antidepressant

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 IST

Antidepressant 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 IST

Experts 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 IST

Antidepressant 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