Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Gene linked to PMDD and other maladies during menstrual cycle

Scientists have identified a gene they say is a strong candidate for involvement in premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and other maladies associated with the natural flux in hormones during the menstrual cycle. In a paper to be published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Rockefeller University researchers detail experiments in mice showing that a common human variant of the gene increases anxiety, dampens curiosity and tweaks the effects of estrogen on the brain, impairing memory.

9 Feb 2010

Study highlights the importance of effective therapy to fight depression

People with depression generate higher absentee and disability costs on the job -- even when they are treated with antidepressants, according to a study published today in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

9 Feb 2010

Finding provides new insight into economic behavior of human beings

Neuroscientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and their colleagues have tied the human aversion to losing money to a specific structure in the brain-the amygdala.

9 Feb 2010

Positive data from Cara Therapeutics' peripherally-restricted kappa opioid agonist Phase II trial

Cara Therapeutics, Inc. today announced positive data in a Phase II proof-of-concept clinical trial of its peripherally-restricted kappa opioid agonist, CR845. The 46 patient Phase II, multi-center, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted at eight hospitals in the United States and evaluated the efficacy and safety of CR845 in women following laparoscopic-assisted hysterectomy.

9 Feb 2010

A novel way to identify color choice in healthy, anxious and depressed individuals

People with anxiety and depression are most likely to use a shade of gray to represent their mental state. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Medical Research Methodology describe the development of a color chart, The Manchester Color Wheel, which can be used to study people's preferred pigment in relation to their state of mind.

9 Feb 2010

Women with low levels of income are susceptible to anxiety and depression after diagnosed with DCIS

A new analysis has found that women with medium or low levels of income are particularly susceptible to anxiety and depression after being diagnosed with the precancerous breast condition, ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

8 Feb 2010

Mutation in alpha tectorin gene causes progressive childhood deafness

Deafness is the most common disorder of the senses. Tragically, it commonly strikes in early childhood, severely damaging an affected child's ability to learn speech and language. In many cases, children gradually lose their hearing to become profoundly deaf over a long period of months to years, but scientists know very little about how this progressive loss happens, making prospects for prevention and cure very slim.

8 Feb 2010

Teens with suicidal thoughts and depressive symptoms can benefit from family therapy

Adolescents with suicidal thoughts and elevated depression had stronger and faster reduction of symptoms when treated with family therapy than with standard treatment in the community.

5 Feb 2010

GlaxoSmithKline announces reduction in the investment into treatments for pain and depression

GlaxoSmithKline today said it had posted a strong performance in a challenging year with a return to sales growth for the first time since 2007.

5 Feb 2010

Study suggests molecules and pathways in mood regulation and circadian rhythms are intertwined

Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered unexpected properties for a precursor to melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep cycles.

5 Feb 2010

Findings reveal racial disparities in pain treatment outcomes

Findings from a retrospective analysis of a three-week treatment program for chronic pain revealed African Americans experienced worse outcomes compared to a matched group of Caucasians.

5 Feb 2010

Study finds high levels of depression among children abused in the first five years of their lives

Although children can be depressed for many reasons, new evidence suggests that there are physiological differences among depressed children based on their experiences of abuse before age 5. Early abuse may be especially damaging due to the very young age at which it occurs.

5 Feb 2010

Alkermes develops proprietary LinkeRx technology platform to create injectable antipsychotics

Alkermes, Inc. today announced that it has developed a novel, proprietary LinkeRx™ technology platform to enable the creation of injectable extended-release versions of antipsychotics and other central nervous system (CNS) therapies.

4 Feb 2010

February issue of Chest releases latest medical news

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are widely used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, new research suggests that ICS may only provide a modest benefit in reducing exacerbations in patients with COPD.

4 Feb 2010

New research may help adopt acupuncture as a treatment option for NHS patients

Important new research about the effects of acupuncture on the brain may provide an understanding of the complex mechanisms of acupuncture and could lead to a wider acceptability of the treatment.

4 Feb 2010

Older married female cancer survivors have added health problems

A recently published study from Case Western Reserve University's Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences found 245 older married women who survived cancer had more health problems as compared to a sample of 245 married women without cancer.

4 Feb 2010

Neuroscience research and clinical care launched at UT Medical School

Innovative neuroscience research and expanded clinical care have been launched at the new Center of Excellence on Mood Disorders at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

4 Feb 2010

Regular physical activity prevents chronic illness: Surgeon General urged to make outdoor time a health priority

National Wildlife Federation (NWF), more than 200 health, conservation, youth, and other organizations, and 16,300 Americans are urging the new surgeon general to make time outdoors a health priority for children.

4 Feb 2010

Acupuncture viable for treatment of depression during pregnancy

In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting -, in Chicago, researchers will unveil findings that show that acupuncture may be an effective treatment for depression during pregnancy.

4 Feb 2010

Study shows Cymbalta reduces chronic low back pain

In a new study, 60 mg of Cymbalta® (duloxetine HCl) taken once daily significantly reduced chronic low back pain, as measured by the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) average pain rating, compared with placebo.

3 Feb 2010

Depression News and Research

Latest Depression News and Research

Gene linked to PMDD and other maladies during menstrual cycle

Study highlights the importance of effective therapy to fight depression

Finding provides new insight into economic behavior of human beings

Positive data from Cara Therapeutics' peripherally-restricted kappa opioid agonist Phase II trial

A novel way to identify color choice in healthy, anxious and depressed individuals

Women with low levels of income are susceptible to anxiety and depression after diagnosed with DCIS

Mutation in alpha tectorin gene causes progressive childhood deafness

Teens with suicidal thoughts and depressive symptoms can benefit from family therapy

GlaxoSmithKline announces reduction in the investment into treatments for pain and depression

Study suggests molecules and pathways in mood regulation and circadian rhythms are intertwined

Findings reveal racial disparities in pain treatment outcomes

Study finds high levels of depression among children abused in the first five years of their lives

Alkermes develops proprietary LinkeRx technology platform to create injectable antipsychotics

February issue of Chest releases latest medical news

New research may help adopt acupuncture as a treatment option for NHS patients

Older married female cancer survivors have added health problems

Neuroscience research and clinical care launched at UT Medical School

Regular physical activity prevents chronic illness: Surgeon General urged to make outdoor time a health priority

Acupuncture viable for treatment of depression during pregnancy

Study shows Cymbalta reduces chronic low back pain

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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