Dopamine and Depression
Introduction: Importance of Dopamine in DepressionReaders may appreciate that I have always thought and taught that the role of dopamine (DA) in depression has been neglected and under-appreciated. There is…
Introduction: Importance of Dopamine in DepressionReaders may appreciate that I have always thought and taught that the role of dopamine (DA) in depression has been neglected and under-appreciated. There is…
In brief This seems to be the latest in a persistently limp and desperate series of ‘new’ anti-depressants with ‘faster-better’ AD action. Evidence for any usefully novel action or efficacy…
1. Patients with previous episodes of severe depression (especially if it was unresponsive, or only partially responsive, to an SSRI)2. Those whose current episode is severe or shows psychomotor retardation…
Summary The example of QT prolongation monitoring is critically examined because the proposed value of doing it is being promoted through various channels including via Pharmaceutical company ‘Product Information Sheets…