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Brain structure predicts treatment response to antidepressant and placebo medications, finds study
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Brain structure predicts treatment response to antidepressant and placebo medications, finds study

by King’s College London Neuroanatomical patterns across the dimensions. False discovery rate- (FDR-) corrected voxel-wise comparison of gray-matter volume differences in Dimension 1 (top row) and Dimension 2 (bottom row) versus controls are presented in transverse, sagittal, and coronal sections. Color bar indicates strength of group differences (MIDAS statistic) between MDD and healthy control participants. Credit:...

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Saffron effectively complements antidepressant medications

by Murdoch University New research has shown that saffron may assist adults with depression when it is taken in conjunction with pharmaceutical antidepressants. Murdoch University researchers Dr. Adrian Lopresti and Professor Peter Drummond, and UWA researcher Professor Sean Hood found greater reductions in depressive symptoms when adults with persistent depression, and currently taking a pharmaceutical antidepressant, complement their depression medication...

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Antidepressants and Weight Changes

By Samuel Mckenzie, BScReviewed by Dr. Mary Cooke, Ph.D. Antidepressants can be an effective treatment option for severe depression. Unfortunately, they can cause various side effects including weight gain. These side effects must be considered by medical professionals before prescribing antidepressants. How is Depression Treated? Treatment for depression usually comes in one of three forms:...