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October 31, 2009

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression: Not so Effective, but FDA Approved

Apparently, the FDA will approve just about anything as an antidepressant. Despite patients indicating that they don't perceive Abilify to work as an antidepressant, the FDA approved it, likely leading to tens of thousands of Americans being able to enjoy a taste of akathisia while getting all the psychological benefits of a placebo. Good work, FDA. The shift of antipsychotics into antidepress

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June 11, 2009

Mortality With Antipsychotic Use in Alzheimer Disease

Filed under: Psychology News — Tags: , , , , — admin @ 7:00 am
Mortality in elderly patients with dementia markedly and progressively increases with extended use of antipsychotics, according to the first long-term controlled study of risk in this population. Earlier evidence of this risk was from short-term trials not exceeding 14 weeks.

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