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Utility and limitations of PHQ-9 in a clinic specializing in psychiatric care
Background The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), despite its excellent reliability and validity in primary care, has not been examined for administration to psychiatric patients.
Inoue Takeshi +8 more
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Predicting recovery from episodes of major depression [PDF]
This study examined psychosocial functioning as a predictor of recovery from episodes of unipolar major depression.231 subjects diagnosed with major depressive disorder according to Research Diagnostic Criteria were prospectively followed for up to 20 years as part of the NIMH Collaborative Depression Study.
David A, Solomon +6 more
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BackgroundThe pathogenesis of depression remains not fully understood, and previous studies have suggested that the kynurenine pathway (KP) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of major depressive disorder.ObjectiveTo study the difference in serum
Lao Guohui, Ning Yuping, Zhou Yanling
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Cross-national epidemiology of DSM-IV major depressive episode
Background Major depression is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, yet epidemiologic data are not available for many countries, particularly low- to middle-income countries.
Matschinger Herbert +21 more
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Number of episodes and antidepressant response in major depression [PDF]
Current series of depression suggests that episodes of major depression sensitize a patient to further episodes so that the illness adopts a recurrent course. This suggested pathophysiological process may also lead to increased risk of treatment resistance and a chronic course of illness.
Russell T., Joffe +5 more
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The combined dexamethasone/CRH Test (DEX/CRH test) and prediction of acute treatment response in major depression. [PDF]
In this study the predictive value of the combined dexamethasone/CRH test (DEX/CRH test) for acute antidepressant response was investigated. In 114 depressed inpatients suffering from unipolar or bipolar depression (sample 1) the DEX/CRH test was ...
Daniela Eser +21 more
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Do Suicide Attempts of Mood Disorder Patients Directly Increase the Risk for a Reattempt?
Background: Preceding suicide attempts strongly predict future suicidal acts. However, whether attempting suicide per se increases the risk remains undetermined.
Kari I. Aaltonen +17 more
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A follow-up study of first episode major depressive disorder. Impairment in inhibition and semantic fluency—potential predictors for relapse? [PDF]
The present study investigated the Executive Functions (EF) of inhibition, mental flexibility and phonemic and semantic fluency in a 1-year follow-up assessment of patients diagnosed with first episode Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). In the acute phase,
Schmid, Marit Therese
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Objective: Although several studies performed in depressed patients have shown a deficiency in endorphin activity, plasma studies of ß-Endorphin (ß-EP) in depressive disorders have produced conflicting results so far. The aim of the present study was to
Mustafa Baştürk +5 more
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Patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may have some form of affective disorders that may worsen their symptoms. Lack of screening among IBS patients is one of the reasons for depression unawareness among healthcare providers. The present
Norfilza Mohd Mokhtar +6 more
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