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·July 30, 2021·3 min read

Olfactory Sensitivity Show Postpartum Depression is Different to Major Depression

Women with postpartum depression report normal olfactory sensitivity, while those who are genetically predisposed to major depressive disorder have decreased olfactory sensitivity.

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·November 20, 2017·4 min read

Simple EKG Can Determine Whether Patient Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder

Heart rate variability can indicate whether a person has bipolar disorder or major depression, a new study reports.

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·December 22, 2017·6 min read

Helpful Intestinal Bacteria Counteracts Tendency to Depression

In a new study using rat models, researchers report adding a certain lactic acid bacteria to the diet can help to prevent a type of depression linked to an unhealthy lifestyle.

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·February 7, 2020·4 min read

New biochemical ‘warning sign’ of early-stage depression identified

High levels of anthranilic acid in the blood may be a new biomarker for assessing the risk of developing major depressive disorder.

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·August 1, 2019·3 min read

Brain activity may help predict success of CBT in depression

Only 45% of patients with major depressive disorder find benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). A neuroimaging study reveals those who respond to CBT have greater neural activity in the right striatum and right amygdala pretreatment than those who find little benefit from the treatment. The findings could serve as a biomarker to discover who will respond to CBT.

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·March 2, 2018·4 min read

Networks of Brain Activity Predict Vulnerability to Depression

A new mouse study discovers different networks of brain activity in animals more susceptible to developing depression following a stressful event.

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·November 10, 2016·4 min read

Brain Scans Could Help Predict Response to Psychotherapy for Anxiety and Depression

A new study reveals neuroimaging may prove useful in revealing patients with depression who may respond well to psychotherapy.

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·August 15, 2017·4 min read

Will Ketamine Treat Your Depression? Check Your Activity Monitor

A new study reports depressed people who responded to ketamine found their activity increased during earlier parts of the day. Researchers suggest clock gene machinery may be linked to the type of depression that responds to ketamine treatment.

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·November 3, 2016·3 min read

Pupil Response to Negative Facial Expressions Predicts Depression Relapse Risk

Researchers report pupil dilation in reaction to negative facial expressions could predict a risk for relapse in those with depression.

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·June 5, 2019·4 min read

Individuals who attempt suicide carry an increased genetic liability for depression, regardless of their psychiatric disorder

A genetic liability for major depression increases suicide risk across other psychiatric disorders.

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·September 14, 2018·3 min read

Cold Water Swimming May Ease Depression

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.

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·July 30, 2018·5 min read

Lack of a Single Molecule May Indicate Severe and Treatment Resistant Depression

A new study reports patients with major depressive disorder and treatment resistant depression have decreased levels of acetyl-L-carnitine in their blood. The findings could lead to new blood tests to diagnose the nature and severity of depression.

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major depressive disorder

Olfactory Sensitivity Show Postpartum Depression is Different to Major Depression

Simple EKG Can Determine Whether Patient Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder

Helpful Intestinal Bacteria Counteracts Tendency to Depression

New biochemical ‘warning sign’ of early-stage depression identified

Brain activity may help predict success of CBT in depression

Networks of Brain Activity Predict Vulnerability to Depression

Brain Scans Could Help Predict Response to Psychotherapy for Anxiety and Depression

Will Ketamine Treat Your Depression? Check Your Activity Monitor

Pupil Response to Negative Facial Expressions Predicts Depression Relapse Risk

Individuals who attempt suicide carry an increased genetic liability for depression, regardless of their psychiatric disorder

Cold Water Swimming May Ease Depression

Lack of a Single Molecule May Indicate Severe and Treatment Resistant Depression

Hitching a Ride: mRNA’s Transport System in Brain Cells Revealed

Shaping Young Minds: Neurodevelopment Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders

Ultra-Processed Foods: AI’s New Contribution to Nutrition Science

Aging Myelin: A New Perspective in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

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