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Studies Examine Genetic Roots in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

/ By / News and Research

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be debilitating for the individual suffering, as well as family and friends. Medications can deliver some relief, but the most effective treatments will be developed as a result of intense research into the makeup of such psychological impairments. Three genome-wide studies have identified an array of genetic variation that could …

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New Magnetic Stimulation Offers Noninvasive Treatment for Major Depression

/ By / Mood Disorders

Rush University Medical Center has opened the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic to offer patients a safe, effective, non-drug treatment for major depression. TMS therapy is the first FDA-approved, non-invasive antidepressant device-based treatment clinically proven for treatment of depression. Science Daily reports that psychiatrists at Rush University Medical Center were among the first to test …

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Pregnant Women More Susceptible to Flu if Depressed

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While the flu season did come earlier this year, it has settled like a black fog throughout the country. For women who are pregnant, the threat of the flu can bring with it increased risks, driving many to receive the flu vaccine. For those pregnant women who are also dealing with depression, the vaccine could …

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Mediterranean Diet May Ward Off Depression

/ By / News and Research

People diet for a number of different reasons; including better health, smaller waistline and improved self-image. For those who follow the Mediterranean diet, they are also likely to improve their overall disposition. Science Daily posted a release that examined the impact this diet has on a person. Those who follow the diet rich in vegetables, …

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Intravenous Ketamine Treatment in Depressed Patients Reduces Suicidal Tendencies

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Treating depression with medication can be a precarious approach. The physician is faced with a dilemma as the patient may be suicidal and needs medication to take rapid affect. At the same time, the patient may be prone to addiction and prescribing something for the depression could lead to other problems. The Science Daily recently …

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Binge Drinking Continues to be Problem Among College Students

/ By / Adolescent Issues

One of the biggest arguments surrounding the area of underage drinking is the legal drinking age. Some argue it should be even higher than 21, while others argue it does nothing to curb underage drinking. Among college students, some will drink no matter the law and others have no desire. According to a State Press …

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Brain Stimulation May Be Effective Treatment for Severe Depression

/ By / Mood Disorders

A new neurosurgical procedure may prove helpful for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Bilateral epidural prefrontal cortical stimulation (EpCS) was found generally safe and provided significant improvement of depressive symptoms in a small group of patients, according to lead researcher Ziad Nahas, M.D. at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

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