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Wang C, Wang X, Wang J, Li X, Lu D, Guo F, Yao Y, Zhu J, Shen C, Xie Q, Mao H, Zhang P, Yang X, Wu H, Lv Q, Yi Z. Prevalence and clinical correlates of benzodiazepine use in the patients with major depressive disorder. J Affect Disord 2024; 363:619-625. [PMID: 39043307 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.07.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious and disabling condition characterized by abnormal mood changes. Clinical guidelines for depression treatment recommend antidepressant medications, with benzodiazepines acting as short-term synergists. However, little is currently known about the prevalence and associated clinical risk factors of benzodiazepine use among Chinese patients with MDD. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and clinical risk factors associated with benzodiazepine use in this population. METHODS A total of 2742 patients with MDD (males/females = 816/1926, aged 14-60 years) participated in this cross-sectional observational study. General information and psychosis assessments were collected online. Depressive symptoms were assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), anxiety symptoms using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and sleep problems and suicidal tendencies using the third and ninth items of the PHQ-9. Multivariable logistic regression analysis models were employed to identify factors associated with benzodiazepine use. RESULTS The prevalence of benzodiazepine use among patients with MDD was 42.9 %. Among these patients, 99.6 % used a single benzodiazepine, with oxazepam being the most frequently prescribed. Age, severity of sleep problems, depressive symptoms, and anxiety symptoms were significantly correlated with benzodiazepine use (all P < 0.001). LIMITATIONS The cross-sectional design of this study precludes establishing causal relationships. CONCLUSION Our findings indicate a high prevalence of benzodiazepine use among Chinese patients with MDD. Factors such as severe depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms, age, and sleep problems appear to be associated with benzodiazepine use. These results underscore the importance of vigilance regarding benzodiazepine use in patients with MDD.
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- Chongze Wang
- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China
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- Shanghai Fengxian District Mental Health Center, Shanghai 201418, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China
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- Shanghai Baoshan District Mental Health Center, Shanghai 201900, China
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- Shanghai Baoshan District Mental Health Center, Shanghai 201900, China
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- Nantong Fourth People's Hospital, Nantong 226005, Jiangsu, China
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- Taicang Third People's Hospital, Taicang 215488, Jiangsu, China
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China.
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China.
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- Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200030, China; Department of Psychiatry, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, School of Medicine, No. 12 Wulumuqi Road (middle), Shanghai 200040, China; Institute of Mental Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, China.
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Beck K, Young AH. Commentary on the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments 2023 Clinical Guidelines for Management of Major Depressive Disorder in Adults - Capturing the State of the Art. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2024; 69:692-694. [PMID: 38853632 DOI: 10.1177/07067437241259896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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- Katherine Beck
- Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, UK
- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Kent, UK
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- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Bethlem Royal Hospital, Kent, UK
- Department of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, UK
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Guo Q, Guo L, Wang Y, Shang S. Efficacy and safety of eight enhanced therapies for treatment-resistant depression: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of RCTs. Psychiatry Res 2024; 339:116018. [PMID: 38924903 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2024.116018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) challenges psychiatric treatment, with existing guidelines covering only a subset of augmentation strategies. METHODS A network meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines examined the efficacy and safety of TRD treatments, analyzing 72 randomized controlled trials from eight databases, assessing response and remission rates, tolerability, and safety through the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool and CINeMA framework. FINDINGS Including 12,105 participants, the analysis highlighted ECT, Ketamine, Esketamine, and Psilocybin as superior first-line treatments due to their optimal balance between effectiveness and tolerability. Brexpiprazole and Quetiapine showed no significant efficacy over placebo in response rates, while Esketamine and Psilocybin exhibited lower tolerability. INTERPRETATION The results advocate for ECT, Ketamine, Esketamine, and Psilocybin as preferred treatments for TRD, guiding clinical practice with evidence-based recommendations for enhancing treatment outcomes. This study underscores the importance of considering both efficacy and safety in selecting augmentation strategies for TRD.
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- Qinghua Guo
- Outpatient department, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China; School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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- Outpatient department, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nursing, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Beijing, China.
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- School of Nursing, Peking University, Beijing, China.
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Pan YJ, Yeh LL, Kuo KH. Psychotropic medications and mortality from cardiovascular disease and suicide for individuals with depression in Taiwan. Asian J Psychiatr 2024; 98:104091. [PMID: 38850670 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2024.104091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Polypharmacy for treatment of depression has been increasing in Taiwan. METHODS Individuals having depressive disorders were identified in a national database for healthcare services and followed up for 5 years. The mean dosage of antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and sedative-hypnotics was calculated; the associations between the exposure dosage to different psychotropic medications and patients' overall death and death due to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and suicide were examined. RESULTS A total of 400,042 individuals with depressive disorders (63.8% women) were identified. Compared with those with no exposure to antidepressants, patients prescribed antidepressants had decreased mortality. Use of antipsychotics had a dose-related increase in overall mortality risk compared to no exposure group. Contrarily, depressed patients taking sedative-hypnotics had decreased overall and CVD mortality compared to no exposure group, with the most prominent decrease in CVD mortality of up to 54.9% for those in the moderate exposure group (hazard ratio: 0.451, 95% confidence interval: 0.405-0.503). A moderate or high dose of antidepressants or sedative-hypnotics was shown to be associated with a significantly increased mortality for suicide compared to those with no exposure. CONCLUSIONS Antidepressant and sedative-hypnotic use was associated with decreased all-cause and CVD-related mortality and use of antipsychotics was associated with a dose-related increase in mortality risk. Future studies are needed to further clarify the involved mechanisms and benefits and risks should be carefully weighed when prescribing psychotropic medications in patients with depressive disorders.
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- Yi-Ju Pan
- Department of Psychiatry, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan; Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
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- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Division of Medical Imaging, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Bamouss A, Mungo A, Hein M. [Impact of the diagnostic method for borderline personality disorder on the acute response and the risk of early relapse in major depressed individuals treated with ECT: A systematic literature review]. L'ENCEPHALE 2024; 50:436-445. [PMID: 38311474 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2023.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Given the contradictory data available in the literature, the aim of this systematic review was to investigate the impact of the diagnostic method for borderline personality disorder (BPD) on the acute response and the risk of early relapse in major depressed individuals treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). METHOD After a systematic literature review performed during March 2023 in the PubMed-Medline database according to the PRISMA criteria, 47 articles were identified using the keyword algorithm ("Electroconvulsive Therapy" [Mesh] or electroconvulsive therapy) and ("Borderline Personality Disorder" [Mesh] or borderline personality disorder). The inclusion criteria applied for the selection of articles in this systematic review were: (1) articles investigating the impact of BPD on the acute response and/or the risk of early relapse in major depressed individuals (> 18 years old) treated with ECT, (2) diagnosis of BPD and major depressive disorder by validated screening tests and/or systematic psychiatric interviews based on diagnostic criteria of international classification, (3) any type of study (cross-sectional, longitudinal, prospective, retrospective, interventional and experimental), (4) articles written in English or French, and (5) articles published after January 2000. After assessment of the 47 articles based on these inclusion criteria by two authors, seven studies investigating the impact of BPD diagnosed by systematic psychiatric interview or screening tests on the acute response and the risk of early relapse in major depressed individuals treated with ECT were included in this systematic review. RESULTS Unlike the three studies diagnosing BPD by screening tests, the four studies diagnosing BPD by systematic psychiatric interview demonstrated a negative impact of this personality disorder on the acute response or the risk of early relapse in major depressed individuals treated with ECT. However, all studies included in this systematic review presented a low level of scientific evidence (cross-sectional epidemiological studies and retrospective cohort studies). CONCLUSION Despite the need for studies of better scientific quality, the results of this systematic review seem to indicate that screening for BPD by systematic psychiatric interview during the pre-ECT assessment and the establishment of adequate therapeutic strategies in case of comorbid BPD could be promising options to allow better acute response and better prevention of early relapses in major depressed individuals treated with ECT.
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- Amine Bamouss
- Service de psychiatrie et laboratoire du sommeil, hôpital universitaire de Bruxelles, université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Bruxelles, Belgique
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- Service de psychiatrie et laboratoire du sommeil, hôpital universitaire de Bruxelles, université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Bruxelles, Belgique
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- Service de psychiatrie et laboratoire du sommeil, hôpital universitaire de Bruxelles, université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Bruxelles, Belgique.
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Guo A, Wang B, Ding J, Zhao L, Wang X, Huang C, Guo B. Serum proteomic analysis uncovers novel serum biomarkers for depression. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1346151. [PMID: 38895030 PMCID: PMC11184055 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1346151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Objective The identification of depression primarily relies on the clinical symptoms and psychiatric evaluation of the patient, in the absence of objective and quantifiable biomarkers within clinical settings. This study aimed to explore potential serum biomarkers associated with depression. Methods Serum samples from a training group comprising 48 depression patients and 48 healthy controls underwent proteomic analysis. Magnetic bead-based weak cation exchange (MB-WCX) and MALDI-TOF-MS were used in combination. To screen the differential peaks, ClinProTools software was employed. The proteins were identified using LC-MS/MS. ELISA was employed to confirm the expression of entire protein in the serum of the verification cohort, which encompassed 48 individuals who had been diagnosed with Depression and 48 healthy controls who were collected prospectively. Subsequently, logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the diagnostic efficacy of the aforementioned predictors. Results Five potential biomarker peaks indicating depression were identified in serum samples (peak 1, m/z: 1868.21; peak 2, m/z: 1062.35; peak 3, m/z: 1452.12; peak 4, m/z: 1208.72; peak 5, m/z: 1619.58). All of these peaks had higher expression in the pre-therapy group and were confirmed to be Tubulin beta chain (TUBB), Inter-alpha-trypsin inhibitor heavy chain H4 (ITIH4), Complement component 3 (C3), and Complement C4A precursor (C4A) by ELISA validation. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that serum levels of TUBB, ITIH4, C3, and C4A were significant independent risk factors for the development of depression. Conclusion Depression is a prevalent psychiatric condition. Timely detection is challenging, resulting in poor prognoses for patients. Our study on plasma proteomics for depression demonstrated that TUBB, ITIH4, C3, and C4A differentiate between depression patients and healthy controls. The proteins that were identified could potentially function as biomarkers for the diagnosis of depression. Pinpointing these biomarkers could enable early identification of depression, which would advance precise treatment.
