Adults diagnosed with ADHD often reduce their use of antidepressants after beginning treatment for ADHD. Properly identifying and addressing ADHD may lessen the need for other psychiatric medications—particularly in adults who had previously been treated for symptoms like depression or anxiety. : r/science

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Drug combination targeting lax airways is nearing an FDA submission
Withdrawal symptoms are common after stopping antidepressants
This is why I can't recommend working with a TCM professional (such as myself) enough for titrating off these medications with the support of a TCM herbal formula.
Alzheimer’s Disrupts the Whole Body, Not Just the Brain - Neuroscience News
Alzheimer’s disease is traditionally seen as a brain disorder, but new research using fruit flies reveals that it also affects organs and tissues throughout the body.
Glymphatic dysfunction linked to cognitive performance deficits in adults with ADHD, study finds
New findings suggest that dysfunction in the brain’s glymphatic system—a key waste clearance pathway—may contribute to cognitive impairments in adults with ADHD, shedding light on a lesser-known biological mechanism behind the disorder.
Optimistic individuals are more likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants
People with depression who were more optimistic at the start of treatment—and whose optimism increased during treatment—were more likely to benefit from SSRIs, according to a recent study, raising the possibility of tailoring treatments based on psychological traits.
https://www.thelancet.com/article/s0140-6736(22)02080-3/fulltext
New depression therapy shows 'potential' - study
A University of Exeter study finds a new treatment for depression could be a "significant advance".
Study: New Treatment for Depression Causes Remission in Most Participants
A new treatment for depression, Stanford neuromodulation therapy, works eight times faster than the currently approved protocol and causes remission in nearly 80 percent of patients, according to recent research.
The evidence in favour of antidepressants is terribly flawed | Aeon Essays
Depression is a very complex disorder and we simply have no good evidence that antidepressants help sufferers to improve
Scientists shed new light on the mysterious memory-altering power of sleep
Scientists found that sleep plays an active role in transforming how memories are stored. After an immersive experience, participants remembered the order of events better after sleeping, suggesting the brain prioritizes storylines over details during deep sleep.
The brain’s quiet conductor: How hidden cells fine-tune arousal | The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives
New research published today suggests that the pericoeruleus acts as a kind of micromanager of arousal, selectively inhibiting different subgroups of locus coeruleus neurons depending on the behavioral context.
Alcohol Now: The Latest Evidence Changes How You Deal With Patients
New data challenge old beliefs — get the latest on alcohol’s role in cancer, cognitive decline, and mental health. Learn how to update AUDIT use, patient talks, and prescribing practices.
Unraveling the Perplexities of Mixed Features in Mood Disorders: Expert Insights
Join a discussion with the experts for an enlightening journey into the intricate world of managing patients with bipolar depression. Credit available for th...
Scientist discover ancient brain-cleaning system that may break down in Alzheimer's disease
A surprising discovery in spider brains has led scientists to uncover a hidden waste removal system in the human brain. Its breakdown may explain the progressive neuron loss seen in Alzheimer’s disease, offering a new target for early intervention.
The ministry of loneliness
Microplastics Accumulation In Dementia Patients More Than Others, Study Finds
Microplastics are everywhere- from the water bottles we use to our clothes. While they are a serious health concern for all humans, research has found that it particularly impacts those with dementia.
The people who are least likely to respond to antidepressants
Despite claims that antidepressants may be just delivering a placebo effect, three-quarters of people who tried them in a large study said they helped
The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic review of the evidence (2022) | Hacker News
Six distinct types of depression identified in Stanford Medicine-led study
Brain imaging, known as functional MRI, combined with machine learning can predict a treatment response based on one's depression "biotype."
Medscape: Urinary Metals Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
Higher urinary metal levels were associated with poorer cognition and increased risk for dementia in a new study.
Alzheimer's study shows ketone bodies help clear misfolded proteins | Hacker News
Genetic insights from Scottish study reshape brain aging views
Better pre-treatment response inhibition predicts positive treatment outcomes in trichotillomania
A recent study shows that better pre-treatment response inhibition in individuals with trichotillomania predicts more positive treatment outcomes, irrespective of treatment type.
Frontiers | Microglia in Alzheimer Disease: Well-Known Targets and New Opportunities
Microglia are the resident macrophages of the central nervous system. They play key roles in brain development, and physiology during life and aging. Equippe...
Could Your Brain Have Its Own Microbiome? - Neuroscience News
Recent research suggests the brain might host its own microbiome, challenging the long-held belief that it is a sterile organ.
The brain might also have a microbiome – what you need to know
The brain was once thought to be sterile, thanks to the blood-brain barrier. But scientists are beginning to question this.
Is Spicy Food 'Hot' Because We Expect It to Be?
A new study reveals the brain complexity that underpins expectation and perception when it comes to liking or disliking hot sauce.
Brain’s waste-clearance pathways revealed for the first time. Wastes include proteins such as amyloid and tau, which have been shown to form clumps and tangles in brain images of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
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Microplastics found in the brain could be linked to rise in Alzheimer's cases
12 brain samples from people that died with dementia or Alzheimer's were shown to contain up to 10 times more plastic by weight than healthy samples