LTC hip-fracture rates rise where fracture-linked drug prescriptions abound
Substantial regional variations exist for fracture-associated drug prescriptions — and hip fracture rates — in long-term care facility residents, researchers say.
Antidepressants
Older women account for highest rates of rising antidepressant use: CDC
From 2009 to 2018, women alone accounted for rising antidepressant use in adults, the CDC has found. Researchers have also tied the COVID-19 pandemic to a three-fold increase in depression.
Antidepressant has no benefit in stroke recovery — despite high hopes, study finds
The antidepressant fluoxetine (Prozac is a brand name) does not help repair the brain or improve functional abilities after a stroke, say researchers. Past research has suggested otherwise.
Online followup praised for reducing lingering depression and anxiety, study finds
Online depression care augments conventional therapy and helps prevent recurring symptoms, say psychologist-researchers.
Treat depression after stroke with caution, say researchers
Treating depression can aid in stroke recovery, but the jury’s still out on the effects of antidepressants in these patients.
Promising antidepressant fails in late-stage trial
Fast-tracked antidepressant Sage-217 failed to outperform a placebo in a stage 3 trial, according to its developer.
Clinical Briefs for Friday, October 25
Vitamin D deficiency linked to poor muscle function in seniors … Immune response to influenza is culprit in poor flu outcomes … ‘Whole concept of senior living will change’ if Alzheimer’s drug is approved … Antidepressants show little clinical benefit for major depressive disorders
Antidepressant use soars among seniors while depression numbers remain stable
Mirroring a U.S. trend, antidepressant use is soaring among older Britons. But depression diagnoses remain stable.
Common antidepressant more effective at reducing anxiety, study finds
Sertraline reduces anxiety symptoms weeks before any improvement in depressive symptoms, a large, new placebo-controlled study has found.
Antidepressants can lower mortality risk for people with diabetes and depression
Antidepressants may reduce deaths – by more than a third – among people diagnosed with diabetes and depression, a study has found.
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