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- Aihong Guo
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
- Department of Neurology, Xianyang Hospital of Yan’an University, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
- Department of Neurology, Xianyang Hospital of Yan’an University, Xianyang, China
- Department of Neurology, Rugao Hospital of Shenzhen Jingcheng Medical Group, Rugao, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
- Department of Neurology, Xianyang Hospital of Yan’an University, Xianyang, China
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- Department of Dermatology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, Xi’an, China
- Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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Bhattacharyya S, MahmoudianDehkordi S, Sniatynski MJ, Belenky M, Marur VR, Rush AJ, Craighead WE, Mayberg HS, Dunlop BW, Kristal BS, Kaddurah-Daouk R. Metabolomics Signatures of serotonin reuptake inhibitor (Escitalopram), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (Duloxetine) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Key Neurotransmitter Pathways in Major Depressive Disorder. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2024:2024.04.02.24304677. [PMID: 38633777 PMCID: PMC11023644 DOI: 10.1101/2024.04.02.24304677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Metabolomics provides powerful tools that can inform about heterogeneity in disease and response to treatments. In this study, we employed an electrochemistry-based targeted metabolomics platform to assess the metabolic effects of three randomly-assigned treatments: escitalopram, duloxetine, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in 163 treatment-naïve outpatients with major depressive disorder. Serum samples from baseline and 12 weeks post-treatment were analyzed using targeted liquid chromatography-electrochemistry for metabolites related to tryptophan, tyrosine metabolism and related pathways. Changes in metabolite concentrations related to each treatment arm were identified and compared to define metabolic signatures of exposure. In addition, association between metabolites and depressive symptom severity (assessed with the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression [HRSD17]) and anxiety symptom severity (assessed with the 14-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Anxiety [HRSA14]) were evaluated, both at baseline and after 12 weeks of treatment. Significant reductions in serum serotonin level and increases in tryptophan-derived indoles that are gut bacterially derived were observed with escitalopram and duloxetine arms but not in CBT arm. These include indole-3-propionic acid (I3PA), indole-3-lactic acid (I3LA) and Indoxyl sulfate (IS), a uremic toxin. Purine-related metabolites were decreased across all arms. Different metabolites correlated with improved symptoms in the different treatment arms revealing potentially different mechanisms between response to antidepressant medications and to CBT.
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- Sudeepa Bhattacharyya
- Department of Biological Sciences, Arkansas Biosciences Institute, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, United States
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 221 Longwood Ave, LM322B, Boston, MA 02115, USA and Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 221 Longwood Ave, LM322B, Boston, MA 02115, USA and Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 221 Longwood Ave, LM322B, Boston, MA 02115, USA and Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
- Duke-National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 221 Longwood Ave, LM322B, Boston, MA 02115, USA and Division of Sleep Medicine, Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
- Department of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
- Duke Institute of Brain Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States
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Soejbjerg A, Rasmussen SE, Christensen KS, Christensen B, Pedersen AF, Maindal HT, Mygind A. Managing mental health in chronic care in general practice: a feasibility study of the Healthy Mind intervention. Scand J Prim Health Care 2024; 42:72-81. [PMID: 38095546 PMCID: PMC10851809 DOI: 10.1080/02813432.2023.2289525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Mental health issues are common among patients with chronic physical conditions. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility of the Healthy Mind intervention, a general practice-based programme that provides problem-solving therapy (PST) to patients with poor mental well-being and type 2 diabetes (T2D) and/or ischaemic heart disease (IHD). DESIGN AND SETTING A one-arm feasibility study was conducted in three general practices in the Central Denmark Region. INTERVENTION Eight healthcare providers from the included general practices underwent a two-day course to acquire PST skills. Screening for poor mental health was carried out at the annual chronic care consultation for T2D or IHD, and PST sessions were offered to patients on indication of poor mental health. Nine patients received PST. METHODS Semi-structured interviews with eight healthcare providers and six patients were conducted. Data were analysed deductively focusing on appropriateness, acceptability and fidelity of the intervention. RESULTS The intervention was considered appropriate for the patient group and the general practice setting. The providers acknowledged PST as a valuable tool for managing psychological issues in general practice, and the patients perceived PST as an effective and tangible treatment. Since practice nurses' schedules were generally better suited for longer consultations, they were often the preferred intervention providers. The intervention was largely delivered as intended. However, the GPs generally expected patients to prefer a more directive approach, which sometimes challenged their role as facilitator and guide. CONCLUSION The Healthy Mind intervention was found to be feasible, and the results support proceeding to a full-scale evaluation trial.
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- Anne Soejbjerg
- Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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- Research Unit for General Practice, Aarhus University, Aarhus C, Denmark
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Serretti A. Modulating factors in mood disorders treatment. Int Clin Psychopharmacol 2024; 39:47-50. [PMID: 38299310 DOI: 10.1097/yic.0000000000000534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Iliou K, Balaris D, Dokali AM, Fotopoulos V, Kouletsos A, Katsiana A. Exploring the Effects of Major Depressive Disorder on Daily Occupations and the Impact of Psychotherapy: A Literature Review. Cureus 2024; 16:e55831. [PMID: 38590479 PMCID: PMC11000031 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.55831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychological mood disorder that can disrupt one's functioning and result in decreased engagement in daily activities. Psychotherapy, in different approaches, is a common approach for individuals experiencing MDD. Nevertheless, a literature review of the research supporting the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic interventions in patients with MDD-impacted areas of their daily occupations, such as back to work, cognitive deficits, and well-being, has not been conducted. A literature review was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of psychotherapy on daily occupations for individuals diagnosed with MDD. Due to variations in study design and outcome measures, a best evidence synthesis was carried out instead of a meta-analysis. Forty-one identified articles were fully assessed in total. These studies were conducted in various countries so that a global approach could be considered comprehensive. The findings showed strong evidence supporting the effectiveness of psychotherapy on return-to-work interventions in improving depressive symptoms. There was limited evidence for the effectiveness of psychotherapy on lifestyle interventions in reducing anxiety and suicidal ideation, as well as limited evidence for enhancing work participation. Notably, there were no studies evaluating individualized client-centered psychotherapy interactions with occupations, revealing a research gap. Challenges such as incomplete reporting within studies and study heterogeneity prevented a meta-analysis. While the overall evidence base for the effectiveness of psychotherapy for MDD in treating functionality is limited, the findings provide strong support for the efficacy of occupational therapy return-to-work interventions. This is particularly important given the economic costs associated with mental health issues and work-related absences. Further research is required to strengthen the existing evidence base.
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- Kalliopi Iliou
- Occupational Therapy, University of Western Macedonia, Kozani, GRC
- Anatomy, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC
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- Psychological Science, Western Sydney University, Sydney, AUS
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Merlo G, Bachtel G, Sugden SG. Gut microbiota, nutrition, and mental health. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1337889. [PMID: 38406183 PMCID: PMC10884323 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1337889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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The human brain remains one of the greatest challenges for modern medicine, yet it is one of the most integral and sometimes overlooked aspects of medicine. The human brain consists of roughly 100 billion neurons, 100 trillion neuronal connections and consumes about 20-25% of the body's energy. Emerging evidence highlights that insufficient or inadequate nutrition is linked to an increased risk of brain health, mental health, and psychological functioning compromise. A core component of this relationship includes the intricate dynamics of the brain-gut-microbiota (BGM) system, which is a progressively recognized factor in the sphere of mental/brain health. The bidirectional relationship between the brain, gut, and gut microbiota along the BGM system not only affects nutrient absorption and utilization, but also it exerts substantial influence on cognitive processes, mood regulation, neuroplasticity, and other indices of mental/brain health. Neuroplasticity is the brain's capacity for adaptation and neural regeneration in response to stimuli. Understanding neuroplasticity and considering interventions that enhance the remarkable ability of the brain to change through experience constitutes a burgeoning area of research that has substantial potential for improving well-being, resilience, and overall brain health through optimal nutrition and lifestyle interventions. The nexus of lifestyle interventions and both academic and clinical perspectives of nutritional neuroscience emerges as a potent tool to enhance patient outcomes, proactively mitigate mental/brain health challenges, and improve the management and treatment of existing mental/brain health conditions by championing health-promoting dietary patterns, rectifying nutritional deficiencies, and seamlessly integrating nutrition-centered strategies into clinical care.
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- Gia Merlo
- Department of Psychiatry, New York University Grossman School of Medicine and Rory Meyers College of Nursing, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, The University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Wu Y, Zhao X, Li Z, Yang R, Peng R, Zhou Y, Xia X, Deng H, Zhang X, Du X, Zhang X. Prevalence and risk factors for psychotic symptoms in young, first-episode and drug-naïve patients with major depressive disorder. BMC Psychiatry 2024; 24:66. [PMID: 38262974 PMCID: PMC10807072 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-024-05517-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common psychiatric disorder worldwide. Psychotic depression has been reported to be frequently under-diagnosed due to poor recognition of psychotic features. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to reveal the rate and risk factors of psychotic symptoms in young, drug-naïve patients with major depressive disorder at the time of their first episode. METHODS A total of 917 patients were recruited and divided into psychotic and non-psychotic subgroups based on the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) positive subscale score. Anxiety symptoms and depressive symptoms were measured by the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAMA) and the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAMD-17), respectively. Several biochemical indicators such as total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), fasting blood glucose (FBG), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), and free thyroxine (FT4) were also measured. RESULTS The rate of psychotic symptoms among young adult MDD patients was 9.1%. There were significant differences in TSH (p<0.001), FBG (p<0.001), TC (p<0.0001), TG (p = 0.001), HDL-C (p = 0.049), LDL-C (p = 0.010), diastolic blood pressure (DP) (p<0.001), systolic blood pressure (SP) (p<0.001), and HAMD total score (p<0.001) between young MDD patients with and without psychotic depression. HAMD, TSH, TC, and severe anxiety were independently associated with psychotic symptoms in young adult MDD patients. In addition, among young MDD patients, the rate of suicide attempts in the psychotic subgroup was much higher than in the non-psychotic subgroup (45.8% vs. 16.9%). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that psychotic symptoms are common in young MDD patients. Several clinical variables and biochemical indicators are associated with the occurrence of psychotic symptoms in young MDD patients.
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- Yuxuan Wu
- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China
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- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
- Suzhou Guangji Hospital, The Affiliated Guangji Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Mental Health, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 16 Lincui Road, Chaoying District, Beijing, 100101, China.
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Srifuengfung M, Pennington BRT, Lenze EJ. Optimizing treatment for older adults with depression. Ther Adv Psychopharmacol 2023; 13:20451253231212327. [PMID: 38022834 PMCID: PMC10657532 DOI: 10.1177/20451253231212327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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This review presents a comprehensive guide for optimizing medication management in older adults with depression within an outpatient setting. Medication optimization involves tailoring the antidepressant strategy to the individual, ensuring the administration of appropriate medications at optimal dosages. In the case of older adults, this process necessitates not only adjusting or changing antidepressants but also addressing the concurrent use of inappropriate medications, many of which have cognitive side effects. This review outlines various strategies for medication optimization in late-life depression: (1) Utilizing the full dose range of a medication to maximize therapeutic benefits and strive for remission. (2) Transitioning to alternative classes (such as a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor [SNRI], bupropion, or mirtazapine) when first-line treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs] proves inadequate. (3) Exploring augmentation strategies like aripiprazole for treatment-resistant depression. (4) Implementing measurement-based care to help adjust treatment. (5) Sustaining an effective antidepressant strategy for at least 1 year following depression remission, with longer durations for recurrent episodes or severe presentations. (6) Safely discontinuing anticholinergic medications and benzodiazepines by employing a tapering method when necessary, coupled with counseling about the benefits of stopping them. Additionally, this article explores favorable medications for depression, as well as alternatives for managing anxiety, insomnia, allergy, overactive bladder, psychosis, and muscle spasm in order to avoid potent anticholinergics and benzodiazepines.
