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Although complete nonresponse in depression treatment is considered to be a major problem in clinical practice, research in this area is very limited. The objective of this preliminary study was to determine the frequency and predictors of complete nonresponse in different treatments for depression. Post-hoc analysis of the pooled data of 3 consecutive randomized controlled trials of outpatient depression treatment was conducted.

People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also suffer from depression or anxiety are at greater risk for symptom attacks, called exacerbations, than those without these conditions, says a...

With the days shortening toward winter, many people will begin to experience the winter blahs. For some, the effect can be devastating. About 6 percent of the U.S. population suffers from seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a sometimes-debilitating depression that begins in the fall and continues through winter. Sufferers may even find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning.

The brains of those with major depressive disorder appear to react more strongly when pain is anticipated and also show altered functioning of the neural network that modifies pain sensitivity,...

On October 27, 1997, Oregon enacted the Death With Dignity Act. The legislation allows doctors in the state of Oregon to prescribe terminally-ill patients a lethal dose of medication,...

The brains of individuals with major depressive disorder appear to react more strongly when anticipating pain and also display altered functioning of the neural network that modifies pain sensitivity, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "Chronic pain and depression are common and often overlapping syndromes," the authors write as background information in the article.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA) today announced results of a study in which Azilect® (rasagiline tablets) demonstrated selective MAO - B inhibition at the approved dose of 1mg. Non selective MAO inhibitors may have some contra indications with certain foods and drugs. These limitations are not associated with selective MAO inhibitors and therefore they can be broadly prescribed. Based on these positive results, Teva will work with the U.S.

Reuters - Increasing numbers of people seeking assisted suicides in Switzerland do not suffer from a terminal illness, according to a study released on Tuesday whose findings were rejected by a right-to-die group.

Title: Primary Insomnia Tied to Brain Neurochemical ImbalanceCategory: health newscreated: 11/4/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 11/4/2008

Title: Fibromyalgia a 'Real Disease,' Study ShowsCategory: health newscreated: 11/4/2008Last Editorial review: 11/4/2008