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Chronic opioid users at increased risk of complications after spinal fusion surgery

Patients who have been taking opioid pain relievers for several months before spinal fusion surgery are at increased risk of complications after their surgery, reports a study in the journal Spine, published by Wolters Kluwer.

21 Mar 2018

Older workers' experiences of depression in the contemporary workplace - Research Project

Are you aged 50 years or above, currently working in the UK and have previously experienced depression? If so, we would like to hear from you!

21 Mar 2018

Praising people with autism shows promise for producing more exercise

Simple statements of praise may have a big effect on the amount of exercise young adults with autism complete, according to preliminary research from the UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.

21 Mar 2018

New app may help predict, track manic and depressive episodes in bipolar patients

An app that one day may help predict and monitor manic and depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder is now available in the App Store.

21 Mar 2018

Audiologist urges tinnitus sufferers facing 'revolving door healthcare' to seek support

An audiologist from the UK’s leading tinnitus clinic is urging sufferers to seek support after a study has revealed considerable regional variation in tinnitus service provision across the UK, particularly in the availability of psychological treatments.

21 Mar 2018

Research shows link between chronic fatigue syndrome and lower thyroid hormone levels

New research demonstrates a link between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) symptoms and lower thyroid hormone levels. Published in Frontiers in Endocrinology, the study indicates that CFS, a condition with unknown causes, can be explained by lower thyroid hormones -- but may be distinct from thyroidal disease.

20 Mar 2018

Columbia researchers identify nerve cells that drive fruit fly's escape behavior

Columbia University researchers have identified the nerve cells that initiate a fly's escape response: that complex series of movements in which an animal senses, and quickly maneuvers away from, something harmful such as high heat.

20 Mar 2018

Brain SPECT scans predict treatment outcomes in patients with depression

New research from the Amen Clinics shows that brain SPECT imaging, a study that measures blood flow and activity patterns, identifies who is likely to get better from depression and who is not.

20 Mar 2018

LSD reduces 'sense of self' - research

Dr Albert Hofmann, a Swiss chemist, first found the effects of LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide or “acid” on the psyche. It has been 75 years since his invention. Now new research finds deeper understanding of how this psychedelic chemical alters the perception and affects the brain.

19 Mar 2018

Docs worry there’s ‘nowhere to send’ new and expectant moms with depression

Lawmakers in California will begin debate next month on a bill that would require doctors to screen new moms for mental health problems — once while they’re pregnant and again after they give birth.

19 Mar 2018

Vitamin B12 supplementation could postpone disease progression in Parkinson’s patients

Patients recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease that have low levels of vitamin B12 develop symptoms faster than those with higher levels, suggesting supplementation could postpone the progression of symptoms, new research has found.

From BetterYou Ltd 19 Mar 2018

Online program increases depression treatment rates among adolescent mothers

An online program persuaded teenage mothers across 10 Kentucky counties to seek medical help for depression, highlighting an inexpensive way to increase mental health treatment rates for the vulnerable group, according to a University of Louisville study.

16 Mar 2018

Study questions efficacy, safety of intranasal ketamine for depression

Nasal spray devices have been touted as a promising way to deliver ketamine to patients with treatment-resistant depression, with this application easier to use and less invasive than other clinical delivery methods such as injections.

16 Mar 2018

Study reveals impact of intense, changing work schedules experienced by medical interns

This week, thousands of graduating medical students around the country will find out where they'll head next, to start their residency training. But a new study gives the first objective evidence of the heavy toll that the first year of residency can take on their sleep, physical activity and mood.

15 Mar 2018

OIST scientists model molecular basis of learning in the cerebellum

The process we call learning is in fact a well-orchestrated symphony of thousands of molecular reactions, but the exact interplay between these reactions remains largely unknown.

15 Mar 2018

Salk researchers find that the brain's capacity for storing new memories is dynamic

Those of us who can't resist tourist tchotchkes are big fans of suitcases with an expandable compartment. Now, it turns out the brain's capacity for storing new memories is expandable, too, with limitations.

15 Mar 2018

Study finds common presence of nightmares among U.S. military personnel

A new study shows that a high percentage of military personnel with sleep disturbances met criteria for nightmare disorder, but few of them reported nightmares as a reason for sleep evaluation. Those with nightmare disorder had an increased risk of other sleep and mental health disorders.

15 Mar 2018

School, body-image pressure, and worries affect young girls' mental health

More and more young girls seek help for mental problems. "Generally, girls take things more seriously than boys. This applies to school, friends, and family," says researcher Anders Bakken.

14 Mar 2018

Study highlights divergent molecular mechanisms contributing to depression in men and women

Men and women with major depressive disorder have opposite changes in the expression of the same genes, according to a new postmortem brain study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto, Canada.

14 Mar 2018

Suppressing emotions appears to reduce negative memories

By peering at the brains of study subjects prompted to suppress negative emotions, scientists have gained new insights into how emotional regulation influences negative feelings and memories. The researchers hope the findings will lead to new methods to combat depression.

13 Mar 2018

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Chronic opioid users at increased risk of complications after spinal fusion surgery

Older workers' experiences of depression in the contemporary workplace - Research Project

Praising people with autism shows promise for producing more exercise

New app may help predict, track manic and depressive episodes in bipolar patients

Audiologist urges tinnitus sufferers facing 'revolving door healthcare' to seek support

Research shows link between chronic fatigue syndrome and lower thyroid hormone levels

Columbia researchers identify nerve cells that drive fruit fly's escape behavior

Brain SPECT scans predict treatment outcomes in patients with depression

LSD reduces 'sense of self' - research

Docs worry there’s ‘nowhere to send’ new and expectant moms with depression

Vitamin B12 supplementation could postpone disease progression in Parkinson’s patients

Online program increases depression treatment rates among adolescent mothers

Study questions efficacy, safety of intranasal ketamine for depression

Study reveals impact of intense, changing work schedules experienced by medical interns

OIST scientists model molecular basis of learning in the cerebellum

Salk researchers find that the brain's capacity for storing new memories is dynamic

Study finds common presence of nightmares among U.S. military personnel

School, body-image pressure, and worries affect young girls' mental health

Study highlights divergent molecular mechanisms contributing to depression in men and women

Suppressing emotions appears to reduce negative memories

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