Tag: Depression
Androgen Deprivation Tx for Prostate CA Tied to Depression
Researchers find 23 percent increased risk compared to men who received other treatments
Tailored Intervention by PCPs Slightly Cuts Depression
Prevention strategy tailored to individual risk, implemented in primary care office
Few Care Management Processes Used for Depression
Primary care practices use less than one care management process for depression, on average
Pre-Op Stress Tied to Post-Op Pain, Anxiety in Scoliosis Patients
In adolescents undergoing scoliosis surgery, anxiety and depression higher before procedure
PTSD, Depression Common After Stem Cell Transplant
Decline in QOL and increase in depressive symptoms during hospitalization predict six-month outcomes
CBT May Work As Well As Meds in Major Depressive Disorder
For adults, similar efficacy for cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants
USPSTF Issues Final Recs on Youth Depression Screening
Screening recommended for those aged 12 to 18; insufficient evidence to assess for children aged ≤11
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for All Adults
Recommendation applies to adults aged 18 years and older, including pregnant, postpartum women
Depressive Symptoms Linked to Coronary Artery Calcium
Negative association with CAC severity in women; nonlinear U-shaped association for men
Premature Menopause Tied to Risk of Depression Later in Life
Research suggests longer estrogen exposure might have protective effect
