Depression Advisor

A substantial body of research points to a multifaceted link between depression and cardiovascular disease, with rates of depression being 3 times higher in patients with coronary artery disease compared to the general population

It is critical for clinicians to be aware of the unique risks and potential drug interactions that may affect MDD patients.

Presently, clinicians should be urged to view genetics as an additional tool in choosing prescriptions for MDD, as opposed to a replacement for complete clinical evaluation.

Deficits in reward processing are evident in several psychological disorders, including anxiety, substance abuse, personality disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and psychotic disorders.

Investigators sought to determine whether there exists a mechanistic association between Alzheimer disease (AD) and depression, including whether progression of depressive symptoms is related to cognitive decline during beginning stages of AD or whether depression could predict risk of developing AD.