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New Study Demonstrates Cost Effectiveness Of NeuroStar TMS Therapy(R) In The Treatment Of Depression

Posted by poster on January 26th, 2009 under Uncategorized Tags: , ,  •  Comments Off

Neuronetics, Inc. announced
that a new health economic study evaluating the cost effectiveness of its
NeuroStar TMS Therapy system in the treatment of depression was presented
at the U.S. Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress in San Diego last week.
This study is

Adheris Study Finds Antidepressant Discontinuation Most Likely At The Start Of Therapy Among Newly Treated And Previously Lapsed Patients

Posted by poster on December 25th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , , ,  •  Comments Off

Adheris, Inc., a leader in patient adherence and education programs, announced today the results of a new study that examined adherence rates among patients on SSRI/SNRI antidepressant therapy.
Study results showed that patients new to antidepressant treatment

Antidepressant Medications May Have Alternate Use

Posted by poster on December 17th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,  •  Comments Off

A new study published in the August 15th issue of Biological
Psychiatry finds that hippocampal neurogenesis (neuron birth
in the hippocampus part of the brain) might be used by the
monoaminergic antidepressants (related to the secretion of monoamine
neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin) to counteract the
effects of stress, whereas similar effects could

De-Medicalising Misery Conference, University Of East Londond And University College London, 16 December, 2008

Posted by poster on December 10th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: ,  •  Comments Off

How did the medical profession and pharmaceutical industry persuade us that antidepressants worked? Does cognitive behavioural therapy really offer a cure for unhappiness? Can the psy-professions escape their legacy of racism? generic levitra online buy These and other questions will be addressed at De-Medicalising Misery, a conference organised by the University

Study: Teen Suicide Spike Was No Fluke

Posted by poster on November 29th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , , ,  •  Comments Off

A troubling study in the September 3rd Journal of the American Medical Association raises new concerns about kids committing suicide in this country. After a one year spike in the number of suicides, doctors were hoping to see more normal numbers in the latest study, but they didn’t. Buy cialis pills The number of kids […]

NIMH Funded Study Demonstrates That 3 Treatments Work For Childhood And Adolescent Anxiety Disorders

Posted by poster on November 27th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , ,  •  Comments Off

A study presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) 55th Annual Meeting in Chicago demonstrates three treatments are effective in treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. According to the study, supported by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), treatment that combines cognitive behavioral

Higher Levels Of Depression Experienced By ENT/Sleep Apnea Patients

Posted by poster on November 24th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , ,  •  Comments Off

Patients who experience a range of ear, nose, and throat-related health problems exhibited a greater prevalence of depression than is observed in the general population, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head

New Data Presented For SEROQUEL XRTM In Major Depressive Disorder And Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Posted by poster on November 23rd, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,  •  Comments Off

Two studies presented today at the 8th International Forum on Mood and Anxiety Disorders (IFMAD) in Vienna demonstrated that once-daily SEROQUEL XRTM (quetiapine fumarate extended release tablets) provided significant symptom relief for elderly patients (>65 years of age) with major depressive disorder (MDD)

FDA Clears NeuroStar(R) TMS Therapy For The Treatment Of Depression

Posted by poster on November 19th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , ,  •  Comments Off

Neuronetics, Inc., a
privately-held medical device company and a leader in the field of
neuromodulation, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has cleared its NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)
Therapy system for the treatment of depression. NeuroStar TMS Therapy(R) is
specifically

An Animal Model Of Behavioral Intervention For Depression

Posted by poster on November 19th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , , , ,  •  Comments Off

A new animal model has provided insight into the cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with behavioral therapy for depression. The study, published by Cell Press in the October 9th issue of Neuron, may provide a good model system for testing cellular and molecular

Suicide Prevention And Antidepressants

Posted by poster on November 13th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , , ,  •  Comments Off

Antidepressants are the cornerstone of treatment of depressive disorders in health care. Buy generic cipro Their efficacy in treating depression is undisputable, although it leaves room for improvement. However, recent reports also suggest that

Variations In Antidepressant Prescribing Suggest Disparities In Provision Of Care

Posted by poster on September 7th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , ,  •  Comments Off

GPs prescribe lower volumes of antidepressants in areas with more Black or South Asian people, suggesting possible disparities in the provision of care.
The study, published in the September issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, also reveals that higher volumes of antidepressants are prescribed by general practices in economically deprived areas, and by practices

Antidepressants Most Common Medication For Australian Women

Posted by poster on July 27th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: , ,  •  Comments Off

A new study has revealed the most commonly prescribed medication for Australian women is antidepressants.
The study, by researchers from Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH).
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and Medicare data were linked to survey data to examine claims and costs of medications and other health care resources.
University of Newcastle study co-director and lead author […]

Non-Invasive Treatment For Depression - Rush University Medical Center Psychiatrist Led Clinical Trials Of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Posted by poster on March 11th, 2008 under Uncategorized Tags: ,  •  Comments Off

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now an entirely new treatment option for patients suffering from depression.
Buy zithromax pills Dr. Phil Janicak, a professor of psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center, was the principal investigator for the clinical trials of TMS, which