Search Results for 'Treating Depression'

Treating Depression May Boost Vaccine Response

Older patients with untreated major depressive disorder (MDD) may have lower cell-mediated immunity (CMI), which in turn may influence their response to the vaccine for herpes zoster, new research suggests. A randomized cohort study of [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2013 | Comments : 0

Potential target for treating depression identified

SCIENTISTS have found a novel molecular mechanism responsible for the most important symptom of major depression: anhedonia, the loss of the ability to experience pleasure. While the Stanford University School of Medicine study was conduc [...]

Posted On : Jul, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Treating Depression with the Oxytocin, the Love Hormone

When a person hugs or affectionately touches another, the brain chemical oxytocin is released, helping to strengthen social bonds, among other actions. This “hormone of love” might provide hope for those suffering with depress [...]

Posted On : Feb, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Treating Depression: Is there a placebo effect?

Clearly many people here are posting to uphold their long held belief. Beliefs ingrained through years of training by med school founded and funded by Pharma. I am an expert by experience having lost a family member due to poly pharmacy a [...]

Posted On : Feb, 20 2012 | Comments : 0

Treating depression lowers risk

A past suicide attempt is the best predictor of a future attempt, says psychiatrist and director of the Ottawa Psychopharmacology Clinic Dr. David Bakish. In addition, he says, "the risk of suicide is higher in someone who has a fami [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2012 | Comments : 0

Treating depression helps with blood sugar control

In a study of low-income minorities with poorly controlled diabetes, researchers found that antidepressant therapy was associated with improved long-term blood sugar control and reduced blood pressure. Rates of depression in people wi [...]

Posted On : Dec, 19 2009 | Comments : 0

Treating Depression Helps With Blood Sugar Control

Treating depression may help people with diabetes get their blood sugar under control. In a study of low-income minorities with poorly controlled diabetes, researchers found that antidepressant therapy was associated with improved long-term [...]

Posted On : Dec, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

Treating Depression After Surgery Speeds Recovery

A simple telephone intervention improved mood, physical functioning, and overall quality of life in patients who were depressed after heart bypass surgery, researchers reported in a late breaking clinical trial here at the American Heart As [...]

Posted On : Nov, 18 2009 | Comments : 0

New guidelines for treating depression

Today National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) are publishing new guidelines for treating adults with depression. They are recommending talking therapies, in particular cognitive behavioural therapy, over antidepressants. [...]

Posted On : Oct, 29 2009 | Comments : 0

Treating depression can be hit or miss

George Porter, a 47-year-old engineering librarian from La Cañada Flintridge, first became depressed after his father's heart attack nearly seven years ago. The married father of two was overcome with sadness that wouldn't go away an [...]

Posted On : Aug, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Finding and Treating Depression in Teenagers

Re “Depression Tests Urged for Teenagers” (news article, March 30): The article about a government task force’s call for primary care screening and treatment of teenage depression overlooks a valuable partner in addressing [...]