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·August 8, 2018·4 min read

Machine Learning Could Predict Medication Responses in Patients with Complex Mood Disorders

Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm which is 94% accurate in predicting which patients with complex mood disorders will respond to medications.

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·August 6, 2018·3 min read

Male Birds Sing Less to Females on Antidepressants

A new study reports male songbirds sing less to females during courtship if they have been exposed to low levels of SSRI antidepressants.

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·July 25, 2018·3 min read

Depression and Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of VTE

Researchers have identified a link between depression, antidepressant use and an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism.

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·July 12, 2018·4 min read

Machine Learning Helps Predict Treatment Outcomes in Schizophrenia

A machine learning algorithm is able to successfully identify, with 78% accuracy, schizophrenia in patients based on brain scans of the superior temporal cortex. The algorithm is also 82% accurate in predicting whether or not a patient will respond positively to a specific antipsychotic medication.

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·June 30, 2018·5 min read

Amazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe Depression

Ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink made from Amazonian plants, may help relieve symptoms in those with treatment resistant depression, researchers report.

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·June 30, 2018·2 min read

Can Hallucinogens Curb Cocaine Use?

A new study will investigate whether psilocybin can help curb cocaine addiction. Researchers are currently seeking people with a history of cocaine abuse to participate in the study.

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·June 22, 2018·4 min read

Ketamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?

Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.

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·June 14, 2018·4 min read

Treatment Options For Nightmare Disorder in Adults

Researchers propose a variety of therapeutic approaches and medications to help combat adult nightmare disorder.

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·June 12, 2018·4 min read

Ketamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons

A new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.

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·June 9, 2018·4 min read

How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

Typically, many people associate depression with feelings of sadness or despair. However, depression can also affect your cognitive abilities and memory. A new paper reviews the impact depression has on cognitive function and considers therapy options to help improve these often overlooked symptoms of the disorder.

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·April 24, 2018·4 min read

Prolonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD Risk

A new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.