Prevalence and correlates of major depressive disorder: a systematic review
Objectives: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most disabling mental illnesses and it has a significant impact on society. This review aims to provide updated scientific evidence about the epidemiology of MDD.
L. Gutiérrez-Rojas+4 more
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Sub-threshold depressive symptoms and brain structure: A magnetic resonance imaging study within the Whitehall II cohort [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Late-life sub-threshold depressive symptoms (i.e. depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder) are associated with impaired physical health and function, and increased risk of major ...
Allan, CL+10 more
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Major depressive disorder: hypothesis, mechanism, prevention and treatment
Worldwide, the incidence of major depressive disorder (MDD) is increasing annually, resulting in greater economic and social burdens. Moreover, the pathological mechanisms of MDD and the mechanisms underlying the effects of pharmacological treatments for
Lulu Cui+9 more
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Exploring Risk Factors for Major Depressive Disorder for Female Patients Aged 18 or Older Living in Ocean County, New Jersey [PDF]
Background: The incidence and prevalence of major depressive disorder has been increasing worldwide, in the United States of America, and on a local level.
Mack, James
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Objective: To examine whether the 1-year prevalence of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and their comorbidity were associated with subsequent all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality during 15 years in ...
Anna C. Phillips+6 more
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Validating a functional near-infrared spectroscopy diagnostic paradigm for Major Depressive Disorder
Reduced haemodynamic response in the frontotemporal cortices of patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) has been demonstrated using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).
S. F. Husain+9 more
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Skin calcium deposits in primary familial brain calcification: A novel potential biomarker
Abstract Objective Primary Familial Brain Calcification (PFBC) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by small vessel calcifications in the basal ganglia. PFBC is caused by pathogenic variants in different genes and its physiopathology is still largely unknown. Skin vascular calcifications have been detected in single PFBC cases, suggesting
Aron Emmi+8 more
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Tobacco smoking as a risk factor for major depressive disorder : a population-based study
Background : Smoking is disproportionately prevalent among people with psychiatric illness. Aims : To investigate smoking as a risk factor for major depressive disorder. Method : A population-based sample of women was studied using case–control and
Berk, Michael+7 more
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The Genetics of the Mood Disorder Spectrum: Genome-wide Association Analyses of More Than 185,000 Cases and 439,000 Controls [PDF]
Background: Mood disorders (including major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder) affect 10% to 20% of the population. They range from brief, mild episodes to severe, incapacitating conditions that markedly impact lives.
Bipolar Disorder Working Group of the Psychiatric Genomics Conso+3 more
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The neuro-anatomical substrates of major depressive disorder (MDD) are still not well understood, despite many neuroimaging studies over the past few decades.
L. Schmaal+91 more
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