Marked reduction in injuries in children with ADHD post drug treatment

Posted on August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

The pharmacological intervention for ADHD is of significant public health importance Background Injuries represent the largest disease burden and most common cause of death in children. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with increased mortality, with accidents being the most common cause of death in ADHD. However, it is not known whether pharmacological treatment Read more about Marked reduction in injuries in children with ADHD post drug treatment[…]

Randomized controlled trial of physical exercise as augmentation to antidepressant therapy for late-life major depression in primary care

Posted on August 11, 2015September 16, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Takeaway Progressive physical exercise plus sertraline anti-depressant therapy achieves higher rates of depression remission than non-progressive therapy plus sertraline, or sertraline alone in primary care patients with late-life major depression. Study Design 121 primary care patients were randomized to receive 24 weeks of higher intensity progressive physical exercise plus sertraline, lower intensity non-progressive exercise plus Read more about Randomized controlled trial of physical exercise as augmentation to antidepressant therapy for late-life major depression in primary care[…]