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Appropriate Treatment for Depression May be Determined by Blood Test
Published on 2012-09-27 15:57:41
Psychiatry studies indicated easier and better treatment for those who are suffering from mental disorders. New research findings published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology shows that a blood test may be used to determine the type of treatment that would help the patient. Researchers have seen that there are several biological markers found in the blood [...]
The Hope for a Better Medication for Depression
Published on 2012-08-31 09:37:02
When a person feels sad, he or she may want to find a way to immediately dissolve that feeling and be happy again and will not let a day go by without doing anything to change it. This is what men and women who are suffering from debilitating sadness and negativity should do toward living [...]
Is it Normal to Feel Depressed when one has Cancer?
Published on 2012-06-01 08:36:52
Knowing that one has been afflicted by a deadly disease may bring out different emotions. The first thing that comes to mind when people are asked about cancer is the survival rate. Most doctors who break the news to their patients that they have cancer encounter question like “Will I survive?” or “What are my [...]
How Anxiety Symptoms in Women Affect Their Work
Published on 2012-05-23 06:13:27
Women who are battling anxiety still need to work even though they may not have the best of days when they are working. Everyone can attest that they have felt anxious in their life once in awhile. Although for a woman who has this debilitating illness, its frequency may not come occasionally. This tension-induced illness [...]
Zoloft Birth Defects
Published on 2012-01-18 10:48:42
Birth defects are the leading cause of 20% of infant mortality rate in the United States. The time when birth defects usually occur happens in the pregnant woman’s first trimester and during the developmental stage of the fetus. Out of 33 infants, one is said to be born with a defect. The types of birth … Continue reading →
Depression during Pregnancy and Its Treatment
Published on 2012-01-05 10:18:36
A woman undergoes a lot changes during pregnancy. An expectant mother may feel stressed out due to the adjustments that they need to make. Experiencing minimal stress and anxiety are often acceptable during this time of transition. The woman is oftentimes surrounded by people who are happy but she may feel different. Babies from women … Continue reading →
The Effect of SSRIs on New Born
Published on 2011-10-21 08:16:19
There is a slight increase in risk of neural tube defects among babies exposed to selective seretonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), according to a new analysis based on national data from Finland. According to a study, about 22 out of 10,000 babies were born with the defect compared to only 9 out of 10,000 babies born … Continue reading →
Autism Spectrum Disorder Associated as Zoloft Birth Defect
Published on 2011-09-23 16:40:50
Autism spectrum disorder has been associated with taking Zoloft during pregnancy. Autism spectrum disorder refers to a complex developmental disability that causes problems with communication and social interaction. Though autism has no known cure, treatments can be made to minimize the symptoms of the condition. Some of these treatments are behavioural therapies to reinforce positive … Continue reading →
Zoloft Increases Birth Defect Risks
Published on 2011-07-08 14:39:07
Pregnant women who are taking antidepressant drug Zoloft may think twice about continuing the medication after several studies over the years revealed that the drug could increase the risk of serious birth defects in infants such as brain and spinal cord defects. After all, no mother would want her child to be born with a … Continue reading →
Study: Zoloft Side Effects put Newborns at Risk
Published on 2011-07-01 08:35:15
Several studies that have been conducted over the years have pointed out the possibility of the risk of serious side effects such as birth defects to infants whose mothers were taking the anti-depressant drug Zoloft during their pregnancy. The Pfizer, Inc.-manufactured Zoloft is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) which increases serotonin levels in the … Continue reading →