Aspect Medical Systems Announces Progress of BRITE Major Depression

Aspect Medical Systems Announces Progress of BRITE Major Depression

Forbes - Aspect Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPM) today is providing a scheduled update on the status of the BRITE (Biomarkers for Rapid Identification of Treatment Effectiveness) major depression trial. Patient enrollment for the study is running on
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State news of national interest
Charleston Gazette - ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- A new state law requires health insurance companies to cover 30 inpatient and 20 outpatient days of treatment for mental illness. Companies must fully cover "biologically based mental illnesses'' including major depression
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Cookie Conundrum in the Doctor-Patient Drama
Boston Online - My intake evaluation read, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, rule out major depression, but the language of diagnosis who carry on the psychoanalytic tradition of the 50-minute hour know that respecting the subtle boundaries of treatment
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CNS Diseases News

CNS Diseases News

Genetic Engineering News - for Developing Stem Cell Therapies for the CNS? Dec 22 2006, 11:10 AM EST Potential Alzheimer's Disease Treatment and Development Alliance Dec 12 2006, 6:00 AM EST Aspect Medical Systems Announces Progress of BRITE Major Depression
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Pass this into law
Star-Gazette - If a person is diagnosed with a heart ailment rooted in a physical imperfection in that organ, treatment is generally of coverage large employers must provide to adults and at-risk children -- including health issues such as major depression and
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Diet and Genes
MSNBC - in the first place. Last month researchers at Duke University discovered that some people have a variant gene which reduces the production of serotonin by 80 percent—making them both susceptible to major depression and resistant to treatment with
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Postpartum Depression
HealthCentral.com - In addition to the usual symptoms of major depression, women suffering from postpartum depression feel that they are unable to on HealthCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any
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Diet and Genes

Diet and Genes

MSNBC - in the first place. Last month researchers at Duke University discovered that some people have a variant gene which reduces the production of serotonin by 80 percent—making them both susceptible to major depression and resistant to treatment with
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Help for mentally ill

Help for mentally ill

Denver Post - Treatment of people with serious mental illness such as schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder is complex and too often marked by relapses and expensive hospitalizations. Now, however, Arapahoe/ Douglas Mental Health Network (ADMHN) is
Source: www.denverpost.com

Psychological Troubles on the Rise
Inside Higher Ed - said he plans to ask counseling center directors whether they believe administrators should be involved in the treatment If a student is suffering from schizophrenia, major depression, or addiction, the student should be referred to an outside
Source: www.insidehighered.com

Doctor: Mom who killed kids was insane
Chicago Tribune - Matthew Markos, director of Cook County Forensic Clinical Services, said Tonya Vasilev had major depression with psychotic Last year Vasilev was found unfit to stand trial and ordered to undergo a year of inpatient treatment at Elgin Mental
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Israeli scientists probe deeper to lift depression

Israeli scientists probe deeper to lift depression

Washington Post - Some 30 volunteers, most of whom suffer from major depression, are taking part. Psychiatrist Hilik Levkovitz, director of the Shalvata center, said preliminary results at the facility have been encouraging. "Many patients improved with the treatment
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State Watch | Ohio, New York Governors Sign Mental Health Parity Bills
Kaisernetwork.org - Larger employers will be required to provide unlimited treatment for adults with schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, delusional disorders, panic disorder, bulimia and anorexia. Larger
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Postpartum Depression
HealthCentral.com - In addition to the usual symptoms of major depression, women suffering from postpartum depression feel that they are unable to on HealthCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any
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Depression Related News

Depression Related News

KOLD-TV - The three (3) most common types of depression are major depression, dysthymia and bipolar disease: Major depression is they are, whether the individual has had them before, and if so, whether or not they were treated and what treatment was
Source: www.kold.com

Easing Depression Without a Prescription
WOOD - But, even then, it's not a form of treatment in and of itself." Each year millions of Americans are diagnosed with seems to be at least as effective as standard antidepressant medications in reducing symptoms in patients with major depression
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Mentally ill in Travis getting public defender
San Antonio Express News - begin serving Travis County criminal defendants afflicted with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression the cycle of crime by steering seriously ill, indigent defendants to mental health services and treatment
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Medscape News - In addition, the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was greatest (58%) in the subgroup of 19 patients who were diagnosed as still having major depression. In light of these findings, Dr. Heiskanen concluded, "one may suggest that early treatment of
Source: www.medscape.com

2007 Brings Tax Breaks, Wage Increases to New York
1010Wins - The bill requires insurance companies to cover 30 inpatient and 20 outpatient days of treatment for mental illness. Companies must fully cover "biologically based mental illnesses" including major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anorexia
Source: www.1010wins.com

