A GP guide to obstructive sleep apnoea
GPs are ideally placed to play a greater role in managing patients with sleep disorders, but there are multiple barriers.
Tag: Depression
Pandemic spawns global spike in anxiety and depression: review
The Australian-led study finds prevalence correlates with number of cases of COVID-19 and imposition of lockdowns.
ECT ‘linked with lower mortality’ in seniors with depression
The treatment should be considered in older patients at short-term risk of suicide, US researchers say.
Fluoxetine doesn’t reduce depression after stroke: study
Aus research will likely bolster the trend to choosing other antidepressants post-stroke, rehab expert says.
Oral neurosteroid ‘effective’ for postpartum depression
The investigational drug acts much more rapidly than conventional antidepressants, researchers say.
ECT safe in severe depression and may cut suicide risk: study
The findings on suicide are surprising and strengthen the evidence for the therapy, say UK experts.
Psychological comorbidities linked with worse IBS: study
Researchers say mental health assessment should be routine.
Could inhaling nitrous oxide treat major depression?
A phase 2 trial published in a peer-reviewed journal shows promising results with a low rate of adverse events at low doses.
Govt funds neurostimulation for major depression
Thousands of patients refractory to drugs will benefit, psychiatrists say.
Medicare will now cover rTMS for depression – but how does it work?
A line in last week’s federal budget allocating A$288.5 million to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) therapy might pass most people by. This is a…
