown to stop the growth of alpha synuclein.

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·April 11, 2019·3 min read

Ketamine reverses neural changes underlying depression-related behaviors: Mouse study

The formation of prefrontal cortex dendritic spine formation sustains the remission of depressive related symptoms and behaviors following ketamine treatment by restoring lost spines.

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·July 30, 2017·5 min read

Faster Acting Antidepressants May Finally Be Within Reach

Researchers explain how SSRI antidepressants initiate action by targeting a specific type of nerve cells. Findings may lead to the development of faster acting antidepressants.

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·January 5, 2016·4 min read

No Increased Risk For Autism or ADHD With Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure

Study no evidence that prenatal exposure to antidepressants increases the risk for autism or ADHD.

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·May 2, 2019·4 min read

Newly discovered gene mutation reduces fear and anxiety, and increases social interaction

The Ph4-tm gene has been implicated in fear and anxiety. P4h-tm knockout mice showed diminished response to fear and showed more courageous behavior than wild-type mice with a functional P4h-tm gene.

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·December 2, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes Dementia

Researchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.

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·April 26, 2016·4 min read

Nutritional Supplements May Boost Effects of Antidepressants

A new study reports certain nutritional supplements may increase the effectiveness of antidepressants.

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·May 15, 2020·5 min read

Countering the negative effects of a common antidepressant

The SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants.

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