Cumulative evidence shows a linkage between gut microbiota pattern and depression through the brain-gut microbiome axis. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the alterations of the gut microbiota patterns in people with depression compared to healthy controls. A comprehensive literature search of human studies, published between January 2000 and June 2019, was… Continue reading Altered Composition of Gut #Microbiota in #Depression: A Systematic Review
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Effect of #Zuranolone vs Placebo in Postpartum #DepressionA Randomized Clinical Trial
Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the most common medicalcomplications during and after pregnancy, negatively affecting both mother and child.OBJECTIVE To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of zuranolone, a neuroactive steroidγ-aminobutyric acid receptor–positive allosteric modulator, in PPD. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This phase 3, double-blind, randomized, outpatient,placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted between January 2017 and… Continue reading Effect of #Zuranolone vs Placebo in Postpartum #DepressionA Randomized Clinical Trial
The effect of #depression status change on daily #cigarette smoking amount according to sex: an eleven-year follow up study of the Korea Welfare Panel Study
In the past decade, the Korean smoking rate has only decreased by 3%, despite several smoking control policies. There is a need for such policies to take smokers’ psychological characteristics into account. Depression is a well-known contributor to failed smoking cessation. This study aimed to examine the effect of smokers’ depression status changes on their… Continue reading The effect of #depression status change on daily #cigarette smoking amount according to sex: an eleven-year follow up study of the Korea Welfare Panel Study
#Social Health and #Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A cross-sectional study in a healthy older adult population
Poor social health is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), however an in-depth exploration of the link through CVD risk factors is lacking. AimTo examine the relationship between social health (social isolation, social support, loneliness) and CVD risk factors among healthy older women and men. MethodsData were from 11,498 healthy community-dwelling Australians aged ≥70… Continue reading #Social Health and #Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: A cross-sectional study in a healthy older adult population
A phase 2 trial of inhaled #nitrous oxide for treatment-resistant major #depression
Laughing gas improves depressionAbout one-third of individuals suffering from depression are at risk for treatment resistance. Whereas inhaled 50% nitrous oxide has early antidepressant effects on individuals with treatment-resistant major depression (TRMD), adverse effects can occur at this concentration. In this phase 2 clinical trial, Nagele et al. studied the effects of a single 1-hour… Continue reading A phase 2 trial of inhaled #nitrous oxide for treatment-resistant major #depression
Reduced adaptation of glutamatergic #stress response is associated with #pessimistic expectations in #depression
Stress is a significant risk factor for the development of major depressive disorder (MDD), yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Preclinically, adaptive and maladaptive stress-induced changes in glutamatergic function have been observed in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). Here, we examine stress-induced changes in human mPFC glutamate using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in two healthy… Continue reading Reduced adaptation of glutamatergic #stress response is associated with #pessimistic expectations in #depression
Sex differences in risk factors for #depressive symptoms in patients with #COPD: The 2014 and 2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Although depression is a common comorbidity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the role of sex remains unexplored. We evaluated sex differences of risk factors of depressive symptoms in adults with COPD. MethodsThis was a population-based cross-sectional study using data from the 2014 and 2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Spirometry was used… Continue reading Sex differences in risk factors for #depressive symptoms in patients with #COPD: The 2014 and 2016 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Association of #Depressive Symptoms with Rapid #Kidney Function Decline in Adults with Normal Kidney Function
The relationship of depressive symptoms with kidney function remains poorly investigated. We aimed to evaluate the prospective association between depressive symptoms and rapid decline in kidney function in Chinese adults with normal kidney function. Design, setting, participants, & measurements A total of 4763 participants with eGFR≥60 ml/min per 1.73 m2 at baseline were enrolled from… Continue reading Association of #Depressive Symptoms with Rapid #Kidney Function Decline in Adults with Normal Kidney Function
Genetically Proxied Diurnal Preference, #Sleep Timing, and Risk of Major #Depressive Disorder
Morning diurnal preference is associated with reduced risk of major depressive disorder (MDD); however, causality in this association is uncertain. Objective To examine the association of genetically proxied morning diurnal preference with depression risk using mendelian randomization. Design, Setting, and Participants This 2-sample mendelian randomization study used summary-level genetic associations with diurnal preference and MDD.… Continue reading Genetically Proxied Diurnal Preference, #Sleep Timing, and Risk of Major #Depressive Disorder
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