Comparing Antidepressants
Among new-generation antidepressants, sertraline (Zoloft and others) may be the best first-line medication. |
Antipsychotics in Dementia Patients: More Data on Risk
Several studies found a higher risk of adverse events and death in dementia patients prescribed antipsychotics. |
DBS: Research Continues
Deep brain stimulation may benefit patients with treatment-resistant depression but carries a risk of serious adverse events. |
In Brief
Prenatal Vitamin D Deficiency May Play a Role in Schizophrenia; Depression May Decrease Bone Mineral Density |
Ginkgo Biloba: Another Negative Trial in Dementia
In a double-blind trial, Ginkgo biloba did not provide benefit and elevated the risk of stroke in dementia patients. |