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- Maytinee Srifuengfung
- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 S Euclid Avenue, PO Box 8134, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Psychiatry, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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De Giorgi R, De Crescenzo F, Cowen PJ, Harmer CJ, Cipriani A. Real-world outcomes of concomitant antidepressant and statin use in primary care patients with depression: a population-based cohort study. BMC Med 2023; 21:424. [PMID: 37936200 PMCID: PMC10631198 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-023-03138-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Antidepressants are licensed for use in depressive disorders, but non-response and poor adherence to treatment affect a considerable number of patients. Pre-clinical and clinical evidence suggest that statins can augment the effects of antidepressants. However, the acceptability and tolerability of combining statins with antidepressants are unclear, and their add-on efficacy has only been shown in small, short-term clinical trials. Observational data can provide complementary information about treatment effects on larger samples over longer follow-ups. In this study, we therefore assessed the real-world acceptability, tolerability, and efficacy of concomitant antidepressant and statin treatment in depression. METHODS We conducted a population-based cohort study investigating QResearch primary care research database, which comprises the anonymised electronic healthcare records of 35 + million patients over 1574 English general practices. Patients aged 18-100 years, registered between January 1998 and August 2020, diagnosed with a new episode of depression, and commencing an antidepressant were included. Using a between-subject design, we identified two study groups: antidepressant + statin versus antidepressant-only prescriptions. Outcomes of interest included the following: antidepressant treatment discontinuations due to any cause (acceptability) and due to any adverse event (tolerability) and effects on depressive symptoms (efficacy) measured as response, remission, and change in depression score on the Patient Health Questionnaire-9. All outcomes were assessed at 2, 6, and 12 months using multivariable regression analyses, adjusted for relevant confounders, to calculate adjusted odds ratios (aORs) or mean differences (aMDs) with 99% confidence intervals (99% CIs). RESULTS Compared to antidepressant-only (N 626,335), antidepressant + statin (N 46,482) was associated with higher antidepressant treatment acceptability (aOR2months 0.88, 99% CI 0.85 to 0.91; aOR6months 0.81, 99% CI 0.79 to 0.84; aOR12months 0.78, 99% CI 0.75 to 0.81) and tolerability (aOR2months 0.92, 99% CI 0.87 to 0.98; aOR6months 0.94, 99% CI 0.89 to 0.99, though not long term aOR12 months 1.02, 99% CI 0.97 to 1.06). Efficacy did not differ between groups (range aOR2-12 months 1.00 and 1.02 for response and remission, range aOR2-12 months - 0.01 and - 0.02 for change in depression score). CONCLUSIONS On real-world data, there is a positive correlation between antidepressant treatment adherence and statin use, partly explained by fewer dropouts due to adverse events. The main limitation of our study is its observational design, which restricts the potential to make causal inferences.
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- Riccardo De Giorgi
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK.
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK.
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
- Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX, UK
- Oxford Precision Psychaitry Lab, Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Koutsomitros T, Schwarz SA, van der Zee KT, Schuhmann T, Sack AT. Home-administered transcranial direct current stimulation with asynchronous remote supervision in the treatment of depression: feasibility, tolerability, and clinical effectiveness. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1206805. [PMID: 38025428 PMCID: PMC10652875 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1206805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Introduction Background Depression is an often chronic condition, characterized by wide-ranging physical, cognitive and psychosocial symptoms that can lead to disability, premature mortality or suicide. It affects 350 million people globally, yet up to 30% do not respond to traditional treatment, creating an urgent need for novel non-pharmacological treatments. This open-label naturalistic study assesses the practical feasibility, tolerability, and clinical effectiveness of home-administered transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with asynchronous remote supervision, in the treatment of depression. Method Over the course of 3 weeks, 40 patients with depression received psychotherapy and half of this group also received daily bi-frontal tDCS stimulation of the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. These patients received tDCS for 30 min per session with the anode placed over F3 and the cathode over F4, at an intensity of 2 mA for 21 consecutive days. We measured patients' level of depression symptoms at four time points using the Beck Depression Inventory, before treatment and at 1-week intervals throughout the treatment period. We monitored practical feasibility such as daily protocol compliance and tolerability including side effects, with the PlatoScience cloud-based remote supervision platform. Results Of the 20 patients in the tDCS group, 90% were able to comply with the protocol by not missing more than three of their assigned sessions, and none dropped out of the study. No serious adverse events were reported, with only 14 instances of mild to moderate side effects and two instances of scalp pain rated as severe, out of a total of 420 stimulation sessions. Patients in the tDCS group showed a significantly greater reduction in depression symptoms after 3 weeks of treatment, compared to the treatment as usual (TAU) group [t(57.2) = 2.268, p = 0.027]. The tDCS group also showed greater treatment response (50%) and depression remission rates (75%) compared to the TAU group (5 and 30%, respectively). Discussion Conclusion These findings provide a possible indication of the clinical effectiveness of home-administered tDCS for the treatment of depression, and its feasibility and tolerability in combination with asynchronous supervision.
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- Theodoros Koutsomitros
- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Greek rTMS Clinic, Medical Psychotherapeutic Centre (I.Ψ.K.), Thessaloniki, Greece
- Institute of Psychotherapy, Medical Psychotherapeutic Centre (I.Ψ.K.), Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Donders Institute, Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging, Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Brain Imaging Centre (MBIC), Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Cognitive Neuroscience, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- Brain Imaging Centre (MBIC), Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience, Brain and Nerve Centre, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Pan YJ, Yeh LL. Associations between mortality and exposure to psychotropic medication: A population-based cohort study for depressive disorders. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2023; 57:1253-1262. [PMID: 36629047 DOI: 10.1177/00048674221145337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Use of antidepressants and antipsychotics to treat depressive disorders is becoming increasingly prevalent. METHODS This study investigated how the use and cumulative dosage of these medications affect the mortality risk in a Taiwan's national cohort of individuals ages 15 years and older who were diagnosed with depressive disorders in 2010 and followed up for 5 years. An age- and gender-matched control group was identified. The mean defined daily doses of antidepressants and antipsychotics were calculated, and survival analyses were conducted to examine the effects of exposure dosage on overall mortality and mortality due to cardiovascular diseases, in comparison with the control sample. RESULTS A total of 400,042 individuals (255,288 women; 63.8%) with depressive disorders were identified. A low-to-moderate dosage of antidepressants was associated with a decrease in cardiovascular disease-related mortality risks compared to no exposure for those with depressive disorders. By contrast, a dose-related increase was found when using antipsychotics, with a 1.6-, 2.4- and 2.9-fold risk in the low, moderate and high exposure groups, respectively, for overall mortality, and a 1.2-, 2.4- and 3.5-fold risk in the low, moderate and high exposure groups, respectively, for cardiovascular disease-related mortality, relative to the control sample. CONCLUSION For individuals with depression, use of low-to-moderate dosage antidepressants was associated with decreased mortality. However, use of antipsychotics was found to be associated with a dose-related increase in overall and cardiovascular disease-related mortality risks. Adverse health outcomes should be also considered when prescribing psychotropic medications to patients with depressive disorders.
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- Yi-Ju Pan
- Department of Psychiatry, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City
- Department of Medical Humanities and Education, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei
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- Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts, New Taipei City
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Malhi GS, Bell E, Bassett D, Boyce P, Hopwood M, Mulder R, Porter R. Difficult decision-making in major depressive disorder: Practical guidance based on clinical research and experience. Bipolar Disord 2023; 25:355-378. [PMID: 37258062 DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To extend current published guidance regarding the management of major depression in clinical practice, by examining complex cases that reflect real-world patients, and to integrate evidence and experience into recommendations. METHODS The authors who contributed to recently published clinical practice guidelines were invited to identify important gaps in extant guidance. Drawing on clinical experience and shared knowledge, they then generated four fictional case studies to illustrate the real-world complexities of managing mood disorders. The cases focussed specifically on issues that are not usually addressed in clinical practice guidelines. RESULTS The four cases are discussed in detail and each case is summarised using a life chart and accompanying information. The four cases reflect important real-world challenges that clinicians face when managing mood disorders in day-to-day clinical practice. To partly standardise the presentation of each case and for ease of reference we provide a Time Line, History Box and Management Chart, along with a synopsis where relevant. Discussion and formulation of the cases illustrate how to manage the complexities of each case and provide one possible pathway to achieving functional recovery. CONCLUSION These cases draw on the combined clinical experience of the authors and illustrate how to approach diagnostic decision-making when treating major depressive disorder and having to contend with complex presentations. The cases are designed to stimulate discussion and provide a real-world context for the formulation of mood disorders.
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- Gin S Malhi
- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- CADE Clinic and Mood-T, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- CADE Clinic and Mood-T, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St. Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne and Professorial Psychiatry Unit, Albert Road Clinic, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Darquennes G, Wacquier B, Loas G, Hein M. Suicidal Ideations in Major Depressed Subjects: Role of the Temporal Dynamics of Anhedonia. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1065. [PMID: 37508997 PMCID: PMC10377246 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13071065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Given the limited data available in the literature, the aim of this study was to investigate the potential role played by the temporal dynamics of anhedonia (lifelong anhedonia and recent changes in anhedonia) in the occurrence of suicidal ideations in major depressed subjects. The clinical data of 285 major depressed subjects recruited from the database of the Erasme Hospital Sleep Laboratory were analyzed. A score on item nine of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) ≥1 and/or an identification during the systematic psychiatric assessment were used to determine the presence of suicidal ideations. The association between anhedonia complaints (lifelong anhedonia and recent change in anhedonia) and suicidal ideations in major depressed subjects was assessed by logistic regression analyzes. The prevalence of suicidal ideations was 39.3% in our sample of major depressed subjects. After adjusting for the main confounding factors, multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that unlike lifelong anhedonia, only recent changes in anhedonia were a risk factor for suicidal ideations in major depressed subjects. Given this potential involvement of the recent change in anhedonia in the occurrence of suicidal ideations in major depressed subjects, it seems essential to better identify and adequately manage this specific form of anhedonia in order to open new perspectives for the prevention of suicide in this particular sub-population.
