OHSU is paying special attention to mental health treatment as part of its holistic approach to long COVID patient care. PORTLAND, Ore. — While the pandemic surely had a detrimental impact on overall mental health, doctors are increasingly working to address the acute psychological impact of long COVID on patients. […]
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AXS-05 Results in Reduction in Major Depression Symptoms
New data indicates a positive future for AXS-05 (dextromethorphan-bupropion) as a potential treatment for patients with major depressive disorder. The drug, developed by Axsome Therapeutics, is a novel, oral investigational N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist with multimodal activity. The results from the GEMINI phase 3 clinical trial show AXS-05 showed rapid, […]
Dextromethorphan-Bupropion Significantly Improves Major Depression Symptoms in Phase 2 ASCEND
Investigative therapy dextromethorphan-bupropion (AXS-05) provided significantly improved major depression symptoms versus lone sustained-release bupropion while remaining tolerable in adult patients over 6 weeks, according to new phase 2 trial findings. In a randomized, double-blind, multi center, parallel-group study of the NMDA/sigma-1 receptor antagonist combination therapy, investigators observed significant improvements in […]
Opinion | We’re ignoring a major culprit behind the teen mental health crisis
May 20, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT (Jesse Zhang for The Washington Post) Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright are the authors of “Generation Sleepless: Why Tweens and Teens Aren’t Sleeping Enough and How We Can Help Them.” Teen mental health is a major concern for today’s parents, and for good […]
Suicidal Symptoms Persist After Remission in Patients With Major Depression
About 33% of people with major depressive disorder (MDD) who are in remission continue to experience suicidal symptoms even when the worst has subsided. This is one of the findings from an analysis published in Psychiatric Research. MDD accounts for between 59% and 87% of all suicides. MDD also ebbs […]
Schools face major obstacles to improve air quality : Shots
Open windows and portable air cleaners can help improve ventilation, but many schools in the U.S. are more than 45 years old and need a complete overhaul of their HVAC systems. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Open windows and portable air cleaners can help improve […]
Portland food delivery business sees major growth
Farm to Fit is a local option for heat-at-home meals delivered to your door. The Portland small business has grown as the pandemic forced many to rely on delivery. PORTLAND, Ore. — The pandemic made convenience delivered to your doorstep part of everyday life. If you weren’t ordering groceries, take-out, […]
Hormonal Birth Control Didn’t Raise Risk of Major Health Issues
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Key Takeaways Hormonal birth control options do not seem to be linked with an increased risk of serious health issues in most women. Researchers looked at 58 meta-analyses for those conclusions. Experts say the findings are reassuring. Despite repeated evidence that hormonal birth control is largely safe for women to […]
Changes That Major Depressive Disorder Can Cause
Looks can be deceiving. Just ask Melissa Drake. The 50-year-old author and consultant from Southern California says she had a good job, owned a home, and was raising a wonderful son. On the outside, her life looked pretty good. But nothing could’ve been further from the truth. On the inside, […]