ECT: Electrode Placement, Age Influence Depression Outcomes

ECT: Electrode Placement, Age Influence Depression Outcomes
ORLANDO, Florida ? In individuals with severe depression who are treated with electrode convulsive therapy (ECT), electrode placement and patient age may have a significant influence on treatment outcomes, new research suggests. A study of … "Our …
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Cancer patients empowered through writing
Emotional health is often affected by a cancer diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. About one in four cancer patients have clinical depression, and treatments such as counseling or medication might reduce suffering and improve quality …
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Tied to Preterm Birth
“We studied 41 papers on this topic and found that the available scientific evidence is becoming clearer that antidepressant use in pregnancy is associated with preterm birth,” said senior author Adam Urato, M.D., a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist …
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