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- Gil Darquennes
- Service de Psychiatrie et Laboratoire du Sommeil, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Route de Lennik, 808-1070 Anderlecht, Belgium
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- Service de Psychiatrie et Laboratoire du Sommeil, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Route de Lennik, 808-1070 Anderlecht, Belgium
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- Service de Psychiatrie et Laboratoire du Sommeil, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Route de Lennik, 808-1070 Anderlecht, Belgium
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- Service de Psychiatrie et Laboratoire du Sommeil, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Route de Lennik, 808-1070 Anderlecht, Belgium
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Hashimoto N, Yasui-Furukori N, Hasegawa N, Ishikawa S, Hori H, Iida H, Ichihashi K, Miura K, Matsumoto J, Numata S, Kodaka F, Furihata R, Ohi K, Ogasawara K, Iga JI, Muraoka H, Komatsu H, Takeshima M, Atake K, Kido M, Nakamura T, Kishimoto T, Hishimoto A, Onitsuka T, Okada T, Ochi S, Nagasawa T, Makinodan M, Yamada H, Tsuboi T, Yamada H, Inada K, Watanabe K, Hashimoto R. Change of prescription for patients with schizophrenia or major depressive disorder during admission: real-world prescribing surveys from the effectiveness of guidelines for dissemination and education psychiatric treatment project. BMC Psychiatry 2023; 23:473. [PMID: 37380997 DOI: 10.1186/s12888-023-04908-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Polypharmacy of additional psychotropics alongside the main treatment drug (antipsychotics in schizophrenia and antidepressants in major depressive disorder) is common in Japan. Our goal is to align psychotropic prescription in Japan with international standards, while reducing the differences between facilities. To achieve this goal, we aimed to compare prescriptions at the time of hospital admission and discharge. METHODS Data on prescriptions at admission and discharge from 2016 to 2020 were collected. We divided the patients into four groups: (1) mono_mono group, monotherapy of the main drug at admission and discharge; (2) mono_poly group, monotherapy at admission and polypharmacy at discharge; (3) poly_poly group, polypharmacy at admission and discharge; and (4) poly_mono group, polypharmacy at admission and monotherapy at discharge. We compared the changes in dosage and number of psychotropics among the four groups. RESULTS For both schizophrenia and major depressive disorder, the patients who received monotherapy with the main drug at admission were likely to receive main drug monotherapy at discharge and vice versa. For schizophrenia, the polypharmacy was prescribed more often in the mono_poly group than that in the mono_mono group. The prescription was not changed at all for more than 10% of the patients. CONCLUSIONS It is critical to avoid a polypharmacy regimen to ensure that guideline-compliant treatment is provided. We expect higher rates of monotherapy with the main drug after the EGUIDE lectures. TRIAL REGISTRATION The study protocol was registered in the University Hospital Medical Information Network Registry (UMIN000022645).
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- Naoki Hashimoto
- Department of Psychiatry, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Dokkyo Medical University, School of Medicine, Mibu, 321-0293, Shimotsuga, Tochigi, Japan.
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- Department of Pathology of Mental Diseases, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology of Mental Diseases, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology of Mental Diseases, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Tokushima University, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Agency for Student Support and Disability Resources, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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- Center for Postgraduate Clinical Training and Career Development, Nagoya University Hospital, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Molecules and Function, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Health Administration Center (Kyusyu region), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Hills Joint Research Laboratory for Future Preventive Medicine and Wellness, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Molecules and Function, Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, Ehime, Japan
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- Department of NeuroPsychiatry, Kanazawa Medical University, Ishikawa, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Hyogo Medical University, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Psychiatry, Kitasato University School of Medicine, Sagamihara, Japan
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, Kyorin University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pathology of Mental Diseases, National Institute of Mental Health, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, Tokyo, Japan
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McIntosh GE, Liu ES, Allan M, Grech LB. Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Detection and Treatment of Depression in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review. Neurol Clin Pract 2023; 13:e200154. [PMID: 37124459 PMCID: PMC10132261 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000200154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Purpose of Review The association of multiple sclerosis (MS) with depression has been well documented; however, it frequently remains undiagnosed, untreated, or undertreated, with consequences to the person, family, and economy. The aim of this study was to determine the quality, scope, and consistency of available guidelines and consensus statements to guide clinicians managing people with comorbid MS and depression. Recent Findings Based on our systematic search of the literature, 6 guidelines and consensus statements met the inclusion criteria. Of these, 4 presented recommendations on depression screening in MS and 5 offered recommendations for treatment. Despite most guidelines presenting evidence-based recommendations, they were generally of low-quality evidence overall. Inconsistencies identified across guidelines and consensus statements included variations in recommendation for routine screening and which screening tool to use. Most guidelines lacked detail, often referring to general population guidelines without describing to what extent they can be applied to people with MS. Summary The findings of this review highlight the need to develop high-quality, comprehensive clinical practice guidelines with clear recommendations that can be globally implemented by healthcare clinicians working with people with MS.
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- Georgia E McIntosh
- Department of Medicine (GEM, ESL, MA, LBG), School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University; Department of Neurology (MA), Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Clayton; and Department of Neurology (MA), Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Australia
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- Department of Medicine (GEM, ESL, MA, LBG), School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University; Department of Neurology (MA), Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Clayton; and Department of Neurology (MA), Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Australia
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- Department of Medicine (GEM, ESL, MA, LBG), School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University; Department of Neurology (MA), Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Clayton; and Department of Neurology (MA), Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Australia
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- Department of Medicine (GEM, ESL, MA, LBG), School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University; Department of Neurology (MA), Monash Medical Centre, Monash Health, Clayton; and Department of Neurology (MA), Frankston Hospital, Peninsula Health, Frankston, Australia
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Li CT. Overview of treatment-resistant depression. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 2023; 278:1-23. [PMID: 37414489 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) often exhibit an inadequate treatment response or failure to achieve remission following treatment with antidepressant drugs. Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is proposed to identify this clinical scenario. Compared to those without TRD, patients with TRD have significantly lower health-related quality of life in mental and physical dimensions, more functional impairment and productivity loss, and higher healthcare costs. TRD imposes a massive burden on the individual, family, and society. However, a lack of consensus on the TRD definition limits the comparison and interpretation of TRD treatment efficacy across trials. Furthermore, because of the various TRD definitions, there is scarce treatment guideline specifically for TRD, in contrast to the rich treatment guidelines for MDD. In this chapter, common issues related to TRD, such as proper definitions of an adequate antidepressant trial and TRD, were carefully reviewed. Prevalence of and clinical outcomes related to TRD were summarized. We also summarized the staging models ever proposed for the diagnosis of TRD. Furthermore, we highlighted variations in the definition regarding the lack of or an inadequate response in treatment guidelines for depression. Up-to-date treatment options for TRD, including pharmacological strategies, psychotherapeutic interventions, neurostimulation techniques, glutamatergic compounds, and even experimental agents were reviewed.
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- Cheng-Ta Li
- Department of Psychiatry, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine and Institute of Brain Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Montano CB, Jackson WC, Vanacore D, Weisler R. Considerations when selecting an antidepressant: a narrative review for primary care providers treating adults with depression. Postgrad Med 2023:1-17. [PMID: 36912037 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2023.2189868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental disorder that can be treated with a number of different antidepressant therapies, each with its own unique prescribing considerations. Complicating the selection of an appropriate antidepressant for adults with MDD is the heterogeneity of clinical profiles and depression subtypes. Additionally, patient comorbidities, preferences, and likelihood of adhering to treatment must all be considered when selecting an appropriate therapy. With the majority of prescriptions being written by primary care practitioners, it is appropriate to review the unique characteristics of all available antidepressants, including safety considerations. Prior to initiating antidepressant treatment and when patients do not respond adequately to initial therapy and/or exhibit any hypomanic or manic symptoms, bipolar disorder must be ruled out, and evaluation for psychiatric comorbidities must be considered as well. Patients with an inadequate response may then require a treatment switch to another drug with a different mechanism of action, combination, or augmentation strategy. In this narrative review, we propose that careful selection of the most appropriate antidepressant for adult patients with MDD based on their clinical profile and comorbidities is vital for initial treatment selection.Strategies must be considered for addressing partial and inadequate responses as well to help patients achieve full remission and sustained functional recovery. This review also highlights data for MDD clinical outcomes for which gaps in the literature have been identified, including the effects of antidepressants on functional outcomes, sleep disturbances, emotional and cognitive blunting, anxiety, and residual symptoms of depression.
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- C Brendan Montano
- Montano Wellness LLC, CT Clinical Research, University of Connecticut Medical School, Farmington, CT, USA
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- West Cancer Center, Department of Family Medicine and Department of Psychiatry, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA
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- P.A. & Associates; Department of Psychiatry, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Chen B, Wang CC, Lee KH, Xia JC, Luo Z. Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Res Nurs Health 2023; 46:48-67. [PMID: 36509453 PMCID: PMC10108109 DOI: 10.1002/nur.22284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Acupuncture is widely accepted as a therapeutic option for managing depression. However, evidence from clinical trials remains controversial. This review aims to synthesize the best available evidence on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture in managing depression. The review was performed according to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. Five databases and the relevant trial registries were searched from the inception to October 2021. Randomized clinical trials of acupuncture for managing depression, published in English, were selected for inclusion. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool. Netmeta and dmetar of R packages were used to conduct a network meta-analysis. Twenty-two trials with 2391 participants were eligible and included in the analysis. This review found evidence that electroacupuncture (EA) plus antidepressant achieved superior outcomes compared with the waitlist (standardized mean difference = -8.86, 95% confidence interval: -14.78 to -2.93). The treatment ranking of different interventions in improving depression symptoms indicated that EA plus antidepressant with a probability of 0.8294, followed by manual acupuncture (MA) plus antidepressant (0.6470) and MA (0.5232). Acupuncture, either in isolation or as an adjunct to pharmacological treatment, has clinical benefits and can be considered a safe option for managing depression.
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- Binglei Chen
- School of Nursing and MidwiferyEdith Cowan UniversityJoondalupWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- National School of Nursing, Midwifery, Health Science & PhysiotherapyThe University of Notre Dame AustraliaFremantleWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- School of ScienceEdith Cowan UniversityJoondalupWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- School of Earth and Planetary SciencesCurtin UniversityPerthWestern AustraliaAustralia
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- School of NursingFujian University of Traditional Chinese MedicineFuzhouChina
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Malo PK, Bhaskarapillai B, Kesavan M. Multivariate Bayesian Arm-Based Network Meta-Analysis of Pharmacological Interventions for the Treatment of Acute Bipolar Mania in Adults. Indian J Psychol Med 2023; 45:5-13. [PMID: 36778605 PMCID: PMC9896104 DOI: 10.1177/02537176221114392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In a network meta-analysis (NMA), multiple treatments can be compared simultaneously by aggregating pieces of evidence from direct as well as indirect treatment comparisons in different randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Conventional NMA are performed using a normal approximation approach and can be applied for arm-level binary outcome data as well. This study aimed to estimate the treatment effects within a Bayesian framework using a binomial likelihood for a multivariate NMA model. METHODS The dataset consists of 57 RCTs comparing the effect of ten pharmacological drugs and a placebo for acute bipolar mania in adults. The binary outcomes of interest were treatment response and all-cause dropouts measured three weeks from the baseline. Binomial distribution was adopted for the number of events and the probability of event occurrence modeled on the logit scale. Jeffrey's Beta prior was considered for the heterogeneity and inconsistency of standard deviation (SD) parameters. Cholesky and spherical decomposition strategies were adopted for the between-study variance-covariance matrix. Deviance information criterion (DIC) indices were computed to determine the model fit. All results pertaining to Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations and all analyses were carried out in WinBUGS software. RESULTS The estimated common heterogeneity SDs were similar, and the DIC values did not provide any evidence for superiority between the two decomposition strategies. The correlation (95% credible interval) between the outcomes was estimated as -0.31 (-0.71, -0.02) and -0.37 (-0.73, -0.03) for the Cholesky and spherical decompositions, respectively. Gelman-Rubin convergence statistics were stable, and Monte Carlo errors for all the parameters were around 0.005. Overall, olanzapine, paliperidone, and quetiapine were both significantly more effective and acceptable than a placebo when both the study outcomes were considered simultaneously. CONCLUSIONS The findings favoring olanzapine, paliperidone, and quetiapine possess an excellent concordance with the one adopted in clinical practice, and the Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments and Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists guidelines recommend these as first-line drugs for treating bipolar disorder.
