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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Depression Symptoms

New TMS therapy improves depression symptoms in study

October 03, 2008
Researchers say that a new transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy is effective at treating depression symptoms. In a recent study, researchers treated depression patients who hadn't responded well to antidepressants with either NeuroStar TMS Therapy or a placebo. Patients who were treated with the TMS therapy showed improved depression symptoms, function, and quality of life. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Real-life Depression Symptoms
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...so long for my depression to be diagnosed is that depression symptoms lists suck. Seriously. I... Read more »

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Mental Health and MS: Depression Symptoms
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...patients.   In fact, MS patients may not recognize the symptoms of depression, particularly if... Read more »

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Group Therapy Helps Prevent Depression in Teens
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

...Should all adolescents with a history of depression or symptoms of depression receive CB... Read more »

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Is it Depression - or Loss?
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...8,000 Americans. A total of 157 participants had depression symptoms triggered by bereavement.... Read more »

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Chronic Illness, Acid Reflux and Depression -- Part I
By Tracy Davenport , Health Expert

...have to determine if what you are experiencing are symptoms of depression or are physical... Read more »

Health Guide

Depression Issues: What are the symptoms of depression?
...lethargy, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, concentration problems, and suicidal thoughts. Manic depression symptoms and cyclothymic depression symptoms include the above during the depression... Read more »
Depression Issues: What is depression?
... Dysthymic disorder - mild but persistent (at least 2 years) depression Unspecified depression - depression symptoms fall between major and dysthymic depression Bipolar disorder (manic... Read more »
Bipolar Depression: What are the symptoms of bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder symptoms are cyclic. Patient's cycle into manic episodes, then return to normal before cycling into a depressive episode. This cycling makes it possible to divide bipolar disorder... Read more »
Depression Issues: What are the causes of depression and the risk factors for depression?
...Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low in omega-3 and other fatty acids, folic acid,... Read more »
Depression Tied To Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
According to a study published in the April 8, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, people who have had depression are more likely to develop... Read more »

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Study shows most common depression symptoms
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A new report from Irish researchers has found the most common symptoms of depression in people who suffer from that condition. In a survey in... Read summary »