Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Research discovery may lead to development of new therapies for neurological disorders

For several years, the pharmaceutical industry has tried to develop drugs that target a specific neurotransmitter receptor in the brain, the NMDA receptor. This receptor is present on almost every neuron in the human brain and is involved in learning and memory. NMDA receptors also have been implicated in several neurological and psychiatric conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia and depression.

29 May 2013

Alkermes reports positive results from phase 1 study of ALKS 3831 for treatment of schizophrenia

Alkermes plc today presented positive results from a phase 1 study of ALKS 3831, a novel drug candidate for the treatment of schizophrenia, in an oral session at the 53rd Annual New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit Meeting in Hollywood, Fla.

28 May 2013

New study shows childhood bullying increases risk of self-harming in later adolescence

A new study has proven that being bullied during childhood directly increases the likelihood of self- harm in late adolescence.

28 May 2013

Improved targeting of  depression treatment needed  in community settings

Relatively little is known about the prevalence and  correlates of over diagnosis of depression in community settings.

28 May 2013

Survey reveals low level of shared decision making between patients and physicians

A national survey sample of adults who had discussions with their physicians in the preceding two years about common medical tests, medications and procedures often did not reflect a high level of shared decision making, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine.

28 May 2013

New animal model provides insight into early stages of Parkinson's disease

At the present, no cure exists for Parkinson's disease, although symptomatic intervention, including treatment with dopamine agonists, can alleviate patients' motor impairment. Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, after Alzheimer's disease; it is estimated that 100,000 to 300,000 patients are affected by Parkinson's disease in Germany alone.

28 May 2013

NCKU collaborates with Quanta Computer to launch QOCA baby for neonatal care

National Cheng Kung University, southern Taiwan, has collaborated with Quanta Computer to launch a cloud solution expecting to provide neonatal intensive care unit doctors and parents access to a live video stream that they can watch anywhere from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.

27 May 2013

Research: Heart failure accelerates aging process, brings on early andropausal syndrome

Heart failure accelerates the aging process and brings on early andropausal syndrome (AS), according to research presented today at the Heart Failure Congress 2013. AS, also referred to as male 'menopause', was four times more common in men with heart failure.

27 May 2013

Research show potential link between psychological vulnerability and timing of menstrual cycle

Women at a particular stage in their monthly menstrual cycle may be more vulnerable to some of the psychological side-effects associated with stressful experiences, according to a study from UCL.

27 May 2013

National Sleep Awareness month: ACOEM focuses on the impact of sleep disorders in workplace

In recognition of May as National Sleep Awareness month, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine's ongoing awareness campaign to address chronic disease in the workplace is focusing on the impact of sleep disorders on worker health and productivity.

27 May 2013

Supportive spouse can help buffer the effects of father's depression on children

What effect does a father's depression have on his young son or daughter? When fathers report a high level of emotional intimacy in their marriage, their children benefit, said a University of Illinois study.

24 May 2013

Study finds differences in the brains of patients suffering from psychiatric diseases

Studying the networks of connections in the brains of people affected by schizophrenia, bipolar disease or depression has allowed Dr. Peter Williamson, from Western University, to gain a better understanding of the biological basis of these important diseases.

24 May 2013

Mayo experts provide tips to prevent teen suicide

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24. If parents are worried their child may be having suicidal thoughts, it's no time to tiptoe around the question, according to Mayo Clinic experts who have produced two educational videos on suicide prevention for use by media outlets, schools and others.

24 May 2013

New study determines that children with temporal lobe epilepsy likely to have depression

A new study determined that children and adolescents with seizures involving the temporal lobe are likely to have clinically significant behavioral problems and psychiatric illness, especially depression.

24 May 2013

Lund University researchers deactivate mutated huntingtin protein in the brains of mice

Researchers at Lund University have succeeded in preventing very early symptoms of Huntington's disease, depression and anxiety, by deactivating the mutated huntingtin protein in the brains of mice.

23 May 2013

Long-term depression linked with life-threatening chronic disease, earlier death

The first symptoms of major depression may be behavioral, but the common mental illness is based in biology — and not limited to the brain. In recent years some studies have linked major, long-term depression with life-threatening chronic disease and with earlier death, even after lifestyle risk factors have been taken into account.

23 May 2013

Study: Sleep disturbance may contribute to depression risk by impairing emotion regulation

A new study provides neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia, which may have implications for the risk relationship between insomnia and depression.

23 May 2013

Disturbed sleep in adolescents associated with depressed mood, uncertainty about future success

A new study suggests that disturbed sleep in adolescents is associated with more symptoms of depression and greater uncertainly about future success. However, perceived support and acceptance from parents and teachers appears to have a protective effect.

23 May 2013

Systemic inflammation is linked with depression in COPD patients, say researchers

Depression is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been linked with disease severity and impaired quality of life. Now, for the first time, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have linked the systemic inflammation associated with COPD with depression in these patients.

22 May 2013

Obesity directly tied to several cancers

"Obesity is a major risk factor for developing cancer, roughly the equivalent of tobacco use, and both are potentially reversible. Further, obese cancer patients do worse in surgery, with radiation or on chemotherapy - worse by any measure." Karen Basen-Engquist, Ph.D., Director of MD Anderson's new Center for Energy Balance in Cancer Prevention and Survivorship and professor of Behavioral Science.

22 May 2013

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Research discovery may lead to development of new therapies for neurological disorders

Alkermes reports positive results from phase 1 study of ALKS 3831 for treatment of schizophrenia

New study shows childhood bullying increases risk of self-harming in later adolescence

Improved targeting of  depression treatment needed  in community settings

Survey reveals low level of shared decision making between patients and physicians

New animal model provides insight into early stages of Parkinson's disease

NCKU collaborates with Quanta Computer to launch QOCA baby for neonatal care

Research: Heart failure accelerates aging process, brings on early andropausal syndrome

Research show potential link between psychological vulnerability and timing of menstrual cycle

National Sleep Awareness month: ACOEM focuses on the impact of sleep disorders in workplace

Supportive spouse can help buffer the effects of father's depression on children

Study finds differences in the brains of patients suffering from psychiatric diseases

Mayo experts provide tips to prevent teen suicide

New study determines that children with temporal lobe epilepsy likely to have depression

Lund University researchers deactivate mutated huntingtin protein in the brains of mice

Long-term depression linked with life-threatening chronic disease, earlier death

Study: Sleep disturbance may contribute to depression risk by impairing emotion regulation

Disturbed sleep in adolescents associated with depressed mood, uncertainty about future success

Systemic inflammation is linked with depression in COPD patients, say researchers

Obesity directly tied to several cancers

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

Newsletters you may be interested in