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- Palash Kumar Malo
- Centre for Brain Research, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Dept. of Biostatistics, National Institute of Mental Health and NeuroSciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Dept. of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and NeuroSciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Garcia A, Yáñez AM, Bennasar-Veny M, Navarro C, Salva J, Ibarra O, Gomez-Juanes R, Serrano-Ripoll MJ, Oliván B, Gili M, Roca M, Riera-Serra P, Aguilar-Latorre A, Montero-Marin J, Garcia-Toro M. Efficacy of an adjuvant non-face-to-face multimodal lifestyle modification program for patients with treatment-resistant major depression: A randomized controlled trial. Psychiatry Res 2023; 319:114975. [PMID: 36442318 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The high prevalence of depression is partly attributable to the poor response of patients to first-line antidepressants. Multimodal programs that promote a healthy lifestyle are successful in treating depression when used as a complementary therapy, but their medium- and long-term benefits have not been demonstrated for patients with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). The main aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a lifestyle modification program (LMP) with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and a placebo-control (written suggestions for lifestyle changes) in Spanish patients with TRD. METHODS This controlled clinical trial randomized 94 patients with TRD into 3 arms. The primary outcome was the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) score at baseline, 2, 6 and 12 months. The secondary outcomes were changes in scores that evaluated quality-of-life, adherence to the Mediterranean diet, physical activity, and social support. RESULTS Relative to the placebo group, the LMP and MBCT groups had significantly better quality of life (p = 0.017; p = 0.027), and the LMP group had significantly better adherence to the Mediterranean diet (p<0.001) and reduced use of antidepressants (p = 0.036). However, the three groups showed no significant differences in BDI-II score. LIMITATIONS Only about half of the planned 180 patients were recruited, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS There was no evidence that the LMP treatment significantly reduced symptoms of depression relative to the other groups during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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- Aurora Garcia
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy and Research Group on Global Health and Human Development, UIB
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy and Research Group on Global Health and Human Development, UIB; CIBER de Epidemiologíública (CIBERESP), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain.
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain; Department of Medicine, University of the Balearic Islands, E-07122 Palma, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain; Department of Medicine, University of the Balearic Islands, E-07122 Palma, Spain
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- Primary Care Research Unit of Majorca, Balearic Islands Health Services and Department of Psychology, UIB
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- Department of Psychology and Sociology, University of Zaragoza. Primary Care Prevention and Health Promotion Research Network (RedIAPP), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain; Department of Medicine, University of the Balearic Islands, E-07122 Palma, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK; Teaching, Research & Innovation Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
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- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (IdISBa), Spain; University Institute of Health Science Research (IUNICS), University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), Spain; Department of Medicine, University of the Balearic Islands, E-07122 Palma, Spain
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Hein M, Mungo A, Loas G. Nonremission After Electroconvulsive Therapy in Individuals With Major Depression: Role of Borderline Personality Disorder. J ECT 2022; 38:238-243. [PMID: 35482914 DOI: 10.1097/yct.0000000000000857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of the present study was to investigate the risk of nonremission following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), as associated with borderline personality disorder, in individuals with major depression in the context of the contradictory data available in the literature. METHODS We analyzed demographic and clinical data from 210 individuals with major depression who were treated with ECT. Study participants were recruited from the medical records database of the Psychiatry Department at Erasme Hospital. Only individuals with major depression who were in remission, as demonstrated during the systematic psychiatric interview performed at the end of ECT (ie, with a >60% reduction in their 24-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score, combined with a score of <10), were included in the "remission" group. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine the risk of nonremission following ECT. RESULTS Nonremission following ECT occurred frequently (42.9%) in our sample. Moreover, after adjusting for major confounding factors, multivariate logistic regression analyses demonstrated that borderline personality disorder was a risk factor for nonremission following ECT in individuals with major depression. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that borderline personality disorder was associated with a higher risk of nonremission following ECT in individuals with major depression. This finding seems to justify more systematic screening as well as more adequate management of this personality disorder in individuals with major depression who are treated with ECT to allow for attaining better remission rates in this subpopulation.
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- Matthieu Hein
- From the Erasme Hospital, Department of Psychiatry and Sleep Laboratory, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Kawazoe K, McGlynn R, Felix W, Sevilla R, Liao S, Kulkarni P, Ferris CF. Dose-dependent effects of esketamine on brain activity in awake mice: A BOLD phMRI study. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2022; 10:e01035. [PMID: 36504448 PMCID: PMC9743060 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.1035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Pharmacological magnetic resonance imaging (phMRI) is a noninvasive method used to evaluate neural circuitry involved in the behavioral effects of drugs like ketamine, independent of their specific biochemical mechanism. The study was designed to evaluate the immediate effect of esketamine, the S-isomer of (±) ketamine on brain activity in awake mice using blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) imaging. It was hypothesized the prefrontal cortex, hippocampus, and brain areas associated with reward and motivation would show a dose-dependent increase in brain activity. Mice were given vehicle, 1.0, 3.3, or 10 mg/kg esketamine I.P. and imaged for 10 min post-treatment. Data for each treatment were registered to a 3D MRI mouse brain atlas providing site-specific information on 134 different brain areas. There was a global change in brain activity for both positive and negative BOLD signal affecting over 50 brain areas. Many areas showed a dose-dependent decrease in positive BOLD signal, for example, cortex, hippocampus, and thalamus. The most common profile when comparing the three doses was a U-shape with the 3.3 dose having the lowest change in signal. At 1.0 mg/kg there was a significant increase in positive BOLD in forebrain areas and hippocampus. The anticipated dose-dependent increase in BOLD was not realized; instead, the lowest dose of 1.0 mg/kg had the greatest effect on brain activity. The prefrontal cortex and hippocampus were significantly activated corroborating previous imaging studies in humans and animals. The unexpected sensitivity to the 1.0 mg/kg dose of esketamine could be explained by imaging in fully awake mice without the confound of anesthesia and/or its greater affinity for the N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) receptor than (±) ketamine.
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- Kyrsten Kawazoe
- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Center for Translational NeuroimagingNortheastern UniversityMassachusettsBostonUSA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical SciencesNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
- Center for Translational NeuroimagingNortheastern UniversityMassachusettsBostonUSA
- Department of PsychologyNortheastern UniversityBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Baslet G, Aybek S, Ducharme S, Modirrousta M, Nicholson TR. Neuropsychiatry's Role in the Postacute Sequelae of COVID-19: Report From the American Neuropsychiatric Association Committee on Research. J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci 2022; 34:341-350. [PMID: 35578802 DOI: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.21080209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Postacute sequelae of COVID-19 can occur in patients who had only mild acute disease. A comprehensive neuropsychiatric approach reviews historical factors, provides objective assessment of symptoms, considers potential etiologies, and offers a therapeutic approach aimed at restoring premorbid functioning.
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- Gaston Baslet
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston (Baslet); Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland (Aybek); Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal (Ducharme); University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (Modirrousta); Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London (Nicholson)
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston (Baslet); Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland (Aybek); Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal (Ducharme); University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (Modirrousta); Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London (Nicholson)
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston (Baslet); Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland (Aybek); Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal (Ducharme); University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (Modirrousta); Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London (Nicholson)
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston (Baslet); Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland (Aybek); Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal (Ducharme); University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (Modirrousta); Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London (Nicholson)
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston (Baslet); Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland (Aybek); Department of Psychiatry, Douglas Mental Health University Institute, McConnell Brain Imaging Centre, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University, Montreal (Ducharme); University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (Modirrousta); Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London (Nicholson)
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Emulating a Target Trial of Dynamic Treatment Strategies for Major Depressive Disorder Using Data From the STAR∗D Randomized Trial. Biol Psychiatry 2022:S0006-3223(22)01636-5. [PMID: 36639294 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2022.09.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clinical guidelines recommend adding a second drug for patients with major depressive disorder who have a partial response and switching antidepressants for those who show no response or intolerance. This guidelines-based strategy was compared with other strategies for the management of unresponsive depression. METHODS A total of 1436 individuals experiencing treatment failure with citalopram and still requiring antidepressant therapy were identified in the STAR∗D (Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression) trial. A (hypothetical) target trial was then designed and emulated. The following strategies for decision making were compared: sequential monotherapy, sequential dual non-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor therapy (SD), and a guidelines-based strategy. The primary outcome was symptomatic remission defined as a Hamilton Depression Rating Scale score ≤7 or 2 consecutive scores ≤5 on the 16-item Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Clinician Rated. Secondary outcomes were serious events (hospitalizations, suicide, and mortality). Inverse probability weighting was used to control for possible confounding. RESULTS A total of 971 patients were eligible for our emulation. Patients initiating SD had the lowest levels of depression at baseline. The estimated 9-month probability of remission was 43.5% for the sequential monotherapy group, 47.6% for the SD group, and 53.2% for the guidelines-based strategy group. Compared with the sequential monotherapy group, the difference in 9-month probability of remission was -4.2% (95% CI, -15.6 to 4.6) for the SD group and -9.7% (-19.3 to 1.9) for the guidelines-based strategy group. The 9-month relative risks of remission were 1.09 (0.90 to 1.38) and 1.22 (0.96 to 1.46), respectively. Results were consistent across sensitivity analyses. The 9-month relative risks of serious events were 0.77 (0.38 to 1.40) and 0.62 (0.33 to 1.00), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Using the guidelines-based strategy was associated with an increased probability of remission and a lower risk of serious adverse events. The potential implications are substantial given the large number of patients experiencing treatment failure to antidepressants.
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Leon M, Woo CC. Olfactory loss is a predisposing factor for depression, while olfactory enrichment is an effective treatment for depression. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:1013363. [PMID: 36248633 PMCID: PMC9558899 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.1013363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The loss of olfactory stimulation correlates well with at least 68 widely differing neurological disorders, including depression, and we raise the possibility that this relationship may be causal. That is, it seems possible that olfactory loss makes the brain vulnerable to expressing the symptoms of these neurological disorders, while daily olfactory enrichment may decrease the risk of expressing these symptoms. This situation resembles the cognitive reserve that is thought to protect people with Alzheimer’s neuropathology from expressing the functional deficit in memory through the cumulative effect of intellectual stimulation. These relationships also resemble the functional response of animal models of human neurological disorders to environmental enrichment, wherein the animals continue to have the induced neuropathology, but do not express the symptoms as they do in a standard environment with restricted sensorimotor stimulation.
