Antidepressants in pregnancy can be both beneficial and harmful

Posted on August 14, 2015August 14, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Taking antidepressants during pregnancy bears both risks and benefits. According to a US study published in the “American Journal of Psychiatry”, it lowers the risk of certain pregnancy complications. At the same time, however, the likelihood of neonatal problems is higher. Together with Finnish colleagues, scientists from Columbia University in New York analysed data Read more about Antidepressants in pregnancy can be both beneficial and harmful[…]

Silently suffering from hearing loss reduces quality of life

Posted on August 14, 2015August 25, 2015 by Dr. Howard Chusid

Hearing loss in adults is under treated despite evidence that hearing aid technology can significantly lessen depression and anxiety and improve cognitive functioning, according to a presentation at APA, held in August in Toronto. In a National Council on Aging study of 2304 people with hearing loss, those who didn’t wear hearing aids were Read more about Silently suffering from hearing loss reduces quality of life[…]

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[…]