Link Between Serotonin and Depression Questioned
Hypothesis that depression is caused by low serotonin not supported; some evidence shows decrease in serotonin with antidepressant use
Depression
Novel NMDA Receptor Channel Blocker Fast Tracked for Major Depressive Disorder
The designation is supported by data from a phase 2 study, which showed that REL-1017 produced rapid, robust, and sustained antidepressant effects vs placebo.
TMS Device NeuroStar Cleared for Anxious Depression
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for Mental Health is a transcranial magnetic stimulation system that uses magnetic fields to reignite dormant synapses in the brain.
Electroacupuncture May Aid Depression-Related Insomnia
Quality of sleep significantly improved compared with standard care alone or sham acupuncture
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast Episode 118
Ukoniq has been withdrawn by the FDA; Drug pipeline news in asthma, dermatology and oncology; And there’s positive results for a novel postpartum depression treatment.
Trial Evaluating Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression Meets All Endpoints
Zuranolone is an investigational oral neuroactive steroid GABA-A receptor positive allosteric modulator.
Drug Therapy for Peds Psych Disorders, Later SUD Risk Examined
Majority of studies showed reduced risk for developing substance use disorder with pharmacotherapy for childhood-onset psychiatric disorders
Does Depression Influence Asthma Exacerbation Frequency?
To what extent does depression influence asthma exacerbations? A population-based study presented at ATS 2022 examined the link between exacerbations and depression.
Serotonergic Antidepressants in Pregnancy Not Tied to Neonatal Seizures
Maternal use of SSRIs, SNRIs in first trimester of pregnancy not linked to increased risk for neonatal seizures or childhood epilepsy in offspring
TMS Device NeuroStar Cleared for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is a transcranial magnetic stimulation system that uses magnetic fields to induce neural activity in the cerebral cortex.
