A study of community dwellers estimated that 15% of the elderly showed significant depressive symptoms. A smaller subset (1% to 2%) met criteria for a major depressive disorder. In nursing homes, the ...

Among older adults with mild-to-moderate depressive disorder diagnosed during a primary care visit, antidepressant medication or supervised group exercise sessions may decrease symptoms to a similar ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Antidepressants can be highly effective in treating depression, but no single drug works for everyone. And while antidepressants are widely used, many can cause side effects — from weight changes to ...

Richard Katz, MD, MHA is a pharmaceutical executive with extensive experience in central nervous system, regenerative - biological therapies, clinical trial design and operations. Dr. Richard Katz has ...

Pharmacologic strategies for treatment-resistant geriatric depression include augmentation or replacement of existing antidepressants, but their relative risks and benefits are unclear. New research ...

The researchers found that the risk for seizures increased with concomitant use of tramadol with CYP2D6-inhibiting versus neutral antidepressants. HealthDay News — Older adults in nursing homes (NHs) ...

When treating pregnant or postpartum women, providers should critically evaluate the risks of treatment modalities vs the risks of failing to treat. When appropriate, shared decision-making should be ...

Share on Pinterest Treatment with antidepressant medication is linked to a higher rate of cognitive decline in people with dementia. Image credit: Guido Mieth/Getty Images. A new study investigated ...