COVID patients on antidepressants are less likely to die: Study
According to a study, antidepressants may have beneficial effects against the worst symptoms of COVID-19.
Nov 16, 2021, 15:24 PM ISTAntidepressant can delay aging of brain cells
The study provides evidence that the decline in the capacity of brain cells to change, called "plasticity," rather than a decline in total cell numbers may underlie some of the sensory, cognitive declines associated with normal brain aging.
Aug 20, 2018, 14:36 PM ISTExperts want special clinics to prescribe ketamine as antidepressant
In a study published in the Lancet Psychiatry journal, specialists from Oxford University said there is an urgent need for ethical and innovative action by doctors to prescribe the drug under controlled conditions.
Apr 06, 2017, 10:12 AM ISTAntidepressant drug could protect against dementia
In addition to treating depression, a commonly used antidepressant medication also protects against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia, new research has found.
Dec 02, 2015, 15:08 PM IST