Major depression with psychotic features
HealthCentral.com - Although there are no obvious risk factors, a family history of depression or psychotic illness increase the risk of this condition. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of
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Depression can be beaten but it takes time

Depression can be beaten but it takes time

Reuters - The "real-world" study of 3,671 patients with major depression showed that no one drug or class of drugs works any better, the news is that two-thirds of people can be relieved of their depression if they can hang in there for up to four treatment
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Psychological Troubles on the Rise

Psychological Troubles on the Rise

Inside Higher Ed - said he plans to ask counseling center directors whether they believe administrators should be involved in the treatment If a student is suffering from schizophrenia, major depression, or addiction, the student should be referred to an outside
Source: www.insidehighered.com


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Reasons for Scarsdale man's suicide remain unclear

Reasons for Scarsdale man's suicide remain unclear

The Journal News.com, NY - Dec 29, 2006... a psychiatrist and director of the Anxiety and Phobia Treatment Center at ... there was a gulf between feeling sad and suffering from major depression, an illness ...
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Patient Management Exercise FOR PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Patient Management Exercise FOR PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

Focus (subscription) - Dec 6, 2006... B5. _____ There is no effective pharmacological treatment for OCD. ... The patient complains of multiple episodes of Major Depression with intervals greater than 2 ...
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Battle over drugs hits crescendo
Austin American-Statesman (subscription), TX - Dec 22, 2006... two Texas scholars involved with the development of the treatment plan said ... sought a standard process for treating schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar ...
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Antidepressants Role in Suicidal Attempts/Deaths
PsychCentral.com, MA - Dec 8, 2006A large risk factor for suicidal behavior is major depression. ... be an obvious choice to investigate the association between antidepressant treatment and the ...
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Antidepressants and Psychotherapy: A Clinical Research Review
Focus (subscription) - Dec 6, 2006... Psychol Med. 1995;25:1171�1180.[Medline]. Depression Guideline Panel. Depression in Primary Care: Volume 2. Treatment of Major Depression. ...
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The storm of a bipolar child

The storm of a bipolar child

Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - Treatment is sub-optimal for these kids," she said. More than one medicine usually is needed to tackle the complex range Many of those initially diagnosed with major depression in childhood are subsequently diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Papolos
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Muscatine judge continues OWI appeal

Muscatine judge continues OWI appeal

Cedar Rapids Gazette,  United States - Dec 6, 2006... a permanent disability after the Supreme Court found he suffered from major depression and alcohol ... too severe and doesn't relate to his current treatment needs ...
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NY Requires Health Insurance Coverage for Mental Health Patients
eMaxHealth.com, NC - Dec 23, 2006... coverage for businesses with 50 or more employees must include treatment for schizophrenia/psychotic disorders, major depression, obsessive compulsive disorders ...
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Treating Obesity Vital For Public Health, Physicians Say
Science Daily (press release) - Dec 5, 2006... Dr. Weinstock says physicians agree that treatment should be aggressive and urge ... whose type 2 diabetes was accompanied by minor or major depression had higher ...
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FDA to Consider Neuronetics Device

FDA to Consider Neuronetics Device

MSN MoneyCentral - that could potentially compete with Cyberonics' Vagus Nerve stimulator, the only device on the market to treat major depression. device became the first to receive FDA approval to treat depressed patients who do not respond to drug treatment. Last
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Special Legislative Session Ends, Mostly With Lots of Inaction
New York Times - legislation requiring insurers to cover certain mental health conditions, including major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and eating disorders, and to cover up to 30 days a year of hospitalization and 20 days of outpatient treatment. The
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2007 Brings Tax Breaks, Wage Increases to New York
1010Wins - The bill requires insurance companies to cover 30 inpatient and 20 outpatient days of treatment for mental illness. Companies must fully cover "biologically based mental illnesses" including major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anorexia
Source: www.1010wins.com

Uncovering an Epidemic — Screening for Mental Illness in Teens
New England Journal of Medicine - We know from the National Comorbidity Survey that half of all serious adult psychiatric illnesses — including major depression Even those who receive treatment tend to do so only after a long delay: 6 to 8 years for patients with mood disorders and 9
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Mental health court seen as example for state

Mental health court seen as example for state

Reno Gazette Journal, NV - Dec 10, 2006... diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression or other ... and getting them psychological or drug treatment, life skills ...
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Special Legislative Session Ends, Mostly With Lots of Inaction