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- Michael Leon
- Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
- Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
- *Correspondence: Michael Leon,
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- Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, United States
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Rogan A, Matthews A. All‐star team: Sport and exercise medicine meets
emergency medicine. Emerg Med Australas 2022. [DOI: 10.1111/1742-6723.14074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Alice Rogan
- University of Otago Wellington New Zealand
- Emergency Department, Wellington Regional Hospital Te Pae Tiaki, Te Whatu Ora Wellington New Zealand
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- Emergency Department Flinders Medical Centre Adelaide South Australia Australia
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Beaglehole B, Newton-Howes G, Porter R, Frampton C. Impact of diagnosis on outcomes for compulsory treatment orders in New Zealand. BJPsych Open 2022; 8:e145. [PMID: 35913107 PMCID: PMC9380042 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2022.547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Compulsory community treatment orders (CTOs) are controversial because they enforce psychiatric treatment of patients in the community. It is important to know which patients benefit from compulsory treatment to better inform CTO use. AIMS To examine the effect of a range of diagnoses on outcomes associated with CTOs to determine whether there are specific outcome signatures for CTOs according to diagnosis. METHOD New Zealand's Ministry of Health databases provided demographic, service use and medication-dispensing data for all individuals placed on a CTO between 2009 and 2018. We used a hierarchical approach to categorise individuals according to diagnosis. Admission rates, admission days per year, community care and medication dispensing were analysed according to diagnosis and CTO status. RESULTS In total, 14 726 patients were placed on a CTO over the 10-year period between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2018. For psychotic disorders, CTOs were associated with reduced admission frequency and duration. However, the opposite occurred for dementia disorders, bipolar disorders, major depressive disorder and personality disorders. Higher rates of medications, including depot antipsychotic medications, were dispensed on CTOs for all diagnostic groups. CONCLUSIONS CTOs were associated with reduced admission frequency and admission days per year for patients with psychotic disorders, whereas the opposite occurred for other diagnostic groups. Rather than seeking to establish whether CTOs are effective, we suggest that there are specific outcome signatures associated with CTOs for different disorders and knowledge of these can improve understanding and clinical practice in this area.
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- Ben Beaglehole
- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Malhi GS, Acar M, Kouhkamari MH, Chien TH, Juneja P, Siva S, Baune BT. Antidepressant prescribing patterns in Australia. BJPsych Open 2022; 8:e120. [PMID: 35770420 PMCID: PMC9301763 DOI: 10.1192/bjo.2022.522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists clinical practice guidelines for mood disorders (MDcpg2015 and MDcpg2020) provide evidence-based and consensus-based recommendations for managing mood disorders. AIMS We examined Australian real-world prescribing habits to determine whether management in clinical practice aligned with MDcpg2015 recommendations. METHOD A retrospective analysis of a cohort of patients ≥16 years old who had been dispensed a Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)-listed antidepressant between July 2013 and June 2019 was conducted using Australian Commonwealth Department of Human Services PBS 10% sample data. RESULTS Between July 2013 and June 2019, 239 944 patients in Australia commenced antidepressant treatment. Of these, 22% (52 694 patients) received a second treatment (a new class of treatment after a period of discontinuation or additional antipsychotic therapy) and 6% (15 741 patients) received a third treatment. Patients were initially prescribed primarily selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; 52% of prescriptions) or tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs; 25%), even though TCAs are not recommended for first-line treatment. Fewer than one-quarter of patients were prescribed serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (13%) or other agents (10%). General practitioners (GPs) were more likely to initiate TCAs than psychiatrists (22% v. 7%).Once initiated, the overall median time patients remained on treatment was 4.5 months; this was highest with SSRIs (5.8 months) and lowest with TCAs (0.9 months). CONCLUSIONS First-line prescribing broadly follows guidelines. GP and psychiatrist prescribing patterns differ, perhaps reflecting different patient groups and the need to tailor treatment to individuals. Future guidelines should aim to capture the different presentations and complexity of depression.
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- Gin S Malhi
- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia; CADE Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia; and Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
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- Janssen-Cilag Pty Ltd, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Münster, Albert-Schweitzer-Campus 1, Münster 48149, Germany; Department of Psychiatry, Melbourne Medical School, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; and The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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Baethge C, Braun C, Rink L, Schwarzer G, Henssler J, Bschor T. Dose effects of tricyclic antidepressants in the treatment of acute depression - A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials. J Affect Disord 2022; 307:191-198. [PMID: 35390353 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2022.03.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) continue to be an important group of drugs, but it is unclear whether a dose-response relationship is supported by high-level evidence. METHODS Systematic review in the Cochrane Collaboration's Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) of studies randomizing patients to at least two doses of one TCA, complemented by searches in Medline, Embase, and PsycInfo. In multilevel regression, we calculated the standardized mean difference (SMD) in antidepressant efficacy per mg TCA dose increase, and we analyzed drop-outs due to adverse events. Finally, we computed random effects meta-analyses of all dose comparisons investigated in a minimum of two studies. RESULTS Out of 5365 studies screened, we included 15 randomized trials on 24 comparisons of 14 different dose contrasts. We found a statistically non-significant positive effect of increasing the dose: 0.34 SMD with 100 mg/d dose increase ([-0.03; 0.70] p = 0.073). While several comparisons showed no clear signal of a dose gradient, 300 mg of imipramine/desipramine is statistically significantly superior to 150 mg (SMD: 0.80 [0.28; 1.33], p = 0.003, I2: 0%). Drop-outs increased with higher doses, albeit not statistically significantly: Odds ratio (OR) of 1.44 with 100 mg dose increase [0.54; 3.86]. Overall, risk of bias was high. LIMITATIONS Limited number of studies with mainly high risk of bias. CONCLUSIONS So far, data on a dose-response relationship in TCAs from direct dose comparisons are inconclusive. Clinically, escalation to high doses may be justified if side effects are bearable.
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- Christopher Baethge
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Red Cross Children's Hospital Siegen, Siegen, Germany
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- Institute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; Charité University Medicine, St Hedwig-Krankenhaus, Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Malhi GS, Bell E, Bassett D, Boyce P, Bryant R, Hazell P, Hopwood M, Lyndon B, Mulder R, Porter R, Singh AB, Murray G. Evidence is king: A defence of evidence-based recommendations. Bipolar Disord 2022; 24:351-353. [PMID: 35789518 DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Gin S Malhi
- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,CADE Clinic & Mood-T Service, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,CADE Clinic & Mood-T Service, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Consultant Psychiatrist, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Specialty of Psychiatry, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Specialty of Psychiatry, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Professorial Psychiatry Unit, Albert Road Clinic, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Specialty of Psychiatry, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- The Geelong Clinic Healthscope, IMPACT-Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
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Bose R, Hamdani SU, Minhas FA, Herr KJ. A comparison of real-world effectiveness of vortioxetine along the treatment algorithm for major depressive disorder. Curr Med Res Opin 2022; 38:661-671. [PMID: 35049384 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2022.2031146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of vortioxetine in major depressive disorder (MDD) when used as a first-line versus second-line treatment or later. METHODS This was a post-hoc analysis of three 3-month non-interventional, prospective studies of vortioxetine in MDD - REVIDA (Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand), PREVIDA (Pakistan) and TREVIDA (Taiwan). Improvements in depressive symptoms (PHQ-9, CGI-S), cognitive function (PDQ-D) and work productivity (WPAI) were compared between studies, and in a pooled analysis of patients using vortioxetine as the first line versus second-line treatment or later. Safety was compared between studies. RESULTS Overall, 798 patients were analyzed (PREVIDA = 425, REVIDA = 130, TREVIDA = 243). Most patients in PREVIDA (60.5%)/REVIDA (57.4%) used vortioxetine as first-line treatment versus TREVIDA (21.8%). Generally, greater improvements from baseline were observed across outcome measures in PREVIDA/REVIDA versus TREVIDA (Month 3, p < .0001). Vortioxetine as first-line treatment was associated with greater improvements in depression severity, cognition, functioning outcomes compared to second-line or later users (PHQ-9: -16.1 [6.4] vs -10.8 [8.9]; CGI-S: -2.7 [1.1] vs -2.0 [1.4]; PDQ-D: -29.5 [17.7] vs -18.5 [21.4]; p < .0001 at Month 3) as well as greater response (PHQ-9: 88.6% vs 61.5%; p < .0001) and remission rates (PHQ-9: 75.4% vs 47.7%; p < .0001). No new adverse events were reported outside of the product label. CONCLUSIONS In the Asian real-world setting, vortioxetine showed greater improvements in depressive and cognitive symptoms, work functioning, and response and remission rates when used as first-line versus second-line treatment or later. Vortioxetine was well-tolerated irrespective of the study population across Asia.
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- Rohini Bose
- Lundbeck Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore, Singapore
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- Human Development Research Foundation, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Institute of Psychiatry, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
- Global Institute of Human Development, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Global Institute of Human Development, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan
- Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan
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Malhi GS, Bell E, Boyce P, Hopwood M, Bassett D, Mulder R, Porter RJ. The IDeAS in MIDAS: 'Keeping it real!'. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2022; 56:569-570. [PMID: 34011200 DOI: 10.1177/00048674211011257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Gin S Malhi
- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,CADE Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St Leonards, NSW, Australia
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- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,CADE Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, St Leonards, NSW, Australia
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- Discipline of Psychiatry, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne and Professorial Psychiatry Unit, Albert Road Clinic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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de Filippis R, Mercurio M, Spina G, De Fazio P, Segura-Garcia C, Familiari F, Gasparini G, Galasso O. Antidepressants and Vertebral and Hip Risk Fracture: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10050803. [PMID: 35627940 PMCID: PMC9140335 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10050803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Although antidepressant drugs appear to play an active role in increasing fracture risk, their weight is still unclear. We conducted a PRISMA compliant systematic review and meta-analysis through PubMed/Scopus/Cochrane libraries and registered with PROSPERO (registration number CRD42021254006) to investigate the relationship between antidepressant drugs categories, including SSRIs, SNRIs, and TCAs, and the risk of hip and vertebral fractures. After screening 3122 items, we finally found 26 papers for qualitative analysis and 11 for quantitative synthesis. A total of 15,209,542 adult and elderly patients were identified, with a mean follow-up of 51 months and a major prevalence of women. We identified results largely for SSRIs, with only a small amount of data for SNRIs, TCAs, and NaSSA. No data were found among the most recent categories of antidepressants, such as vortioxetine and esketamine. All included studies reported hip fractures, while three of them also included vertebral fractures. Overall, we observed a significant effect of SSRIs on fracture risk with a mean effect of 0.98 (95% CI = 0.75–1.20). This meta-analysis reveals that the use of SSRIs increases the risk of fractures. Clinicians’ awareness in antidepressant prescription should optimize their potential while reducing this risk.
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- Renato de Filippis
- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.d.F.); (P.D.F.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, “Mater Domini” University Hospital, V.le Europa (loc. Germaneto), “Magna Græcia” University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (G.S.); (F.F.); (G.G.); (O.G.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-0961-3647122
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, “Mater Domini” University Hospital, V.le Europa (loc. Germaneto), “Magna Græcia” University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (G.S.); (F.F.); (G.G.); (O.G.)
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (R.d.F.); (P.D.F.)
