Lithium Augmentation in Treatment‐Resistant Depression: A Qualitative Review of the Literature
ABSTRACT Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting people of all ages. Both pharmacological and non‐pharmacological therapies are available for its treatment. However, some patients do not respond to first‐line pharmacological interventions, referred to as treatment‐resistant depression (TRD).
Angela Acero‐González +8 more
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Automatic summarization of MEDLINE citations for evidence-based medical treatment: A topic-oriented evaluation [PDF]
As the number of electronic biomedical textual resources increases, it becomes harder for physicians to find useful answers at the point of care. Information retrieval applications provide access to databases; however, little research has been done on ...
Fiszman, Marcelo +3 more
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The Effect of ABCB1 Polymorphisms on the Efficacy of Antidepressants
ABSTRACT This scoping review investigates the association between ABCB1 polymorphisms and antidepressant efficacy in humans. A systematic search identified 630 records, of which 58 met the inclusion criteria, resulting in 42 unique studies (five randomised controlled trials (RCTs), two randomised studies (non‐RCTs), 30 prospective cohort studies, three
Sofie Voss Thorsen +3 more
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Coronary artery disease and depression [PDF]
Coronary artery disease (CAD) as well as depression are both highly prevalent diseases. Both cause a significant decrease in quality of life for the patient and impose a significant economic burden on society.
Langewitz, Wolf +3 more
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Efeitos da fluoxetina sobre a ultraestrutura mitocondrial no ventrículo direito de ratos expostos ao estresse pelo frio [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess fluoxetine effects on mitochondrial structure of the right ventricle in rats exposed to cold stress. METHODS: The experimental study procedures were performed in 250-300g male EPM-Wistar rats.
Abreu, Luiz Carlos de +7 more
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Depression, antidepressant use, and breast cancer incidence: results from the E3N prospective cohort
Aim Depression and antidepressant drugs may both impact breast cancer incidence, potentially in opposite directions. The few epidemiological studies attempting to disentangle their effects have been inconclusive. We aimed to assess within the same prospective cohort the association between depression, antidepressant use, and breast cancer risk, while ...
Romain Colle +7 more
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The Global Landscape of Neuropsychiatric Prescribing Practices of Nurses: A Scoping Review
ABSTRACT Mental healthcare service access in South Africa is currently strained due to, among others, shortages of specialised mental healthcare professionals. The National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs (2023‐2028) recommends enabling nurses to diagnose, prescribe and dispense neuropsychiatric medication for promoting mental health services.
M. Naidoo, C. J. Filmalter, W. Cordier
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Use of antidepressants and the risk of myocardial infarction in middle-aged and older adults: A matched case-control study [PDF]
Purpose: Antidepressants, specifically selective serotonin reuptake-inhibiting antidepressants (SSRIs), decrease platelet activation and aggregation in in vitro experiments and could therefore decrease the risk of myocardial infarction (MI).
Aarts, N. (Nikkie) +7 more
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The Study of Clinical Finding, Complications and Management of 24 Patients with Overused T.C.A.
The extensive use of tricyclic antidepression drugs, the approximation of the therapeutic levels of the drugs to toxic level and the availability of the drugs to depressed patients who have potentially the idea of committing suicide has made these drugs ...
Saeed Fallah +2 more
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Reactive astrocytes release various molecules, which play a role in maintaining central nervous system (CNS) homeostasis. (1) Gliotransmitters, such as glutamate, γ‐aminobutyric acid (GABA), ATP, and D‐serine, are secreted by vesicular exocytosis. In addition, astrocytes can also release ATP and glutamate through (2) P2X7Rs, (3) connexin‐43 (Cx43 ...
Peter Illes +4 more
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