Special Legislative Session Ends, Mostly With Lots of Inaction

New York Times - legislation requiring insurers to cover certain mental health conditions, including major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and eating disorders, and to cover up to 30 days a year of hospitalization and 20 days of outpatient treatment. The
Source: www.nytimes.com

Uncovering an Epidemic — Screening for Mental Illness in Teens
New England Journal of Medicine - We know from the National Comorbidity Survey that half of all serious adult psychiatric illnesses — including major depression Even those who receive treatment tend to do so only after a long delay: 6 to 8 years for patients with mood disorders and 9
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Online Press Release
PRWeb - Breakthrough in Healing Extremely Dry, Cracked, Calloused Feet PodiaDerm is emerging as the most important new treatment Major depression results in 50 percent to 100 percent higher costs in medical patients in all facets of medical care, from
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Magnet Therapy
Belief.Net - A randomized clinical trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of major depression. Biol Psychiatry. 2000;47:332–337. 26.   Tergau F, Naumann U, Paulus W, et al. Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic
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Reasons for Scarsdale man's suicide remain unclear

Reasons for Scarsdale man's suicide remain unclear

The Journal News.com, NY - Dec 29, 2006... a psychiatrist and director of the Anxiety and Phobia Treatment Center at ... there was a gulf between feeling sad and suffering from major depression, an illness ...
Source: www.thejournalnews.com

STAR D: The Results Begin to Roll in
Focus (subscription) - Dec 6, 2006... Depression Guideline Panel: Clinical Practice Guideline 5: Depression in Primary Care, vol 2: Treatment of Major Depression. Rockville ...
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Viagra helps treat depression, too
Macleans, Canada - Dec 21, 2006... and decreased quality of life, but most studies evaluating the impact of impotence treatment on depression have only looked at men with major depression. ...
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New insurance requirement for mental health coverage
WSTM-TV, NY - Dec 31, 2006... days of treatment for mental illness. Companies must fully cover "biologically based mental illnesses" including major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder ...
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Psychiatrist says Hoffman Estates murder suspect was insane
WQAD, IL - Dec 13, 2006... to the court that Tonya Vasilev (VA'-sih-lev) suffered from major depression with psychotic ... and was ordered to undergo a year of in-patient treatment at the ...
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Pass this into law

Pass this into law

Star-Gazette - If a person is diagnosed with a heart ailment rooted in a physical imperfection in that organ, treatment is generally of coverage large employers must provide to adults and at-risk children -- including health issues such as major depression and
Source: www.stargazette.com

US Suicide Rates by Age Group, 1970-2002: An Examination of Recent
Medscape News - variables that may influence rates differentially. The relative contributions of depression diagnosis and treatment associated with a higher risk for suicide. [4,5] Other risk factors for suicide include previous diagnosis of major depression
Source: www.medscape.com

Postpartum Depression
HealthCentral.com - In addition to the usual symptoms of major depression, women suffering from postpartum depression feel that they are unable to on HealthCentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any
Source: www.healthcentral.com

New insurance requirement for mental health coverage
WSTM - It requires insurance companies to cover 30 inpatient and 20 outpatient days of treatment for mental illness. Companies must fully cover "biologically based mental illnesses" including major depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, anorexia and
Source: www.wstm.com

Online Press Release
PRWeb - Breakthrough in Healing Extremely Dry, Cracked, Calloused Feet PodiaDerm is emerging as the most important new treatment Major depression results in 50 percent to 100 percent higher costs in medical patients in all facets of medical care, from
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Service combines justice, therapy

Service combines justice, therapy

Houston Chronicle - disorder or major depression. The county's Mental Health Public Defender Office, launching this year with a $500,000 state grant, aims to break the cycle of crime by steering seriously ill, indigent defendants to mental health services and treatment.
Source: www.chron.com

Study warns of anti-depressant problems for cancer patients
Australian Broadcasting Corp. - So it's no surprise that some people develop major depression and need to be treated with antidepressants and psychotherapy. Advanced cancer was cancer that has spread to other places and where the aims of treatment were to help people feel
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Duloxetine Has Less Effect on Male Sexual Function Than Escitalopram
Medscape News - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) May 24 - Among men with major depression, treatment with duloxetine (Cymbalta) is associated with less worsening of sexual function than is escitalopram (Lexapro), investigators reported this week at the American Psychiatric
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Assembly Passes Mental Health Parity Bill