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- Psychiatry Unit, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, “Mater Domini” University Hospital, V.le Europa (loc. Germaneto), “Magna Græcia” University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (G.S.); (F.F.); (G.G.); (O.G.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, “Mater Domini” University Hospital, V.le Europa (loc. Germaneto), “Magna Græcia” University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (G.S.); (F.F.); (G.G.); (O.G.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, “Mater Domini” University Hospital, V.le Europa (loc. Germaneto), “Magna Græcia” University, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy; (G.S.); (F.F.); (G.G.); (O.G.)
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Woo YS, Bahk WM, Seo JS, Park YM, Kim W, Jeong JH, Shim SH, Lee JG, Jang SH, Yang CM, Wang SM, Jung MH, Sung HM, Choo IH, Yoon BH, Lee SY, Jon DI, Min KJ. The Korean Medication Algorithm Project for Depressive Disorder 2021: Comparisons with Other Treatment Guidelines. CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE 2022; 20:37-50. [PMID: 35078947 PMCID: PMC8813311 DOI: 10.9758/cpn.2022.20.1.37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The Korean Medication Algorithm Project for Depressive Disorder (KMAP-DD) first was published in 2002, and has been revised four times, in 2006, 2012, 2017, and 2021. In this review, we compared recommendations from the recently revised KMAP-DD 2021 to four global clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for depression published after 2010. The recommendations from the KMAP-DD 2021 were similar to those from other CPGs, although there were some differences. The KMAP-DD 2021 reflected social culture and the healthcare system in Korea and recent evidence about pharmacotherapy for depression, as did other recently published evidence-based guidelines. Despite some intrinsic limitations as an expert consensus-based guideline, the KMAP-DD 2021 can be helpful for Korean psychiatrists making decisions in clinical settings by complementing previously published evidence-based guidelines, especially for some clinical situations lacking evidence from rigorously designed clinical trials.
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- Young Sup Woo
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Haeundae Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Gumi, Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Department of Psychiatry, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Naju National Hospital, Naju, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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Assessment and treatment of depression in people with multiple sclerosis: A qualitative analysis of specialist clinicians' experiences. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2022; 57:103362. [PMID: 35158469 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2021.103362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 10/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Depression is common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), with lifetime prevalence estimates between 25 and 50%. Depression is commonly underdiagnosed and undertreated in people with MS. This qualitative study assessed current practices, as well as facilitators and required resources to improve detection and management of depression in people with MS. METHODS MS clinicians living in Australia were recruited through MS healthcare provider clinics and networks for online interviews. Interviews were transcribed and coded in NVivo for framework analysis. RESULTS Participants included 15 MS specialists: nine nurses and six neurologists. Participants appreciated that depression was a common symptom of MS, and that untreated depression impacted patients' wellbeing, medication adherence, capacity for self-care, employment, and interpersonal relationships. Participants did not routinely screen for depression and noted that they lack the time and skills to manage depression once identified, most often recommending patients see their general practitioner. Clinicians recognised that people with MS commonly experience barriers to identifying and managing depressive symptoms, however few clinics provide information or discussion about depression as a symptom of MS with patients. CONCLUSION Participants indicated a need for evidence-based guidance, more education and training to improve practices including screening for depression, and an urgent need for local referral pathways to affordable and accessible mental health services for people with MS. Findings suggest a need for better collaborative management of depression and improvement of systematic practices related to depression information, screening and treatment support.
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Yang H, Gao S, Li J, Yu H, Xu J, Lin C, Yang H, Teng C, Ma H, Zhang N. Remission of symptoms is not equal to functional recovery: Psychosocial functioning impairment in major depression. Front Psychiatry 2022; 13:915689. [PMID: 35958633 PMCID: PMC9360322 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.915689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The ultimate goal of depression treatment is to achieve functional recovery. Psychosocial functioning is the main component of functional impairment in depressed patients. The concept of psychosocial functioning has an early origin; however, its concept and connotation are still ambiguous, which is the basic and key problem faced by the relevant research and clinical application. In this study, we start from the paradox of symptoms remission and functional recovery, describe the concept, connotation, and characteristics of psychosocial functioning impairment in depressed patients, and re-emphasize its importance in depression treatment to promote research and clinical applications related to psychosocial functioning impairment in depressed patients to achieve functional recovery.
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- Hao Yang
- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Psychology, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- The Affiliated Brain Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Martin DM, Tor PC, Waite S, Mohan T, Davidson D, Sarma S, Branjerdporn G, Dong V, Kwan E, Loo CK. The utility of the brief ECT cognitive screen (BECS) for early prediction of cognitive adverse effects from ECT: A CARE network study. J Psychiatr Res 2021; 145:250-255. [PMID: 34952375 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.12.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 11/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Although highly effective, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) often produces cognitive side effects which can be a barrier for patients. Monitoring cognitive side effects during the acute course is therefore recommended to identify patients at increased risk for adverse outcomes. The Brief ECT Cognitive Screen (BECS) is a brief instrument designed to measure emerging cognitive side effects from ECT. The aim of this study was to examine the clinical utility of the BECS for predicting adverse cognitive outcomes in real world clinic settings. The study included data collated from four participating sites in the Clinical Alliance for ECT and Related treatments (CARE) network. The BECS was administered at pre ECT and post 3 or 4 ECT. The primary outcome was a ≥4 point decrease on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) from pretreatment to post ECT. Logistic multiple regression analyses examined the BECS and other relevant clinical and demographic and treatment factors as predictors. The final analysis included 623 patients with diverse indications for ECT including 53.6% with major depression and 33.7% with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. A higher total score on the BECS significantly predicted decline in Total Scores on the MoCA [B = 0.25 (0.08), p = 0.003], though not decline in MoCA Delayed Recall scores (p > 0.1). Other significant predictors included higher pretreatment MoCA Total Scores and female gender for verbal anterograde memory decline. This study confirmed that the BECS has clinical utility for identifying patients with both reduced and increased risk for adverse cognitive outcomes from ECT.
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- D M Martin
- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Black Dog Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
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- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Medical Centre, South Australia, Australia
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- Gold Coast Health Service, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Black Dog Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia; Black Dog Institute, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Henry C. Don't forget the benefits of empathy. Encephale 2021; 47:505-506. [PMID: 34857366 DOI: 10.1016/j.encep.2021.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Malhi GS, Bell E. Questions in Psychiatry (QuiP): Using your Apple all day, might keep the doctor away? Bipolar Disord 2021; 23:838-841. [PMID: 34816518 DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gin S Malhi
- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Northern Clinical School, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Psychiatry, CADE Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales, Australia
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- Academic Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Northern Clinical School, Kolling Institute, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Department of Psychiatry, CADE Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales, Australia
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Pérez-Sola V, Roca M, Alonso J, Gabilondo A, Hernando T, Sicras-Mainar A, Sicras-Navarro A, Herrera B, Vieta E. Economic impact of treatment-resistant depression: A retrospective observational study. J Affect Disord 2021; 295:578-586. [PMID: 34509073 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND To determine the incidence of Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) in Spain and to estimate its economic burden, using real world data. METHODS A retrospective, observational-study was carried out using data from the BIG-PAC database®. Patients aged ≥18 years with a diagnosis of major depressive-disorder (MDD) who initiated a new antidepressant treatment in 2015-2017 were included. The patients were classified as TRD and non-TRD. Patients were classified as TRD if they had, during the first year of antidepressant treatment: a) failure with ≥2 antidepressants including the prescription of ≥3 antidepressants (N06A) or ≥2 antidepressant and ≥1 antipsychotic (N05A; including lithium) b) antidepressants administered for ≥ 4 weeks each, and c) the time between the end of one treatment and the initiation of the next was ≤ 90 days. Inherent limitations of data collection from databases should also be considered in this analysis (e.g., lack of information about adherence to treatment). Follow-up period: 18 months. The incidence rate was calculated as the number of TRD patients per 1,000 persons-year divided by the population attended. OUTCOMES direct healthcare and indirect costs. Two sensitivity analyses were performed varying the index date and the period used to define TRD patients (6 vs.12 months). RESULTS 21,630 patients with MDD aged ≥ 18 years (mean age: 53.2 years; female: 67.2%) were analyzed, of whom 3,559 met TRD criteria, yielding a 3-year cumulative incidence of 16.5% (95%CI: 16%-17%) among MDD patients. The annual population incidence rate of TRD in 2015-2017, was 0.59, 1.02 and 1.18/1,000 person-years, respectively (mean: 0.93/1,000 person-year). Overall, mean total costs per MDD patient were €4,147.9, being higher for TRD than for non-TRD patients (€6,096 vs. €3,846; p<0.001): a) direct costs (€1,341 vs. €624; p<0.001), b) lost productivity (€1,274 vs. €821; p<0.001) and c) permanent disability (€3,481 vs. €2,401; p<0.001, adjusted). Sensitivity analyses showed no differences with the reported results. CONCLUSIONS The population based TRD incidence in Spain was similar to recent data from other European countries. TRD is associated with greater resource use and higher costs compared with non-TRD patients.
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- Víctor Pérez-Sola
- Institut de Neuropsiquiatria i Addiccions, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona. CIBERSAM Department of Psychiatry, Univ Autonoma, Barcelona.
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- Institut Universitari d' Investigació en Ciències de la Salut (IUNICS), Idisba, Rediapp, University of Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain.
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- Health Services Research Group, IMIM (Institut Hospital del Mar d'Investigacions Mèdiques), CIBERESP, Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Mental Health and Psychiatric Care Research Group, Biodonostia Health Research Institute Osakidetza, San Sebastian, Spain.
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- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Institute of Neuroscience, Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBERSAM, Barcelona, Spain.
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Seo JS, Bahk WM, Woo YS, Park YM, Kim W, Jeong JH, Shim SH, Lee JG, Jang SH, Yang CM, Wang SM, Jung MH, Sung HM, Choo IH, Yoon BH, Lee SY, Jon DI, Min KJ. Korean Medication Algorithm for Depressive Disorder 2021, Fourth Revision: An Executive Summary. CLINICAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY AND NEUROSCIENCE 2021; 19:751-772. [PMID: 34690130 PMCID: PMC8553538 DOI: 10.9758/cpn.2021.19.4.751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Objective In the 19 years since the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology and the Korean Society for Affective Disorders developed the Korean Medication Algorithm Project for Depressive Disorder (KMAP-DD) in 2002, four revisions have been conducted. Methods To increase survey efficiency in this revision, to cover the general clinical practice, and to compare the results with previous KMAP-DD series, the overall structure of the questionnaire was maintained. The six sections of the questionnaire were as follows: 1) pharmacological treatment strategies for major depressive disorder (MDD) with/without psychotic features; 2) pharmacological treatment strategies for persistent depressive disorder and other depressive disorder subtypes; 3) consensus for treatment-resistant depression; 4) the choice of an antidepressant in the context of safety, adverse effects, and comorbid physical illnesses; 5) treatment strategies for special populations (children/adolescents, elderly, and women); and 6) non-pharmacological biological therapies. Recommended first-, second-, and third-line strategies were derived statistically. Results There has been little change in the four years since KMAP-DD 2017 due to the lack of newly introduced drug or treatment strategies. However, shortened waiting time between the initial and subsequent treatments, increased preference for atypical antipsychotics (AAPs), especially aripiprazole, and combination strategies with AAPs yield an active and somewhat aggressive treatment trend in Korea. Conclusion We expect KMAP-DD to provide clinicians with useful information about the specific strategies and medications appropriate for treating patients with MDD by bridging the gap between clinical real practice and the evidence-based world.
