Antidepressants for major depressive disorder reduce the aversive response triggered by exposure to the suffering of others. Findings suggest antidepressants may lead to impaired empathy of pain perception. Read More
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Using data from neuroimaging, a machine learning algorithm has identified key functional neural connections that could serve as a biomarker in the diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Read More
Neuroimaging could help find a biomarker in the brain which can help correctly diagnose bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Read More
During periods where personal choices of activities are constrained, natural mood regulation becomes impaired, resulting in an increased risk of depression. Read More
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··4 min readResearchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm which is 94% accurate in predicting which patients with complex mood disorders will respond to medications. Read More
Researchers have identified a link between reduced arginine levels and major depressive disorder. Read More
A new study reports aerobic exercise can have antidepressant effects for patients with major depressive disorder. Read More
Researchers report intermittent theta burst stimulation can help to alleviate the symptoms of major depressive disorder. 49% of patients who received the treatment reported a significant decrease in symptoms, with 32% reporting remission of depression. Read More
Using neuroimaging technology, researchers have identified three different subtypes of depressive disorder, including one that seems to be untreatable by common SSRI antidepressants. Read More
A new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free. Read More
Sleep disturbances may be an outcome of Alzheimer's in those with a genetic predisposition, but not a cause of dementia. Those with genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's tend to have shorter sleep durations and are more likely to be early risers but are less likely to suffer from insomnia. Read More
Deep brain stimulation improves performance on cognitive control tasks and increases theta oscillations in the medial, and lateral prefrontal cortex. Read More