In a nutshell This study compared acupuncture with anti-depressant medications for the treatment of depression in patients who have had a stroke. It found that post-stroke depression was less severe 3-8 weeks after acupuncture compared to anti-depressant medication. Some background Depression affects approximately 1 in 3 patients...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of Sihogayonggolmoryeo – tang (SGYMT) in the treatment of depression after stroke. Researchers suggested that SGYMT might improve the outcomes of these patients. Some background Stroke is a brain condition caused by the blockage of blood flow to the brain. The brain cells...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the association between antidepressant medication and abnormal bleeding. The authors stated that antidepressants increase the risk of abnormal bleeding, particularly when combined with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Some background Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRIs) are used to treat...
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