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Post-COVID depression responds better than expected to SSRI drugs, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 07, 2021
The findings may suggest a path to relief for recovered COVID-19 patients, investigators say. About 40% of these patients develop depression within six months of infection, they report.
Meds used to manage Parkinson’s impulsivity may be ineffective, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2020
Certain medications used to treat impulsivity linked to Parkinson’s drugs Mirapex and Requip may be ineffective, a preliminary study has found.
New oral medication shows promise for more quickly treating MRSA skin infections, researchers find
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 14, 2013
A new oral antibiotic may effectively treat MRSA-related skin infections more quickly than the only oral drug currently approved, according to research published Wednesday in the Journal of the American...
The medication has shown promise in strengthening the heart, new research suggests.
Nursing home residents with dementia at greater risk for falls with some antidepressants, study reveals
Jan 19, 2012
Depressed nursing home residents with dementia are three times more likely to have serious falls if they take certain medications, a new study reveals.