Assembly Passes Mental Health Parity Bill

North Country Gazette, NY - Dec 14, 2006... days of treatment and 20 outpatient days of treatment for all ... including the following: Schizophrenia/psychotic disorders, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder ...
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Lawmakers pass Timothy's Law
Capital News 9, NY - Dec 14, 2006... care providers cover certain mental health illnesses, including major depression, bipolar disorder ... will have to provide 30 inpatient days of treatment as well ...
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Suicidal Ideation and Pharmacotherapy Among STEP-BD Patients

Suicidal Ideation and Pharmacotherapy Among STEP-BD Patients

Focus (subscription) - Dec 6, 2006... mood episodes, periods of recovery, suicidal behaviors, and past treatment responses ... to DSM-IV criteria at entry into STEP-BD: major depression, mania, hypomania ...
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STAR D: The Results Begin to Roll in
Focus (subscription) - Dec 6, 2006... Depression Guideline Panel: Clinical Practice Guideline 5: Depression in Primary Care, vol 2: Treatment of Major Depression. Rockville ...
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FDA to Consider Neuronetics Device

FDA to Consider Neuronetics Device

MSN MoneyCentral - that could potentially compete with Cyberonics' Vagus Nerve stimulator, the only device on the market to treat major depression. device became the first to receive FDA approval to treat depressed patients who do not respond to drug treatment. Last
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Predictors of Bipolar Disorder Risk Among Patients Currently Treated
Medscape News - Randomised controlled trials investigating pharmacological and psychological interventions for treatment-refractory Bipolar mood disorders among Polish psychiatric outpatients treated for major depression. J Affect Disord. 2005;84:141-147.
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Is Karien losing her mind?
Health 24 - urging you to commit suicide.) Major Depressive Disorder with Psychosis: psychosis can be a feature of a severe major depression. The mental health professional will then make a diagnosis and suggest treatment. If it is unclear whether a psychiatric
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FDA Approves AstraZeneca's SEROQUEL(R) For Bipolar Depression
PR Newswire - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SEROQUEL(R) (quetiapine fumarate) for the treatment of patients with Bipolar I disorder is characterized by one or more manic or mixed episodes, often with episodes of major depression, whereas
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Are you SAD? Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Southern Illinoisan - S/he calls the parents who then bring their child in for treatment." Getting professional help involves counseling and peer reviewed journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the authors report that just like major depression, SAD is
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Are you SAD? Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Are you SAD? Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Southern Illinoisan - S/he calls the parents who then bring their child in for treatment." Getting professional help involves counseling and peer reviewed journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the authors report that just like major depression, SAD is
Source: www.southernillinoisan.com

Magnet Therapy
Belief.Net - A randomized clinical trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of major depression. Biol Psychiatry. 2000;47:332–337. 26.   Tergau F, Naumann U, Paulus W, et al. Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic
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Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To
Medical News Today - Providing Access to Collaborative Treatment for Depression). The IMPACT participants were 1,800 adults 60 and older with major depression or dysthymic disorder from 18 primary care clinics, affiliated with eight health-care organizations in the
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Easing Depression Without a Prescription
WOOD - But, even then, it's not a form of treatment in and of itself." Each year millions of Americans are diagnosed with seems to be at least as effective as standard antidepressant medications in reducing symptoms in patients with major depression
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Is Karien losing her mind?

Is Karien losing her mind?

Health 24 - urging you to commit suicide.) Major Depressive Disorder with Psychosis: psychosis can be a feature of a severe major depression. The mental health professional will then make a diagnosis and suggest treatment. If it is unclear whether a psychiatric
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Depression can be beaten but it takes time
Reuters - The "real-world" study of 3,671 patients with major depression showed that no one drug or class of drugs works any better, the news is that two-thirds of people can be relieved of their depression if they can hang in there for up to four treatment
Source: today.reuters.com

Pass this into law
Star-Gazette - If a person is diagnosed with a heart ailment rooted in a physical imperfection in that organ, treatment is generally of coverage large employers must provide to adults and at-risk children -- including health issues such as major depression and
Source: www.stargazette.com

Landmark Govt. Study Examines Depression
First Coast News - The project started out with 3,671 adults diagnosed with major depression. Half of them had a family history of it, and more The rest switched to another antidepressant or continued with Celexa and added a second treatment. This second step
Source: www.firstcoastnews.com

Duloxetine Has Less Effect on Male Sexual Function Than Escitalopram
Medscape News - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) May 24 - Among men with major depression, treatment with duloxetine (Cymbalta) is associated with less worsening of sexual function than is escitalopram (Lexapro), investigators reported this week at the American Psychiatric
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Magnet Therapy

