Depression

AHA News: Stroke Survivors Might Need Better Screening for Depression
February 13, 2020


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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2020 (American Heart Association News) -- ...
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Cymbalta (duloxetine)
February 12, 2020





What is Cymbalta (duloxetine) and what is it used for?

Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) antidepress...
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Citalopram (Celexa)
February 12, 2020





What is citalopram (Celexa) and how does it work?

Citalopram is an antidepressant medication that affects neurotransmitters, the chemicals that nerves wit...
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Trazodone (Desyrel)
February 12, 2020





What is trazodone and what is it used for?

Trazodone is an oral antidepressant drug that affects the chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) within the br...
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Wellbutrin (bupropion)
February 12, 2020





What is Wellbutrin (bupropion) and what is it used for?

Bupropion is an antidepressant medication that affects chemicals within the brain that nerves use ...
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Sitting still linked to increased risk of depression in adolescents
February 11, 2020
Too much time sitting still -- sedentary behaviour -- is linked to an increased risk of depressive symptoms in adolescents, finds a new UCL-led study.
study found that an additional 60 minutes of light activity (such as walking or doing chores) daily at age 12 was associated with a 1...
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AI May Help Guide Patients to Most Effective Antidepressant
February 11, 2020



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By Serena Gordon
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2020 (HealthDay News) -- Choosing the right antidepressant for someone who...
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AI, brain scans may alter how doctors treat depression
February 10, 2020
Artificial intelligence may soon play a critical role in choosing which depression therapy is best for patients.
A national trial initiated by UT Southwestern in 2011 to better understand mood disorders has produced what scientists are calling the project's flagship finding: a compute...
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Lexapro (escitalopram)
February 10, 2020





What is Lexapro (escitalopram)? How does it work?

Escitalopram is an oral drug that is used for treating depression and ...
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New online therapy for lingering depression symptoms could fill important gap in care
February 6, 2020
An online version of a pioneering therapy aimed at reducing the lingering symptoms of depression can offer additional benefits for patients receiving care, according to a new U of T Scarborough study.
When added to regular depression care, the online version of Mindfulness-based Cogni...
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