Archive for the 'Depression' Category
Caregivers Of Lung Transplant Patients At Greater Risk Of Depression And PTSD Symptoms
Symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among caregivers of deceased lung transplant patients are four-to-five times more prevalent than in the average population, according to researchers who analyzed the stress levels of caregivers, as well as their perceptions of the transplant recipients’ quality of dying and death. Their findings were presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2008 International Conference in Toronto on Monday, May 19.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsWyeth’s Pristiq, A New Treatment For Major Depressive Disorder
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE: WYE), announced that PRISTIQTM (desvenlafaxine), a new serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) approved to treat adult patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), is now available in U.S. retail pharmacies nationwide. The recommended dose of PRISTIQ is 50 milligrams (mg) once daily. The Company begins full-scale selling and educational efforts regarding PRISTIQ for physicians this week.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsSuicide Prevention Group Delivers Much Needed Message To Pennsylvania’s Elderly
This month, in recognition of National Mental Health Month and Older Pennsylvanians Month, Feeling Blue Suicide Prevention Council (SPC) will offer an important message to senior citizens through a public service announcement.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsLink Between Mothers’ Depression And Young Children’s Injuries Confirmed By Study
Infants and toddlers whose mothers are severely depressed are almost three times more likely to suffer accidental injuries than other children in the same age group, according to a new study. The study’s findings, published in the Advanced Access edition of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, suggest that proper treatment for depression would improve not only the mothers’ health, but the health of young children as well.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsNew Nationwide Report Estimates One In Every 12 Adolescents Experienced Major Depression In The Past Year
About 2.1 million teens aged 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode in the past year, according to a new nationwide report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For almost half of the teens, depression drastically reduced their abilities to deal with aspects of their daily lives, the report said. Overall, 8.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsAntidepressants And Immunity
“Antidepressants may help body fight HIV and cancer” was the headline in The Independent recently. The newspaper article was on research that suggests that antidepressant drugs may help the immune system to fight off serious infection. The newspaper says the drugs could increase the activity of Natural Killer (NK) cells, a part of the immune system that targets cancerous and infected cells and induces “apoptosis” or “cell suicide”.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsNew Research Reveals 32% Of Those With Depression Experience Frequent Thoughts Of Death Or Suicide
Launched recently, Mind Yourself - The Lundbeck Mental Health Barometer report has revealed the most common symptoms amongst those with personal experience of depression are frequent thoughts of death or suicide (32%), low self esteem (29%) and sleep disturbance (28%).Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsMind: Return Of The Great Depression Causing Great Depression
Leading mental health charity Mind publishes a shocking new report that shows that debt is a significant factor in worsening our mental health. As the credit crunch hits and the cost of living soars, this worrying new evidence shows the extent of debt’s impact, with over 50% of respondents going without food and heating. ‘In the red: debt and mental health’ (1) is the first ever report to specifically examine the links between mental distress and debt.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsAntidepressants Do Work In Depression While Evidence For Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Is Poorer Say Experts
British Association of Pharmacology evidence-based guidelines published this month by SAGEA new revision of clinical guidelines to help doctors manage patients with depression has challenged the rationale behind the UK government’s policy of rolling out of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for milder depression.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
No commentsUntreated Depressed People Have Fewer Serotonin & Opioid Receptors, And Variation Is Linked To Symptoms And Treatment Response
Depressed people may have far fewer of the receptors for some of the brain’s “feel good” stress-response chemicals than non-depressed people, new University of Michigan Depression Center research shows.And even among depressed people, the numbers of these receptors can vary greatly. What’s more, the number of receptors a depressed person has appears to be linked with the severity of their symptoms - and the chances that they’ll feel better after taking a medication.Original post by Allergy News From Medical News Today
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