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Is Fecal Transplantation Effective for Depression?
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may be an effective adjunctive therapy for depression , especially in patients with symptoms linked to gut disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, experts caution that the evidence is preliminary. A large meta-analysis showed that FMT significantly reduced depressive symptoms in the short and medium term. Both oral capsule and direct gastrointestinal (GI) delivery were effective, although the benefits were greater with
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 14, 20254 min read
How Psychiatry Can Help Enhance Your Daily Life and Wellbeing
Mental health is one of the most important aspects of overall wellness, but it is frequently overlooked. Many people believe that...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 21, 20253 min read
Half of US Teens With Depression Lack Access to Care
TOPLINE: Less than half of US adolescents with major depressive episode (MDE) received treatment for the condition, with Black, male, and...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 10, 20252 min read
Can Mindfulness Therapy Ease Resistant Depression?
TOPLINE: In patients with depression resistant to National Health Service (NHS) Talking Therapies, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Depression Linked to 14% Increased Risk for Heart Failure
TOPLINE: A history of depression was associated with a 14% higher risk for incident heart failure (HF) than no history of depression in...
Vilash Reddy, MD
May 20, 20252 min read
Living Alone With Depression, Anxiety May Up Suicide Risk
TOPLINE: Living alone and having both depression and anxiety was associated with a 558% increase in risk for suicide compared with living...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 14, 20252 min read
Improving Sleep to Treat Resistant Depression in Older Adults
Key Takeaways Improved or sufficient sleep enhances antidepressant response in TRLLD, while persistent insufficient sleep predicts...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 10, 20255 min read
Esketamine Combo Bests SSRIs for Resistant Depression in Head-to-Head Trial
Esketamine combined with a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) was linked to...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 6, 20252 min read
High Global Rates of Comorbid Depression, Anxiety in Chronic Pain
Rates of depression and anxiety were significantly higher in people with chronic pain than in those without pain, results of a new...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 3, 20254 min read
Why Depression Hits Girls Harder Than Boys
Girls are twice as likely as boys to be diagnosed with depression, and researchers in London have now uncovered clues as to why. Girls'...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Apr 1, 20253 min read
When Treating Obesity, Don’t Forget the Mental Health Angle
When the 42-year-old patient came to see Yarickza Lopez, MSN, FNP-C, the 5-ft woman weighed 260 lb and had severe depression and anxiety,...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 28, 20257 min read
Virtual Reality Meditation for Major Depressive Disorder
Key Takeaways Immersive VR meditation offers personalized experiences, enhancing symptom relief for MDD and GAD compared to traditional...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Feb 3, 20253 min read
Major Depression in Older Adults Tied to Risky Driving Behaviors
Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) exhibit riskier driving behaviors than their nondepressed peers, including hard...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Jan 8, 20253 min read
Two Brain Stim Methods Better Than One for Depression?
TOPLINE: Combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was associated...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 20, 20242 min read
Newly FDA-Cleared TMS for Major Depressive Disorder
Key Takeaways Magstim's Horizon Inspire TMS system is FDA-cleared for MDD, OCD, and anxious depression, offering a nonpharmacological...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Nov 13, 20243 min read
New Hope for Rapid-Acting Depression Treatment
Depression symptoms can be hard to manage, especially for people with treatment-resistant depression, a persistent and severe form of the...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 27, 20244 min read
New Treatment Effective for Male Postpartum Depression
A psychosocial intervention designed to improve depressive symptoms and promote good parenting skills can be an effective way of treating...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Oct 13, 20244 min read
Genetically Driven Depression Tied to Increased MS Disease Activity
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A higher cumulative genetic burden for depression is associated with an increased risk for relapse and worsening...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 26, 20244 min read
Slow-Release Oral Ketamine Formulations Show Promise for At-Home Treatment of Resistant Depression
Key Point: Phase 2 trials suggest extended-release oral ketamine formulations could be alternative to clinic-administered treatment for...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Sep 6, 20244 min read
Smartphone Data May Not Reliably Predict Depression Risk in Diverse Groups
Smartwatches, smartphones, and other wearable devices are transforming how we track our physical health and behavior. Researchers are...
Vilash Reddy, MD
Aug 27, 20243 min read
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