depression
One in Four Older Surgical Patients Have Depression, Meta-Analysis Finds
The prevalence of depression is surprisingly high in older patients presenting for surgery, according to the ...
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Repurposing General Anesthetic Drugs to Treat Depression
The use of general anesthetics show promise in treating depression and mood disorders, based on the results of a ...
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Mental Health, Suicidal Ideation Rates High in 2022
During 2022, almost 23.1% of adults suffered any mental illness, according to a new report.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Many Health Workers Harmed by Hostile Work Environments
“Health workers dedicate themselves to caring for us, our families and our communities, and they are pouring ...
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Genetic Basis Links Opioids Use, Risk for Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety
Potential causal connections exist between the genetic liability for increased prescription opioid use and risk for ...
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Ketamine Found to Block Possible Neurologic Cause of Depression in Rodents
Although ketamine is most commonly used as an anesthetic, research is mounting for its use as a possible ...
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Study: Long-Term Opioid Use Increases Depression Risk
The risk for developing depression may be up to twice as high in people receiving long-term opioids as it is in ...
MARCH 27, 2016