Depression
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Study: 90% of patients with remitted MDD feel inadequate, hopeless
Feelings of inadequacy, hopelessness, and depressed mood were the most closely co-occurring and consistent symptoms in patients with remitted...
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Large study identifies psoriasis as an independent risk factor for major depression
Key clinical point:Psoriasis was associated with a significantly increased risk of major depression in a large population-based U.S.
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Tool helps patients, clinicians choose depression meds
The Depression Medication Choice decision aid helps primary care physicians choose appropriate medication together with patients who have moderate...
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CBT improves depression but not self-care in heart failure patients
Cognitive behavior therapy significantly improved major depression but not self-care among patients with heart failure.
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Tactics for suicide intervention at hot spots are effective
The primary approaches used to intervene at suicide hot spots are effective at discouraging suicides, according to a systematic review.
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Paroxetine found neither safe nor effective for adolescent depression
Key clinical point:A reanalysis of original trial data found that paroxetine was neither safe nor effective in the treatment of adolescent major...
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Screen for depression in adolescents, USPSTF recommends
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has issued a grade B recommendation in support of depression screening in adolescents aged 12-18 years...
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Men who stay single after divorce are less depressed
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Antidepressant, anxiolytic use higher among cancer survivors
Key clinical point: Adult cancer survivors are nearly twice as likely to be taking drugs for anxiety or depression, compared with adults who never...
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Cyberbullying greater depression trigger than traditional bullying
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Exercise lightens depression in patients and caregivers alike
Exercise decreases depressive symptoms and improves mental health status in both cancer patients and the people who care for them.