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- Jeong Seok Seo
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Ilsan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Soonchunhyang University Cheonan Hospital, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Gumi, Korea
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- Department of Neuropsychiatry, College of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea.,Department of Psychiatry, Chosun University Hospital, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Naju National Hospital, Naju, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wonkwang University Hospital, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Anyang, Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea
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Pahwa M, Joseph B, Nunez NA, Jenkins GD, Colby CL, Kashani KB, Marin Veldic, Moore KM, Betcher HK, Ozerdem A, Cuellar-Barboza AB, McElroy SL, Biernacka JM, Frye MA, Singh B. Long-term lithium therapy and risk of chronic kidney disease in bipolar disorder: A historical cohort study. Bipolar Disord 2021; 23:715-723. [PMID: 33548063 DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS Long-term lithium therapy (LTLT) has been associated with kidney insufficiency in bipolar disorder (BD). We aimed to investigate the risk factors of chronic kidney disease (CKD) development and progression among BD patients receiving LTLT. METHODS We included adult patients with BD on LTLT (≥1 year) who were enrolled in the Mayo Clinic Bipolar Biobank, Rochester, Minnesota. We reviewed electronic medical records to extract information related to lithium therapy and kidney-related data to assess changes in the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). CKD severity was assessed based on eGFR. RESULTS Among 154 patients who received LTLT, 41 patients (27%) developed CKD, of whom 20 (49%) patients continued lithium (continuers) and 19 (46%) discontinued it (discontinuers). The median time to stage 3 CKD development was 21.7 years from the start of Li treatment. Type-2 diabetes mellitus and benzodiazepine use were independent predictors for CKD development in the survival analysis, after controlling for age. The subsequent CKD progression rate did not differ between continuers and discontinuers (mean GFR 48.6 vs. 44.1, p = 0.13) at the end of follow-up duration (mean duration: 3.5 ± 4.4 years for continuers and 4.9 ± 5.3 years for discontinuers). CONCLUSION CKD was observed in one fourth of patients with BD receiving LTLT. There was no significant difference in the progression of CKD among Li continuers versus discontinuers, at the mean follow-up duration of 4.2 years, after the CKD diagnosis. Progression of CKD could be influenced by existing comorbidities and may not necessarily be due to lithium alone.
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- Mehak Pahwa
- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Lindner Center of HOPE/University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.,Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Dean RL, Marquardt T, Hurducas C, Spyridi S, Barnes A, Smith R, Cowen PJ, McShane R, Hawton K, Malhi GS, Geddes J, Cipriani A. Ketamine and other glutamate receptor modulators for depression in adults with bipolar disorder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 10:CD011611. [PMID: 34623633 PMCID: PMC8499740 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011611.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Glutamergic system dysfunction has been implicated in the pathophysiology of bipolar depression. This is an update of the 2015 Cochrane Review for the use of glutamate receptor modulators for depression in bipolar disorder. OBJECTIVES 1. To assess the effects of ketamine and other glutamate receptor modulators in alleviating the acute symptoms of depression in people with bipolar disorder. 2. To review the acceptability of ketamine and other glutamate receptor modulators in people with bipolar disorder who are experiencing depressive symptoms. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Ovid MEDLINE, Embase and PsycINFO all years to July 2020. We did not apply any restrictions to date, language or publication status. SELECTION CRITERIA RCTs comparing ketamine or other glutamate receptor modulators with other active psychotropic drugs or saline placebo in adults with bipolar depression. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected studies for inclusion, assessed trial quality and extracted data. Primary outcomes were response rate and adverse events. Secondary outcomes included remission rate, depression severity change scores, suicidality, cognition, quality of life, and dropout rate. The GRADE framework was used to assess the certainty of the evidence. MAIN RESULTS Ten studies (647 participants) were included in this review (an additional five studies compared to the 2015 review). There were no additional studies added to the comparisons identified in the 2015 Cochrane review on ketamine, memantine and cytidine versus placebo. However, three new comparisons were found: ketamine versus midazolam, N-acetylcysteine versus placebo, and riluzole versus placebo. The glutamate receptor modulators studied were ketamine (three trials), memantine (two), cytidine (one), N-acetylcysteine (three), and riluzole (one). Eight of these studies were placebo-controlled and two-armed. In seven trials the glutamate receptor modulators had been used as add-on drugs to mood stabilisers. Only one trial compared ketamine with an active comparator, midazolam. The treatment period ranged from a single intravenous administration (all ketamine studies), to repeated administration for riluzole, memantine, cytidine, and N-acetylcysteine (with a follow-up of eight weeks, 8 to 12 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 to 20 weeks, respectively). Six of the studies included sites in the USA, one in Taiwan, one in Denmark, one in Australia, and in one study the location was unclear. All participants had a primary diagnosis of bipolar disorder and were experiencing an acute bipolar depressive episode, diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition (IV) or fourth edition text revision (IV-TR). Among all glutamate receptor modulators included in this review, only ketamine appeared to be more efficacious than placebo 24 hours after infusion for response rate (odds ratio (OR) 11.61, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.25 to 107.74; P = 0.03; participants = 33; studies = 2; I² = 0%, low-certainty evidence). Ketamine seemed to be more effective in reducing depression rating scale scores (MD -11.81, 95% CI -20.01 to -3.61; P = 0.005; participants = 32; studies = 2; I2 = 0%, very low-certainty evidence). There was no evidence of ketamine's efficacy in producing remission over placebo at 24 hours (OR 5.16, 95% CI 0.51 to 52.30; P = 0.72; participants = 33; studies = 2; I2 = 0%, very low-certainty evidence). Evidence on response, remission or depression rating scale scores between ketamine and midazolam was uncertain at 24 hours due to very low-certainty evidence (OR 3.20, 95% CI 0.23 to 45.19). In the one trial assessing ketamine and midazolam, there were no dropouts due to adverse effects or for any reason (very low-certainty evidence). Placebo may have been more effective than N-acetylcysteine in reducing depression rating scale scores at three months, although this was based on very low-certainty evidence (MD 1.28, 95% CI 0.24 to 2.31; participants = 58; studies = 2). Very uncertain evidence found no difference in response at three months (OR 0.82, 95% CI 0.32 to 2.14; participants = 69; studies = 2; very low-certainty evidence). No data were available for remission or acceptability. Extremely limited data were available for riluzole vs placebo, finding only very-low certainty evidence of no difference in dropout rates (OR 2.00, 95% CI 0.31 to 12.84; P = 0.46; participants = 19; studies = 1; I2 = 0%). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS It is difficult to draw reliable conclusions from this review due to the certainty of the evidence being low to very low, and the relatively small amount of data usable for analysis in bipolar disorder, which is considerably less than the information available for unipolar depression. Nevertheless, we found uncertain evidence in favour of a single intravenous dose of ketamine (as add-on therapy to mood stabilisers) over placebo in terms of response rate up to 24 hours, however ketamine did not show any better efficacy for remission in bipolar depression. Even though ketamine has the potential to have a rapid and transient antidepressant effect, the efficacy of a single intravenous dose may be limited. We did not find conclusive evidence on adverse events with ketamine, and there was insufficient evidence to draw meaningful conclusions for the remaining glutamate receptor modulators. However, ketamine's psychotomimetic effects (such as delusions or delirium) may have compromised study blinding in some studies, and so we cannot rule out the potential bias introduced by inadequate blinding procedures. To draw more robust conclusions, further methodologically sound RCTs (with adequate blinding) are needed to explore different modes of administration of ketamine, and to study different methods of sustaining antidepressant response, such as repeated administrations.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Cyprus University of Technology, Lemesos, Cyprus
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Centre for Suicide Research, University Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Discipline of Psychiatry, Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Hemanny C, Sena EPD, de Oliveira IR. Behavioural activation and trial-based cognitive therapy may be beneficial to reduce suicidal ideation in major depressive disorder: A post hoc study from a clinical trial. J Clin Pharm Ther 2021; 47:46-54. [PMID: 34617303 DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE The suicidality spectrum is a clinical challenge because of the difficulty of its management and its association with mortality. Few studies have investigated psychotherapies for reducing the components of suicidality. In this study, we compared the effect of behavioural activation (BA), trial-based cognitive therapy (TBCT) - both added to antidepressant (AD) treatment - and treatment as usual (TAU) in mitigating suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). METHODS A post hoc study was conducted with data from a randomized clinical trial. Secondary analyses compared the treatments using scores from the items that evaluated suicidal ideation with the HAM-D (HAM-D-3) and BDI (BDI-9). A composite measurement was constructed by summing the scores from the two items (HAM-D-3 plus BDI-9). RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Seventy-six patients were analysed (BA + AD = 24; TBCT + AD = 26 and TAU = 26). In HAM-D-3, the BA + AD group showed a statistically greater reduction than the TAU group. In BDI-9, the three groups did not show significant differences. In the HAM-D-3 plus BDI-9, TBCT + AD reduced ideations more than the TAU group. There were no differences among the psychotherapies in any of the measures. Sensitivity analyses showed improvement in suicidal ideation in both psychotherapies compared to TAU. WHAT IS NEW AND CONCLUSION This is one of the few studies that evaluated the effect of BA and TBCT in lowering suicidal ideation. Adding these therapies to ADs seems to decrease suicidal ideation. We suggest the possible beneficial effects of BA and TBCT in the management of suicidal ideation in patients with recurrent MDD. Our findings need further studies to confirm these results.
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- Curt Hemanny
- Postgraduate Program of Interactive Process of Organs and Systems, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Interactive Process of Organs and Systems, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil.,Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program of Interactive Process of Organs and Systems, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil.,Department of Neurosciences and Mental Health, School of Medicine, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil
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Malhi GS, Bell E, Outhred T, Singh AB, Hopwood M, Mulder R, Bassett D, Mannie Z. Is rTMS Ready for Primetime? CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY. REVUE CANADIENNE DE PSYCHIATRIE 2021; 66:873-877. [PMID: 33955792 PMCID: PMC8573708 DOI: 10.1177/07067437211016238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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- Gin S Malhi
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Academic Department of Psychiatry, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,CADE Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Academic Department of Psychiatry, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,CADE Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Academic Department of Psychiatry, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,CADE Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales, Australia
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- The Geelong Clinic Healthscope, IMPACT-Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation, School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne and Professorial Psychiatry Unit, Albert Road Clinic, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Consultant Psychiatrist, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Academic Department of Psychiatry, Kolling Institute, Northern Clinical School, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,CADE Clinic, Royal North Shore Hospital, Northern Sydney Local Health District, New South Wales, Australia.,NSW Health, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia
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