Scientists at the University of Western Australia have found that more than half of older men who use antidepressants to treat their depression show no improvement and have a substantially greater risk of dying. The study also showed that the men's mortality rate increased with the severity of their depression symptoms. Researchers say their finding suggests that current depression treatments for older men need to be reviewed and improved to help these men avoid both depression and this higher...
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