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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.

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·August 4, 2015·4 min read

Identifying the Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

According to a new study, pregnant women who take SSRI antidepressants have lower risks of certain pregnancy complications. However, there is an increased risk of neonatal problems associated with mothers who take the medications.

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·July 3, 2015·4 min read

REM Sleep Converts Waking Experiences into Lasting Memories in Developing Brain

A new study reports on the importance of REM sleep for the developing brain and questions the increasing use of REM disrupting medications in children.

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·October 20, 2014·4 min read

Rapid Agent Restores Pleasure Seeking Ahead of Other Antidepressant Action

Treatment resistant bipolar disorder patients experienced a reversal of a key symptom 40 minutes after a single infusion of ketamine, a new study reports.

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·September 25, 2014·3 min read

Escitalopram Alters Functional Brain Architecture in a Matter of Hours

Researchers report a single dose of a widely prescribed antidepressant causes quantifiable changes in the brain within a matter of hours.

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·August 26, 2014·4 min read

Study Calls into Question Link Between Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure and Autism Risk

A new study reports autism risks appear to be attributed to maternal depression during pregnancy, and not antidepressant medications as previously believed.

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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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·December 9, 2013·4 min read

A Personal Antidepressant for Every Genome

Researchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants.

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·September 26, 2013·3 min read

Lithium in the Brain

According to new research, higher accumulation of Lithium occurs in the brain's white matter.

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·September 13, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Pinpoint Molecular Path that Makes Antidepressants Act Quicker in Mouse Model

Researchers identify a molecular pathway which accelerates the time taken for antidepressants to work in mouse models.

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·July 18, 2013·5 min read

Biochemical Mapping Helps Explain Who Will Respond to Antidepressants

Researchers suggest serotonin metabolism in the pineal gland could play a role in the underlying cause of depression. The findings were based on biochemical changes which were seen to be in association with improvements in depression.