Depression may crop up two years before a stroke: study
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jul 20, 2022
“Depression is not only a post-stroke issue, but also a pre-stroke phenomenon,” researchers say.
Insulin resistance linked to risk for major depressive disorder
Sep 23, 2021
Three surrogate measures of insulin resistance linked to increased risk for incident major depression
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, February 25
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 24, 2020
McKnight’s announces Women of Distinction 2020 Hall of Honor, including chief nursing officers and VPs–clinical services … Large study finds different foods linked to different types of stroke …...
Promising antidepressant fails in late-stage trial
By
Alicia Lasek
Dec 05, 2019
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
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 24, 2019
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...
When depression treatment fails, sleep apnea screening may be warranted
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 23, 2019
Residents who are depressed or having suicidal thoughts may benefit from screening for obstructive sleep apnea, investigators suggest.
Depression may get worse if these two factors are in play
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 20, 2019
Two key factors predict unfavorable outcomes for older adults suffering from chronic major depression, according to a new investigation.
Review highlights risks of antidepressant use for MDD in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 13, 2019
The risks associated with some antidepressants may outweigh their benefits for older adults with major depressive disorder.
Shingles vaccine offers ‘poor protection’ for seniors with untreated depression, study finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 15, 2013
Seniors who are depressed may be at higher risk for shingles, even if they are vaccinated. This is according to research published recently in Clinical Infectious Diseases.