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Adverse reactions to St. John's wort are similar to those reported for fluoxetine

Similar Adverse Effects Seen for St. John’s Wort, Fluoxetine

Majority reported concern females, 26 to 50 years of age
In an updated draft recommendation released Monday

USPSTF: Screen All Adults for Depression in Primary Care

Form could be filled out during wait for visit, and patient could be referred for follow-up care
Smartphone data may be useful in identification of symptoms of depression

Smartphone Data Might Help Identify Symptoms of Depression

Small study contends that people who use the devices more often are likelier to have the disorder
Rexulti (brexpiprazole) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat schizophrenia

FDA Approves Rexulti for Schizophrenia, Depression

But shouldn't be prescribed to some older people
Men with borderline testosterone levels frequently have depression and depressive symptoms

Depression Up Among Men With Borderline Testosterone

More than half have depression or depressive symptoms; 25 percent taking antidepressants
Many HIV-infected patients have chronic pain

HIV-Infected Patients Frequently Have Chronic Pain

Patients with moderate-severe chronic pain more likely to take antidepressants, prescription opioids
Smaller hippocampal volumes are seen in patients with major depressive disorder

Recurrent Major Depression May Damage Hippocampus

No reduction in hippocampal volume seen for those with only one episode of major depression
Unique white matter injury patterns are seen for anxiety and depression after mild traumatic brain injury

Unique White Matter Injuries for Anxiety, Depression Post TBI

Findings in mild traumatic brain injury patients; no such pattern for irritability
Anxiety and depression are linked to increased severity of retrosternal pain and heartburn and reduced quality of life among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Anxiety, Depression Impact Symptoms, QoL in GERD

Increased anxiety, depression linked to increased severity of retrosternal pain and heartburn
The evidence-based family therapy program Behavioral Family Systems Therapy for Diabetes improves both diabetes health outcomes and depressive symptoms among adolescents with type 1 diabetes

Therapy Program Improves Teens’ Diabetes, Depression

Family program is effective whether delivered in clinic or via videoconferencing