Magnet Therapy

Belief.Net - A randomized clinical trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of major depression. Biol Psychiatry. 2000;47:332–337. 26.   Tergau F, Naumann U, Paulus W, et al. Low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic
Source: www.beliefnet.com

Are you SAD? Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Southern Illinoisan - S/he calls the parents who then bring their child in for treatment." Getting professional help involves counseling and peer reviewed journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the authors report that just like major depression, SAD is
Source: www.southernillinoisan.com


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Diet and Genes

Diet and Genes

MSNBC - in the first place. Last month researchers at Duke University discovered that some people have a variant gene which reduces the production of serotonin by 80 percent—making them both susceptible to major depression and resistant to treatment with
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Genes Can Impact Depression Treatment
KWQC - For this study, which included more than 1,900 people with major depression, researchers examined the effects that polymorphisms (common differences in DNA sequences) of 68 genes had on depression treatment effectiveness and side effects. The
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FDA to Consider Neuronetics Device
MSN MoneyCentral - that could potentially compete with Cyberonics' Vagus Nerve stimulator, the only device on the market to treat major depression. device became the first to receive FDA approval to treat depressed patients who do not respond to drug treatment. Last
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Tests to reveal ASBO babies
Scotsman - My mother had psychiatric treatment eventually.I was excluded from school several times.If this can help a situation like this ,then best wishes to it. Report as unsuitable 93. DT , Northants / 10:10am 28 Sep 2006 People arguing in favour of this are
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NIH Spends Millions to Study Alternative Therapy

NIH Spends Millions to Study Alternative Therapy

NPR News - Patients who received both types of treatment felt 40 percent less pain than those who received only standard treatment John's Wort is another popular herbal supplement, but NCCAM found that it's useless for treating major depression of moderate
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Depression can be beaten but it takes time
Reuters - The "real-world" study of 3,671 patients with major depression showed that no one drug or class of drugs works any better, the news is that two-thirds of people can be relieved of their depression if they can hang in there for up to four treatment
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U.S. military is holding at least four Iranians in Iraq.

U.S. military is holding at least four Iranians in Iraq.

Slate - Its supporters must conclusively show, however, that it is distinct from similar conditions, like major depression. Advocates of Eli Lilly and Co. won FDA approval to market the antidepressant fluoxetine—better-known as Prozac—as a treatment for
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Major depression
HealthCentral.com - While new mothers commonly experience temporary "blues", depression that lasts longer than 2-3 weeks is not normal and requires treatment. Major depression can occur in children and teenagers, and they can also benefit from treatment. (See also
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Medscape News - In addition, the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was greatest (58%) in the subgroup of 19 patients who were diagnosed as still having major depression. In light of these findings, Dr. Heiskanen concluded, "one may suggest that early treatment of
Source: www.medscape.com

Patient's Genes May Guide Antidepressant Use
MedicineNet.com - Some 30 percent to 40 percent of patients fail their first drug treatment for major depression. Experts say that, right now, it's not possible to predict with any degree of accuracy which drug will work best for each patient. Clinicians are pinning
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Decades of disease: Living with HIV and AIDS takes toll on North
North County Times - It took me years and years to get to that point, years of staying healthy and without any major depression," he said. "I'm to public awareness about AIDS, to encourage political leaders to fulfill their promises on AIDS research and treatment, and
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Bipolar Disorder
WTVR-TV - Compared with major depression, it is quite rare, affecting only about 1 percent of the population. The milder, chronic form is Without treatment, symptoms usually become more severe, unpleasant and disruptive, and can lead to suicide in about 20
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Science critics make issue of financial ties

Science critics make issue of financial ties

San Jose Mercury News - Corcept Therapeutics in Menlo Park, a publicly traded company that hopes to turn mifepristone into an approved treatment worked out a theory to explain the underlying cause of what they believed to be a distinct disease, ``psychotic major depression
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Depression (Bipolar Disorder)
KXAN - The three (3) most common types of depression are major depression, dysthymia and bipolar disease: Major depression is manifested they are, whether the individual has had them before, and if so, whether or not they were treated and what treatment was
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Is Karien losing her mind?
Health 24 - urging you to commit suicide.) Major Depressive Disorder with Psychosis: psychosis can be a feature of a severe major depression. The mental health professional will then make a diagnosis and suggest treatment. If it is unclear whether a psychiatric
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New Drugs: How to Decide Which Ones to Prescribe

New Drugs: How to Decide Which Ones to Prescribe

American Family Physician - For example, in choosing an antidepressant for first-line management of major depression, the literature suggests that not download the evidence report on this topic. 4 The report (chapter 3, tables 1 and 2) suggests that the treatment
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