Two studies published this week in the journal Neurology add strength to the association between depression and dementia. One study came from the classic Framingham Heart Study database and the second used the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Both studies used depression symptoms as a proxy for the diagnosis of depression. There are some problems with this approach, but is seen a one val
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July 8, 2010
Depression as a Risk Factor for Dementia
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May 26, 2010
Study Shows Combining L-methylfolate With An Antidepressant At The Start Of Treatment Significantly Improves Depression Symptoms
New data presented at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting suggests a benefit to combining L-methylfolate, a prescription medical food called Deplin®, with an antidepressant at the start of treatment...
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February 23, 2010
During Pregnancy Acupuncture Found To Lessen Depression Symptoms, Stanford Study Shows
Acupuncture appears to be an effective way to reduce depression symptoms during pregnancy, according to a first-of-its-kind study from Stanford University School of Medicine researchers...
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January 7, 2010
Analysis Suggests That Benefit Of Antidepressant Medications Varies With Severity Of Depression Symptoms
An analysis of randomized trials indicates that compared with placebo, the magnitude of benefit of antidepressant medications varies with the severity of depressive symptoms, and may provide little benefit for patients with mild or moderate depression, but appear to provide substantial benefit for patients with very severe depression, according to an article in the January 6 issue of JAMA...
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June 6, 2009
Risk Of Teenage Depression Symptoms Lowered By Family Obligation In Chinese Homes
A new study of Chinese-American youth has found that family obligation, for example caring for siblings or helping elders, plays a positive role in the mental health of Chinese-American adolescents and may prevent symptoms of depression in later teenage years. Published in the Journal of Family Psychology, the study found that 14-year-olds who reported a greater sense of family obligation repo
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